The Fable of Cupid and Psyche

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The Fable of Cupid and Psyche Playlist

by Lucius Apuleius

21 tracks

balanced

Jun 8, 2026

This playlist captures the mythic and emotional journey of "The Fable of Cupid and Psyche" through a blend of classical-inspired instrumentals and indie/alternative vocal tracks. The instrumental selections evoke the ancient, ethereal atmosphere of the Greek tale, while the vocal pieces reflect the complex themes of love, betrayal, yearning, and transformation present in the story.

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Track List

21 songs

1

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

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2

Spiegel im Spiegel

Arvo Pärt · Bedtime Piano

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3

Andare - Piano Version

Ludovico Einaudi · Divenire (Piano Solo)

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4

First Breath After Coma

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

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5

Your Hand in Mine

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

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6

Introspection - Edit

Laraaji · Introspection (Edit)

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7

An Ending (Ascent) - Remastered 2005

Brian Eno · Chill Soft Rock For Kids

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8

November

Max Richter · Classical Running

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9

Atlas

BICEP · Isles

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10

We Move Lightly

Dustin O'Halloran · Light and Shade

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11

20:17

Ólafur Arnalds · Trance Frendz

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12

Breathe Me In

Serzo · Breathe Me In

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13

Cherry Wine - Live

Hozier · Música Chill Para Cocinar

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14

Love Like Ghosts

Lord Huron · Strange Trails

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15

Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)

Florence + The Machine · 90s Whimsigoth Vibes

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16

Wicked Game

Chris Isaak · sexy indie

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17

Sometimes

Goldmund · Sometimes

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18

The Curse

Josh Ritter · So Runs The World Away

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19

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (Arr. for Guitar)

John Mayer · Acoustic Guitar Rock Songs

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20

The Killing Moon

Echo & the Bunnymen · The Most Essential Classic Rock Ever

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21

Welcome to the Circus

Luminary Flux · Spell She Cast

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