Behind-the-Scenes: Sogno di Volare

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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.
With the Royal Opera Chorus
Director: William Spaulding
Rehearsal Pianist: Genevieve Ellis
And with Sean Patrick Flahaven (Co-Producer on the album)
Video directed & produced by: Gabriel Majou
Special thanks for the following for use of their footage:
Stand Up for Nature
Videvo
The National Archives
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Sheet music is published by Hal Leonard, and is available here: christophertin.com/sheetmusic...
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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[@gonggonglive]

This dude simply created the anthem of mankind off the freaking main menu screenshot. Fucking legend.

[@DominikKost]

I remember when my friends would start Civ IV just to listen to Baba Yetu and heck, I couldn't blame them. Several years passed and I had just installed latest Civilization, going through the menu options, at first ignoring the music playing in the background. After about a minute I realized- "Holly sh1t, what kind of sorcery is that theme?!". I googled it's author and ever since then I'm your dedicated fan. You, sir, are a genius.

[@steffengr.5556]

Haha, exactly the same here!

[@griffin3508]

He actually is a genius, he needs to play this theme like everywhere, everyone should hear this atleast once

[@HeatherDeanWA]

I have done that with all of his themes.

[@davidwefers]

Loving this song ♥ thats like the National Anthem of Humankind

[@ManuelCabreraVivas]

David Wefers totally agree

[@_real_games_7227]

i cannot imagine any other type or genre of music for that

[@earnmyturns6305]

What a fitting comment, thank you for that.

[@jacksonmcclendon7698]

I’m glad you showed your thought of making “Sogno Di Volare”

[@austinbohlmann3449]

There aren’t very many games where the music becomes more than simply an accompaniment of the gameplay. Christopher Tin has managed to do so twice with Civ 4 and 6; a theme so good you sit in the menu until it’s over. Incredible.

[@7bootzy]

Inject this song directly into my veins.

[@amirroblex133]

Best song to describe the goal of humanity, the will to get better

[@Zngs00]

This is the national anthem of humanity

[@AdamKaczmarek]

"The developers (...) didn't have much (...). It was really just a static image of the opening menu screen, but that was enough to get my imagination going!" And You just casually came up with this breathtaking, uplifting masterpiece like it's a piece of cake!?! Next time, they will e-mail you just one word, and you are going to be like: "OK, hold my beer" ;-) If this isn't a pure genius that I don't know what is! Chapeau bas, Christopher, chapeau bas!

[@paploox5404]

What does chapeau bas mean

[@furiouschicken1]

@@paploox5404 bottoms up lol

[@paploox5404]

@@furiouschicken1 I know I;m french lmao

[@furiouschicken1]

@@paploox5404 that means I'm right, right? *wink* *wink*

[@paploox5404]

@@furiouschicken1 more like "hats off" but I get your point

[@claudiox2183]

As an Italian it makes me immensely proud, Tin chose my native language for his masterpiece.

[@robr4957]

"Sogno di Volare" è davvero un brano epico, grazie per averci regalato questa emozione !

[@artyzach]

Petition to make Christopher Tin the Great Artist of the Atomic age in the next Civilization. Helps to boost a civilization on culture points for a cultural victory hahaha

[@TheZotmeister]

Pretty sure no one still alive will ever be made a Great Person in a Civ game outside of modding - but there's already a Civ6 mod that makes him a Great Musician. Creates the Great Works of Music "Baba Yetu" and "Sogna di Volare". Even plays a clip of each, like other Great Works.

[@emma563]

Every time I hear this song I get such a waterfall of emotions. A couple of months ago the song got a whole new meaning for me. After studying 5 years for something I could not finish in the end, I decided to go a completely different way. Last Juni I had examens and though it was tough starting from zero, this song gave me so much strength and willpower to move on. Now, after receiving amazing grades, it only gives me more joy and love ... Thank you for you beautiful, empowering music. Hopefully I will be able to say it to you in person one day

[@kateryna_polovyk]

Exactly the moment, when I open the game and stay at that main menu screen much longer than expected to listen and to sing along

[@JaneXemylixa]

Every now and again, I get super into aviation and its history. Then I listen to this a lot and it makes me choke up. Thank you Christopher and friends

[@PaoloLaitempergher]

Christopher, for me (with your 'Baba yetu') 'Sogno di volare' it's one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. Well done! (Bravo!, bravo!)

