How We Live and Why We Die: The Secret Lives of Cells

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How We Live and Why We Die: The Secret Lives of Cells Playlist

by Lewis Wolpert

21 tracks

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Mar 19, 2026

This playlist mirrors the intricate and profound journey through the microscopic world of cells as described by Lewis Wolpert. The instrumental tracks evoke the unseen complexity and elegance of cellular life, blending ambient, electronic, and classical influences to reflect the book's scientific depth and wonder. The vocal selections explore themes of life, death, and human spirit, matching the emotional and intellectual arcs of the narrative.

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Track List

21 songs

1

Aerial Boundaries

Michael Hedges · Aerial Boundaries

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2

Gotham

RAF Camora · XV

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3

Smoke Signals

Emancipator · Soon It Will Be Cold Enough

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4

Metamorphosis Two

Philip Glass · Chilled Classical

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5

Glow

Rebūke · Glow / Void

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Reverie

Alpha Duke · Reverie

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7

Merry Go Round of Life (From "Howl's Moving Castle") - Piano Version

Joe Hisaishi · Merry Go Round of Life (From "Howl's Moving Castle") [Piano Version]

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8

Ambre

Nils Frahm · Wintermusik

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9

Samsara

Hakone · Samsara

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10

Written on the Sky

Max Richter · "Consolation" - Peaceful Hours

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11

Bloodflow

Grandbrothers · Open

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12

Life Itself

Glass Animals · Songs You Need To Listen To Before You Die

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13

Born to Die

Lana Del Rey · Melankhôlia: In Darkness Through the Light (Augmented Version)

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14

Cellophane

The Cat and Owl · Lullaby Versions of FKA Twigs

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15

Human

Rag'n'Bone Man · Best Rugby Songs 2023

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16

Cosmic Love

Florence + The Machine · Indie Rock Mix

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17

Waiting Game

BANKS · Sex Songs

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18

Atlas - From “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Soundtrack

Coldplay · Die Tribute von Panem - Catching Fire (Deluxe Edition)

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19

The Scientist

Coldplay · 2000s Mixtape: Greatest Hits

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20

Dog Days Are Over

Florence + The Machine · Riffs Icónicos

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21

I am Not Superman

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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