The Music of Space - by Chris Carberry (Paperback)

About the Book

""Since the early days of motion picture production, film scores have helped define our emotional and aesthetic perception of stories of innumerable genres. This phenomenon is particularly true with space movies and television. The music from films and television such as The Day the Earth Stood Still, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Wars, Star Trek, and Battlestar Galactica have helped define the public's awareness of space almost as much as the films themselves. In some cases, they have redefined the norms of film music. Star Wars not only revived the popularity of orchestral film scores but also helped stimulate an increased public interest in classical orchestral music around the world. This work will tell the story of the music and the composers who have helped define the sound of space for over a century. Musical compositions have not only played a substantial role in the success of the films and shows they accompany but have transformed how we perceive space-and have helped inspire greater interest in "real" space exploration. This musical perception of "real" space is no longer restricted to movies and television, however. This book will also tell the fascinating story of how music has been performed and played in space since the early days of the "space race.""-Provided by publisher"--

Book Synopsis

Since the early days of motion picture production, film scores have helped define our emotional and aesthetic perception of stories on screen--particularly with space movies and television. The music from The Day the Earth Stood Still, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica and others has helped define the public's awareness of space almost as much as the films themselves. In some cases, they have redefined the norms of film music. Star Wars not only revived the popularity of orchestral film scores but also helped stimulate an increased public interest in classical orchestral music around the world.

This work explores the music and the composers who have helped define the sound of space for over a century, transforming how we perceive space and even inspiring greater interest in space exploration. This book also details how music has been performed and played in space since the early days of the "space race."

Review Quotes

"A compelling exploration of how soundtracks have shaped and been shaped by the final frontier...fascinating... Carberry doesn't just recount the history of space-themed scores; he peels back the layers of the composers' creative processes, the technological advancements that influenced musical styles, the cultural shifts that redefined audience expectations. Through detailed analyses and engaging narratives, the book sheds light on the composers and musical pieces that have become synonymous with space exploration, both real and fictional... Music of Space is not merely a historical account; it's an homage to the invisible force that has propelled our imaginations to the stars and back. Chris Carberry masterfully demonstrates that while space may be the final frontier, music is the timeless vessel that carries our dreams into the unknown. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever been moved by the swelling score of a space opera or felt the thrill of adventure at the sound of a spacecraft launching into the unknown, reminding us that in the vastness of space, music is our most loyal companion."-Space Daily

"Music to my ears... impressive... Carberry doesn't skimp on details, showcasing his matchless research skills... an exceptional treasure on a topic that needed notice-and in chronicling this subject matter, Carberry has struck the right chord."-Leonard David's Inside Outer Space

About the Author

Chris Carberry is the CEO of the non-profit organization Explore Mars, Inc. He has authored over 100 articles and opinion pieces that have appeared in newspapers, magazines, and online publications around the world. He lives in Stafford, Virginia.