🚀 From the Earth to the Moon: We Have a Winner

Tutteo Team -


This June, we invited you to lift off into sound, story, and the stars. Inspired by Jules Verne’s visionary novel From the Earth to the Moon, this challenge asked you to turn one of humanity’s boldest dreams into music. And wow—your submissions took us on breathtaking journeys of liftoff, longing, tension, and celestial wonder.

From synths to string ensembles, minimalist arcs to cinematic scores, each composition felt like a new launch. Whether you evoked the weight of gravity or the silence of space, you captured the emotions of a journey that reaches far beyond our atmosphere.

To everyone who participated—thank you. Your courage to imagine, create, and share reminds us why this community is so special. Whether you placed or not, your voice matters, and your music moves us. 💙🚀

✨ Highlights


These five entries stood out for their creative voice, narrative elegance, and strong emotional pull—even if they didn’t land in the top 10. Be sure to give them a listen!

  1. Gone Again by 𝙷𝚢𝚖𝚗 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚝☻


Rather than depict rockets and orbit, “Gone Again” explores the emotional resonance of departure, weightlessness, and return. A sensitive and poetic take on the theme, beautifully structured and paced.

  1. MoonMan by Wade_Studios_Jazz


Dreamy, refined, and quietly bold. This orchestral score invites the listener to float through a sonic dreamscape filled with subtle tension and imagination. One of the most evocative entries this round.

  1. M A T R E by Vibrant (PHHS Drumline)


A sleek and meditative percussion ensemble journey. The multi-movement structure gives the piece strong narrative footing, while the instrumentation captures the shimmer and gravity of space travel.

  1. Fight or Flight by L.W.L. Laboratories


Urgent, dramatic, and full of rhythm. This piece grabs you from the first beat and doesn't let go. A standout in energy and emotion.

  1. Engine Failure by Centauri Studios


What happens when things go wrong in space? This gripping entry captures that tension with cinematic flair. Striking dynamics and clever orchestration make it one of the most vivid concepts this round.

🏆 Top 10 Compositions


🥇 1st Place — Next Stop: The Moon 🚀 by Moisés Llerena Montoya


A vibrant, theatrical journey that delivers on both the emotional and narrative promise of the challenge. It stands out for its dramatic arc, colorful instrumentation, and playful cinematic sensibility.



The score has both gravitas and imagination, landing it firmly among the top entries of the challenge.

Bravo on this daring launch into music and imagination! 🚀🎶


  1. One Giant Leap by Thomas Bozarth


Clever layering and expressive arcs make this a polished, cinematic journey. From launch to lunar glow, it tells its story with clarity and confidence.

  1. Phoebus by ✨Redstonecat123 ✨


A well-composed and emotionally rich work that captures the wonder and gravity of the Earth-to-Moon journey. The structure is smooth, with elegant thematic development and strong pacing. Overall, a refined, lyrical, and uplifting entry that resonates well with the spirit of the challenge.

  1. Ad Lunam: Mors Terrae by Ether


This is not just a musical journey—it’s a philosophical voyage. With deliberate pacing, atmospheric textures, and a unique emotional arc, Ether crafts a world where ashes birth stars. The interplay between ensemble and solo cello paints a narrative that’s intimate and cosmic. It’s a masterfully constructed, thematically resonant work that goes far beyond the prompt’s surface. One of the most evocative and cohesive entries in this challenge.

  1. Liftoff by Caleb Hicks


An ambitious and exhilarating sonic journey, crafted with a cinematic mindset and contemporary flair. Caleb Hicks expertly uses instrumentation to reflect the challenge theme. The pacing and arc are remarkable, and the orchestration choices—especially the bold entrance of the brass and percussion—make for a memorable ascent.


  1. Supernova by TheChristianMusician

A powerful orchestral journey that turns the theme into something both galactic and spiritual. With imaginative instrumentation and a well-shaped arc, it simulates liftoff and the mysteries of space with dramatic flair. The use of harp, synth, and celesta is particularly effective in creating a luminous, shimmering quality.

  1. Space Walkers by TH Music


A sonic tale with strong structure and labeled cues. The synth textures and pacing paint a vivid trip through the stars. Inventive and highly memorable.

  1. On My Way to the Moon by Sandy Meijers Reagan Randall


An imaginative and narratively driven score that successfully translates space travel into music. With creative synth textures, clear structural storytelling, and an emotionally resonant ending, this composition captures the heart of the challenge.

  1. To Pierce the Sky by Rylan Brown


A conceptually thoughtful composition that captures the spirit of the challenge with clarity and finesse. It excels in orchestration and narrative flow, and its pacing draws the listener deeper into each phase of the journey. poetic, musical launch into the unknown.

  1. It IS Rocket Science! by 🍉 Mr. Melon 🍉


Groovy, chaotic, and full of heart. This lo-fi, animated-style score turns space into a character. Fun, witty, and solidly composed.


🌙 Until the Next Orbit


Thank you to every composer who took part in this challenge. Whether you aimed for the Moon or just launched your first musical satellite, you’re part of a community that believes in imagination through music.

See you in the next challenge. Keep composing. Keep reaching for the stars.