[@4875vn84]

More behind-the-scenes videos like this Christopher! Thank you so much!

[@Perazrulez]

Yes Christopher, your pronunciation is terrible, but "Sogno di Volare" is perfect! (by an Italian civilization VI player)

[@christophertin]

Haha, thanks!

[@gauravgautam8834]

I would love a 30min format of the composition process.

[@atillar3321]

Damn this song really gives me goosebumps. Whenever i get a goosebumps by a music piece, that means the music piece is really majestic!

[@GoldSabre]

I always get goosebumps when I listen to this song. I have no idea how you do it so damn consistently

[@irene_irenaeus_ihs]

So in love with this song, gets me ready for everything, like I can do anything.

[@ashwith]

The way all the voices lead up to and converge at the word "Gloria" gives me goosebumps.

[@thulanikhumalo8566]

I remember the Goosebumps I felt listening to Baba Yetu. That song captures my culture in every way. That's the beauty of Mr Tin's music. Not only does he lets you hear; he lets you see. You can literally see yourself flying when listening to Sogno di Volare. Powerful.

[@Neura1net]

I love this song so much. Understanding it makes it even better.

[@panasonic3489]

Wonderful piece of music Christopher. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Looking forward to singing it with the Stay at home choir...

[@angelogragnoli8430]

Bravissimo Christopher!!! 💪🔝

[@sam08g16]

Christopher, you are a legend!

[@mrbob4104]

Man you are a genius. Remenber one thing man, all those great artists we remember were not all recognized during their time. But as time passed, their music became legendary, think of Bach whose music used to be ignored and despise and today hes considered a genius in music. Remember your songs you wrote will stay throught time. Like me who just discovered your musics today, same with baba yetu. others might discover you in a year or ten. But your music will stay be remembered

[@binnacle3842]

You inspired me. And that's cool

[@463voodoo]

Artistry has rarely ever been so poetic.

[@shadoxir]

Thank you for inspiring a generation of music composers and lovers alike.

[@JessieYun]

I think this theme, above all, does speak the world "civilization" itself, through the story of evolution of flight. It was inspiring to watch this BTS.

[@brooksington4696]

Watching this video I realized that you not only make good music because you were contracted to do so, but because you have a real passion for the art. Sogno di Volare is a transcendentally beautiful piece of music. Thank you so much for the hard work that went in to making it. p.s. the best mod in civ 6 is the one that adds Christopher Tin as a great musician.

[@GalacticGargleBlasta]

An album from Christopher Tin based on this history of human flight? Shut up and take my money! (Please don't actually shut up. I love your work.)

[@ralfeleheywilly3549]

Gracias por este tema, thanks for this song .

[@aaronhoegn]

Christopher, thank you for this. Since I was 10 I was around your music with Civ IV, and it got me crying every time, and Sir. you still do. Thank you so much for this emotional roller coaster.

[@gracehuimin]

Thank you for sharing the process which helps us to appreciate and savour the majestic music at a deeper level.

[@heiratsschwindler6749]

I love music like this, it makes my live so much better. It’s so important for me, it is motivating me to do what I want. My class members did always mone about my music, but their rap music is just motivating them to be rude and anti social. My music is motivating me to do greater things, learning about how the universe is working and making thoughts about many things. I learned to find the epicness I found in music in science and in my daily live. Thank you Christopher Tin

[@alexdobma4694]

This piece got me back into Civilization again, what a masterpiece. Thank you so much Christopher!

