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The Space Elevator
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Some calming music for your ride on the space elevator
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a unique fusion of genres
The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
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Classical • Symphonic
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Peak #11
Peak in subgenre #2
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Michael Duran
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Michael Duran
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October 15, 2011
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MP3 4.7 MB • 128 kbps • 5:07
Story behind the song
Arranged with Magix Music Maker16 content Excerpts from "The Fountains of Paradise", by Arthur C. Clarke. Published by Ballantine in 1978 "If the laws of celestial mechanics make it possible for an object to stay fixed in the sky, might it not be possible to lower a cable down to the surface and so to establish an elevator system linking Earth to space? "There was nothing wrong with the theory, but the practical problems were enormous. Calculations showed that no existing materials would be strong enough; the finest steel would snap under its own weight long before it could span the thirty-six thousand kilometres between Earth and synchronous orbit. "However, even though the best steels were nowhere near the theoretical limits of strength. On a microscopic scale, materials had been created in the laboratory with far greater breaking strength. If they could be mass-produced, Artsutanov's dream could become reality, and the economics of space transportation would be utterly transformed. "Before the end of the twentieth century, super-strength materials hyperfilaments had begun to emerge from the laboratory. But they were extremely expensive, costing many times their weight in gold. Millions of tons would be needed to build a system that could carry all Earth's outbound traffic; so the dream remained a dream. Until a few months ago. Now the deep-space factories can manufacture virtually unlimited quantities of hyperfilament. At last we can build the Space Elevator or the Orbital Tower, as I prefer to call it. For in a sense it is a tower, rising clear through the atmosphere, and far, far beyond Arthur C. Clarke - 16 December 1917 19 March 2008. Footnote; New Scientist magazine 5 Oct. 2010 Two University of Manchester scientists were awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for their pioneering research on graphene, a one-atom-thick film of carbon whose strength, flexibility and electrical conductivity have opened up new horizons for pure physics research as well as high-tech applications. Nobel winner Andre Geim said in New Scientist. Graphene is stronger and stiffer than diamond, yet can be stretched by a quarter of its length, like rubber. Its surface area is the largest known for its weight. The future awaits.
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AlexisPatrick
Oct 25, 2021
This song is extraordinary, Michael. Very epic and beautifully played and produced. You are always very professional.
Andrew N Project
Jul 29, 2017
There is amazingly real atmosphere of symphonic performance here! Both arrangement and sound are perfect! Can't get how did you manage such a sophisticated texture in such a genuine manner... I may add that the music is very melodic and beautiful - some kind of appeal to Heaven. Love it a lot! ...So yes, this is a masterpiece.
ALEXIS PATRICK
May 20, 2012
Another beautiful Masterpiece, Michael!
ALPHA ONE OMEGA
Nov 18, 2011
Superbly orchestrated epic film style sound sets the stage for this facinating subject *****Excellent*****
Swampman
Nov 02, 2011
Awesome cuz !
gabe stenziano
Oct 28, 2011
tympani, chorus, the works. a musical masterpiece, a journey of emotions. maybe you were born in the wrong era, not that there isn't a place for new music in the classical tradition. well done.
VMP (USA)
Oct 27, 2011
Yikes, stop the elevator between floors, this needs to be heard! This track is HUGE, so much more than backround music, yes, nothing less than epic!
The Smivets
Oct 21, 2011
Wow MD. Only one word for this - EPIC! Absolutely stunning piece. Another deep and dense production from you that needs many listens to absorb everything. Fantastic and one to keep.
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Oct 20, 2011
Michael, this is excellent classical music - your description says "calming" - I would add "elevating" as well - SERIOUSLY (although there must be some pun here also). By the time I would get to the top of this tall building, I would pinch myself to see if I had not passed on to the highest level way above - NOW THAT'S ELEVATOR MUSIC! Your expert musicianship shines throughout this song. Thank you for the download of this memorable music.
Falken
Oct 19, 2011
Wow! This is yust fantastic. This is out of this world.. like you leaving earth and look down and seeing the earth getting smaller and smaller.. James Cameron should use this in Avatar 2! Fantastic Work!!
Mikejazz
Oct 18, 2011
Feel i'm going up to the space indeed. Exquisite blend of instruments and layers. A crescendo of voice, brass, and orchestra back, driven by such fantastic rolling snare. Dramatic change at 2:30, turning it all into an epic journey. Brilliant !
Rodrica Rudge
Oct 17, 2011
Wouldn't it be cool if we pressed the button in the elevator and it called up this track! Sensational sound....a real thump and kick to that percussion, very powerful orchestral parts and I love those choirs! Epic, dramatic stuff...amazing!
littlegreenman
Oct 17, 2011
An express elevator ride into the heavens, next stop outer space :) Love it.
Carlo D'Anna
Oct 16, 2011
Powerful!! Never heard this kind of awesomeness in an elevator, but I wish I did!!
Joe Hill
Oct 16, 2011
Simply Brilliant! What else is there that can be said.
ms 007
Oct 16, 2011
How Great Is This Michael .....Magnificent!!!!!!! Congrats ! Maestro!!...There is a film just waiting for this l am sure. Fantastic buildup....Class Performance..waiting to be heard no doubt about it. You have gone over the top with this Michael..Lost for words...:) L&P Always Debra aka ms 007:)
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Oct 16, 2011
This track kept me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next awesome sequence. Immaculate production values. No question about it this is a great composition. Your writing skills are impeccable. Every orchestral element is interesting and placed just right in the composition. Highlights for me includes the magnificent choir work, and percussion section. Man, this is superior work...
Finnski
Oct 16, 2011
Agree with Morty, this is really huge and beautiful Michael - congrat!!!
Morten Gjermundsen
Oct 15, 2011
This is huge!!!Love it!! Fantastic work Michael!!
Michael Bennett
Oct 15, 2011
Loved this epic track with a huge buildup and great sounds :) Very cool!