Norwegian Wood

Book Playlist

Norwegian Wood Playlist

by 村上春樹

21 tracks

balanced

Jul 19, 2026

3 mixes for this book

This playlist mirrors the introspective and nostalgic mood of "Norwegian Wood," blending gentle, contemplative instrumentals with evocative vocal tracks that explore themes of youth, loss, and the complex emotions of coming-of-age. The instrumental selections evoke the setting of 1960s Tokyo with a subtle mix of jazz, ambient, and classical influences, while the vocal songs reflect the characters' inner turmoil and emotional depth with a diverse palette of indie folk, dream pop, and soft rock.

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Track List

21 songs

1

Untitled - 1

Mogwai · Zidane, a 21st Century Portrait, an Original Soundtrack by Mogwai

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2

Riverside (Rework)

Agnes Obel · Riverside

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3

Time Has Told Me

Nick Drake · Five Leaves Left

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4

Bloodflow

Grandbrothers · Open

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5

20:17

Ólafur Arnalds · Trance Frendz

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6

Quietude

Helios Relaxing Space · Quietude

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7

A Stream With Bright Fish - 2005 Digital Remaster

Harold Budd · The Pearl

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8

First Breath After Coma

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

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9

Remembrance

Balmorhea · All Is Wild, All Is Silent

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10

Wingbeats

Hidden Orchestra · Dawn Chorus

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11

Strange Mercy

St. Vincent · Strange Mercy

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12

Pink Moon

Nick Drake · witchy fall vibes

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13

Holocene

Bon Iver · Bon Iver, Bon Iver

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14

Life On Earth

Snow Patrol · Wildness (Deluxe)

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15

Such Great Heights

Iron & Wine · Around the Well

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16

Northern Sky

Nick Drake · Folk chill & acoustique

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17

First Day of My Life

Dropping A Popped Locket · Bright Eyes

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18

New Slang

Music Box Mania · MBM Performs the Shins

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19

All I Want

Kodaline · Chill sur la plage : Beach ambiance

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20

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room (Arr. for Guitar)

John Mayer · Acoustic Guitar Rock Songs

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21

Flowers for the Princess

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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