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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 7
"The Grand Tour"

Sparkling specialties, as heard in "More Than Meets The Eye"

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Track/Title Time Tempo Key Instruments Description
1. The Grand Tour 4:25 Medium C Synth, Piano, Drums Rich sweeping chords on constant clock-like rhythm.
2. The Ocean Of Space 3:39 N/A Cm Harp, Voices, Strings, Synth Rippling harp arpeggios, sustained choral and string chords.
3. The Seventh Planet 4:11 Medium Cm Synth, Voices, Strings Echoing bell arpeggios, sustained choral and string tremolos.
4. On To Orion 5:49 Medium C Synth, Flute, Drums, Voices, Cello Rich, textured chords on echoing hi-hat rhythm; recorder and cello melodies.
5. More Than Meets The Eye - Opening 0:57 Medium C Synth, Drums, Voices, Rhodes Pleasant, up-tempo soft-rock feel, mellow electric piano and subtle percussion.
6. More Than Meets The Eye - Closing 1:17 Medium C Rhodes, Synth, Drums, Voices As above.
7. Remembering Rhea 2:16 Fast D Rhodes, Drums, Synth :10 intro; sparkling, catchy melody over Rhodes piano and rhythmic sequence, to neutral background at 1:40.
8. Maria 2:25 Fast C Rhodes, Voices, Synth, Drums Same sparkling, catchy melody as "Remembering Rhea"; smoother feel, more flowing, light drums.
9. Star Gazing A 1:44 Medium C Rhodes, Drums, Synth An echoing, sprightly electric piano, light rhythmic hi-hat.
10. Star Gazing A - No Drums 1:44 Medium C Rhodes, Synth As above, sans drums.
11. Star Gazing B 2:45 Medium C Rhodes, Drums, Synth Variation on Star Gazing A; becomes more active 1:16 through 1:46.
12. Star Gazing B - No Drums 2:45 Medium C Rhodes, Synth As above, sans drums.
13. Star Gazing C 0:27 Slow Cm Rhodes, Drums, Synth A slow variation on Star Gazing A.
14. Star Gazing C - No Drums 0:28 Slow Cm Rhodes, Synth As above, no drums.
15. Star Gazing D 0:30 Medium Fm Rhodes, Drums, Synth Another variation on Star Gazing A; minor feel, a bit more contemplative.
16. Star Gazing D - No Drums 0:30 Medium Fm Rhodes, Synth As above, sans drums.
17. Andromeda Galaxy 2:54 Slow Cm Rhodes, Synth, Voices Slowly drifting, alluring, distant; minor 7 Rhodes chords, with ethereal choir voices.
18. Around Orion 1:41 Fast F Synth, Drums, Rhodes, Voices Up-tempo sweeping "traveling" music; bouncy percussion, ethereal choir voices with alternating active and relaxed mellow periods.
19. Destination: Jupiter 1:44 Medium Cm Synth, Drums, Rhodes Medium-slow tempo; electric piano arpeggios and light hi-hat.
20. Solar System Sojourn 3:28 Fast C Synth, Drums, Rhodes, Strings Echoing, up-tempo Rhodes, high string chords; more active periods with ethereal choir voices.
21. Star Cloud 3:33 Medium C Synth, Drums, Rhodes Echoing percussion underlies electric piano chords and arpeggios — medium-tempo soft-rock feel.
22. Summer Triangle 3:23 Medium C Rhodes, Synth, Voices, Drums Pleasant, soft-rock feel, mellow electric piano and subtle percussion.
23. Star Flight 0:51 Fast C Synth, Voices, Drums High-flying, up-tempo sequencer, rich choral and soft-rock echoing percussion.
24. Crystal City 0:46 Slow C Synth Shimmering belltones, mellifluous vocal harmonies.
25. Starshine 0:36 Medium C Voices, Synth Alternate version of "Crystal City". Shimmering belltones, mellifluous vocal harmonies.
26. Beautiful Barsoom 2:22 N/A Cm Voices, Rhodes Rhodes arpeggios, male choir voices. Understated, calm, peaceful.
27. Close Encounter 0:59 N/A - Piano, Synth, Orchestra Atonal orchestral chords, a shimmering suspended cymbal, and wind chimes slowly build and crescendo — but never reach a peak before fading. A sense of impending danger, close approach, or the unknown.
28. Crash Landing On Cryzylx 1:11 N/A - Synth, Piano, Orchestra Something approaches at a high speed, flashes by, and hits at :19; segues to a rich orchestral chord, highlighted by electronic echoes. Weird feel — a UFO crash, comet or meteor impact, Tunguska.
29. In The Beginning 1:48 N/A - Synth, Percussion The Big Bang explosion — begins with low rumble, explodes at :19, expanding galaxies segue at :27. Bell tones illustrate galaxies with an atonal feel. Hot spots at :59. Percussion echoes punctuate throughout.
30. Newly-Born Universe 1:59 N/A - Synth, Percussion 12 second build to colossal Big Bang explosion, atonal sounds; deep, enigmatic.
31. The Cloud Condenses 1:58 N/A - Wind, Synth Nebulous, gaseous, swirling; white noise, sparkles and arpeggios.
32. The Earth Evolves 3:40 Various Cm Synth, Orchestra 1 - deep, floating, primitive, infalling particles; 2 - steady pulse, bubbling; 3 - watery; 4 - orchestral tremolandi, anticipatory; 5 - plodding, screeching, immense; 6 - smooth, relief, pretty; 7 - adds chorus.
33. The Water Hole 1:23 N/A Bb Strings, Synth High sustained strings and bubbling electronic piano arpeggios.