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Sapiens Playlist
Sapiens follows humanity’s rise by tracking cultural inventions, migrations, and the fragile stories we build to make sense of power, time, and survival. This playlist mirrors that arc—from deep, wordless reflections on evolution and nature, to lyric-driven questions about change, meaning, and what could come next—without letting any single mood dominate.
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21 songs
1
The Ecstasy of Gold (From "Zwei glorreiche halunken")
Ennio Morricone · Italowestern Filmmusik (Vol. 1)
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Gabriel's Oboe
Ennio Morricone · Gabriel's Oboe
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3
Adagio for Strings
Samuel Barber · Filmmusik - Berliner Philharmoniker
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4
The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War
Gustav Holst · Karajan A-Z: Holst - Liszt
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Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
Ludwig van Beethoven · Ich mag keine Klassik, aber das gefällt mir! - Für Kinder
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Blade Runner (Main Title)
Vangelis · Easy 80's
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7
One Summer's Day
Joe Hisaishi · Sweet Melodies
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The Raiders March - From "Raiders Of The Lost Ark"
John Williams · The Music of John Williams: The Definitive Collection
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Sabre Dance
Aram Khachaturian · THE BEST OF KYOTO SINFONIETTA (Ⅱ)
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10
Danse macabre
Camille Saint-Saëns · French Festival
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The Times They Are A-Changin' - Live, Los Angeles 1978
Bob Dylan · Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles – 3rd June 1978 (Live From Universal Amphitheatre, LA)
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12
Feeling Good
Nina Simone · Chill Monday
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13
Once In a Lifetime
Talking Heads · Pop Rock Classics
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14
Life on Mars?
David Bowie · Instrumental Jazz Songs
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15
Let Down
Bartek Wąsik · „Daydreamer” - Bartek Wąsik plays Radiohead
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16
Change the World
Eric Clapton Experience · Change the World
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17
I Put a Spell on You
Screamin' Jay Hawkins · I Put A Spell On You
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18
Ain't No Sunshine
Bill Withers · Chill sur la plage : Beach ambiance
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19
People Have the Power
Patti Smith · Filtr #peace
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20
Dreams
Fleetwood Mac · TikTok Songs
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