Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
Book Playlist

Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Playlist

by Beth Brower

20 tracks
balanced
Sep 22, 2026

Set in 1883 London with Emma’s wit, self-scrutiny, and social skirmishes at Lapis Lazuli House, this playlist alternates between lightly bustling period-romance moods and the hush of private doubt. Instrumentals provide unobtrusive “journal writing” space, while the vocal tracks mirror Emma’s shifting alliances—curiosity, comedy, tenderness, and the sharp edge of being observed.

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Track List

20 songs
1

The Planets, Op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace

Gustav Holst · Holst: The Planets

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2

Bolero

Maurice Ravel · Klassik die man kennen muss! Die größten Werke der Klassischen Musik

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3

Pavane for a Dead Princess

Maurice Ravel · Tranquil Impressions: Musical Meditations for Peaceful Moments

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4

Rhapsody in Blue

George Gershwin · Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue & An American in Paris

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5

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. Andante

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Mozart: Piano Concertos, Vol. 6

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6

When You Say Nothing At All

Ronan Keating · Ronan

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7

The Night We Met

Lord Huron · Strange Trails

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8

A Whiter Shade of Pale

Procol Harum · Retro Rock

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9

Just Like Heaven

The Cure · Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me

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10

Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) - Remastered 2009

The Beatles · Rubber Soul (Remastered 2009)

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11

Landslide

Fleetwood Mac · Fleetwood Mac

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12

Love Song

Sara Bareilles · Little Voice

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13

Take Me Home - 2016 Remaster

Phil Collins · No Jacket Required (2016 Remaster)

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14

Vienna

Billy Joel · The Stranger (Legacy Edition)

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15

The Sound of Silence

Simon & Garfunkel · The Singer

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16

Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. Alla Hornpipe

George Frideric Handel · Händel: Wassermusik

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Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude

Johann Sebastian Bach · Bach: Cello Suites Nos. 1, 5 & 6

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18

Spiegel im spiegel

Arvo Pärt · Arvo Pärt: Portrait

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19

The Story

Brandi Carlile · The Story

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Everybody Wants To Rule The World

Tears For Fears · Songs From The Big Chair

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