Empire of Silence
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Empire of Silence

by Christopher Ruocchio

This playlist captures the vast, morally complex universe of "Empire of Silence" through a balanced mix of atmospheric instrumentals and evocative vocal tracks that explore themes of heroism, isolation, and cosmic consequence. The diverse selection spans genres and eras, blending cinematic post-rock, ambient classical, and eclectic indie sounds to mirror Hadrian Marlowe’s conflicted journey and the sprawling sci-fi setting without overwhelming the reader’s focus.

21 tracks
balanced
Feb 23, 2026
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Track List

21 songs
0
A Passage in Time

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

1
Immortal Memory

Elegy

Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory

2
The Great Gig in the Sky - Pink Floyd Tribute Single

The Great Gig in the Sky

Great Gig in the Sky with Strings · The Great Gig in the Sky - Pink Floyd Tribute Single

3
Light and Shade

A Model of the Universe

Jóhann Jóhannsson · Light and Shade

4
Celestial Hammock

Celestial Hammock

Venus Return · Celestial Hammock

5
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

Your Hand in Mine

Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

6
Vulnicura

Black Lake

Björk · Vulnicura

7
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

The Only Moment We Were Alone

Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

8
Saman

Líður

Hildur Guðnadóttir · Saman

9
re:member

saman

Ólafur Arnalds · re:member

10
Red Riding Hood (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Wolf

Fever Ray · Red Riding Hood (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

11
Into Dust (Mazzy Star Cover)

Into Dust - Mazzy Star Cover

Indigo Raven · Into Dust (Mazzy Star Cover)

12
Requiem for a Dream

Requiem for a Dream

Clint Mansell · Requiem for a Dream

13
Depths.

The Space Between Us.

Minilyon. · Depths.

14
Atlas

Atlas - DJ Koze Mix

Battles · Atlas

15
Aventine

The Curse

Agnes Obel · Aventine

16
Rivers Arms

Lament

Balmorhea · Rivers Arms

17
Hamnet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Richter: On the Nature of Daylight

Max Richter · Hamnet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

18
Sharin Speaks

Agnes Obel - The Curse Intro

Sharin Speaks · Sharin Speaks

19
Summer Chill 001 : The Ambient Zone

Weightless - 253 Edit

Marconi Union · Summer Chill 001 : The Ambient Zone

20
Why not?

Wir färben Grau in Licht

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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