Stellar Collections 2 Liner Notes

Track / Index

1. The Light Years Collection 11:29
    1 A Long Time Ago 1:42
    2 Summer Hunters 1:28
    3 Across The Galaxy 0:33
    4 Winter Hunters 1:52
    5 Neighboring Galaxy 1:15
    6 Cave Dwellers 1:18
    7 Ice Age Cave 2:35
    8 A Long Time Coming 0:57

2. The Exploration Collection 9:24
    1 Seeker's Greeting 0:42
    2 The Quest 5:20
    3 Diffractions 3:19
3. Memories Of Mimas 4:07
4. Martian Eternity 2:59
5. Footsteps On Phobos 5:07
6. The Lakes Of Titan 3:29

7. The Exoplanet Collection
    1. Are We Alone 1:05
8. Clouds Upon Clouds 1:27
9. An Elusive Signal 1:23
10. Exovolcanoes 4:10
11. Tectonic Shift 3:17

12. The Event Horizon Collection 19:10
    1 Approaching The Giant 4:41
    2 Eternal Outpost 2:09
    3 Surfing The Event Horizon 1:39
    4 Nearing The Boundary 0:35
    5 Time Dilation 1:57
    6 Singularity 3:24
    7 Black Holes 2:28
    8 Gravity And Light 0:52
    9 Seeker's Farewell 1:02

13. Light Flight 3:17

Total time: 71:12

All selections written, performed on electronic keyboards and recorded by Mark C. Petersen.

© Copyright 2019, Loch Ness Productions. All rights reserved worldwide. All selections BMI. Made in U.S.A. Artwork adapted from "Stellar Collections" by Garret Moore. Additional text and peer review by Carolyn Collins Petersen.

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Music on this album was composed for these planetarium show soundtracks and projects:

For Loch Ness Productions:
Track 1, 12.4: Light Years From Andromeda (1997)
Track 2.2, 6, 12.6: Saturn: Before Voyager... and After (1981)
Track 2.3, 3, 5: Light Years From Andromeda (1980)
Track 10, 11: MAGELLAN: Report From Venus (1992)
Track 12.7: HUBBLE: Report From Orbit (1991)

For McDonnell Planetarium:
Track 2.1, 12.10: Lightwaves (1986)
Track 7, 8, 9, 12.3, 13: Alien Whispers (1989)

For Gates Planetarium:
Track 4: The Martian Stargazers (1979)
Track 12.5: The Aztec Skywatchers (1992)

For Fiske Planetarium:
Track 12.2: Voice Of The Martian Wind (1977)

Some selections previously published under different names as part of the MUSIC BACK-PACK Library of planetarium production music.

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For many, space music is best heard in the rarefied environment of the planetarium, an experience for those who appreciate the domed theater's soaring depictions of the cosmos. The thrill of all-encompassing visual and aural experiences is complemented by a music all its own.

Unquestionably the most prolific composer for the medium, Mark C. Petersen's name is synonymous with planetarium music. He has recorded and produced soundtracks for more than 60 planetarium shows. Mark has also performed live in concerts at major planetarium facilities in the U.S. and the U.K. Tens of thousands of Geodesium albums have been sold to planetaria and individuals in more than 67 countries worldwide.

Mark uses digital samplers and synthesizer sounds to create his unique brand of planetarium space music. From the desolate planetscapes of Mars to flights of fantasy through deep space, the music portrays magnificent visions of the universe. Relaxing, yet provocative, the styles include the ethereal, beautifully floating music that characterizes traditional space music, as well as more dynamic and rhythmic works that transcend their e-music heritage. Mark infuses all his music with rich textures that are the signature of the Geodesium sound.

For this album, the 14th of the Geodesium (pronounced Gee-oh-DEE-zee-um) series, Mark has arranged 30 space music compositions into various "suites" featuring his planetarium soundtrack work from the period 1977-1997. Avid fans may recognize some familiar styles among the works comprising this retrospective collection.

Thanks to Gerrit Verschuur, John Wharton, Hal Donovan, Laura Kyro, Mark B. Peterson, and Dan Neafus, for commissioning the projects that inspired the creation of this music. And, as always, Mark offers special thanks to Carolyn Collins Petersen for her critical eyes, ears, and support while this music was coming into existence.