Vertical Acceleration paints a musical portrait of a journey through the cosmos. The music begins with a short, rhythmic motive that propels us forward as the engines ignite and the ascent begins. The music becomes more melodious, strong and powerful as the spacecraft and its passengers break through the bounds of earth’s gravity.

As their capsule glides through space, the music evolves into a slower, more noble, melodic theme that is based on the opening motive. This theme continues as it b...