Jim Moray • Sounds Of Earth (official video)

[@rodgeComAu]

What a stunning song. Jim, I bought your first album in 2003, and loved it. Then I lost the album (!) and it's taken me nearly 20 years to hunt you down with a half remembered lyric in my fuzzy brain. And here I am now rediscovering you. In awe of your songcraft, voice and playing. Incredible song.

[@TheBrucenz]

Many people who made comments have said that this song brought tears to their eyes. I am finding this too. It is a deeply powerful song. Moreover, it is beautifully played, arranged and sung. It doesn't get better than this.

[@sleepingpurpleotters]

The finest love song I have ever heard and, probably, ever will.

[@vojtatlusty7289]

Lyrics: Gary Flandro saw it first in 1964 Hidden on a printout that he hadn't seen before But the lab at Pasadena they fed the numbers in Of a hundred possibilities well this could be the one There was going to be a moment when the planets were aligned A moment in their orbits when they all came to one side To travel like a slingshot and use the gravity to steer Another chance won't come again for full 200 years Carl he knew exactly how a tale could be told How a story could be broken, how an idea could be sold He said "let's send a message to whoever finds it first To tell them that we come in peace let's send the sounds of earth" So we made a list of all the sounds to sum up who we are A mixtape of humanity to travel through the stars Back at the university he gathered up his team Linda, Frank and John and Timothy and last of all there's Anne Stravinsky, Bach and Mozart and 50s rock and roll The crying of a baby and the calling of a whale Dogs and rain and laughter and the singing of the birds Images and diagrams and maps of all the earth They say there is a kind of spirit music in the world That plays for all eternity as round the sun it turns If we could preserve it on a record made of gold It could last a billion years or more Well Anne she was so diligent and Anne she was so keen And she searched among the archives just to find the missing piece An out of print recording of an ancient Chinese lute All their hopes depending upon discovering this tune One night she called to tell him that she'd found the flowing streams She called but found he wasn't home so played it into his machine Says Anne "I've found the missing piece, I think I've found our song" Says Carl "it's good to hear your voice, I've been waiting for so long" "I've been waiting for a moment when the planets would align Waiting for the feeling, waiting for a sign" They talked for hours until the sun came glistening o'er the sea And as the dawn was breaking he says "Annie, marry me" Next morning back in New York they connected the machine Attached the sensors to her skin to record her EEG As soon as they had started well she knew what she should do The sound of someone falling in love, "all the time I thought of you" When the voyagers were ready to be sent upon their way With a golden record mounted and a needle to make it play They launched then in September from Cape Canaveral The furthest man made objects, they're out there moving still Beyond our solar system there's a golden calling card Inscribed "please don't disturb me, let me travel to the stars" If one day someone finds it they will hear the sounds of love That could last a billion years or more

[@Tomsprints2]

The story this song is based on deserves to be made into a Hollywood blockbuster, with this as its theme. It is a fantastic piece, and this video definitely adds something to it. Top work, Jim.

[@janettafairbairn]

Exactly Tomsprints 2! Ive often wondered if Jim has sent this song and video to those concerned!

[@elreyvd]

This is a masterpiece in so many ways... the poetry of science and love... Thanks.

[@elainerauhoeft8762]

Send this to all the despots and destroyers on this planet. The message of peace and love and respect for our fellow man and the Earth itself needs to start nearer to home. If this is heard somewhere in space and they decide to visit us they might very well find a charred, sad planet that died of love deprivation. They will wonder that such a beautiul impassioned song could emanate from such a sad, cold place.

[@rosielambert8972]

This is a gem. Loved hearing this in Birmingham on Mon ❤️

[@jimisru]

I saw Carl Sagan give a lecture once. He still is one of the most inspiring humans to have ever lived.

[@dalewarner1890]

Such a positive and inspiring song, my very favourite. It should be far more well known and celebrated.

[@ljferg9325]

Just heard this on BBC radio2 and had to find it. So beautiful 😢

[@goatcobain]

Same here, cracking song 👍

[@andrewthomas3270]

As Beautiful as when I bought the album when I was released back in 2017. It’s criminal that Doug isn’t better known and far too long since he released a Jim Moray album. Come on Doug treat us to a new Magical album please ♥️😋

[@jonathansturm4163]

Years ago my wife suggested I hunt for some music by Jim Murray after she’d heard some of his music on the radio. I think she meant Jim _Moray_ Bloody hell he’s good!

[@DieJungherr]

I found this guy while listening to the Cecil Sharp project, English folk music, guitar tunings and a guy named Martin Carthy who looks to me to be a forerunner to lots of Artists. Amazing how much goes into the stunning little bit of creativity. Congratulations Jim.

