Project Hail Mary
Book Playlist

Project Hail Mary

by Andy Weir

This playlist captures the thrilling and cerebral journey of "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir, blending electronic and ambient instrumentals that evoke the vastness and isolation of space with vocal tracks reflecting the protagonist's resilience, humor, and scientific ingenuity. The instrumental selections mirror the suspense and mystery of the cosmic setting, while the vocal songs explore human connection, hope, and survival, providing a balanced and immersive experience that complements the novel's emotional and narrative arc.

17 tracks
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Mar 21, 2026
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Track List

17 songs
1
Derelicts

Accede

Carbon Based Lifeforms · Derelicts

2
Moiety

Nothing It Can

Helios · Moiety

3
Archives IX

Orbiting

Jedi Dreams · Archives IX

4
A Strangely Isolated Place

Monday - Paracetamol - 2019 remaster

Ulrich Schnauss · A Strangely Isolated Place

5
Aurora

Aurora

Florian Porterfield · Aurora

6
Horseshoes and Handgrenades: Aged 18 Years (Expanded Edition)

Quasar Love (Bonus Track)

Resident Clark · Horseshoes and Handgrenades: Aged 18 Years (Expanded Edition)

7
Conversation Piece

Space Oddity - Home Demo Version 3; 2019 Remaster

David Bowie · Conversation Piece

8
Transparent Ransom

Starlight

The Muse · Transparent Ransom

9
Indie Rock Mix

Cosmic Love

Florence + The Machine · Indie Rock Mix

10
RSO Performs Elton John

Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)

Roma Symphony Orchestra · RSO Performs Elton John

11
Human After All

On / Off

Daft Punk · Human After All

12
Rock Generation - Hits and Oldies of the Greatest Rock N' Roll Era

Heroes

Vários · Rock Generation - Hits and Oldies of the Greatest Rock N' Roll Era

13
sad songs 2021: crying and depressing

Little Talks

Of Monsters and Men · sad songs 2021: crying and depressing

14
Babies Go Daft Punk

Something About Us

Sweet Little Band · Babies Go Daft Punk

15
I Cantastorie: A Collection of Musical Tales

All Is Full of Love

Bjork Guomundsdottir · I Cantastorie: A Collection of Musical Tales

16
Summer Playlist

Walkin' On The Sun

Smash Mouth · Summer Playlist

17
Why not?

I am Not Superman

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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