The Gambler
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The Gambler

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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.

19 tracks
balanced
May 27, 2026
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Track List

19 songs
0
Best of Classics (Inspiration)

Satie: Gymnopédie No. 3

Erik Satie · Best of Classics (Inspiration)

1
10 Thanksgiving Classical Piano Moods

Gnossienne No. 1

Erik Satie · 10 Thanksgiving Classical Piano Moods

2
Klassische Musik zum Einschlafen

Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19

Maurice Ravel · Klassische Musik zum Einschlafen

3
Chilling Cello

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

Claude Debussy · Chilling Cello

4
Spiegel im Spiegel

Spiegel im Spiegel

Arvo Pärt · Spiegel im Spiegel

5
And Their Refinement of the Decline

A Meaningful Moment Through a Meaning(less) Process

Stars Of The Lid · And Their Refinement of the Decline

6
Best of Chopin – Die 50 größten Werke von Chopin

Prelude in E minor, Op.28,4

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

7
Warmer In The Winter (Deluxe Edition)

Carol Of The Bells

Lindsey Stirling · Warmer In The Winter (Deluxe Edition)

8
The Gambler

The Gambler

Kenny Rogers · The Gambler

9
Tours: Reimagining the Songs of Radiohead

House of Cards

Tours · Tours: Reimagining the Songs of Radiohead

10
Summer Pop Rock Hits

Counting Stars

OneRepublic · Summer Pop Rock Hits

11
LOVETAP!

Dreaming

Smallpools · LOVETAP!

12
Roulette

Roulette

Jamule · Roulette

13
MCP Performs Rihanna: Anti

Desperado

Molotov Cocktail Piano · MCP Performs Rihanna: Anti

14
Wedding Celebrations Classics

Under Pressure - Remastered 2011

Queen · Wedding Celebrations Classics

15
Nirvana:a Guitar Tribute To

The Man Who Sold The World

Nirvana Tribute Band · Nirvana:a Guitar Tribute To

16
Women in Rock

Heartbreaker

Pat Benatar · Women in Rock

17
spooky indie

Waiting Game

BANKS · spooky indie

18
Again Again

Stone by Stone

Luminary Flux · Again Again

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Length medium
Instrumental 50%
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