Hyperion
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Hyperion

by Dan Simmons

This playlist mirrors the intricate and futuristic setting of Dan Simmons' "Hyperion," blending electronic synth textures with cinematic instrumentals to evoke the vastness of space and the enigma of the Time Tombs. The vocal tracks explore the emotional arcs of the pilgrims and the clash between humanity and AI, while the instrumental pieces reflect the novel's science fiction landscapes and temporal complexities.

20 tracks
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Jul 4, 2026
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A New Day

Cascades

Phaeleh · A New Day

1
Indie Hits

Vapour Trail

Ride · Indie Hits

2
The Last Resort

Miss You

trentemøller · The Last Resort

3
Southern Air

Surface Of The Sun

Yellowcard · Southern Air

4
From Broadway to La Scala

Tonight (From "West Side Story") [Arr. Tommy Tycho]

Leonard Bernstein · From Broadway to La Scala

5
Arrival (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Arrival

Jóhann Jóhannsson · Arrival (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

6
Wintermusik

Ambre

Nils Frahm · Wintermusik

7
Now Is Good

Dayvan Cowboy

Boards of Canada · Now Is Good

8
E S Posthumus Sketches

Nara

J.J. Pfeifer · E S Posthumus Sketches

9
Ágætis byrjun

Svefn-g-englar

Sigur Rós · Ágætis byrjun

10
Depression Cherry

Space Song

Beach House · Depression Cherry

11
MBM Performs Bring Me The Horizon

Sleepwalking

Music Box Mania · MBM Performs Bring Me The Horizon

12
Piano Tribute to Imagine Dragons

Zero

Piano Project · Piano Tribute to Imagine Dragons

13
MBM Performs Arcade Fire

The Suburbs

Music Box Mania · MBM Performs Arcade Fire

14
10's Sad Songs

Black Sun

Death Cab for Cutie · 10's Sad Songs

15
Genesis

Genesis

Billy Grimes · Genesis

16
RSO Performs Radiohead

Paranoid Android

Roma Symphony Orchestra · RSO Performs Radiohead

17
Very Disco (8-bit tribute to Daft Punk)

Digital Love

The Greatest Bits · Very Disco (8-bit tribute to Daft Punk)

18
MSQ Performs Death Cab For Cutie

The Sound of Settling

Midnite String Quartet · MSQ Performs Death Cab For Cutie

19
Kinky Party

Kinky Party

Luminary Flux · Kinky Party

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