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This playlist captures the eerie, adventurous, and mythic atmosphere of "The Talisman," blending balanced moods with a mix of vocal and instrumental tracks that evoke both the haunting parallel worlds and the intimate human struggles within. The diverse selection spans genres and eras, reflecting the novel’s blend of fantasy, suspense, and emotional depth, while character-driven songs and cinematic instrumentals enhance the immersive reading experience without overwhelming focus.
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Track List
21 songs
1
The Wolves (Act I and II)
Bon Iver · For Emma, Forever Ago
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2
Night Air
Jamie Woon · Winter Holiday
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The Host of Seraphim
Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time
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The Curse (Originally Performed by Agnes Obel) - Karaoke Instrumental Version
Hit The Button Karaoke · Karaoke Picks Vol. 79
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Youth
Daughter · If You Leave
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Elegy
Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory
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Bloodbuzz Ohio
The National · Gasoline Rainbows
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The Rip
Portishead · Non-Stop Pop Vol 3
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Holocene
Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star · Lullaby Versions of Bon Iver
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Requiem for a Dream
Clint Mansell · Requiem for a Dream
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Youth
Daughter Of A Drum · Pink Breath
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Wayfaring Stranger
The LineWalkers - A Tribute to Johnny Cash · Peace in the Valley
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When The Lavender Blooms
The Paper Kites · If You Go There, I Hope You Find It
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14
First Breath After Coma
Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
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15
The Partisan
Leonard Cohen · Austin City Limits
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Untitled #3 - Samskeyti
Bjöllukór Tónlistarskóli Reykjanesbæjar · KLUKK: Sigur Rós in Bells
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Breathe Me
Sia · Calm Mornings
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18
Nightmare
Artie Shaw · The Aviator Music From The Motion Picture
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The Host of Seraphim
Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time
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Your Hand in Mine
Explosions In The Sky · Rough Trade Shops: 15 Years of Bella Union Records
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