The Gambler

Book Playlist

The Gambler Playlist

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

19 tracks

balanced

May 27, 2026

This playlist captures the tension, risk, and emotional volatility of Dostoyevsky's "The Gambler," blending classical-inspired instrumentals and evocative vocal tracks. The instrumental selections reflect the 19th-century European casino ambiance and the protagonist's inner turmoil, while the vocal songs explore themes of obsession, chance, and desperation through diverse genres. Character-driven pieces subtly mirror the young teacher’s passion and recklessness, creating a balanced auditory experience for reading.

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Track List

19 songs

1

Satie: Gymnopédie No. 3

Erik Satie · Best of Classics (Inspiration)

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2

Gnossienne No. 1

Erik Satie · 10 Thanksgiving Classical Piano Moods

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3

Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19

Maurice Ravel · Klassische Musik zum Einschlafen

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4

Arabesque No. 1, L. 66, No. 1 (Arr. for Cello and Piano)

Claude Debussy · Chilling Cello

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5

Spiegel im Spiegel

Arvo Pärt · Spiegel im Spiegel

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6

A Meaningful Moment Through a Meaning(less) Process

Stars Of The Lid · And Their Refinement of the Decline

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7

Prelude in E minor, Op.28,4

Frédéric Chopin · Best of Chopin – Die 50 größten Werke von Chopin

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8

Carol Of The Bells

Lindsey Stirling · Warmer In The Winter (Deluxe Edition)

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9

The Gambler

Kenny Rogers · The Gambler

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10

House of Cards

Tours · Tours: Reimagining the Songs of Radiohead

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11

Counting Stars

OneRepublic · Summer Pop Rock Hits

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12

Dreaming

Smallpools · LOVETAP!

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13

Roulette

Jamule · Roulette

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14

Desperado

Molotov Cocktail Piano · MCP Performs Rihanna: Anti

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15

Under Pressure - Remastered 2011

Queen · Wedding Celebrations Classics

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16

The Man Who Sold The World

Nirvana Tribute Band · Nirvana:a Guitar Tribute To

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17

Heartbreaker

Pat Benatar · Women in Rock

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18

Waiting Game

BANKS · spooky indie

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19

Stone by Stone

Luminary Flux · Again Again

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