The Elsewhere Express

Book Playlist

The Elsewhere Express Playlist

by Samantha Sotto Yambao

21 tracks

balanced

Mar 17, 2026

3 mixes for this book

This playlist captures the ethereal and hopeful journey of "The Elsewhere Express," weaving together whimsical instrumental landscapes and introspective vocal tracks that reflect themes of loss, discovery, and purpose. The selection spans diverse genres like ambient, post-rock, and indie folk, mirroring the book's blend of fantasy and emotional depth with a balance suitable for varied reading environments.

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Track List

21 songs

1

We Played Some Open Chords and Rejoiced, for the Earth had Circled the Sun Yet Another Year

A Winged Victory for the Sullen · A Winged Victory for the Sullen

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2

Sleep

Eric Whitacre · Whitacre: Sleep

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3

Breathe In

Kevin D'Angello · Breathe In

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4

Nothing It Can

Helios · Moiety

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5

A Model of the Universe

Jóhann Jóhannsson · The Theory of Everything (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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6

Your Hand in Mine

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

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7

Waking Up

Explosions In The Sky · Calm

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8

Endless Falls

Loscil · Endless Falls

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9

Aqueous Transmission

Incubus · Stealth-Music from the Motion Picture

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10

Deadweight On Velveteen

José González · Crosses (Bundle)

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11

starlings

Jai Vinyl · elbow grease

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12

Northern Lights

Obdormiam · Northern Lights

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13

Open

Rhye · Forårshygge - Hyggelig musik til afslapning - Hyggelige sange til gode tider

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14

As It Was

Dune Filter · Desert Echoes of Harry Styles (Remix)

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15

Cherry Wine (Arr. for Guitar)

Andrew Hozier-Byrne · Relaxing Guitar

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16

Lost In The Light

Bahamas · Van Life Music

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17

Holocene

Bon Iver · Bon Iver, Bon Iver

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18

The Wolves

Ben Howard · Every Kingdom

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19

Fallingwater

Maggie Rogers · Wochenende

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20

Into Dust

Mazzy Star · Fairytale Vibes

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21

I am Not Superman

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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