The Talisman
Reading Playlist

The Talisman

by Stephen King, Peter Straub

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.

21 tracks
balanced
Feb 25, 2026
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Track List

21 songs
0
For Emma, Forever Ago

The Wolves (Act I and II)

Bon Iver · For Emma, Forever Ago

1
Winter Holiday

Night Air

Jamie Woon · Winter Holiday

2
A Passage in Time

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

3
Karaoke Picks Vol. 79

The Curse (Originally Performed by Agnes Obel) - Karaoke Instrumental Version

Hit The Button Karaoke · Karaoke Picks Vol. 79

4
If You Leave

Youth

Daughter · If You Leave

5
Immortal Memory

Elegy

Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory

6
Gasoline Rainbows

Bloodbuzz Ohio

The National · Gasoline Rainbows

7
Non-Stop Pop Vol 3

The Rip

Portishead · Non-Stop Pop Vol 3

8
Lullaby Versions of Bon Iver

Holocene

Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star · Lullaby Versions of Bon Iver

9
Requiem for a Dream

Requiem for a Dream

Clint Mansell · Requiem for a Dream

10
Pink Breath

Youth

Daughter Of A Drum · Pink Breath

11
Peace in the Valley

Wayfaring Stranger

The LineWalkers - A Tribute to Johnny Cash · Peace in the Valley

12
If You Go There, I Hope You Find It

When The Lavender Blooms

The Paper Kites · If You Go There, I Hope You Find It

13
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

First Breath After Coma

Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

14
Austin City Limits

The Partisan

Leonard Cohen · Austin City Limits

15
KLUKK: Sigur Rós in Bells

Untitled #3 - Samskeyti

Bjöllukór Tónlistarskóli Reykjanesbæjar · KLUKK: Sigur Rós in Bells

16
Calm Mornings

Breathe Me

Sia · Calm Mornings

17
The Aviator Music From The Motion Picture

Nightmare

Artie Shaw · The Aviator Music From The Motion Picture

18
A Passage in Time

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

19
Rough Trade Shops: 15 Years of Bella Union Records

Your Hand in Mine

Explosions In The Sky · Rough Trade Shops: 15 Years of Bella Union Records

20
Why not?

Every Border Gone

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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