The Fellowship of the Ring Playlist
This playlist captures the epic journey, ancient mysticism, and diverse landscapes of Tolkien's Middle-earth in "The Fellowship of the Ring." The instrumental tracks evoke the timeless, mystical realms and the tension of looming darkness, while the vocal selections explore the characters' struggles, camaraderie, and the bittersweet nature of their quest. With a blend of folk, post-rock, classical, and world music influences, the playlist mirrors the book's rich cultural tapestry and emotional depth.
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39 songsDon't Bother They're Here
Stars Of The Lid · And Their Refinement of the Decline
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Behind the Clouds
Erik Wøllo · Threshold Point
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Water from the Same Source
Christian Erik Frederickson · Systems / Layers
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Cosmos I - 2022 Remaster
Murcof · Cosmos (2022 Remaster)
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Eyes Closed and Traveling
Peter Broderick · Peaceful Piano
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Transverse Plane Vertical
Rachel Grimes · The Clearing
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The Only Moment We Were Alone
Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
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The Winter
Balmorhea · Rivers Arms
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Luxe
Johannes Bornlöf · Luxe
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Helios
So Lis · Helios
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Hammock
Audio Sculptor · Hammock
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Norrland
Gidge · Autumn Bells
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saman
Ólafur Arnalds · Easy Listening: Peace & Relaxed
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Untitled #9 - Smáskifa 1
Sigur Rós · ( ) [2022 Remaster]
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Late
Nils Frahm · Old Friends New Friends
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Open Eye Signal (under the fabric)
Jon Hopkins · 9 months & 50 hours
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We Played Some Open Chords and Rejoiced, for the Earth had Circled the Sun Yet Another Year
A Winged Victory for the Sullen · A Winged Victory for the Sullen
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Threnody
Goldmund · Journeys - Escape. Sleep. Relax. Repeat. - Season Two
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Looped
Kiasmos · Blue Lagoon Soundtrack 3 by Margeir
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Opus 20
Dustin O'Halloran · Piano Solos, Vol. 2
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This Gift
Glen Hansard · Rhythm And Repose (Deluxe Edition)
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First Aid Kit
Maddie Poppe · Whirlwind
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Mykonos
Fleet Foxes · Mykonos
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Down by the Water
The Decemberists · Down by the Water
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Durch die schweren Zeiten (I'll Carry You) [feat. Angus & Julia Stone] - MTV Unplugged 2
Udo Lindenberg · MTV Unplugged 2 - Live vom Atlantik (Zweimaster Edition)
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Call It Dreaming
Iron & Wine · Beast Epic
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When The Lavender Blooms
The Paper Kites · If You Go There, I Hope You Find It
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I'd Like To Walk Around In Your Mind
Vashti Bunyan · Just Another Diamond Day
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Northern Sky
Nick Drake · Folk chill & acoustique
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Mystery Of Love - Demo
Sufjan Stevens · Mystery Of Love (Demo)
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What He Wrote - Live from York Minster
Laura Marling · A Creature I Don't Know (Deluxe)
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The Gardener
The Tallest Man On Earth · Shallow Grave
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exile (feat. Bon Iver)
Taylor Swift · folklore
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Roscoe
Midlake · The Trials of Van Occupanther
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Deadweight On Velveteen
José González · Crosses (Bundle)
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Featherstone
The Paper Kites · Woodland
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Everything Is Free
Gillian Welch · Time (The Revelator)
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Horn
Nick Drake · Requiem for a Pink Moon
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