Have you ever wanted a playlist that took you to far away lands, had you pondering the mystical and magical, and made you fall in love? Look no further than the magic that is inside LitJoy's Stardust by Neil Gaiman playlist, a playlist inspired by the novel Stardust by Neil Gaiman.
What is Stardust: A Summary
If you're not familiar with Neil Gaiman's fantasy novel Stardust, read on!
Stardust follows Tristran Thorn as he leaves the protection of the town of Wall to venture into the magical realm of Faerie. He begins this epic journey to capture a fallen star to win his beloved Victoria Forester's hand in marriage.
To his surprise, the star is not a rock but a celestial being named Yvaine. Their adventure back to Wall is filled with many challenges, including witches that lust for youth (found in the heart of a star), sky pirates, and other magical beings. The story weaves adventure, romance, and fantasy, exploring themes of love and destiny.
Neil Gaiman + LitJoy
It's been a dream come true for us at LitJoy to be able to work with the best selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman and to bring his fantastical worlds and stories to LitJoy's audience. Stardust is just one of several Neil Gaiman Illustrated Special Editions that LitJoy will be creating.
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The Stardust Playlist Song Inspiration
The Stardust playlist is inspired by the fantasy elements of Gaiman's story and the deep love that blossoms unexpectedly between Yvaine and Tristran.
Most of the songs have romance vibes. Of course, there are quite a few mentions of monsters, magic, and other fantasy elements mixed with a little love, like “golden hour” by JVKE and “Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men.
We couldn't pass up an opportunity to include songs that give direct reference to Yvaine as a fallen star, like “Starchild” by Ghost Quartet and and “Astronomy” by Conan Gray.
This playlist is great for when you need some whimsical, star gazing, fantasy music to pass your day. It also made a great playlist for writing this article.
What songs are your favorite? What would you include? Do you love Tristran as much as we do? Let us know in the comments below!