[@phils1014]

Just listened to this again, but needed to see this vid. As it's 50 yrs since Apollo reach the moon, they're talking a lot about space exploration again. Thanks Jim, this song always blows my mind as it makes me think a bit harder about things, and realise how tiny all our existences really are. A beautiful vid, with load of amazing archive clips, kudos to whoever found them. PS. Wish Carl was still with us. Some of the greatest stuff I've ever heard came from him.

[@victormckaig2781]

Just heard Jim in session on 'The Folk Show' with Mark Radcliffe, WOW. . .instant fan!!

[@lewisslade]

Welcome aboard Victor! You've got a treasure-trove of music to explore :-)

[@GEORGEARNARE]

Superb! Lovely. You play beautifully.

[@jjb4531]

Hey man. Dunno if youll see this but this songs has got me through so much.. going through a heartbreaking breakup. This helps. Thank you...

[@staloki]

This song has helped me to rediscover my humanity. Thank you Jim!

[@nicklatheron8795]

Found this by accident, Jim Moray fan already, great story!

[@paulmayle4374]

the man is a genius :)

[@ghorse2000]

Wow, just wow all-round! Fantastic!

[@scorpiaqueenoftheoccult2062]

This song took me on a journey through the universe and two of the most powerful heartfelt tears fell at the very end of this song, thank you for that beautiful experience! Love and peace to you all!

[@timchesterton8151]

Pure beauty!

[@mckmartin6131]

I love this song, it's so good 💘

[@Flatlandish]

A fabulous song which draws a beautiful painting of words and emotions of a lovely story.

[@crow2able]

A genius of a song. Makes me love science even more. Beautifully done.

[@leperheart]

Just discovered your music and I am obsessed

[@vermilliongecko]

Just saw Jim play this live at Salisbury Arts Centre this evening. There were tears....

[@russellperkins6600]

Beautiful

[@joflo9226]

very emotional sounding,great guitar player

[@nicomopo]

Wonderful, beautiful song, a well crafted poetic storytelling of history...

[@jonstein6868]

amazing, beautiful song. Feel I've just discovered a wonderful new artist, songwriter, musician. Thanks Jim!

[@TheHardcorehodge]

Beautiful.

[@lewisslade]

Beautiful Jim. Prob your best video so far....and what a tune! Emotional as ever. Thanks man.

[@johnreed-music]

Fabulous Jim. Really excellent.

[@CAMPFIRESKY]

Absolutely brilliant ! WOW

[@nazarenoanselmo6401]

Linda música bem meu estilo conheço um pouquinho de música

[@tonyfanfarone]

Nice to hear a tune with such inspiring subjects.

[@drdavidsands]

Goodness; this is so wonderful - Sorry it’s taken me three years but, better late than never. Congratulations Jim. Take care.

[@canningconveyor]

There's something entirely captivating about your music. Looking forward to seeing you next week in Sheffield.

[@richardbroughton4345]

Love this tune - nice one Jim!

[@emilystokes1847]

I love this!

[@geoffbeswick6032]

Jim you have done some amazing stuff in your career. I would argue this may be a peak (for now). It is a stupendous song.

[@TheBrucenz]

Fantastic

[@garyhosty]

beautiful song

[@GabrielHawkPot]

This song gives me tears of joy on every listen. Stunningly beautiful. Can I ask what tuning it's in?

[@JamesAndTheMindstep]

CGDGCD capo 1 seems to do the trick.

[@BasMoerland]

You need to tune the lowest string to a B to get the lowest note.

[@SuperAllanjames]

On my first hearing there's tears in my eyes.

[@auraseer11]

@@SuperAllanjames Mine too. It sill does to be honest.

[@42ndsubject49]

The Golden Record.

[@Kaddock]

Makes my heart feel all cuddly.

[@markjohnston6146]

Well that's lasted!

[@tadpoledec1988]

Anyone know where to find the tab for this banger?

[@seif502hvz6]

my science teacher mrs dina said she cried when she was listing to the song

[@lovelyappletv]

This is so beautiful and poignant. A few years back, I too felt inspired to write a song about the Voyager missions and mentioned the golden record. My song isn’t as good as this masterpiece, but it is funny in places and I meant it as a sincere tribute to this incredible human endeavour. Link below. The Ballad Of Voyager 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXPCiKalqLCrf6c

[@roger_peri]

Are there any lyrics for this song?

[@vojtatlusty7289]

yes serch my coment

[@enderdude1932]

I need a guitar tutorial

[@tunelife149]

Video shared and posted on - tune.life/jim-moray-%e2%80%a2-sounds-of-earth-official-video/

[@kennybutcher6307]

Why does everyone want a monthly fee to sell me shit when I can just look at flyer and get things on sale when I need them and not pay a monthly fee to in the in cool crowd.

[@vermilliongecko]

What a strange comment to leave on this video.