The Darkness That Comes Before
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The Darkness That Comes Before Playlist

by R. Scott Bakker

This playlist captures the epic scope and dark, mysterious atmosphere of "The Darkness That Comes Before" by R. Scott Bakker. The instrumental tracks blend electronic, ambient, and post-rock elements to evoke the apocalyptic and enigmatic world, while the vocal songs explore the complex characters, themes of power, faith, and betrayal, and the emotional arcs within the story. The mix balances tension and introspection, mirroring the novel's blend of grand conflict and intimate character drama.

18 tracks
balanced
Jul 9, 2026
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18 songs
1

Celestial

Ananta · Moonlit Serenity

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2

The Last Ember

Draugr Balled · The Last Ember

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3

Acceptance

Synkro · Acceptance

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4

Tides

Soreal · Tides

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5

Before The Fall

Will Eason · Before The Fall

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6

Crow (DJ-Kicks) - Mixed

Forest Swords · DJ-Kicks (Forest Swords) [DJ Mix]

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Night owl

oerra · Night owl

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Shimmer

Sean Tazla · Shimmer

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Echoes of Light

Alessandra Roncone · Echoes of Light

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10

Walkin’ In The Sun

Fink · Sort of Revolution

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11

Death Is Not The End

Chelsea Wolfe · Death Is Not The End

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12

Fading Embers

From the Keys · Fading Embers

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13

Rotlaust Tre Fell

Wardruna · Runaljod – Yggdrasil

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14

Elegy

Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory

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15

Skin

Zola Jesus · Conatus

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Where the Wild Roses Grow - 2011 Remaster

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds · Murder Ballads (2011 Remaster)

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Draumadís

Kælan Mikla · Nótt eftir nótt

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Stone by Stone

Luminary Flux · Again Again

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Instrumental 50%
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