After a long hectic day I satt down with piano and strings, then this came out.

Yair

Big Shadows written for Piano Day 2023
inspired by "Go to the Limits of Your Longing" by Rainier Maria Rilke
read the poem here:  https://www.jeffchipman.com/allposts/2023/3/29/big-shadows 
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Big Shadows

Yutori is the Japanese concept of consciously slowing down to allow us to savour the world around us.

Yutori

On episode 368, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Aki Hoshide discusses how JAXA is contributing to NASA’s lunar space station, Gateway, and future Artemis missions. 

Houston We Have a Podcast: Gateway: Japan in Deep Space

Hope

In the words of the composer:
In this piece I am trying to capture trying and failing, improving...moving towards the light.
The opening 3 chord phrase is extended and re-harmonised, growing in length, density and volume each time. After several tonal tangents we eventually succeed in resolving to a home chord of D major in the final bar.

Fail Better

here, today, now

"Last Dance of the Maypole" is a peaceful instrumental piece with a Celtic vibe. Composed, performed, and recorded by Karen Biehl.

Last Dance of the Maypole

Vincent Sierp presents a luminous and stirring composition that blends cinematic elegance with expressive piano dynamics. Filled with energy and heartfelt nuance, the piece radiates movement and light. Released by the reflective neoclassical label ad21.

Lueur

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Neural

Swedish pianist Ana Rebekah offers a reflective composition, where each note feels both intimate and sincere. With its emotional depth and graceful simplicity, the piece invites the listener into a quiet inner world of contemplation. A soulful journey released by the introspective neoclassical label ad21.

Heaven's Dew

Hello, we’re NASA. You may have seen our astronauts, rocket launches, or Mars rovers — but have you heard our sounds? From interviews with astronauts and engineers to stories that take you on a tour of the galaxy, NASA’s audio offerings let you experience the thrill of space exploration without ever leaving Earth.