Drown the Bones
Book Playlist

Drown the Bones Playlist

by Alexandra Kennington

20 tracks
mysterious
Nov 3, 2026

Spare, atmospheric classical and ambient pieces evoke Merridan’s work at the holy lake, the uncertainty surrounding Von’s murder, and the uneasy alliance with the enemy prince. The final three vocal songs give voice to grief, dangerous secrets, and the slow-burn pull between rivals.

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Track List

20 songs
1

The Protecting Veil: VII. The Protecting Veil

John Tavener · The Protecting Veil & Wake Up...and Die (Remastered)

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2

The Unanswered Question

Charles Ives · Ives, C.: Universe Symphony (Completed by L. Austin) / Orchestral Set No. 2 / The Unanswered Question

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3

Aguas da Amazonia: Japurá River

Philip Glass · Philip Glass: Aguas da Amazonia

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4

Metamorphosis: One

Philip Glass · Philip Glass: Solo Piano

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5

Vladimir's Blues

Max Richter · The Blue Notebooks (15 Years)

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6

The Protecting Veil - The Protecting Veil - The Nativity of the Mother of God - Annunciation - The Incarnation - Lament of the Mother of God at the Cross - The Resurrection - The Dormition of the Moth

John Tavener · John Tavener, The Protecting Veil

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7

Porz Goret

Yann Tiersen · EUSA

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8

Elegy

Lisa Gerrard · Immortal Memory

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9

Ab Ovo

Joep Beving · Prehension

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10

The Pearl

Harold Budd · Wind In Lonely Fences 1970 - 2011

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11

November

Max Richter · Memoryhouse

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12

Eden

Hania Rani · Esja

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13

Rain Tree Sketch II

Toru Takemitsu · Takemitsu: Complete Works for Piano

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14

In The Woods Somewhere

Hozier · Hozier (Special Edition)

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15

Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)

AURORA · All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend (Deluxe)

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16

Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten

Arvo Pärt · Arvo Pärt: Credo

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17

Rain Tree Sketch I

Toru Takemitsu · Takemitsu, Chopin & Others: Works for Piano

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18

Palais de Mari

Morton Feldman · Feldman, M.: For Bunita Marcus / Palais de Mari

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19

4 Bagatelles, Op. 220: No. 1, Andante, con moto (poco rubato), dolce, leggiero

Valentin Silvestrov · Valentin Silvestrov: 4 Bagatelles, Op. 220 (For A. Stella)

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20

Música Callada: I. Angelico

Federico Mompou · Mompou: Música Callada

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Playlist Settings

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Mood mysterious
Genre classical
Era any
Length medium
Instrumental request 90%
Environment balanced

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