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2026-11-02 ♥

Bach Earth - Harmonies of the Caribbean

Caribbean

Bach · Von Himmel hoch da Komm' ich her (BWV 769), movement 1

Bach Earth - Harmonies of the Caribbean — cover
Brian Hoffman Brian Hoffman Organ (Buckeburg, Germany - Hauptwerk)
Donald Pettit Astronaut photographer

Astronaut Don Pettit is a Master Photographer - spectacular views of the Caribbean. Bach organ music by Brian Hoffman


Harmonies of the Caribbean is magical. We hear these glorious harmonies of Bach's organ, played by Brian Hoffman. The first movement of "Von Himmel hoch da Komm' ich her" ("From Heaven Above to Earth I Come") - such a perfect metaphor.

Astronaut Don Pettit took these still photos with his Nikon Z9, as the ISS flew over undulating clouds and the aqua blues of the Caribbean.

The harmonies go so well together as they interweave our eyes and ears.

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Oct 25, 2024 Brian Hoffman, organ Methuen, MA

Nov 10, 2022 Brian Hoffman, organ Albany, NY

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Astronauts Donald Pettit
Running time 1:40
Movie maker Dan Barstow
Movie ID m245

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