The Runaway King
Book Playlist

The Runaway King Playlist

by Jennifer A. Nielsen

18 tracks
balanced
Aug 14, 2026

This playlist mirrors the emotional journey and adventurous spirit of "The Runaway King" through a diverse mix of medieval-inspired instrumentals and dynamic vocal tracks. It balances tension and hope, capturing the challenges of Jaron's escape, his internal struggles, and the looming war, while evoking the historical fantasy setting with eclectic folk, classical, and cinematic influences.

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Track List

18 songs
1

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

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An Ending (Ascent) - Remastered 2005

Brian Eno · Chill Soft Rock For Kids

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Luxe

Johannes Bornlöf · Luxe

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4

Heart of Courage (No Choir)

Two Steps from Hell · Legend Anthology

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Song for Sienna

Brian Crain · Piano and Cello Duet

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Last Of The Mohicans

Trevor Jones · Spirit of the Glen

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Empire of Angels

Thomas Bergersen · Sun

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Valley of the Kings

Gamma Ray · Somewhere out in Space

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9

Run Boy Run

Woodkid · Motorcycle Rides

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10

King and Cross - Liam Howe Remix

Ásgeir · In the Silence (The Deluxe Edition)

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11

Hero

Family of the Year · Loma Vista

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Young Lion

Vampire Weekend · Modern Vampires of the City

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13

The Partisan

Anonymous Choir · Anonymous Choir Sings Leonard Cohen

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14

Warriors

Imagine Dragons · Frühjahrsputz 2020

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15

Dog Eat Dog

Mollie Elizabeth · Dog Eat Dog

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16

Castle Walls

T.I. · No Mercy

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17

Knights of Cydonia

Diamond String Orchestra · Orchestral String Versions of Muse

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18

Late Night Lemonade

Luminary Flux · Late Night Lemonade

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Length medium
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