Curated tracks to elevate emotion, storytelling, and movement
Lyrical dance thrives on music that pulses with raw emotion, dynamic phrasing, and cinematic depth. As we move deeper into 2025, artists are blending orchestral swells, electronic textures, and soul-baring vocals to create the perfect soundscape for choreography. Here’s your ultimate playlist of tracks that dancers and choreographers are obsessing over this year.
Cinematic & Orchestral
"Falling Through Time"
Ludovico Einaudi ft. Hania Rani
A haunting piano melody layered with Hania Rani’s etherial vocals, building into a sweeping
string crescendo. Ideal for slow, sustained movements and emotional climaxes.
#melancholic
#builds
#contemporary
"Atlas (Orchestral Version)"
Sleeping at Last
Redesigned for 2025 with a full orchestra, this track’s delicate harp arpeggios and
swelling brass sections create a dreamlike quality perfect for lyrical storytelling.
#hopeful
#waltz
Modern Vocal Powerhouses
"Borrowed Light"
Florence + The Machine (Reimagined by Ólafur Arnalds)
Florence Welch’s iconic voice stripped down to a whisper over minimalist piano, exploding
into a choral finale. A masterclass in contrast and dynamics.
#dramatic
#vocals
"Skin"
Joy Oladokun (Live with Strings)
A raw, acoustic rendition with live string arrangements that highlight the lyrics’ vulnerability.
Perfect for intimate, grounded choreography.
#authentic
#organic
Electronic & Hybrid
"Neon Hymns"
Lane 8 ft. Vancouver Sleep Clinic
Ambient synths meet aching vocals in this downtempo electronic gem. The pulsing bassline
(subtle but present) adds a modern edge to traditional lyrical flow.
#atmospheric
#fluid
"Silhouettes"
ODESZA x London Grammar
A collision of ODESZA’s signature cinematic electronics and Hannah Reid’s soaring voice.
The drop at 2:45 is pure choreographic gold.
#epic
#climactic
Hidden Gems
"Bloom (Piano Version)"
The Paper Kites
A lesser-known rework of their indie-folk hit, now with aching piano simplicity.
The 6/8 time signature lends itself to gorgeous, rolling movements.
#delicate
#3/4
