Rhythm of War

Book Playlist

Rhythm of War Playlist

by Brandon Sanderson

21 tracks

balanced

Aug 4, 2026

3 mixes for this book

This playlist captures the epic and intricate world of Brandon Sanderson's "Rhythm of War," blending sweeping instrumentals that echo grand battles and mystical forces with vocal tracks that explore betrayal, resilience, and character-driven narratives. The mix of orchestral, post-rock, and experimental electronic instrumentals paired with thematic vocal songs creates a dynamic listening experience that mirrors the book’s complex emotional and strategic layers.

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Track List

21 songs

1

The Vampire Masquerade

Peter Gundry · The Edge of Darkness

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2

Awake

Tycho · Awake

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3

Talisman

Air · Moon Safari

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4

Protectors of the Earth

Thomas Bergersen · Invincible

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5

Ashes of Time

Audiomachine · Decimus

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6

Falling Together

Chad Lawson · The Space Between

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7

Starfield

Avery's Ambient · Obsidian Sky

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8

Nocturne in G Minor

Ólafur Arnalds · Peaceful Piano Moods

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9

Ember

Tony Anderson · Ember

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10

The Awakening

Atlanthys · Pulse of Atlanthys

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11

Wolf

First Aid Kit · The Lion's Roar

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12

My Body Is a Cage

Sweet Little Band · Babies Go Peter Gabriel

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13

King and Cross

Ásgeir · In the Silence (Bonus Edition)

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14

Heavy Is The Crown

Daughtry · Heavy Is The Crown

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15

The Warrior

Patty Smyth and Scandal · Goodbye To You: Best of the '80s Live

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16

Take Me Home

Jess Glynne · ...alone and/or lonely

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17

Running With The Wolves

AURORA · 冬日出逃計劃

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18

Control

Molotov Cocktail Piano · MCP Performs Halsey: Badlands

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19

Battle Cry

2014 Chart Mogul · A Tribute to Imagine Dragons's Battle Cry

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20

Last Dying Breath - Track Commentary

Sabaton · The Last Stand (Track Commentary Version)

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21

Too Many Monsters in My Closet

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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