"Cosmos"

I've frequently mentioned Dr. Carl Sagan and the marvelous series he did for Public TV in the early 80s named "Cosmos." The entire series was amazing with its special effects. That, combined with the marvelous music of Vangelis, was a truly "complete" package that stimulated all of one's senses and imagination. The theme music was particularly captivating.

Imagine, if you will, travelling with Dr. Carl Sagan on the "ship of imagination" through time and space as you watch this (that helps put it into his perspective).

Here is a link (copy and paste) to the opening/closing segment and the music. It reeks out being in the outer reaches of space in a ship travelling at nearly the speed of light - at least it does to me.

Here is the main "theme" opening and closing music:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Lwj_ybVno

And here is a longer compilation of the music from the entire series:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSZ55X3X4pk&feature=related

Finally, a segment with narration from the series by Dr. Sagan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft9sJyS2wd0

I hope you will find this intellectually and emotionally stimulating and moving as I still continue to 30 years later - even while "straight."