The Runaway King

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The Runaway King

by Jennifer A. Nielsen

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.

18 tracks

balanced

Aug 14, 2026

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Track List

18 songs

1

A Passage in Time

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

2

Chill Soft Rock For Kids

An Ending (Ascent) - Remastered 2005

Brian Eno · Chill Soft Rock For Kids

3

Luxe

Luxe

Johannes Bornlöf · Luxe

4

Legend Anthology

Heart of Courage (No Choir)

Two Steps from Hell · Legend Anthology

5

Piano and Cello Duet

Song for Sienna

Brian Crain · Piano and Cello Duet

6

Spirit of the Glen

Last Of The Mohicans

Trevor Jones · Spirit of the Glen

7

Sun

Empire of Angels

Thomas Bergersen · Sun

8

Somewhere out in Space

Valley of the Kings

Gamma Ray · Somewhere out in Space

9

Motorcycle Rides

Run Boy Run

Woodkid · Motorcycle Rides

10

In the Silence (The Deluxe Edition)

King and Cross - Liam Howe Remix

Ásgeir · In the Silence (The Deluxe Edition)

11

Loma Vista

Hero

Family of the Year · Loma Vista

12

Modern Vampires of the City

Young Lion

Vampire Weekend · Modern Vampires of the City

13

Anonymous Choir Sings Leonard Cohen

The Partisan

Anonymous Choir · Anonymous Choir Sings Leonard Cohen

14

Frühjahrsputz 2020

Warriors

Imagine Dragons · Frühjahrsputz 2020

15

Dog Eat Dog

Dog Eat Dog

Mollie Elizabeth · Dog Eat Dog

16

No Mercy

Castle Walls

T.I. · No Mercy

17

Orchestral String Versions of Muse

Knights of Cydonia

Diamond String Orchestra · Orchestral String Versions of Muse

18

Late Night Lemonade

Late Night Lemonade

Luminary Flux · Late Night Lemonade

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