/r/SpaceMusic

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Several things have been described as "space music" (though with common characteristics), this is a subreddit for all of them. A more detailed explanation of space music can be seen under the posting guidelines.


Playlist

This will play every song without interuptions. (Once the page loads, just click "Play" in the top right-hand corner.)


Posting Guidelines

  • Link directly to music. Blogspam will be removed.
  • Excessive reposts (under 1 month old) may be removed, please check with Karma Decay.
  • Only links from Soundcloud or Youtube (not youtu.be) will work with the playlist but any URL is accepted.
  • It is preferable if genres are stated in submission titles.
  • This is space music not space videos, for music videos which are only related in visual nature, please post over at /r/SpaceVideos.

What is space music?

Taken/edited from the last.fm Space Music group:

Defining 'space music' is nearly impossible because composers and engineers in many different genres of music have used this term to define their creations.

In its most recognized form, space music utilizes deep, floating synths and waves of alien chord progressions, which may be accompanied by echoing rhythmic textures or airy, choir-like synth tones. Vocals are rarely incorporated, but distant (often indistinct) voices can sometimes be heard.

Space music has expanded over the years, infiltrating and influencing many musical styles since its earliest incarnation. Elements of space music can be heard in new age, world, jazz, ambient, and electronic music, psychedelic rock, even video game and movie soundtracks. It is considered by some to be a sub-genre of electronic ambient music.

Selecting criteria to categorize a piece as space music in this subreddit would be pointless. For some, it's about immersion in the space outside and inside of ourselves, while others ask the more literal question: Does it sound like outer space? In the end, space music is simply about imagination and exploration of extraordinary soundscapes.

Any interpretation of space music is welcome here, as long as their compositions retain the essential nature and spirit of space music.


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WANDERING DOG - Iceland

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2024/12/02
09:46 UTC

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mFYIzgKnhs

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2024/11/29
18:55 UTC

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Michael Stearns - “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not In Kansas anymore” (1981)

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2024/11/27
21:05 UTC

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Another Night on Arrakis - dark-spacey ambient soundscapes

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2024/11/26
23:32 UTC

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Spaciger liquid Drum&Bass Video game music

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2024/11/25
22:16 UTC

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2024/11/25
21:19 UTC

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Orange Interdimensional 3.0 - Experimental music video

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2024/11/25
13:10 UTC

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nobody - ADRIEN.

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2024/11/25
07:40 UTC

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A Playlist for Exploring Space, Dreams, and the Depths of the Mind

Embark on a journey that’s both cosmic and introspective. This playlist blends space-themed epics with introspective rock, creating a soundtrack for exploring the stars and confronting the depths of the mind. From dreamy synths to empowering anthems, every track is meticulously chosen to tell a story of wonder, disillusionment, reflection, and triumph.

Lost in the Dream Sequencer

https://preview.redd.it/gujpecbq1x2e1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=24d710ea966ef75a4fc21a12bda4aa4fea50e2c7

  1. "The Dream Sequencer" – Ayreon
  2. "Starman" – David Bowie
  3. "Major Tom (Coming Home)" – Shiny Toy Guns
  4. "Welcome to the Machine" – Pink Floyd
  5. "Time to Pretend" – MGMT
  6. "In the Meantime" – Spacehog
  7. "Where Is My Mind?" – Pixies
  8. "Pyramid Song" – Radiohead
  9. "Across the Universe" – The Beatles
  10. "Do You Realize??" – The Flaming Lips
  11. "Eventually" – Tame Impala
  12. "Knights of Cydonia" – Muse
  13. "Outro" – M83

>> Open Spotify <<

Background: A week ago, I coincidentally heard "In the Meantime" followed by "Where is My Mind". The playlist & themes grew around that pair. I had two key technical goals:

  • One song per artist!
  • Total runtime is 1 hour - Actual is 62 min, oops.

There were so many tough calls to fit into those goals - E.g. I couldn't have Bowie's "Space Oddity" over "Starman", so I took the nod from Shiny Toy Guns very awesome cover-spin. I've invested a good amount of time weighing songs, themes, connections. I'd totally enjoy constructive feedback, though please be merciful.

Playlist dedicated in memory of the greatest friend, Matty-O - Forever tied to my appreciation of Ayreon.

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2024/11/24
21:17 UTC

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Tenebran - Great Awakening

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2024/11/24
14:09 UTC

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Into Thin Air, by Fluxo Aeterna

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2024/11/23
23:43 UTC

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Psychedelic audio visual art

Hey guys I would love to share my psychedelic audio visual art with you guys. I hope you enjoy! https://youtu.be/iGRKdE8-bTQ

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2024/11/22
20:42 UTC

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Epigenetics - Amalgamate

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2024/11/22
19:27 UTC

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Space Art - Psychosomatique

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2024/11/20
20:46 UTC

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Gustav Holst - Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity

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2024/11/19
16:46 UTC

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Infinite Voyage - Timeritual (Improvised and recorded in one take)

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2024/11/18
18:47 UTC

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Sweet Umami - Golden Seat

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2024/11/18
13:41 UTC

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Good-Looking Corpse - The Dying of the Light

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2024/11/18
10:22 UTC

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A Sonic Journey Through the Cosmos: Exploring the Universe Through Ambient Sound

Hi everyone, I wanted to share something I’ve been quietly working on—an experimental/ambient project called AITIA (eh-tea-ah) that explores the story of the universe through sound.

Our first album, "Monad", focuses on the universe’s early stages, from the Big Bang to the formation of the Moon. Tracks like "Milky Way" and "Helios" use ambient drones, swirling synths and cinematic textures to evoke the wonder and mystery of our galaxy and our closest star.

Here’s "Milky Way" inspired by the formation of galaxies: https://open.spotify.com/track/7gTMGsdueqQRVCsTBNoZeT?si=287f574846b04332 or Bandcamp if preferred: https://aitiacollective.bandcamp.com/track/milky-way

I’d love to hear your thoughts and what space-inspired art or music resonates with you. Thanks for letting me share this journey! 🚀

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2024/11/16
00:44 UTC

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Alien Space Signals

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2024/11/14
14:21 UTC

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Biosis, by Ioannis Kleftogiannis

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2024/11/13
08:18 UTC

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st4rgazing - drift away

maybe this will make you feel like drifting away thru the space :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI37ToyJztQ

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2024/11/12
17:41 UTC

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LOOK ABOVE - A1​-​Tape2 (AMBIENT)

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2024/11/11
12:12 UTC

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Vantalis - A Breath of Hope

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2024/11/11
11:23 UTC

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Deep space music

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2024/11/10
13:05 UTC

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LIQUID MERCURY - Mind, You. (Official Audio)

Hi guys! I tried to post here before, but my link wasn't embedded. I make music inspired by psychedelic rock from neo psychedelic rock to classic 60s stuff. Leave a like or subscribe!

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2024/11/04
07:12 UTC

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Mionlylonely - We All Miss You

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2024/11/03
19:44 UTC

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Ani - Witch ⛤[2024]

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2024/11/02
18:22 UTC

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This song was inspired by the heavy psych rock of the 60s!

I hope this sounds Trippy enough for you guys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXAVsVS1nXc&ab_channel=LIQUIDMERCURY

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2024/11/01
06:24 UTC

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