What's your favorite music for skywatching?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants sharing their favorite music or sounds to accompany skywatching experiences. It encompasses personal preferences, nostalgic choices, and the ambiance created by natural sounds.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a strong preference for 'Cosmos' by Vangelis, describing it as a piece that enhances the feeling of connection with the stars.
  • Another suggests that playing music during a skywatching date can enhance the experience.
  • A participant shares a preference for blues and old rock music, emphasizing the importance of familiar sounds that do not distract during astrophotography.
  • Some participants prefer natural sounds, such as crickets and tree frogs, as their preferred "music" for skywatching.
  • One participant mentions forgetting to bring headphones, resulting in no music during their skywatching outings.
  • A participant recounts a nostalgic experience of observing the night sky with children while coyotes approached, highlighting the unique sounds of nature.
  • Another participant mentions enjoying a specific song, 'Constellations' by Jack Johnson, and expresses curiosity about new albums from Astrocappella.
  • A question is raised about the suitability of Mozart for skywatching, with a mention of the unique experience of observing sounds in a valley at night.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of preferences for music and sounds during skywatching, with no consensus on a single favorite. Some favor music, while others prefer natural sounds, indicating a range of personal experiences and tastes.

Contextual Notes

Participants' preferences are influenced by personal experiences and the context of their skywatching activities, with some noting the impact of distractions and the ambiance created by different sounds.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in enhancing their skywatching experiences through music or natural sounds may find this discussion relevant.

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What is your fav piece of music you listen to while sky watching? Mine is the unbeatable 'Cosmos' by Vangelis. It gives me a sense of being one with the stars :)
 
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A great date is take your girlfriend out with a telescope and play this song while watching the sky.
 
I prefer blues and old rock. Stuff that is old and familiar and won't distract. I got into that groove while doing film astrophotography. That hobby was too demanding and technical and expensive to allow distractions.
 
I prefer crickets and tree frogs. Music to my ears. :)
 
I keep forgetting to take my headphones, so no music so far.
 
dlgoff said:
I prefer crickets and tree frogs. Music to my ears. :)

Or coyotes.

We used to take the kids out of the city to a dead end road out on the prairie with a telescope. At first, the coyotes would stay far away, but slowly they'd get closer and closer as their curiosity overcame their fear.

Eventually they'd get close enough the kids would want to go home. Plus, skywatching is usually better in the winter, so they would be getting a little cold by time the coyotes were getting close.
 
BobG said:
A great date is take your girlfriend out with a telescope and play this song while watching the sky.

Ah! That songs tops my list since IYA! Great job by Padi Boyd! Wonder if Astrocappella has come out with another album!

Try 'Constellations' by Jack Johnson ;)
 
BobG said:
A great date is take your girlfriend out with a telescope and play this song while watching the sky.
I enjoyed that song. Thanks.
 
Has anyone tried Mozart? BTW I used to observe besides a valley, at night the sound of winds echoing was an amazing experience! :)
 

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