Original playlist analysis by PlaylistScaler
This guide covers Systemic’s background music for reading 😌, a broad reading playlist that moves between classical, hip-hop/rap, alternative, and instrumental-tagged selections. Choose it for a long, varied backdrop rather than a narrowly focused piano-only or beat-only set.
Inside the playlist
The selection pairs pieces such as Austin Farwell’s “New Home (Slowed),” Joe Hisaishi’s “The Flower Garden,” and Yehezkel Raz’s “Ballerina” with a wider mix of genre tags. It is a flexible option for extended reading sessions, though its range may feel less uniform than a single-style focus playlist.
Top genres
- hip-hop/rap 63 tracks
- classical 40 tracks
- alternative 18 tracks
- Tracks
- 259
- Playing time
- 9h 55m
- Marked explicit
- 1
- Followers
- 9
Measured examples
- New Home (Slowed)Austin Farwell67 BPMEnergy 0.04 / 1
- BallerinaYehezkel Raz153 BPMEnergy 0.1 / 1
- The Flower GardenJoe Hisaishi123 BPMEnergy 0.05 / 1
Shazam measurements via artist.tools · retrieved Oct 8, 2026.
Sources & full analysis Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Track entries
- 259
- Distinct tracks
- 259
- Repeated entries
- 0
- Distinct artists
- 235
- Playing time
- 9h 55m · 100% duration coverage
- Explicit flags
- 1 marked explicit · 100% coverage
- Track genre labels
- hip-hop/rap, classical, alternative, classical crossover, instrumental · 69.11% coverage
- Audio measurements
- 93 of 259 distinct tracks · 35.91% coverage
- Follower change
- 0 · Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026
Spotify playlist observations, genre labels via artist.tools. Calculations by PlaylistScaler. How to read this analysis.
Tracklist
200 of 259 distinct tracks, in playlist order as of Oct 8, 2026.
- New Home (Slowed)Austin Farwell
- BallerinaYehezkel Raz
- The Flower GardenJoe Hisaishi
- Je te laisserai des motsPatrick Watson
- Lights Are On - InstrumentalEdith Whiskers
- Jazzpressofloomyy, Erwin Do, The Retune Project
- SilenceTWO LANES
- Underwater WonderscapesFrederic Bernard
- Mystery of Love [Instrumental] - LiveHannah Stater
- Simple WaySnarez, The Retune Project
- City LightsAustin Farwell
- snowfallØneheart, reidenshi
- UltravioletJames Heather
- colored leaves on the playgroundecopunk, codsfather
- Take Me AwayAustin Farwell
- Wind SongLudovico Einaudi
- NegroniErwin Do, J Fletch
- Rue des trois frèresFabrizio Paterlini
- StoriesDanilo Stankovic
- Once Upon a TimeAustin Farwell
- PetrichorAhntow, Jonny Abbey, The Retune Project
- Back in TimeBorrtex
- ReflectionsToshifumi Hinata
- orange huesaqualina
- WainSimber, J Fletch, Bertle
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- Watching You In The MorningWaltzin
- DreamscapeAustin Farwell
- Real FellasGianni, Beteulan, The Retune Project
- Idea 1Gibran Alcocer
- In Between BreathsSYML
- The French LibraryFranz Gordon
- 2 HighballsErwin Do, J Fletch
- Beving: AlaJoep Beving
- ÉphémèreTony Anderson
- New HomeAustin Farwell
- NoirMalana, The Retune Project
- PensieriEmiliano Blangero
- Lost TimeJavi Lobe
- when we kissed in the pumpkin patchecopunk
- AgapeNicholas Britell
- EnigmaJacob LaVallee
- CloudsLuke Faulkner
- The Intimate StrangersMagic Thumb, The Retune Project
- Gymnopédie No. 1Erik Satie, Philippe Entremont
- waltz in a minor - reverb + rainSjors Weijermars
- Carnival of the Animals: The Swan - Arranged for Cello and Harp by Miriam KeoghCamille Saint-Saëns, None, Sebastian Comberti
- Golden HazeMaDiMo, Stræpa, The Retune Project
- Stars Will FallDuster
- childhooddaniel.mp3, Zamaro
- The Quiet AbovekBeats, Jason Masoud
