Noctilucent is part of Atmospherics, a series of compositions by Jordan Nobles inspired by different types of clouds.

Atmospherics was co-commissioned by the Arizona State University’s Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, and performed by ensembles directed by Jeffery Meyer and Jason Caslor. The ASU percussionists and pianists recorded throughout spring 2021 for this online premiere performance. Video and audio recording for Noctilucent was done by Chris Goulet.

Noctilucent musicians:
Glockenspiel: Justin Kang, Angelita Ponce, Austin Vigesaa; Crotales: Lola Pardee
Tubular Bells: Ethan Fox, Kaileigh Frye; Vibraphone: Jake Krejsta, Ethan Fox, Kaileigh Frye
Marimba: Angelita Ponce, Austin Vigesaa; Piano: Alison Hsieh, Stephen Kuebelbeck

These videos are to be played simultaneously, in any order, in any number. They sound together to create your own setting of Noctilucent. You can start or stop the videos as you wish, listen to many or a few. Each listening experience is unique.

Listening suggestions: try playing videos in the same column or same row, or two adjacent columns, or any combination you choose. Please note that viewing multiple videos is not supported on mobiles or iOS devices.