[@charliegomez1165]

Thank you for giving us access to this video and the ones to follow. On behalf of people like myself, we love taking a look at the process of creating music, where inspiration comes from and the rehearsal process. The album is going to be awesome

[@user-nu1wj7gw1s]

了不起的作品！感谢你！

[@Eugene3331]

Magnificent Chris! Can`t wait to hear your new great album of human being!

[@viggovilddyr8369]

Brilliant!

[@thejameater5984]

Woke up at 4AM just to see this...

[@arthurliu5317]

Awesome ! I love that song ! Thanks for the video !

[@pedroelias4054]

Thank you for making this. It is beautiful.

[@ryerik]

Really love this song.

[@izzyhelianthus]

The song itself shiver my own sky. Shivering, immersing, inspiring, and dragging me to fly higher in my life. Thank you for this masterpiece. It's more than just a game soundtrack. The vanilla Civ 6 menu screen itself is inspiring, with the compass and scrolling maps. It left me deeper impression than their expansions.

[@Blownapart23]

This is such good commentary. Can’t wait for the full album!

[@brettkane9175]

I am so HYPED for this album!

[@LegoAssassin098]

So excited for this at the end of next month!

[@miliba]

this song makes me shed tears of joy. thank you christopher!

[@williamfop]

Beautiful song

[@MagnaKay]

Thank you so much for the inspiring music all these years. And thanks for the peek behind the process!

[@DenisRadeanuMrNeox2012]

Bravo Maestro.

[@rubenbarrosogarcia611]

You are one of the great ones, those who enrich humanity with their great creations.

[@6infinity8]

This song is a magnificent piece of greatness and inspiration, very well done!

[@Mayo_Kehie]

Your composition are unique Maestro!❤

[@ncbncb77]

It sounds glorious, great, great job man

[@Koopadon]

That's super cool these" making of" videos

[@romualdovillalobos9690]

The pure definition of a living legend, thanks for sharing your great experience

[@bilcal]

Always good to learn the process behind the composition of your music. Thanks for sharing it with us! Stay safe; all the best!

[@gilberthjimenez431]

Amazing work!!

[@pribekpisti531]

Christopher, you are an amazing composer. Keep on doing what you are doing the way you are doing it. Stay safe, stay happy!

[@annaengland1841]

So beautiful!!!!! You're my favorite composer and each price you create is breathtaking. I can't wait to hear the premier of this album!

[@gerardoneill1442]

Beautiful. Trying to get over serious illness but this certainly helped.

[@christophertin]

❤️💪

[@carolryan9871]

Christopher you are so talented your vision of music is truly unique.

[@Fluffy56547s]

I love your music, it’s so uplifting even when times are hard, it just radiates hope. It’s a wonder to see the thought process behind the art.

[@pmajudge]

TOTALLY BRILLANT !!! LOVED IT CHRISTOPHER TIN . AGREE " THE NATIONAL ANTHEM" FOR HUMANKIND . FROM U.K. (202100.

[@ManuelCabreraVivas]

Posiblemente la canción que mejor define el paso de la humanidad. Felicidades Christofer Tin , es una obra de arte

[@drakewheeler8698]

It's really fascinating to see these singles shape an entire process of an album. Really reminds me of Calling All Dawns.

[@Celeron525]

Its tough to get into the game cuz I dont want to leave the title screen cuz of this song.

[@wavewenas2913]

Dear Christoper,, Thank you so much for this wonderful piece, that inspire me and countless others, to go and pursue our dreams...

[@vivalahelvig012]

This song is very monumental my wife and i where so moved when we where there with you we will alway be a supporters of your work keep going Chris

[@randomgamer239]

Leanardo da Vinci would be proud to see his dream has come true

[@giovannisantostasi9615]

I adore this work, so meaningful. It is a hymn to humankind. If we ever meet I want to teach you how to pronounce the words, lol.

[@user-yu7so9wc1f]

죽기전에 마지막으로 할수있는 단 하나의 일이 있다면 이 노래를 들을것 정말 감사합니다

[@DonAlonzo]

My body is ready.

