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Disc Disc 1 "Night Falls"
Synthesizer selections with a spirit of analog technology
Disc Disc 2 "Approaching The Giant"
Synthesizer effects and evocations of ancient and future mysteries
Disc Disc 3 "Memories of Mimas"
Futuristic music and electronic effects
Disc Disc 4 "The Vision"
Cosmic soundscapes from the original 1980 version of "Light Years From Andromeda"
Disc Disc 5 "The Quest"
Music from our 1981 show "Saturn: Before Voyager...and After", a Mythology suite, and Constellation Story Music
Disc Disc 6 "October Night"
Tonal themes from "ALL SYSTEMS GO!"; and long, light, shimmering space music selections
Disc Disc 7 "The Grand Tour"
Sparkling specialties, as heard in "More Than Meets The Eye"
Disc Disc 8 "Galactic Wonders"
Rich orchestral scores and textures, from "The Mars Show" and our "Hubble" shows
Disc Disc 9 "Interstellar Mission"
A Voyage through space and time, from our "Voyager" shows
Disc Disc 10 "Call Of The Canyon"
Anasazi-inspired music for Native American star tales
Disc Disc 11 "Stone Of The Suns"
Stirring Southwestern-influenced soundscapes
Disc Disc 12 "Saturnesque"
A Solar System suite, and scores from the 1997 show "Light Years From Andromeda"
Disc Disc 13 "Cosmic Construction Kit"
Short clips for assembling the pieces and parts of your universe
Disc Disc 14 "Beginnings Of Starlight"
Sonorous textures and themes from our "MAGELLAN" and "STARGAZING" shows.
Disc Disc 15 "Quest For Space"
Visions of the cosmos, from "MarsQuest" and our archives.
Disc Disc 16 "Hubble's Sky"
Anthology of music from "HUBBLE Vision 2" and "Sky Quest"
Disc 1: "Night Falls"
Disc 2: "Approaching The Giant"
Disc 3: "Memories Of Mimas"
Disc 4: "The Vision"
Disc 5: "The Quest"
Disc 6: "October Night"
Disc 7: "The Grand Tour"
Disc 8: "Galactic Wonders"
Disc 9: "Interstellar Mission"
Disc 10: "Call Of The Canyon"
Disc 11: "Stone Of The Suns"
Disc 12: "Saturnesque"
Disc 13: "Cosmic Construction Kit"
Disc 14: "Beginnings Of Starlight"
Disc 15: "Quest For Space"
Disc 16: "Hubble's Sky"
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Disc 9
"Interstellar Mission"

A Voyage through space and time, from our "Voyager" shows

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Track/Title Time Tempo Key Instruments Description
1. Sailing To Neptune 3:08 Medium D Synth, Drums, Piano Positive, hopeful space anthem; rich, sonorous, light rhythmic sequence.
2. Deep Blue 4:20 N/A C Voices, Harp Floating, choral chords with harp arpeggios; restful, pacific, Holst-ian.
3. Moon Without A Name 3:55 Slow Dm Synth, Piano, Voices Searching, wistful melody; complex textures add instruments and chorus throughout, progressing from simple to grand.
4. Interstellar Mission 3:21 Slow Dm Synth, Piano, Voices Echoing, serious bass sequence with piano and harp chordal melody; rich choral crescendos in bridges describe the depths of space.
5. Encounters - Opening 0:27 Medium G Orchestra, Synth, Percussion Introductory theme - bright, anticipatory feeling of accomplishment.
6. Encounters - Theme 1:13 Medium F Synth, Drums, Orchestra, Voices Thematic building title music. Technological, proud, achievement feel.
7. Perceptions - Theme 1:05 Medium F Synth, Voices, Orchestra Same introductory theme as "Encounters", more grandiose, orchestral ending.
8. Perceptions - Exit 4:31 Fast C Synth, Voices, Drums Up-tempo walkout music, thematic to "Encounters". Bubbly synth and dramatic bass strokes over galloping rhythms and choral washes, optimistic and positive.
