Classic Video Shows How Astronauts Play Guitar In Space

Using his guitar, one man turned in a musical demonstration that was literally out of this world.

God is an artist, with his beautiful creation readily on display. Earth is filled with lush landscapes, marvelous mountain ranges and breathtaking, deep blue oceans. Only an all-powerful being with an eye and appreciation for beauty could have designed something so awe-inspiring. 

However, not only did God create the planet and all its inhabitants, but He also placed the sun, moon and stars in place. Humans have begun exploring space, but there is much more to be learned about that part of the Lord’s creation. 

In a clip posted on Twitter, an astronaut demonstrated how to play a musical instrument while in space. The individual in the clip, according to Sunny Skyz, is astronaut Chris Hadfield. 

As Chris shows, playing the guitar in space may be easier than on earth. He mentions that a guitar strap is unnecessary, given the lack of gravity in space. The instrument floats right in front of him, hanging in the air, allowing him to strum the chords. 

Also, he adds that the guitar's strings act the same way they do on earth.

Chris then goes on to demonstrate playing the guitar in space. For a few seconds, he plays what sounds to be the intro to The Animals’ hit, “House of the Rising Sun.”

In addition to the guitar hanging in space, the microphone also stays nearly still in the air, the clip displays. It captures the sound as Chris plays the instrument. 

Before the clip ends, Chris mentions how the instrument helps astronauts learn more about space.

“And it’s nice not having to carry the weight around your neck,” he said. “And it’s just wonderful to be able to play guitar as another human way to try and understand this incredible new experience of leaving the earth.”

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”