[@Darkclowd]

Thank you Chris! I loved The Drop That Contained The Sea so much. It helped me get through a challenging time in my life. Everytime I listened to the album I was able to forget about my troubles and stress. Hearing Iza Ngomso makes me euphoric, and Waloyo Yamoni is incredible. It leaves me breathless everytime. Calling All Dawns is an amazing experience from start to finish as well. Mado Kara Mieru returns me to a time when my world was more colourful, and helps bring some of that colour back. So I just want to say thank you again, Chris. For everything you've composed. I'm so excited to hear what's coming in to Shiver the Sky, and have no doubt it will be magical.

[@rawrfletcher]

sounds so good on spotify

[@nicholass3892]

Can't wait for the album to be released, just by the title you know its going to be epic.

[@rodbatman237]

Now I see

[@pamelarebecavergaradelacer8850]

Espero que algún día este en Chile.

[@cjagria]

Amazing work man!

[@deaconblue-aja4864]

Wow! It would be so cool to be able to listen to a live performance of your own work, actually experiencing it's fulfilment. Inspiring stuff

[@Peanutcat]

Christopher Tin is the Mozart of this century. Mark my words.

[@isabelgauto5468]

CHRISTOPHER TIN: ni tu madre; ni tu esposa; ni tu hijo, te amará más que yo! Eres el genio SIGLO XXI y yo amaré tus obras hasta que la muerte nos separe! Soy tu FAN NÚMERO 1 !!!

[@suelicwb]

Sou sua fã. Saudações desde Curitiba - Brasil😍

[@someyboi]

This video gave me +4 culture.

[@joshuadixon9368]

I still click "Listen now" as if I haven't already listened 13,000 times...

[@LutageN312]

Моё почтение этому композитору!

[@ferranpeigmusic]

This song makes me think about Kaito Momota... The Luminary of the Stars is proud Anyway I've always thought the long term thinking you show when composing is mesmerizing. Calling all dawns blew my mind, but To shiver the sky is just something else. The use of this album's leitmotifs is amazing, and the ambiences you are capable of creating are just incredible. Thank you so much for your inspiration and talent! I've always liked music and videogames, I've studied and composed before, but now I've decided to work hard in order to leave my footprint and shoot for the stars! You are inspiration!

[@Josh-Si]

Best Music a man could possibly wright for this game, everything fits together telling a story of progression, suffer, achievements and nature, about loosing and giving and about a view back through history of mankind to the point where we are now, the democracy. Where all humans should be viewed and treated as equal and love should be the bond between us all. But there were wars in the future we should not forget, but not repeat. Great work, nearly brings me to tears listening to it.

[@eudelima]

Santos Dummont ficaria maravilhado com sua música. Parabéns.

[@TrustAlpha]

Unironically you pronounced those lyrics really good Chris. Can't wait for the full album!!

[@marinks4480]

Sogno di Volare made me want to go sightseeing on Monte Ceceri in Florence, by PLANE from Japan!

[@earnmyturns6305]

I just looked up in Maps where that is: Fiesole, A suburb of Florence high in the hills. When I was in my teens (second half of last century) my class went to Florence for a school trip. Our professor insisted we go to Fiesole, from where there is a magnificent view of the city. He was right, don’t miss it! If I am ever there again I’ll have this tune on my phone as a proper sound track. PS: as a former paragliding pilot I can now appreciate the lift and thermals this location enjoys from the valley below. Methinks that’s where Leonardo went to observe bird flight and experiment with his flying machines.

[@10Anon1]

Ek kan oor en oor daarna luister. Manjefiek!!

[@AmericaTien]

I have been hopefully awaiting this masterpiece since you first announced it at cadogan hall in London, back in 2016.

[@christophertin]

Ah, were you there?

[@AmericaTien]

@@christophertin absolutely. Found out that night that music can be so powerful, you can run out of breath while listening. (during wayolo)

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