9. Encounters And Flybys 1:01 Medium C Synth, Rhodes Thematic transition.
10. Voyager's Journey 9:14 Various F Synth Bubbling, technology synth sequence travels through various electronic landscapes. The next six cuts ("Pioneer" through "Telemetry") are incorporated in this extended medley.
11. Pioneer 1:16 Fast F Synth, Rhodes, Voices Bouncy synth arpeggio sequence with bass tones and floating voices.
12. Molten Core 0:35 N/A Eb Synth Resonant, liquid, metallic, ringing effect.
13. Magnetosphere 1:12 N/A Cm Synth Swirling sound cloud with infalling particles, mysterious, formidable.
14. Dense Atmospheres 1:09 N/A Cm Synth Sweeping filtered synth chords; minor and serious feel at times.
15. Solar Power 1:52 Fast C Synth Active sparkling bouncing synth arpeggios; upbeat and positive, bright.
16. Telemetry 0:41 Fast G Synth, Rhodes Electronic beeping data degrades into distant noise.
17. Traveler's Tales 2:30 Fast C Synth, Voices Synth arpeggios and moving choral chords; vibrant, exciting, uplifting.
18. Galileo's Veranda 2:13 Slow D Cello, Lute, Synth Plucked lute and serene cello melody, sparkling accents - calm, nocturnal, pleasant.
19. Herschel's Veranda 1:53 Slow C Rhodes, Synth, Voices, Harpsichord Thematic to "Encounters" - Rhodes and keyboard arpeggios, with harpsichord punctuations for period feel. Segues to mystical synth pad at 1:17.
20. Uraniborg 1:00 Slow Fm Voices, Harpsichord, Flute Harpsichord, recorder, and choir; minor, somber feel.
21. Herschel 1:07 Medium D Harpsichord, Flute, Voices, Synth Baroque period feel, wistful, solemn flute melody floats over harpsichord figures, pizzicato strings and male choral voices.
22. Herschel's Discovery 1:12 Medium D Piano, Strings, Synth Thematic to "Herschel"; romantic feel, mellow, pleasant piano arpeggios over strings with vibe accents.
23. A Simpler Time 1:16 Medium C Harp, Lute, Flute Similar to "Uraniborg"; harpsichord, lute, and recorder; with an air of a Renaissance folk-song.
24. A Modern Time 0:59 Medium C Synth, Drums Thematic to "A Simpler Time," electric piano, bells, and light rhythm.
25. A Modern Myth 1:22 Medium C Synth, Voices Choral; :20 intro, to neutral choir chords over a constant e-piano pattern and bells.
26. The Drake Equation 1:34 Medium C Rhodes, Synth Thematic to "A Modern Myth"; constant, even, Rhodes piano and chimes.
27. Lost In The Stars 0:42 Slow Cm Rhodes, Synth Rhodes piano and bass interlude; minor, eerie.
28. Meteor Shower 0:22 Medium Cm Synth Shimmering, glowing, mysterious, with descending meteor "whistlers".
29. Meteor Background 0:45 Medium Cm Synth As above, without "whistlers.".
30. Planetesimals 2:26 Medium C Synth, Drums Twinkling, sparkling bells; hesitant, syncopated rhythm, cute.
31. And The Stars Return - A 2:13 Medium F Synth, Drums Light rock; e-piano, drums, bass, and melodic glissandi.
32. And The Stars Return - B 0:55 Medium F Synth, Drums As above.
33. And The Stars Return - C 0:55 Medium G Synth, Drums As above.
34. And The Stars Return - D 0:50 Medium G Synth, Drums As above, slower.
35. Travel With Me 2:20 Fast C Synth, Drums, Voices Building intro to :54; full, grandiose, proud, rich, anthemic; light rock feel.
36. Travel Back 2:33 Slow C Piano, Drums, Voices, Synth Similar to "Travel With Me", much less strident rhythm, no rock feel.