The Picture of Dorian Gray

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The Picture of Dorian Gray Playlist

18 tracks

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Mar 23, 2026

3 mixes for this book

This playlist mirrors the decadent and haunting atmosphere of Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray," blending lush classical instrumentals with moody, introspective vocal tracks. The instrumental pieces evoke the Victorian-era elegance and the supernatural undertones, while the vocal songs reflect themes of vanity, corruption, and moral decay central to Dorian's tragic journey.

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Track List

18 songs

1

Adagio in G Minor

Remo Giazotto · Relaxing Classics

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2

Hike

Hauschka · A Different Forest

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3

Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052: I. Allegro

Johann Sebastian Bach · 17th Century Orchestra: Bach

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4

The Swan

Camille Saint-Saëns · Die großen Erfolge

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5

Dreamy

Hania Rani · On Giacometti

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6

I Know You Are but What Am I?

Mogwai · Happy Songs for Happy People

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7

Nocturne No. 2 in C Minor, H. 25

John Field · Field: Piano Music, Vol. 1

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8

Primitive

Róisín Murphy · Overpowered

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9

Young And Beautiful

Lana Del Rey · Обратно в клас - pop

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10

Lazarus

Andrea Chimenti · Andrea Chimenti canta David Bowie

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11

I Put A Spell On You

Nina Simone · pov: you're a witch

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12

Sympathy For The Devil

The Rolling Stones · The Hits of the 80s

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13

Pale Blue Eyes

The Velvet Underground · yearning

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Venus In Furs

The Velvet Underground · Live At The End Of Cole Ave, 1969 - The 1st Night

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15

Killer Queen - Remastered 2011

Queen · Sheer Heart Attack (Deluxe Edition 2011 Remaster)

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The Night We Met

Lord Huron · Strange Trails

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17

Delilah

Tom Jones · Girl Talk

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18

Good People

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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