Put on a trench coat and sunglasses, and raise your magnifying glass. This playlist is for all the quiet observers, amateur detectives and dedicated people-watchers who linger a little too long in the campus coffee shop.
From the sophisticated vibes of “From Russia with Love” to the paranoid beat of “Billie Jean” to the drama of “My Way Of Life,” these tracks capture the feeling of watching a mystery unfold. They’re perfect for developing code words with your partner in crime, hiding behind a column during class change, and listening to snippets of passing conversations as if you’re gathering intel for a case file.
If you turn everyday college life into your own private investigation, this music is for you.
"From Russia with Love (Film Version)" — The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
"Billie Jean" — Michael Jackson
"It’s Finn McMissile! - From 'Cars 2'/Score" — Michael Giacchino
"I Put A Spell On You" — Nina Simone
"Getting Past Security" — Alan Silvestri
"Mess Around" — Cage The Elephant
"The Name’s Bond… James Bond (From 'Casino Royale' Soundtrack)" — David Arnold
"Secret Code" — Lalo Schifrin
"Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a: I. Scene 'Swan Theme'. Moderato" — Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Mstislav Rostropovich
"Le temps de l’amour - Stereo Mix" — Françoise Hardy
"My Way Of Life" — Frank Sinatra
"Succession (Main Title Theme)" — Nicholas Britell
"La leçon particulière - Bande originale du film 'La leçon particulière'" — Francis Lai, Christian Gaubert
"Everything In Its Right Place" — Radiohead
"Skyfall" — Adele
"Straight Shooter" — The Mamas & The Papas
"The Unfinished Kiss" — Daniel Pemberton
"Evil Woman" — Electric Light Orchestra
"Veridis Quo" — Daft Punk
"Smooth Criminal - 2012 Remaster" — Michael Jackson
"Back To Black" — Amy Winehouse
"Diamonds Are Forever" — Shirley Bassey
"Spectre" — Radiohead