Ruth Baily, member 37,436, has proposed the beautiful song “Your Cloud” by Tori Amos for our Music to Watch Clouds By page.

Kevin Summers directed us to this cloud song from Josh Grider & Drew Kennedy entitled “West Texas Cloud Appreciation Society”. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Mary Cleary, member 16561, recently suggested this song by ‘The Kruger Brothers’ for our music to watch clouds by section.

Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 and  Education Mission Specialist at the Association of Space Explorers introduced us to the ‘Earth Movie Theatre’.   Like an astronaut, you fly over Sahara and Mediterranean.  Listen to award-winning violinist Qingzhu Weng play “Chaconne” – the Mount Everest of Bach violin (BWV 1004)

Julie Raymond-Yakoubian, member 24422, has sent us this suggestion for music to watch clouds by.

Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 introduced us to the ‘Earth Music Theatre’ which he curates and each week he features a new movie.  Typhoon Mysteries features Typhoon Nepartak over the South China Sea.  Immensely powerful and dangerous, yet surprisingly serene from above.  It was filmed by astronauts on ISS 48, July 7, 2016.  Catherine Brisset plays a variation on Bach’s Sonata #2, the Grave movement, with such subtle and emotive touch. Her unique glass keyboard with fanciful metal shapes helps the mysterious sounds resonate.  

Peter Stubbs, Member 1,291 suggested the album “Touching the Clouds” by Symbiosis for our music section.  It’s gentle, soothing and perfect for a quiet afternoon of cloud watching.

Fidan Azizova has been in touch to suggest “Thunderclouds” by LSD for our Music to Watch Clouds by section

“Theme from Harry’s Game” was suggested by Duncan Bulman who told us “Next time you get the chance to view the sunrise put on headphones and play this”

Pam Stevens sent us this music to watch clouds by.  “The Watermill” was composed by Ronald Binge in 1958.  The performers in this video are the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ernest Tomlinson.  Pam told us “this gentle, dreamy piece by Ronald Binge has great charm“

Casey Clapp, Member 62,659 has suggested “The Big Sky” by Kate Bush for our Music to Watch Clouds by section.  It’s from her album “Hounds of Love”.

Pertti Björn, contacted us to suggest Suite: Clouds (Rain) by David Gates: Electra Records 1973 for our Music to Watch Clouds by section.  He told us “This is a masterpiece, every cloud watcher should know”

Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 and  Education Mission Specialist at the Association of Space Explorers introduced us to the ‘Earth Movie Theatre’.  This video beautifully shows the shimmering green aurora as a wonderful background for this musical improv. Steve Thomas plays guitar with Chris Cheek on alto sax. Their musical dance evokes the Aurora’s movement.

Flora Eginton, member 32241, suggested ‘Stormy Monday’ by T-Bone Walker for the Music to Watch Clouds By section of our website.

From the Earth Movie Theatre, this is a composition by Steve Thomas whose guitar floats with us over the coast of Peru and Chile. Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 and Education Mission Specialist at the Association of Space Explorers introduced us to the ‘Earth Movie Theatre’ and we are thoroughly enjoying the music of world-class musicians combined with ISS movies of Earth.

Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 and  Education Mission Specialist at the Association of Space Explorers introduced us to the ‘Earth Movie Theatre’.  This spectacular Earth Movie from ISS shows Spain to Ukraine. Steve Thomas plays guitar with his magical transformations.

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Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 and Education Mission Specialist at the Association of Space Explorers introduced us to the ‘Earth Movie Theatre’.  Working with world-class musicians they combine music with ISS moves of Earth. This production was in celebration of the new Bach Forest and the satellite image covers Ireland to Saudi Arabia at night.

The Bach Forest is situated in Leipzig and over the next few years a forest of approximately 29 hectares will be planted on the western side of Lake Störmthal. You can see more about it on the Bach Fest website

Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 introduced us to the ‘Earth Music Theatre’ which he curates. In this musical video he welcomes us to Earth’s orbit, accompanied by three Bach Sonatas transcribed for guitar.  Each Sonata features four movements, offering space to reflect and explore the harmony of music while gazing at our planet below. These exquisite performances by Dr. Nicholas Goluses, a master guitarist and professor at the Eastman School of Music, are brought to life with stunning photography captured by astronauts of ISS Expedition 71 in 2024.

Mary Williamson, member 54,343 sent us this beautiful choice for our Music to Watch Clouds by section

Greg West suggested “Slow Clouds” from the album “Roan Mountain Suite” by The Kruger Brothers and the Kontras Quartet for our music to watch clouds by section.

Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 introduced us to the ‘Earth Music Theatre’ which he curates. Each week he features a new movie and this one is a montage of photos and music, celebrating One Earth – all in shades of blue.  Astronauts took these serene and beautiful photos during December 2023, on ISS Expedition 70.   All shades of blue, yet so diverse.  For the music, Steve Thomas crafted his dreamlike Guitarscape, resonating with these mesmerizing views.

Angela Winter, member 53,244, release an original song in September 2021 – one that was inspired by a quote that was shared in one of our regular newsletters.

Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 and Education Mission Specialist at the Association of Space Explorers introduced us to the ‘Earth Movie Theatre’.  In this example Astronauts selected 20 favourite views of Earth – aurora, cities at night, clouds. . .

Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 introduced us to the ‘Earth Music Theatre’ which he curates. Each week he features a new movie.  As part of the Earth Serenade series, enjoy Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem (Opus 45). This powerful music is performed by the Orchester & Chor of J. S. Bach-Stiftung in Switzerland. The music is set to images of Earth taken from the International Space Station.

Mary Williamson, Member 54,343, sent us this suggestion for the “Music to Watch Clouds By” section of our website.

Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 and  Education Mission Specialist at the Association of Space Explorers introduced us to the ‘Earth Movie Theatre’.  From Earth orbit, listen to Bach’s flowing Prelude in C, as you watch Earth below – clouds over the Atlantic and the land of Namibia. Stunning! Harpsichord by world-class Bob van Asperen. Earth photography by astronauts of ISS 63

Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 introduced us to the ‘Earth Music Theatre’ which he curates. Each week he features a new movie with one of the latest being ‘Pathway to the Centre’ which musically describes walking a labyrinth. Set to Bach’s Cello Suite 1 in G Major, performed by harpist Laura Zaerr, the journey takes you from serene clouds to the eye of a hurricane and back to serenity.

Dale Wayne suggested ‘Pareidolia’ by Buck Meek, for the Music to Watch Clouds by section of our website

This lovely Earth movie combines heart-felt Bach music with a dream-like flight over clouds and night lights, from Ireland to Saudi Arabia and features movie taken by astronauts on the ISS. The music is Bach’s “Komm in Mein Herzenshaus” (Come into my Heart’s House), the 4th movement of “Ein Feste Burg is Unser Gott” (A strong fortress is our God).

Dan Barstow, Member 41,557 and  Education Mission Specialist at the Association of Space Explorers introduced us to the ‘Earth Movie Theatre’. 

Bernd Kärcher recently contacted us with the suggestion of “Ocean Cloud” by Marillion for our Music to Watch Clouds by section.

Sabino de Bari is a composer and guitarist who recently released a decacorde (10 strings classical guitar) album, Nubes, which is inspired by clouds.