The Martian
Book Playlist

The Martian Playlist

by Andy Weir

This playlist captures the essence of "The Martian" by Andy Weir, reflecting the isolation, resilience, and inventive spirit of Mark Watney stranded on Mars. The instrumental tracks provide an atmospheric backdrop of space and solitude with electronic and ambient textures, while the vocal tracks echo themes of hope, determination, and human ingenuity, blending indie, synth, and alternative styles for a nuanced emotional journey.

20 tracks
balanced
May 23, 2026
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20 songs
1

Weird Fishes / Arpeggi

Radiohead · In Rainbows

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2

Hunted by a Freak

Mogwai · Happy Songs for Happy People

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3

Day One (Interstellar Theme)

Hans Zimmer · Interstellar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Expanded Edition]

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4

Merry Go Round of Life (From "Howl's Moving Castle") - Piano Version

Joe Hisaishi · Merry Go Round of Life (From "Howl's Moving Castle") [Piano Version]

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5

Echoes of Mine

M83 · Hurry up, We're Dreaming

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6

The Great Gig in the Sky

Pink Floyd · The Dark Side of the Moon

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7

Drive Home

Steven Wilson · The Raven That Refused to Sing (and Other Stories)

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8

Glass

Hania Rani · Esja

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9

Hyperballad

Björk · Greatest Hits

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10

Space Song

Beach House · Depression Cherry

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11

On / Off

Daft Punk · Human After All

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12

Run Boy Run

Woodkid · Pov : You're the villain

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13

All These Things That I've Done

The Killers · 2000s emo scene girl

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14

Starlight

The Muse · Transparent Ransom

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15

Welcome Home, Son

Radical Face · Ghost

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16

Heroes (we could be)

Alesso · Forever

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17

Bright Lights

Matchbox Twenty · Summer BBQ Classics

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18

Satellite

Guster · Rainy Day Guster

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19

Keep Your Head Up

Ben Howard · (10's) Tens Collected Volume 2

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20

Matcha Cookies

Luminary Flux · Spell She Cast

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