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The first notes rise and everything settles into focus. That’s the quiet magic of Reaching for the Stars, the theme that has become our compass, our calling card, and the invitation into every conversation we share. What started as a radio show intro a decade ago now anchors the podcast with the same lift and warmth, thanks to the composer who shaped it with care: Chris Murphy Elliott.

We share the story behind the music—how an influential listener called it powerful and the kind of melody that earns “play it again” status. We talk about why theme music isn’t filler, especially in a world where the first five seconds can decide whether someone stays or skips. Like the classic TV themes that defined eras—Gunsmoke, The Virginian, even the precision of Mission Impossible—a strong motif can set tone, build trust, and become the emotional shorthand for a community. That is what this piece has done for us, across full episodes and the reels our friend Steven crafts from England.

You’ll hear what we hear: restraint, lift, and intention woven into a melody that grows with you the more it returns. We reflect on how sound carries identity better than any tagline, and why the right intro tells a true story before the first word is spoken. This is a heartfelt thank-you to the composer whose work quietly does the heavy lifting—turning a show into a place you recognize the moment the music begins.

If this resonates, tap play and share your thoughts. Subscribe for more moments like this, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: which theme song lives in your memory and why?

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