The question of what music best accompanies humanity's exploration of the universe is a deeply personal one, shaped by individual tastes, cultural backgrounds, and even the specific era of spaceflight. However, one constant across all periods is the sheer abundance of incredible "space music" available. Some of this music has even journeyed into space itself, such as the diverse selection of NASA wakeup songs for astronauts and the iconic playlist included on the Voyager mission's Golden Record, now venturing beyond our solar system.
While compiling a definitive "best of" list is a formidable challenge, we've undertaken the task. We've curated an extensive playlist chronicling "space music" across the years, drawing from our research.
Although our selection leans towards English-language songs and instrumental pieces, we eagerly invite your suggestions for international "space music" contributions in the comments below, enriching this compilation with a broader spectrum of sonic perspectives.
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Space music includes a mix of genres, including:
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Classical Music: Works like Gustav Holst's "The Planets" suite are classic examples of music inspired by space.
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Ambient and Electronic Music: Artists like Brian Eno, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Vangelis have created expansive, atmospheric soundscapes often associated with space. For example, Vangelis' score for the film "Blade Runner".
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Progressive Rock: Bands like Pink Floyd (e.g., "Interstellar Overdrive", "Astronomy Domine") and Yes have explored space themes in their music.
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Soundtracks: Scores from space-themed films such as "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Star Wars," "Interstellar", and "Gravity".
15 space-themed songs with their artists:
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"Mars, the Bringer of War" - Gustav Holst
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"Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" - Gustav Holst
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"Venus, the Bringer of Peace" - Gustav Holst
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"Interstellar Overdrive" - Pink Floyd
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"Astronomy Domine" - Pink Floyd
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"Close to the Edge" - Yes
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"Starship Trooper" - Yes
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"Oxygène Part IV" - Jean-Michel Jarre
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"Equinoxe Part V" - Jean-Michel Jarre
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"Blade Runner Blues" - Vangelis
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"Main Title" - John Williams (from "Star Wars")
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"Duel of the Fates" - John Williams (from "Star Wars")
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"Cornfield Chase" - Hans Zimmer (from "Interstellar")
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"S.T.A.Y." - Hans Zimmer (from "Interstellar")
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"Gravity" - Steven Price (from "Gravity")
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