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One look to the sky...
A lifetime of inspiration.A song that was inspired by some of the aurora borealis that I saw one night. It's rare to get it in the more southern spots in Scotland, so it was quite a joy.
The song artwork has been done by
Eskiworks which you can see here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5367428/You can also buy the official single, which contains the artwork, choice of format and also an exclusive Piano Solo edition from *here*
Thanks to those that take a listen!
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Solar winds carry plasma, which conducts electricity very nicely, around the earth. Magnetic fields around the earth are strongest at the poles of course, resulting in the most dense attraction of the solar winds and the ions they are carrying. As the charged ions travel thru the earth's atmosphere, they collide with various other atoms and molecules, and transfer their energy (like a static shock at a molecular level) to the other molecules. The natural course of physics demands that the molecule return to a neutral state, so the excitation is released by an electrical discharge. In this case, that discharge is in the visible frequency band of the EM spectrum, and we see it.
The Aurora Borealis is just one of the aurora polarii events. It is named after the Roman godess Aurora, and the Greek word for 'north wind', Boreas. Its polar opposite is the Aurora Australis, or roughly "godess of the south". (now you know why it's called "Australia"). The A.B. is most commonly known to occur in Alaska because it is the most densly populated northern region, so the most 'hype' occurs there in human culture and tales. However, it is theoretically equally visible from any point around the globe above ABOUT the 45th parallel. However since the aurora effect is so faint, it's nearly impossible to see in any populated area with a horizon glow at night (city lights). Of course the farther north you go, the brighter (more dense) it gets. So Scotland, being around the 55th parallel, should be able to see it just about anywhere you can get out away from the night lights. The best viewing is in the winter months, when the north polar magnetic lines form the strongest to pull in solar winds. Although I don't know for sure, I expect that the Aurora Austalis would be best viewed on the other side of the year, around June-ish.
The scientific event occurs when highly charged atoms collide with the upper layers of the magnetosphere, and it is most commonly seen in the shades of green (550nm) because that is the color oxygen ions emit. However, in Scotland, it is most commonly seen as red (630nm) because of the higher altitiudes that it hits around (less oxygen higher up). The oxygen reactions (transitions) are generally considered "forbidden" in science, and they tend to linger for long periods (up to 1 second or so) which creates the slow moving visual effect. However, the lower atmospheric reactions involve more nitrogen (blue or purple) and are much faster, giving the visual effect of faster movement. That's why you see 3-dimensional (seperate, layered, or distinct) ribbons or curtains, because the higher up oxygen (farther away from you) lingers, while the lower down nitrogen and other molecules (closer to you) move faster and are much more colorful. The different colors or curtains could be as much as 30-50 miles apart, tho they appear much closer from our vantage point on the earth's surface.
PS - Auroras emit RF and EM across the entire spectrum, including x-rays, gamma rays, and other harmful rays. However, the dense lower atmosphere tends to dissipate those waves, so we aren't affected by them.
TL;DR, I know.
The Aurora Borealis is just one of the aurora polarii events. It is named after the Roman godess Aurora, and the Greek word for 'north wind', Boreas. Its polar opposite is the Aurora Australis, or roughly "godess of the south". (now you know why it's called "Australia"). The A.B. is most commonly known to occur in Alaska because it is the most densly populated northern region, so the most 'hype' occurs there in human culture and tales. However, it is theoretically equally visible from any point around the globe above ABOUT the 45th parallel. However since the aurora effect is so faint, it's nearly impossible to see in any populated area with a horizon glow at night (city lights). Of course the farther north you go, the brighter (more dense) it gets. So Scotland, being around the 55th parallel, should be able to see it just about anywhere you can get out away from the night lights. The best viewing is in the winter months, when the north polar magnetic lines form the strongest to pull in solar winds. Although I don't know for sure, I expect that the Aurora Austalis would be best viewed on the other side of the year, around June-ish.
