Behind-the-Scenes: Astronomy

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Take a sneak peak at the creative process behind Christopher's new album in this behind-the-scenes video series. Originally created as part of his Kickstarter campaign for 'To Shiver the Sky', these videos were released exclusively to Kickstarter backers during the composition and recording of the album. We're making them available to all now.
“Astronomy” was commissioned by Piotr R. Michalak (Executive Producer).
With Anna Lapwood, Organ
Recorded by: Mike Hatch at Temple Church, London
With The Assembly and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Recorded by: Andrew Dudman at Abbey Road Studios, London
Conducted by: Christopher Tin (RPO)
Conducted by: Dominic Ellis-Peckham (The Assembly)
Orchestral session producer: Gareth Williams
Concertmaster: Duncan Riddell
Managing Director: James Williams
Recording Consultant: Ian Maclay
And with Sean Patrick Flahaven (Co-Producer on the album)
Video directed & produced by: Gabriel Majou
Last but not least, our immense thank you to all backers who participated in Christopher's Kickstarter. You all made this record a reality!
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[@SamVillano]

I would totally pay for a masterclass type thing with Mr. Tin where he goes through all his works and breaks down the compositional choices, e.g., harmony, melody, rhythm, text and orchestration, in depth.

[@gavintomasco2275]

I love the more in depth theory exploration of the piece with an explanation of your harmonic choices. It’s very interesting and insightful!

[@snarf1504]

Yeah! Also, it looks like there is more of this because the footage is obviously cut, unfortunately. I think that they might want to keep it 'accessible' for a larger audience, but if I were in a position to do this, I'd just go all out and in-depth, because these type of breakdown video's will almost never get broad attention, so I would make it as good/satisfying as possible for the hardcore fans and those interested in composition/orchestration. Although that time could also be spent making more music (or taking a break) of course :) I just hope we get a uncut directors edition of these composing process video's :D

[@aj-zi6vi]

I have been watching you for years now and I honestly from the bottom of my heart want to express how much I appreciate the care you put into your work. Its beautiful and fills me with unexplainable emotions. Its unquantifiable how much respect I have for you and its an honour to have you interact with us like this.

[@christophertin]

Thank you so much! I try. :)

[@edwigeamaleke7591]

Mr. Tin, I love all about the composition process. It is absolutely awesome! The creativity, the work, and the passion behind are so palpable. Great piece!

[@brinkofmadness8]

The creativity involved in putting the constellations IN the score! Your compositional ability is out of this world!

[@asadpuppy1259]

Putting the constellations into the piece is an great touch and homage to the subject matter.

[@domitilaazubuine5134]

Beautifully Beautiful!!

[@aaronmhowe]

I love this piece so much! But Polish is difficult. My choirs will definitely be challenged by this. But the beauty they get to participate in will make it so worth it!

[@christophertin]

It’s sooooooo hard.

[@patrickherta6394]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@kevindoyle4057]

Thank you for your music and the way it invigorates one's soul. To think that you've also managed to implement such a beautiful tribute to astronomy within the pages, just proves how much of a master you are.

[@leobat2009]

What a wonderful world Cristopher!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

[@taxusc.4274]

Love you, Mr. TIN! YOU ARE GENIUS!

[@thulanikhumalo8566]

Beautiful. Staring at the sky. Well said

[@darylone4you320]

So excited

[@MateusSouza-ig6tr]

Perfeito! Sem palavras!👏👏👏

[@arnauddebarral2888]

fantastic! thank you!

[@Noodelousart123]

You are definitely my favorite composer. Your music is so full of depth and it's beautiful 😆

[@honusmom5144]

I love this song and the video but I have forgotten how to read music. It was fascinating that you wrote the music to make the constellations. And choosing the particular phrases from Copernicus along with utilizing the Polish translation is fascinating. Now I understand why I love your music. There is so much thought put in to your songs.

[@jeremyc.2222]

this was definitely one of my favorite movements of the album, excellent job!!!

[@manondumouchel5298]

Magnificent Masterpiece..very great ..I adore this..Thank you Sir, you are FANTASTIC

[@SamVillano]

Thanks so much! This is fantastic!

[@CapitanoKarl]

Legendary

[@antonikubis1351]

I listened to this piece 5 times and I didn't even realize it's in my native language

[@christophertin]

Sorry! Polish is incredibly hard to sing if you don’t speak it natively.

[@dariuszb.9778]

0:00 Close enough! 😆 P.S. When I listened to the song for the first time, I couldn't have guessed what language it was until I realized it's my native one. It's not easy to fake Polish accent 🤔

[@skij99]

thank you

[@StardustScribe]

In the future would you consider selling the section of the sheet music with the lines in the constellations connected? I think it would make gorgeous artwork.

[@christophertin]

Universal is selling a bundle on my site at the moment with some prints! If they’re popular we might continue to sell them.

[@StardustScribe]

@@christophertin Oh yeah I see the bundle. Unfortunately out of my price range since I already bought the CD. But I'll check back in the future to see if they get sold seperately. Thanks!

[@peshangahmed2484]

It's all magic

[@Wendy-js7xq]

i didn't even notice you tried talking in polish in the beginning, but still thanks for effort, polish is pretty hard :D i hope singers didnt broke their tongues :P

[@christophertin]

It broke my tongue, and my brain!

[@romanmakowiak24]

Hi, its beautifull music you create. I am organizer World Space Week Poland 2020, can we talk online about music and inspirations ?

[@user-qz8zm7ck7q]

Нужно добавить силы. Глубины космоса печалности о дали от земли и привет всем из России

[@snarf1504]

It looks like this footage was cut & edited quite heavily; it feels more like a teaser for a more in-depth analysis. Is there a place where we can watch this? I'd love to!

[@christophertin]

Kickstarter backers got to experience the whole thing live!

[@snarf1504]

@@christophertin oh no! I completely missed that! Is there any way to become a backer retroactively or otherwise get access to the full footage? I'd pay to see this!