A Short History of Nearly Everything

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A Short History of Nearly Everything Playlist

21 tracks

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Aug 9, 2026

This playlist mirrors the intellectual curiosity and expansive scope of Bill Bryson's "A Short History of Nearly Everything." The instrumental tracks blend ambient, post-rock, and classical influences, reflecting the wonder and vastness of the natural world and scientific discovery. The vocal tracks incorporate diverse voices and themes, capturing the human stories and emotional depth behind scientific exploration and history.

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Track List

21 songs

1

Two Fish and an Elephant

Khruangbin · The Universe Smiles Upon You

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2

The Promise

Michael Nyman · The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture

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3

Fair Breath

This Will Destroy You · Variations & Rarities: 2004-2019, Vol. I

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4

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

Ryuichi Sakamoto · Gentle Morning Music

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5

We're No Here

Mogwai · Mr. Beast

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6

Frozen Lake

VOILÀ · The Wilt to Live (Part I)

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7

Erupting Light

Hildur Guðnadóttir · Without Sinking

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8

Zebra

Beach House · Teen Dream

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9

Pastorale

Secret Garden · Songs From A Secret Garden

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10

Deep Rest, Sleep Tight

Helios Healing Space · Field of Stillness

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11

The Scientist

Coldplay · Soft 00s

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12

She Moves Through the Fair

Pete Seeger · Love Songs for Friends and Foes

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13

Luminous Night

Ola Gjeilo · Dark & Luminous Night

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14

Dive

Pale Blue · Maria

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15

Big Science 2

Laurie Anderson · Big Science EP

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16

Blackstar

Kenneth Andrew · Nariiki with Kenneth Andrew present David Bowie’s Blackstar

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17

Higgs Boson Blues

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds · Push the Sky Away

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18

Space Oddity (Version for Piano)

David Bowie · Heroica (Deluxe)

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19

Cosmic Dancer

T. Rex · Cosmic Dancer

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20

Silent Running

Mike + The Mechanics · in bloom: spring indie tracks

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21

Late Night Lemonade

Luminary Flux · Late Night Lemonade

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