After reading a news article on the James Webb telescope, I suddenly recalled watching this video way back when I was still in college. I searched for hours, and finally found it! It's still as moving and thought provoking as I remembered it to be. Thanks for bringing this into the world, Peter.
Do you know what Peter? This was a huge inspiration for me and influenced my decision to go study astronomy (I considered it as a risk back then!). Doing my PhD now and defending my thesis soon. Art is powerful. Thank you for this beautiful piece. It lit up my young mind and heart, and seems to have the same effect even today :)
Holy moly! Thank you so much. Thank you for letting me know. All of us just hope to feel useful. It seems like that’s built into being a human. So: you made my day. Go get em at your defense!
Its been over 2 years since i listened to this and all of a sudden it just came back to me. And now im showing it to my girlfriend to cheer her up a bit :)
This piece never fails to give me peace, Peter. Your art and the science of astrophysics create a wonderful juxtaposition of a sense of hopelessness that we're here for so little yet an inspiration to do the best we can for others, nature and ourselves. I come back to this every time I feel low because I find, like many others commentators here, that it gives me solace. Thank you, Peter.
Hi Peter, we met and chatted over coffee at Folk alliance in Montreal a couple of year ago - I loved this piece then, when I saw it for the first time, when I was researching artists I would like to see at the conference. I work (ed) with the amazing Willy Porter here in the UK - but have now moved up to the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland.... I mention all this, as I have tonight just left my 3rd of 3 "introduction to stargazing" meetings - and each time, reminded me of this wonderful piece of yours. I shared it with the group tonight. Thank you. (and say hi wot Willy when you see him next!).
Martin- so good to hear from you! I remember meeting you. And I’ll wager the stargazing that far out in the ocean. I’ll say hello when I next see Willy!
Wonderful story, wonderfully told. Understanding our species’ insignificance on a cosmic scale doesn’t mean we don’t experience wonder and joy at a baby’s first smile ❤️
pzSssst ! The secret of life is enjoying the passing of time . . . Nobody knows how we go to the top of the hill . . . but since we're on our way down . . . might as well enjoy the ride . . . B-)
After reading a news article on the James Webb telescope, I suddenly recalled watching this video way back when I was still in college. I searched for hours, and finally found it! It's still as moving and thought provoking as I remembered it to be.
Thanks for bringing this into the world, Peter.
Aw thanks. Glad to be of service.
Do you know what Peter? This was a huge inspiration for me and influenced my decision to go study astronomy (I considered it as a risk back then!). Doing my PhD now and defending my thesis soon. Art is powerful. Thank you for this beautiful piece. It lit up my young mind and heart, and seems to have the same effect even today :)
Holy moly! Thank you so much. Thank you for letting me know. All of us just hope to feel useful. It seems like that’s built into being a human. So: you made my day. Go get em at your defense!
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I come back to this video whenever I need to shed away the negative thoughts. Thank you~~
That's exactly what it's for. Thank YOU!
@@PeterMulveyMusic43 Thanks for the excellent performance!
Always so great. I never get tired of this one. And sometimes, some days, I just need to play it, as a reminder. Thank you, thank you.
same here, when i feel depressed, somehow this shit gets me out of it.
Its been over 2 years since i listened to this and all of a sudden it just came back to me. And now im showing it to my girlfriend to cheer her up a bit :)
Me too.
More people should see this.. I have to watch it every few months. Truly brilliant!
A commentator in Anton's most recent "fermi paradox" got me here.
for all I know, it might have been you ! B-) . . . pzSssst !
I have never seen anything as special as this. And it was very emotional. Thank you.
Thanks so much for listening.
This piece never fails to give me peace, Peter. Your art and the science of astrophysics create a wonderful juxtaposition of a sense of hopelessness that we're here for so little yet an inspiration to do the best we can for others, nature and ourselves. I come back to this every time I feel low because I find, like many others commentators here, that it gives me solace. Thank you, Peter.
Hi Peter, we met and chatted over coffee at Folk alliance in Montreal a couple of year ago - I loved this piece then, when I saw it for the first time, when I was researching artists I would like to see at the conference. I work (ed) with the amazing Willy Porter here in the UK - but have now moved up to the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland.... I mention all this, as I have tonight just left my 3rd of 3 "introduction to stargazing" meetings - and each time, reminded me of this wonderful piece of yours. I shared it with the group tonight. Thank you. (and say hi wot Willy when you see him next!).
Martin- so good to hear from you! I remember meeting you. And I’ll wager the stargazing that far out in the ocean. I’ll say hello when I next see Willy!
Wonderful story, wonderfully told. Understanding our species’ insignificance on a cosmic scale doesn’t mean we don’t experience wonder and joy at a baby’s first smile ❤️
im coming back to this video every other year.. its calming energy is just.. amazing. cheers from czech rep btw :)
Thanks, and glad to be of use!
Brilliant
SO good :)
Great stuff!
What is the background music you used?
It's something I wrote and recorded. You can find it on the record Letters from a Flying Machine at petermulvey.com
Hey Peter, have you ever read any audiobooks?
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pzSssst !
The secret of life is enjoying the passing of time . . . Nobody knows how we go to the top of the hill . . . but since we're on our way down . . . might as well enjoy the ride . . . B-)
i fell like i heard this story before
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anyone else?
Yeah..... only One human plays like that😊