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Also known as Carl’s Theme

The Mission:

During the Voyager 1 mission, astronomer Carl Sagan persuaded the imaging team to capture a photo of Earth from the fringe of our solar system in 1990. This image was meant to be a humbling reminder of mankind’s place in the universe.  The image is known as “Pale Blue Dot”. There is a poem that goes with Pale Blue Dot that Carl so brilliantly wrote in tribute, it can easily be found online.

Sagan was of course one of my heroes growing up and greatly inspired my love for space exploration. This track is dedicated to his educational efforts, his humanitarianism, and endless curiosity.

On July 19th, 2013: The Cassini team decides to recreate the Pale Blue Dot image and encourage people to wave at Saturn during that moment in time. The image is known as The Day the Earth Smiled.

The Music:

The poem and the two versions of the Pale Blue Dot image were of course the main influence for this piece and also why it is primarily written as a piano style track (NI Una Corda). As mentioned before, I felt the piano sound across this entire album represents human curiosity.

The second part is a reprise of Carl’s theme in a more modern sound pallet representing the Cassini team's acknowledgment that we as people stand on the shoulders of giants. Carl, of course, one of those giants that inspired us to look further and dream bigger.

Notable sounds from Native Instruments Una Corda, Analogue Dreams, Heavyocity Vocalise 2

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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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