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2024-12-31

Mysteries of Africa Night

Africa - Namibia - at night

Bach · Vater unser im Himmelreich (682)

Mysteries of Africa Night — cover
Brian Hoffman Brian Hoffman Organ - Rotterdam Laurenskerk (Hauptwerk)
Crew of ISS 63 Astronaut photographer

Brian Hoffman’s organ chorale echoes the mysteries of Arica night. You feel yourself floating in orbit, as you watch and listen.


It’s a beautiful pass, over the sands of Namibia, wispy night clouds, and moon glint reflected in the river reflections. Villages of light show the human presence.

Brian Hoffman chose the dream-like “Vater unser im Himmelreich” by Johann Sebastian Bach, played on the Rotterdam Laurenskik organ (Hauptwerk virtual system). With Hauptwerk, Brian can choose any organ from dozens around the world, each with precisely recorded samples of every pipe and stop. He loves the wonderfully rich tone of the Rotterdam Laurenskirk.

Astronauts: ISS Expedition 63 (May 5, 2020)

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ISS ground track
Astronauts Crew of ISS 63
Earth 2020-05-05
Running time 7:06
Movie maker Dan Barstow
Movie ID m20
Collections Season One · 20

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