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This playlist mirrors the epic journey of 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' blending orchestral and ambient instrumentals to evoke the 19th-century setting and the emotional depth of betrayal, imprisonment, and revenge. The vocal tracks capture complex characters and shifting moods, from despair to vengeance and redemption, using a diverse palette of indie, classical crossover, and world music influences to reflect the novel's rich narrative and cultural context.
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20 songs
1
Nocturne 18 - Jack Armstrong Remodel
Craig Armstrong · Nocturnes Remodelled (More Music from Glasgow, Berlin, Tokyo & London)
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2
Elegy
Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory
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3
The Departure
Max Richter · The Leftovers: Season 1 (Music from the HBO Series)
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4
Stars
Brian Culbertson · The Trilogy, Pt. 3: White
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5
Passacaglia in C Minor, BWV 582 (Arr. for Two Pianos by Gino Tagliapietra)
Johann Sebastian Bach · J.S. Bach: Transkriptionen
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6
Sleep
Eric Whitacre · Meditatio II - Music for Mixed Choir
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7
Conquest of Paradise
Vangelis · 1492: Conquest of Paradise
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8
Stop Like You Promised
Thomas Newman · Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series)
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9
Nara (Theme to Cold Case)
E.S. Posthumus · Unearthed
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10
Quiet Dawn
Insomnian · Quiet Dawn
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Ship of Fools (RC Mix)
Erasure · Singles: EBX2
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12
King and Cross
Ásgeir · King and Cross
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13
Mountains Crave
Anna von Hausswolff · Ceremony
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14
The Wasteland
The Dear Hunter · Sunya
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15
The Curse - Instrumental Version
Josh Ritter · The Hollars (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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16
Only a Fool
Galantis · Some Pop Music
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17
Sail Away
Vitamin String Quartet · VSQ Performs David Gray
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18
Take Me To Church
Hozier · Lagu Viral
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19
The Partisan
Bert van den Bergh · Songs of Leonard Cohen
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