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Sur les chemins noirs Playlist

by Sylvain Tesson

22 tracks
balanced
Feb 28, 2026

This playlist captures the rugged solitude and introspective journey of Sylvain Tesson’s "Sur les chemins noirs," blending earthy, organic sounds with contemplative and balanced moods. The mix of instrumental and vocal tracks spans diverse genres and cultures, reflecting both the physical trek through France’s forgotten paths and the inner reflections of the traveler, while maintaining enough rhythmic presence for medium reading focus without distraction.

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Track List

22 songs
1

Deep River Blues

Doc Watson · Doc Watson

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2

Le vent nous portera

Noir Désir · Tubes pour danser - Années 2000

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3

The Call

Regina Spektor · The Call

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4

Mountains and the Sea

Rheostatics · Here Come the Wolves

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5

Ashokan Farewell

Jay Ungar · The Very Best Of James Galway

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6

Slow Show

The National · Boxer

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7

Rivers and Roads

The Head And The Heart · The Head And The Heart

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8

Fur Alina

KaJeng Wong · Seasons of Life - Bonus Tracks

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9

The Way It Goes

Gillian Welch · The Harrow & The Harvest

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10

Song for Zula

Phosphorescent · Muchacho

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11

The Wolves Are Back in Town

Soilwork · Verkligheten

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12

Brennisteinn

Sigur Rós · Kveikur

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13

The Stable Song

Gregory Alan Isakov · That Sea, The Gambler

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14

An Ending (Ascent) - Remastered 2005

Brian Eno · Chill Soft Rock For Kids

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15

Turning Page

Sleeping At Last · Turning Page

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16

De Ushuaia A La Quiaca (From "The Motorcycle Diaries")

Gustavo Santaolalla · Inspiration - Klassik für den Flow

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17

Winter Song

Sara Bareilles · Holiday Pop Hits

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18

Horizon Variations

Max Richter · New Classics – zum Entspannen und Genießen

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19

Bloodflood pt.II (Track Commentary)

alt-J · This Is All Yours (Track by Track Commentary)

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20

Divenire

Ludovico Einaudi · Divenire (Deluxe Edition)

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21

Nocturne in C-sharp minor, op. posthumus

Magdalena Baczewska · Music for Dreams, Vol. 1

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22

Why not?

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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