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This playlist captures the intellectual rigor and emotional complexity of Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged." The instrumental selections offer a blend of modern classical, ambient, and post-rock textures that evoke the novel's themes of industry, individualism, and philosophical struggle, while the vocal tracks reflect the characters' internal conflicts and the societal challenges they face. The diversity of styles mirrors the book's multifaceted narrative and evolving emotional landscape.
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Track List
21 songs
1
Opening Titles
John Powell · The Italian Job (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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2
The Promise
Michael Nyman · Gentle Classical Music
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3
Your Hand in Mine
Explosions In The Sky · Rough Trade Shops: 15 Years of Bella Union Records
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4
On the Nature of Daylight
Max Richter · Classical Music Bangers
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5
First Breath After Coma
Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
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Metamorphosis Two
Philip Glass · Piano Music of Philip Glass
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7
Time
Hans Zimmer · My take
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Spiegel im Spiegel
Arvo Pärt · Accousmatic Journey
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Divenire
Ludovico Einaudi · Gentle Morning Music
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Experience
Ludovico Einaudi · Lernen & Konzentration mit klassischer Musik
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Take The Power Back
Malibu Mode7 · N64 Rage Against The Machine
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12
Mr. Brightside
The Killers · Bathroom Songs
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13
Runaway
Bon Jovi · 80s Workout Mix
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14
The Man
Pure Acoustic · Acoustic Guitar Versions of Taylor Swift
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15
Heroes
Vários · Rock Generation - Hits and Oldies of the Greatest Rock N' Roll Era
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16
Human Behaviour
Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star · Lullaby Versions of Bjork
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17
Dog Days Are Over
Florence + The Machine · Feel good vibes 2020
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18
New Divide
Calyento · Ecos Latinos - Linkin Park (Remix)
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19
I Will Follow You into the Dark
Death Cab for Cutie · i'm doing better, i made it to september
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20
Seven Nation Army
Pickin' On Series · Pickin' On The White Stripes: Banjo Army for a Bluegrass Nation
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