The scientific event occurs when highly charged atoms collide with the upper layers of the magnetosphere, and it is most commonly seen in the shades of green (550nm) because that is the color oxygen ions emit. However, in Scotland, it is most commonly seen as red (630nm) because of the higher altitiudes that it hits around (less oxygen higher up). The oxygen reactions (transitions) are generally considered "forbidden" in science, and they tend to linger for long periods (up to 1 second or so) which creates the slow moving visual effect. However, the lower atmospheric reactions involve more nitrogen (blue or purple) and are much faster, giving the visual effect of faster movement. That's why you see 3-dimensional (seperate, layered, or distinct) ribbons or curtains, because the higher up oxygen (farther away from you) lingers, while the lower down nitrogen and other molecules (closer to you) move faster and are much more colorful. The different colors or curtains could be as much as 30-50 miles apart, tho they appear much closer from our vantage point on the earth's surface.
PS - Auroras emit RF and EM across the entire spectrum, including x-rays, gamma rays, and other harmful rays. However, the dense lower atmosphere tends to dissipate those waves, so we aren't affected by them.
TL;DR, I know.
Yeah, if you think of it like wind flowing over a fast-moving sedan, where the reaction occurs in the trailing turbulence (the 'dark' side)... The pole would be equivalent to the front windshield and roof, presenting the most direct (densest and lowest) reaction. However since it's sunny and the aurora is faint, you can't see it.
As the winds flow up and over the car, they stay low to the roof and part of the back window (higher parallels like Alaska), and then as the back window and trunk continue to curve away (moving down the parallels), the winds get farther away. So by the time it passes over Scotland, it's much farther away.
Here is a good example of this. Note how the smoke trail gets farther away as it moves down the back window and across the tunk lid:
http://image.motortrend.com/f/29304.....ind-tunnel.jpg
As the winds flow up and over the car, they stay low to the roof and part of the back window (higher parallels like Alaska), and then as the back window and trunk continue to curve away (moving down the parallels), the winds get farther away. So by the time it passes over Scotland, it's much farther away.
Here is a good example of this. Note how the smoke trail gets farther away as it moves down the back window and across the tunk lid:
http://image.motortrend.com/f/29304.....ind-tunnel.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vangelis
Personally, I prefer El Greco. Spiral and "Entends-tu les chiens aboyer?" are two of my favourites, as well.
Personally, I prefer El Greco. Spiral and "Entends-tu les chiens aboyer?" are two of my favourites, as well.
If only I could reach across the miles and give you the warmest hug of appreciation to show how much I love this piece. You have composed a breathtakingly beautiful piece, and accompanied by the exquisite artwork it is that much more lovely. The style made me think of a waltz, as if a couple in love were dancing beneath a shimmering nighttime aurora. Thank you for composing this, Foxy. You've created some very lovely music here!
Ah, so wonderful. This really took me back. When I and my lovely TL were first married, I was stationed in northern Maine. The Auroras were common in winter, and this reminded me so much of theose soocold but soo beautiful nights. Do you know, if they are active enough, and it is quiet enough, you can hear the Auroras? They have an almost swishing sound, like a quick breeze, when the curtain-style ones flash overhead.
Thank you for the reminder, and the beautiful music.
TM
Thank you for the reminder, and the beautiful music.
TM
This is pretty outstanding! It's utterly masterpiece! Awesome music. I flew somewhere through these walls of aurora lights in sky on the North while listening it
I love you Foxy for these feelings that you bring me and others! You are great! *Hugs tightly*
I love you Foxy for these feelings that you bring me and others! You are great! *Hugs tightly*
I have to ask... do you use some manner of orchestra program to help with this, or is it all recorded piece by piece from actual instruments? Right now my only equipment is a midi-capable keyboard from when I was in high school... I only dream of composing things like this. <3 This is absolutely beautiful.
Enough so that I logged into my dusty old unused FA account JUST to comment. o.o
Enough so that I logged into my dusty old unused FA account JUST to comment. o.o
Oh this is by far one of the most beautiful pieces of work I"ve had the pleasure to stumble across, your music reminds a lovely blend of my two favorite composers, James Horner and Alan Silvestri. And the use of the choir in the end was perfect, just what pulled it all together, Mmm I think I'll be buying more of you music after this. You are truly very talented.
As a couple others have said, this piece definitely has the waltz feel to it, mostly because of the 3/4 time and the emphasis on the last two of the three beats, much like a ballroom waltz. (I know you know this, it is for other people.)
Overall it is very lovely, as others have said.
Overall it is very lovely, as others have said.
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