Seveneves

Book Playlist

Seveneves Playlist

by Neal Stephenson

20 tracks

balanced

Jun 22, 2026

2 mixes for this book

This playlist mirrors the vast and complex narrative of "Seveneves," blending electronic and ambient instrumentals to evoke the cold, infinite expanse of space and human ingenuity, alongside evocative vocal tracks reflecting the emotional depth and resilience of the characters. The instrumental selections capture the technical and cosmic scale of the story, while the vocal songs explore themes of survival, hope, and human connection across millennia.

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Track List

20 songs

1

Leaving England

John Murphy · Leaving England

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2

Atlas

Battles · Mirrored

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3

Nara (Track Commentary)

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

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4

Blue Light

Mazzy Star · Bedroom Pop

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5

Archangel

Burial · Untrue

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6

Aqueous Transmission

Incubus · Stealth-Music from the Motion Picture

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7

Night Owl - 2014

Galimatias · Lost Cargo

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8

Eleanor Plunkett

Lisa Lynne · Maiden's Prayer

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9

Untitled #3 - Samskeyti

Sigur Rós · ( )

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10

Dark Matter

acid under the skin · Dark Matter

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11

Space Song

Beach House · Depression Cherry

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12

Cosmic Dancer

T. Rex · Cosmic Dancer

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13

Planet Caravan

The Anomoanon · Everything Comes and Goes: A Tribute to Black Sabbath

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14

Spaceman

The Killers · Up To The Moon

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15

Starlight

The Muse · Transparent Ransom

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16

Space Oddity - Morgan Studios, Alternative Take

David Bowie · Conversation Piece

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17

Beyond The Invisible

Enigma · Native Voices, Vol. 1

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18

On / Off

Daft Punk · Human After All

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19

Satellite Mind

Metric · Fantasies

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20

I am Not Superman

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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