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’. 

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”.

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.

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.

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!

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”

Kristen-Rose DiMartino (member 47,377) proposed “Big Cloud” by Radiator Hospital for the Music to Watch Clouds By section of our website

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

Ola Måspers, member 38,703, suggested “Get off My Cloud” by the Rolling Stones for the “Music to Watch Clouds” by section of our website.

Ellen Ryan of Philadelphia, PA, heard about the Cloud Appreciation Society on the NY Times’ The Daily Podcast recently. The piece reminded her of this composition that she hadn’t thought about in decades.

The Sam Handwich Band heard about us on the New York Times “The Daily” podcast. They told us they were amazed that something like our Society exists and wanted to share their music video with us, because it’s full of wonderful cloud images!

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

Jason Weir recently proposed this piece for the Music to Watch Clouds by page. He wrote, “Imagine you are an eagle flying high above the mountains, soaring between layers of cloud, one moment your vision obscured by gentle droplets, the next catching a glimpse of the vast upper atmosphere with its deepening blue hues…”

Society member, Mark Davies as recommended “Clouds of St Marie” by Ride for our Music to Watch Clouds section

Longstanding Society member, Jack Borden, recently sent us this suggestion for music to watch clouds by.

CloudO by Chris Magennis & G.L.Galbraith is a song based on a poem by Geoff L Galbraith.

Fae (Animal Prince) is a violinist/vocalist/producer, and also a long time fan of clouds

This song was inspired by “The Cloud Collectors Handbook”

Harry van Dijken (member 35947) submitted “Clouds” by Iona from her album “Another Realm”.

Bernd Kärcher recently contacted us with the suggestion of “Ocean Cloud” by Marillion 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.

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

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

Ruth Bailey, member 37436, has suggested ‘Cloudless’ by Peter Gabriel for our Music to Watch Clouds By section.

Cloud enthusiast, Susan McLaughlan, suggested “Found” by Kerry Muzzey which accompanies an invigorating video by Mike Olbinski.

Cloud enthusiast, Hilary Aulando, recent sent this suggestion for the Music to Watch Clouds By section of our website.