2001: A Space Odyssey, Mission to Jupiter, Gayane Ballet Suite

The single finest scene in science fiction history. Kubrick and Clarke, the finest minds possible, the exquisite Gayane Ballet Suite to reinforce the loneliness and vastness of space, perfect models, astounding camera and lighting, flawless and sublime.

This one scene changed my life, when I was only 16.

[BegsToDiffer]

This is indeed the most atmospheric music in the movie. It conveys the slow passage of time, the isolation and huge distances involved, completely cut off from earthly distractions.

[derworfnet]

Its insane how great the Special Effects still look, even over 50 years later. I mean, look at that slow flyby. Looks absolutely convincing to me.

[anthonyjaswinski]

When I'm down on humanity, I watch this and realize human beings created such a stellar work of art.

[jamesbutler]

Best movie ever made, bar none. Why? Because even 50 years on it is still held up as the standard in Sci-fi. There is no equivalent in other genres. That this didn't get the Oscar is a travesty

[h-obym]

Modern Sci-Fi movies try to capture how vast and desolate space is with special effects. Kubrick did it with the soundtrack, and models. Fascinating.

[Sd-clof]

This way ahead of it's time. I have not seen any film, yet to surpass it. Doubt I ever will.

[nielspemberton]

The greatest scene in movie history. Kubrick batted the ball out of the park and into orbit.

[iwo_naa]

I should remind myself more often how important is this movie !!! Everything about it.. Every detail.. So effortlessly hypnotizing. They tried many many times (Interstellar, Gravity etc..) and I'm really not trying to put anyone down but this is unmatched masterpiece !

[Crisperdad]

I just realized, this is the exact same music score they used in aliens when Ripley is found in the beginning

[N-trepid]

Could not agree more! The choice of Gayane Ballet Suite to accompany this scene was absolutely perfect. Kubrick's passion for detail was incredible. Every time I watch this masterpiece I appreciate the accomplishment of Kubrick and Clark that much more.

[anselmesauro]

I'm sorry Dave, but this part of the movie is just wonderfull

[infinitecanadian]

The scene provokes a sense of isolation and loneliness.

[xanadulukas]

Best movie ever made and the first movie i ever saw in theatre in NYC with my father when it came out ..timeless will never forget

[richardmalcolm]

This sequence is just so astonishing. The use of Gayane - perfect. It captures both the wonder and tedium of space travel, in a way which had never been presented on a movie or TV screen before in 1968.

[Notorious_G.O.D_]

This film is awesome, a childhood favorite but.what really make this film to be during this time it's a."Prelude To A Classic" is its 50 percent a SyFy action, 40 percent musical, & 10 percent silent film elements. I love it....👽👽👽👽👽👽👽

[jesseburleson]

Movie is a damn masterpiece. The way Kubrick shoots this scene just blows my head off.

[markmoore]

My dad took me to see this when I was very young. I had no idea what it was really about, but I sat there mesmerised by it's visual splendour. It also fired in my young mind a deep love of classical music I have to this day.

[spyrosk.]

I wish Kubrick lived for another 20 years so we could enjoy more movies like this.

[bralingii]

The adagio from Gayne by Khachaturian; one of the loveliest pieces ever composed.

[Doctor]

Perfect. The way it's shot, the lighting, the sets and everything it feels so real. And the wonderful music over it all conveying being in the vast infinity of deep space.

This was released around mid 1968, at that time no human being had ever flown beyond low earth orbit. What an optimistic vision for what should have come.