- ExperienceLudovico Einaudi, Daniel Hope, I Virtuosi Italiani
- FlowingBorrtex
- Suite bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Alice Sara Ott
- lost with youJam'addict, Erwin Do, The Retune Project
- Song on the Beach/PhotographDelialah El-Atwi
- TimeHans Zimmer
- Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Alexis Weissenberg
- Yoru-gohanSimber, J Fletch, Bertle
- BerlinRY X
- The hall is dancingFabrizio Paterlini
- EstimulosMilocero, The Retune Project
- Hilltop RoadLake Isabel
- Topanga CanyonJohn Vincent III
- Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: XIII. Le cygneCamille Saint-Saëns, Christopher van Kampen, Pascal Rogé
- Vio StillErwin Do, J Fletch
- On the Nature of DaylightMax Richter, Louisa Fuller, Natalia Bonner
- A Gentle SunlightJames Quinn
- so it goesNicolas Kluzek, The Retune Project
- Somewhere in BetweenJacob LaVallee
- Crossing PathsLake Isabel
- Following the Clock to SleepOberhofer
- LemongrassErwin Do, Sineg, The Retune Project
- LuminaryJoel Sunny
- green to bluedaniel.mp3
- MotionPeter Sandberg
- WindowseatAltan
- WaltzFabrizio Paterlini
- Waiting For You - Bonus TrackAlex G
- petrichorpepperonibeats
- Dream 1 (before the wind blows it all away) - Pt. 8Max Richter
- Crescent EastPeiskos
- Mirror LakeAngus MacRae
- Yesterday's WarmthRosa Moln, Vidalima
- ÉclosionTony Anderson
- Atom 8Sleeping At Last
- Falling Asleep with a Book on Your Chest (Piano Version)Lullatone
- Memory LoopsWishia, The Retune Project
- TogetherAustin Farwell, A N T I T H E S I S
- rises the moonLiana Flores
- Apple CiderVibeWithLeafy
- AishaTony Anderson
- Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns, Philippe Entremont, Gaby Casadesus
- The Wisp SingsWinter Aid
- UndercoverErwin Do, Lenny B, The Retune Project
- The Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XIII. The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns, Isata Kanneh-Mason, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
- Saudade (When We Are Born)Ólafur Arnalds
- SolasGibran Alcocer
- OsakeSimber, J Fletch, Bertle
- I Wanted to Leave - Recorded Live at St. Mark's Cathedral, SeattleSYML
- happierOlivia Rodrigo
- sugarliemarie, iomoo
- sēnseispirà
- animaispirà
- Winter SurfAlek Olsen
- portuguese sunriseSunShun, mellow days
- Idea 10Gibran Alcocer
- i miss your warm handsi don't like mirrors
- Jacob and the StoneEmile Mosseri
- Falling LeavesWipe True
- See You TomorrowEvgeny Grinko
- Sand DrawingJudah Earl
- Luz de OutubroJonny Abbey, yermo7
- High AboveAustin Farwell
- Out Getting Ribs (Slowed)Feeling Blew
- improvisationÓlafur Arnalds
- Claret Ashoxinym
- Winter ColdLudovic Noté
- Once Upon a DecemberInvadable Harmony
- Apocalypse - Instrumental VersionSex Brain
- Perseabert cussion, Beatmund Noise
- RosylnBon Iver, St. Vincent
- Ylang YlangFKJ, ((( O )))
- Aged PolaroidsAutumn Flyz, Ra-fi, Malosax
- And We Walk AfterTrevor Kowalski
- An Ending (Ascent) - Remastered 2005Brian Eno
- What The Rain Whispered SoftlyJef Martens
- Painting FallLudwig del Pino
- Howl's Moving Castle ThemeKyle Landry
- Idea 9Gibran Alcocer
- AutumnDark Winter, Pepper
- Runaway - Piano RenditionThe Blue Notes
- Art of lifeLesfm
- Missing PiecesFlawed Mangoes
- let things beLate Night Tones
- Dawn - From "Pride & Prejudice" SoundtrackDario Marianelli, Jean-Yves Thibaudet
- ReflectionsBorrtex
- Midsummer WaltzEmelda Paso
- dancing leavesClaptu
- Waltz No. 19 in A minor, Op. posth.Frédéric Chopin, Peter Jablonski
- Harmony SerenadeSpacey Notes
- Windy AfternoonWishia
- SaudadeDaniel Bror Palm
- The town of eternal AutumnLofi Sommelier
- PiecesDanilo Stankovic
- Afterglowdenada.
