Anxious People
This playlist captures the nuanced emotional landscape of Fredrik Backman’s "Anxious People," blending gentle, introspective instrumentals that mirror the book’s balance of humor, empathy, and human complexity. The selection thoughtfully reflects the quirky, anxious characters and their intertwined stories through warm acoustic textures, subtle jazz influences, and delicate cinematic pieces, creating an intimate yet unobtrusive atmosphere ideal for focused reading in any environment.
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Track List
17 songs
La Strada - From "La Strada" Original Soundtrack
Nino Rota · La Strada (From "La Strada" Original Soundtrack)
Concerto for Strings in G Major, RV 151, "Alla Rustica": I. Presto
Antonio Vivaldi · Vivaldi: Concertos for Strings
Gnossienne No. 1 (Arr. Dyens for Guitar)
Erik Satie · Satie: Gnossienne No. 1 (Arr. Dyens for Guitar)
Les jours tristes - Instrumental
Yann Tiersen · Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (Bande originale du film)
Merry-Go-Round of Life - Instrumental
Joe Hisaishi · Studio Ghibli Official B-Sides and Rarities Album
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