Approaching 16 Psyche
- Year
- 2018-2019
- Artist
- Ryan Powell
- University
- Albion College
- Major
- Music
- Title
- Approaching 16 Psyche
- Tags
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Music
- Genre/Medium
- Composition
- Category
- performance art digital
- Current Location
- Digital Only
- Description
- I wrote this marching band tune while thinking about the Psyche spacecraft coming up upon the asteroid. I tried to capture the excitement and beauty of the final moments before it enters orbit around the Psyche asteroid. I went pretty heavy on the brass and percussion during the main theme to really keep it driving forward. There are also a lot of little pointillistic elements, particularly with the woodwinds in the beginning, which I had imagined as stars sparkling in the background as the spacecraft travels. Parts were written for full marching band with the hope of it being recorded as well! I really enjoyed creating this piece—I hope you enjoy it, too!
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Approaching 16 Psyche
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