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.

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.

Cloud enthusiast Dora Drake, shared ‘In the Clouds’ an album by Michele Ippolito. Its relaxing ‘atmospheric’ music is great to listen to whilst watching clouds.

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 movies of Earth.  The one here is part of the Trio Sonata for Organ by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by world class organist Brian Hoffmann with a day view of the Earth taken by astronauts on the International Space Station.

“From Above the Clouds” is an excerpt from the composition “Wasteness of the Sky” by Anita Andreis

From the Earth Movie Theatre, this is Jazz Clouds Day, by Steve Thomas’ Folktales and Fusions. 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.

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’.  Watch as the Stardust Sinfonie, an ensemble of violin, harpsichord and vibraphone, based in Germany, perform a Bach Aria from Goldberg Variations (BWV 988), as the ISS flies over Patagonia, with its glaciers in Chile and Argentina, by the crew of ISS 43

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.

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.

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.  He told us “Well, clouds are among the most beautiful and dynamic features of these fly-overs! For cloud-fans, this is nirvana!!  Glorious music, as you look out the windows of the ISS, exploring clouds and their harmonies with Earth”.  We hope you enjoy our first selection and we’ll be adding these regularly for everyone’s enjoyment.

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

Sylvia Lee, a singer-songwriter from Hamburg, Germany, recently sent us this song she wrote about Cloudspotting which was inspired by her love of the sky.

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’. 

Don Hatfield, supporting member 42854, recently proposed ‘Move the Clouds’ by Shadowfax 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’.  Working with world-class musicians they combine music with ISS moves of Earth.  This video shows a flight path along Peru, Chile and Atlantic Coast – such a peaceful flight accompanied by the guitar of Steve Thomas

Casey Clapp, Member 62,659 has suggested “How Sweet to be a Cloud ” by a group called “The United States of America” for our Music to Watch Clouds by section. 

“Air Liquide” are German electronic music producers.  This is a track from their album “Nephology” (the study of clouds) called “If There Was No Gravity”.  It was suggested to us by cloud enthusiast Elias Brandorff.

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

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”.

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.

Sunset Serenity captures the rich colors and serene drama of a sunset, seen from the ISS.  ISS orbits Earth in 92 minutes – that means 16 sunrises and sunsets every day!  Steve Thomas plays guitar and does sonic magic to help us experience Sunset Serenity. 

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.

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

Cloud Appreciation Society member, Tim Burgess, suggested this song by Mary Chapin Carpenter.

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.

Gerdienke Ubels, Member 21,012 sent us this short Q&A about the clouds over Weimar, 24th August 1881.

Q: What was the weather like in Weimar, 24 August 1881?

A: There were grey clouds coming in. 

Q: How do we know that? 

A: Franz Lizst put them into music and noted the date: ‘Nuages Gris’, Weimar 24 August 1881 (listen to how they roll in)

Rebecca Marr, member 7,548, emailed to say how much she enjoys the Music to Watch Clouds by section of our website and suggested her own favourite, Cloud Nine by the Temptations.

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

Dale Wayne suggested ‘Pareidolia’ by Buck Meek, 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’.  In this example Astronauts selected 20 favourite views of Earth – aurora, cities at night, clouds. . .

Magnus Buder from Sweden heard about the Cloud Appreciation Society on Swedish public radio. He recently wrote this piece of music and feels it will be perfect to listen to whilst watching clouds.

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)

Stephen, Member 19,127 sent us this suggestion for the Music to Watch Clouds By section of our website.  We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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

“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”

Jill Willder, Member 35,562, reminded us of the wonderful Kitty MacFarlane’s song ‘Namer of Clouds’ and we’re delighted to share it with you.  It’s also a coincidental that Kitty interviewed Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Member 001, about clouds for BBC Radio 4’s “Open Country” programme in December 2020.

Mary Williamson, Member 54,343, found this video where the lyrics to Mr Blue Sky have been turned into AI cloud art.  We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Samual Wagner (AKA The Reverend Sam), was taking a cross-country train trip through the USA in the summer of 2019.  He told us “One day in the dining car I met the nicest old lady.  We shared pictures of clouds, and she introduced me to the Cloud Appreciation Society.  The clouds were so beautiful and she was so sweet I had to make a song about it”