Apollo 17 (3 Days On The Moon) is the third instalment of the BS ’sojourn series’ inspired by specific stories of space exploration.
The final mission of NASA’s Apollo program (1972) saw Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt
spend just over three complete days on the Moon’s surface conducting geological experiments
and gathering samples.
Ronald Evans waited in the command module and had his own record-breaking adventure
on the way home by conducting a ‘deep space’ walk to retrieve film and data cassettes along
with scientific instruments. The spacewalk took place approximately 180 000 miles from Earth.
After listening to many hours of original radio transmissions from the mission, a story of teamwork, courage, fun and genuine friendship cuts through the static.
This album is a companion piece to the Basement Spaceman show of the same name. A visual, educational presentation that attempts to bring this epic mission to life.
Credits:
Recorded at BSHQ, Eltham, Victoria, Australia
Additional recording:
The Black Lodge, Brunswick East, Victoria by Joel Taylor
Studio 73, Whangaparaoa, NZ by Michael Te Young
Mixed by Joel Taylor at The Black Lodge
Mastered by Joe Carra at Crystal Mastering, Thornbury, Victoria
Cover art by Elliott Brown
Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Lap Steel, Drum Machines by Andy Brown
Additional Vocals: Darlene Te Young (Light The Night, Dancing On The Moon)
Drums: Michael Te Young (Light The Night)
Drums: Dave Gordon (EVA, Sons Of Luna)
Original space audio recordings courtesy of NASA
All songs written by Andy Brown C & P 2026 and performed by Basement Spaceman
