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This playlist captures the bittersweet and reflective mood of Colm Tóibín’s "Long Island," blending intimate vocal tracks with evocative instrumentals that mirror the novel’s themes of love, memory, and the elusive nature of the past. The diverse selection spans genres and eras, offering both character-driven songs and atmospheric pieces that maintain a balanced emotional tone, perfect for immersive reading in varied environments.
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Track List
21 songs
1
Slow Show
The National · Boxer
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2
Amhrán Na Farraige
Lisa Hannigan · Song of the Sea (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Bon Iver- Holocene (Cover)
MDL · Covers
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4
Nightbook
Ludovico Einaudi · Ruhe und Gelassenheit mit Musik von Ludovico Einaudi
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Near Light
Ólafur Arnalds · Living Room Songs
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Be Here To Love Me
Norah Jones · Feels Like Home
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Postcards from Far Away
Coldplay · Viva La Vida (Prospekt's March Edition)
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Farewell Transmission
Songs: Ohia · Magnolia Electric Co. (Deluxe Edition)
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Song for Zula
Phosphorescent · Muchacho
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Elegy for the Arctic
Ludovico Einaudi · The Start of Something New
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11
I Believe
Joana Zimmer · My Innermost
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12
Into Giants
Patrick Watson · The F Word (What If) (Original Soundtrack Album)
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13
Rivers and Roads
The Head And The Heart · The Head And The Heart
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14
First Breath After Coma
Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
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15
Love Theme
Michael Nyman · Six Days, Six Nights
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Re: Stacks - Bon Iver Cover - Live in Jaffa
Ari Jacob · Live in Jaffa
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17
Fallingwater
Maggie Rogers · Wochenende
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18
Emmylou
First Aid Kit · The Lion's Roar
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Arrival of the Birds
The Cinematic Orchestra · The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (Original Soundtrack)
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saman
Ólafur Arnalds · re:member
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