- A Moment ApartHannah Stater
- The First TomorrowPianolog Ryu
- long sleevesYampb
- Tea for PlantsJ Fletch, zxry.
- i took a walk amidst falling leaves to meditate about the bliss of passing timeMellow dive
- burgundybert cussion
- Autumn NotesSineg, RejSende
- OliveiraJonny Abbey, Goldmatique
- Pumpkin CookiesreOrder, Floyd Dae
- colours of autumnAC, One Million Flowers
- goodbye, helloskyswimming
- I saw her sitting in the parkBomshi, Pepper
- Bed of Leavesoxinym
- October SkyWipe True
- FoliageSimber, Erwin Do, Jason Masoud
- Golden HourSineg, Artur Bayramgalin, The Retune Project
- SunflavorParadise Pulse, Rato, Fretboard Surfer
- BiiruJ Fletch, b e r t h, Bertle
- Whimsical SunsetWipe True, The Retune Project
- Sicilian DreamskBeats, Simber, Malosax
- Bike Rides in MunichErwin Do, J Fletch
- Double StopsErwin Do, Lenny B, The Retune Project
- Dark RoastJ Fletch, zxry.
- The Forest Changes, So Do Iyermo7, Jonny Abbey
- Morning jazzNobel, Illuzionary, The Retune Project
- Cooler Than Her SmileRejSende
- Beautiful RainParadise Pulse, AC
- The last leavesLowsen
- it gets cold at night nowskyswimming
- Leaves in the PlaygroundLowsen
- Autumn GoldClaptu, No Mic, miklós
- Sunsets in the Orange ForestSoulfy Beatz, reOrder
- Stick ToErwin Do, Lenny B, The Retune Project
- Dry Autumn LeavesMyceliumBug
- StargazingNathan Kersey-Wilson, Late Night Tones
- Hattori HanzoDIDI LOW, The Retune Project
- Doodlestezpu, skyswimming, The Retune Project
- FALLing for youMidnight Parachute, ecopunk
- Amber ChordsLenny B, Erwin Do
- Warmth In My ChestColoured Rocks, yani, The Retune Project
- making up for lost timeSmith Beats, alcinous, The Retune Project
- Autumn in WalesCucamello
- KoohiiSimber, J Fletch, b e r t h
- the golden hourBends, The Retune Project
- Mornings in MunichErwin Do, J Fletch
- October MistRejSende, Sineg, The Retune Project
- I-65Late Night Tones, J Fletch
- when autumn comes i think of yousaint rumi
- L.A. NoirNick Wolf
- EspressoBomshi, Pepper, The Retune Project
- Amber RoadSnarez, Kristoffer Eikrem, The Retune Project
- L.A. JazzErwin Do, J Fletch
- segundaJackcem, The Retune Project
- Noir '59Gianni, The Retune Project
- just us in julyMidnight Parachute, ecopunk
How we analyzed this playlist
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Sources, coverage & limitations
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