Sophie's World

Book Playlist

Sophie's World Playlist

by Jostein Gaarder

19 tracks

balanced

Mar 25, 2026

This playlist mirrors the philosophical and introspective journey of Sophie's World, blending diverse instrumental textures and evocative vocals that reflect Sophie's quest for identity, knowledge, and understanding of existence. The instrumental tracks evoke the contemplative and expansive nature of the book's exploration of Western philosophy, while the vocal songs connect to the characters' emotions and the profound questions posed throughout the novel.

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Track List

19 songs

1

In Another Place - Helios Rework

Chad Lawson · The Light Within (World Mental Health Day)

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2

Surface Of The Sun

Yellowcard · Southern Air

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3

Ambre

Nils Frahm · Wintermusik

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4

20:17

Ólafur Arnalds · Trance Frendz

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5

Your Hand in Mine

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

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6

Sonic Woodland Dawn Chorus (Excerpt)

Hidden Orchestra · For the Birds: The Birdsong Project, Vol. III

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7

Echolocation

Miyklo · Echolocation

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8

Lumière

Lorien Testard · Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Original Soundtrack)

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9

Philosophy

Ben Folds Five · Ben Folds Five

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10

You And I

Ingrid Michaelson · Be OK

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11

Suburbia - 2023 Remaster

Pet Shop Boys · Songs of Summer The 80's

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12

Who Are You?

ANA · Slowly Sinking Deeper

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13

Into the Mystic - 2013 Remaster

Van Morrison · Great Songs

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14

Questions

Jack Johnson · Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies For The Film Curious George

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15

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star · Lullaby Versions of Neutral Milk Hotel

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16

All the Pretty Girls

KALEO · A/B

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17

Maps

Yeah Yeah Yeahs · 00s Alternative

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18

Awake My Soul

Mumford & Sons Lullabies Tribute Band · A Lullaby Tribute to Mumford & Sons

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19

Good People

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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