This playlist mirrors the epic and dramatic narrative of Ken Follett's "World Without End," blending medieval-inspired atmospheres with modern post-rock and ambient textures to evoke the historical setting and intricate character dynamics. The instrumental tracks build tension and grandeur fitting for a tale of cathedral construction, political intrigue, and human resilience, while the vocal tracks explore emotional depth and thematic elements such as faith, conflict, and perseverance.
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Peter Sandberg · Monday
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Battle Of Evermore
Jimmy Page · No Quarter
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Agnus Redemptor — “Lamb, Our Redeemer”
Monks Of The Abbey Of Notre Dame · Traditional Gregorian Chants in Latin
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Ashes - Sunrise Session III
Ólafur Arnalds · Sunrise Session III
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Stone
Hidden Orchestra · Dawn Chorus
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A New Beginning
Sacred Dreams · A New Beginning
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Rainsong
Arven · Black Is the Colour
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Kids Will Be Skeletons
Mogwai · Happy Songs for Happy People
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I Can Almost See You
Hammock · Raising Your Voice... Trying to Stop an Echo (Deluxe Edition)
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The Battle Room
Steve Jablonsky · Ender's Game (Original Motion Picture Score)
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The Journey to the Grey Havens (feat. Sir James Galway)
Howard Shore · The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King - The Complete Recordings (Limited Edition)
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Clouds
Balmorhea · Clouds (Extrait de la bande originale du film Un homme pressé)
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The Far Side
Vended · Vended
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Victory
Two Steps from Hell · Battlecry
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Moonlight Sonata
E.S. Posthumus · Makara
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Embers
Flights of Helios · Embers
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Your Hand in Mine
Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
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The Duchess
Rachel Portman · The Duchess (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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You've Got The Love
Florence + The Machine · Lungs (Deluxe Version)
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Wicked Game
Chris Isaak · Heart Shaped World
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Iron
Woodkid · Iron
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Bloodbuzz Ohio
The National · High Violet
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Shake It Out
Florence + The Machine · Ceremonials (Original Deluxe Version)
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
Joy Division · The Best Of
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How to Save a Life
The Fray · How To Save A Life
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Dog Days Are Over
Florence + The Machine · Lungs (Deluxe Version)
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Runaway
AURORA · All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend (Deluxe)
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Youth
Daughter · If You Leave
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All I Want
Kodaline · In A Perfect World (Expanded Edition)
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Starlight
Muse · Black Holes and Revelations
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Outro
M83 · Hurry up, We're Dreaming
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First Breath After Coma
Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
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Intro
The xx · xx
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Breathe Me
Sia · Colour The Small One
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Luminary
Dravelyn · Magical Moments
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