The Song of Achilles

Book Playlist

The Song of Achilles Playlist

by Madeline Miller

21 tracks

balanced

Jun 14, 2026

4 mixes for this book

This playlist blends haunting instrumentals and evocative vocal tracks to mirror the complex emotions and ancient setting of "The Song of Achilles." The instrumentals capture the epic grandeur and intimate moments of the Trojan War, while the vocal songs reflect the deep bonds, tragedy, and forbidden love between Achilles and Patroclus, drawing from indie folk, neoclassical, and world music influences to echo the book's rich cultural tapestry and emotional depth.

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Track List

21 songs

1

A Stream With Bright Fish - 2005 Digital Remaster

Harold Budd · The Pearl

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2

Elegia

New Order · Easy 80's

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3

Main Theme

Gareth Coker · Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Original Soundtrack Recording)

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4

Nara

J.J. Pfeifer · E S Posthumus Sketches

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5

Divenire

Ludovico Einaudi · Classical Instrumentals

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6

I Can Almost See You

Hammock · Raising Your Voice... Trying to Stop an Echo (Deluxe Edition)

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7

Says

Nils Frahm · Spaces

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8

Prelude No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4

Frédéric Chopin · Chopin: Romantic Chopin (The)

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9

To Build A Home

The Cinematic Orchestra · Ma Fleur

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10

HELIOSPHERE

Jiggo2027 · KUIPER BELT

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11

Love Is Mystical

Cold War Kids · Indie para niños diferentes

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12

Poison & Wine

The Civil Wars · Barton Hollow

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13

Bloodbuzz Ohio

The National · Gasoline Rainbows

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14

You and I

Midnite String Quartet · MSQ Performs Wilco

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15

Only Love

Ben Howard · August Feelings

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16

Beloved

Midnite String Quartet · MSQ Performs Mumford & Sons

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17

Siren Song

Bat For Lashes · Two Suns

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18

Wicked Game

Chris Isaak · wedding day vibes

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19

Open

Rhye · Coffee Vibes

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20

Holocene

Bon Iver · Bon Iver, Bon Iver

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21

Delivery of Dreams

Luminary Flux · Dream Department

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