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I remember late January, headphones on, a small kitchen light still on, when I first pressed play on Very Distant Planets . It felt less like an album and more like a slow-moving spaceship window. In this mini-outline I’ll walk you through that first impression, the album specifics I dug up, and a few oddball thoughts that stuck with me.
I've been completely lost in the ethereal sounds of " Very Distant Planet " lately. This instrumental gem from The Axemah spacecraft Orchestra isn't just another space-themed album – it's an experience that transports you across the cosmos.
First heard this on Spotify back in February, and honestly, I couldn't stop hitting replay. The Renowo music label has been putting out some fascinating experimental stuff, but this particular album feels special. Different, somehow.
What makes The Axemah spacecraft Orchestra stand out? It's their ability to blend traditional orchestration with these subtle electronic elements. Their approach feels less manufactured than similar projects I've encountered. Producer Simone Beretta deserves massive credit here – his fingerprints are all over the album's atmospheric quality without ever feeling heavy-handed.
The opening track (which shares the album's name, " Very Distant Planets ") builds slowly. Almost too slowly? But that patience pays off when the main theme finally emerges around the 4-minute mark. Robert My's composition shows incredible restraint. The man knows when to hold back.
Been thinking about what makes space-themed instrumentals so compelling. Is it our inherent curiosity about what lies beyond? Or maybe just the perfect soundtrack for late-night thinking? Either way, this album delivers.
You can find Very Distant Planets on all the usual streaming platforms – YouTube, Audiomack, and Spotify all have it. Though, between us, the YouTube version includes some gorgeous visualizations that complement the music perfectly.
The Axemah spacecraft Orchestra album isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. But it doesn't have to. What it does – creating immersive soundscapes that let your mind wander – it does exceptionally well.
Released January 21, 2026, this is supposedly the first in a series. Can't wait to see where they take us next. If you're into ambient works or just need something to help you unwind after a long day, give this a listen.
Simone Beretta's production work here reminds me of his earlier collaborations – clean but not sterile, detailed without being overwhelming. The 2026 release marks his third collaboration with composer Robert My, and you can tell they've developed a shorthand that works.
For fans of contemplative instrumental music, Very Distant Planets is absolutely worth your time. Just make sure you listen with decent headphones – there's a lot happening in the quieter moments that you might miss otherwise.
