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This playlist captures the multifaceted world of Stephen King by blending evocative, narrative-driven songs with haunting instrumentals that mirror his intricate storytelling and dark Americana roots. Balancing vocal and instrumental tracks, it reflects the intimate exploration of King’s life and characters, weaving suspense, nostalgia, and eerie atmospheres into a diverse, immersive listening experience ideal for balanced reading environments.
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31 songs
1
Alles neu - Instrumental
Peter Fox · Alles neu
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Neymar - Instrumental
Capital Bra · Berlin lebt
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500 - Instrumental
Coup · Der Holland Job
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So high - Instrumental
SXTN · Asozialisierungsprogramm
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Weiter Weg - Instrumental
XATAR · ALLES ODER NIX II (Instrumentals)
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Les - Instrumental Slowed
Fironn · Les (Instrumental)
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Mary's Theme
Stelvio Cipriani · Femina Ridens (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Hass Frau - Instrumental
SXTN · Asozialisierungsprogramm
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Papa - Instrumental
Bushido · Black Friday
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Vermissen - Instrumental
Juju · Bling Bling (Instrumentals)
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Tach Tach - Instrumental
Coup · Der Holland Job
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Meer - Instrumental
Luciano · L.O.C.O. (Instrumental)
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Alles auf Rot - Instrumental
CAPO · Alles auf Rot
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14
Harvest Moon
Guitar Dreamers · Guitar Dreamers Renditions of Neil Young
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15
The Curse of Millhaven - 2011 Remaster
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds · Murder Ballads (2011 Remaster)
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To Build A Home
The Cinematic Orchestra · Ma Fleur
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The Devil's Trill Sonata
Giuseppe Tartini · The Original Four Seasons And The Devil's Trill Sonata
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Black River Killer
Blitzen Trapper · Furr
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Ghost Town
The Specials · New Years New Wave Party 2011 - 1984 Revisited
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The Killing Moon
Echo & the Bunnymen · Radio Rock 80's
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Old Pine (Originally Performed by Ben Howard) - Instrumental Only
Singer's Edge Karaoke · Old Pine (Originally Performed by Ben Howard) [Karaoke Version]
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Replacement
The Yellow Code · Her Name Is Unknown To You
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Elegy
Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory
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House of the Rising Sun
The Animals · The Singles Plus
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Carey
Nosie Katzmann · Carey
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Arrival of the Birds
The Cinematic Orchestra · The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (Original Soundtrack)
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The Curse - Instrumental Version
Josh Ritter · The Hollars (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Old Pine
Ben Howard · Every Kingdom
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The Woods - Acoustic
Hollow Coves · The Woods (Acoustic)
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The Final Countdown
Europe · On Your 80's Radio
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