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A Reason To Return

from Cassini: A Musical Tribute by Jesse James Allen

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The Mission:

Just as Titan gave rise to the Huygens project after Voyager discovered an atmosphere, no doubt at some point we will return to Enceladus in search of that ocean. What lies beneath the miles of ice near Damascus Sulcus? Let us go with our imaginations and swim in that alien sea.

The Music:

The theme for Enceladus was one of my favorites on this album. This was a great chance to go back and create an alternate version. I had a great time playing with the sounds of the arctic world and the journey downward into the vast ocean. I debated tremendously about a sound that would indicate life. The more realistic would-be small sounds like snapping shrimp but when I asked my daughter what sound she would associate with the ocean she said without hesitation, a whale. Now the scientific community would probably roll their eyes at this thought, but I decided to go that route as it was the more musical choice. Besides, as a kid, I loved a National Geographic book called “Our Universe” that had pictures of plausible aliens in our solar system such as huge air-filled whale creatures in the clouds of Jupiter. So, this is a nod to that. Considering that book started me on my space journey, perhaps this album will inspire a young mind to start their own journey to space. Feel free to send me a postcard from the outpost on Enceladus when you arrive!

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from Cassini: A Musical Tribute, released July 4, 2021

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Jesse James Allen Orlando, Florida

Jesse James Allen is a 9-time internationally award-winning experiential media artist and composer.  

At heart, he is a sound designer and synthesist. His affinity for classical styles and choral music came from his early years recording for the prestigious Denver Center for the Performing Arts and National Theater Conservatory.

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