The Space Movie was in theatres in the US in 1979. I missed that but in 1981 whwn I purchased my first VHS player/recorder it was the first video I purchased about the space program. Many more were to follow.
Queen and huntress chaste and fair. Now the sun is laid to sleep, Seated in a silver chair, State in wanted manner keep. Earth let not an envious shade Dare itself to interpose. Cynthia's shining orb was made Heaven to cheer when day did close. Lay the bow of pearl apart, And the crystal-shining quiver, Give unto the flying heart Space to breathe how short so ever Hesperus entreats thy light Goddess excellently bright. Bless us then with wished sight Thou who makes a day of night.
PLEASE HELP! I'm trying to find a song played on ABC tv (possibly filler) during the 1980's that also has a space vibe. The closest I could find was Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells (Pt. I), BUT that isn't it. It has a similar sound to Tubular Bells, 1970's electronic music kind of vibe, but is more upbeat AND EVEN BETTER! Does anyone have any idea? If anyone in Melbourne can crack it I will personally drive to your house and give you a hundred dollars.
@@manfredheck3529 Yeah, well I had no idea who the Artist was or what the music was even called. All I knew was, it played on the ABC Australia when I was a kid in the '79-'80.
I would love if it this was updated with the amazing images from Hubble and the JWT... but these images are so beautiful, they show bravery and hope and wonder. It's a history that so many today will never know of.
I used to watch this as a kid and daydream about one day seeing the moon close up myself, never imagining that humanity would drop the ball of manned space exploration for the next four decades. Sadly it will never be possible for me and the other day dreamers of that age, we're too old now...
You are not alone. There are plenty of Aussie Gen X kids the same. I was 8 years old in mid 80's I used to dream of flying to space as well after watching this.
It is one of those pieces that contrives an 'epic' feel without 'epic' forces. I also remember the ABC fillers, but I'm pretty sure that the version of this one most often shown didn't include the Apollo footage, but footage from other NASA documentaries from the 1970s covering missions like Viking, Pioneer Venus, Pioneer 10/11. May someone one day upload that as well.
Only ever saw this in the early 80's on the ABC between episodes of Monkey Magic and Tom Baker 'Dr Who'. Can't find it on either Spotify or Apple Music. Thank you RU-vid.
I loved this from long before I knew who Mike Oldfield was, but I had the sneaking suspicion after I became a fan that this might have been his doing. The first time I listened to the whole album and this tune came in at the end, I had that same "I knew it!" feeling that you see Thor have when Captain America lifts his hammer in Avengers: Endgame.
I remember watching this as a fill in between programs on the ABC. Decades passed and this song had haunted me that i could never remember it or who composed it until a brief off chance on radio i heard the end of it and Mike Oldfield mentioned. Looked it up and here it is. A most beloved piece of music i will enjoy for as long as i'm able.
