Hey there! Long time no see! Glad to see you again :)
A classical Selkione masterpiece! I totally get everything you wrote down: the epic aspect using orchestral element and strong chords, as well as the starry night aspect using the celesta, piano, harp, and - I would think so - flute. I think its wonderful how you create a theme and use it consistently throughout the song but in different dynamics - sometimes strongly and epic, sometimes sweet and peaceful. It feels like the start of an adventure, like the moment you start exploring the skies in Mario Galaxy.
I also love to read that you're pushing yourself out of your comfort by incorporating so many instruments. I can genuinely say that I think you did a great job. It feels really smooth and well-polished. And I gotta say, daring chord/note you use at 1:38! It is a note out-of-key, in between two notes in the key: a chromatic stepwise downward motion! It definitely caught my attention, and was on the edge of being a bit weird - and for that reason, I already love that you tried it :D. That's creativity: daring to try!
I'm very happy to hear a song from you again :). I remember loving your songs from the very first Town Music Jam - a time where I met a lot of people who I see back in this jam! You have an ability beyond most other, with a creativity in songs like 'The Elevator of Love' (from the ninth Nitro Music jam) or the time-bending 'Cola Verde' (from the Enemy Encounter jam), and a way of capturing a theme so pristine like your 'Diplodotown' (from the third Town Music jam) or the 'Giant Slimy Dragon' (in the second Enemy Encounter jam). Your songs have a certain 'you'-factor which I have fallen in love with.
Sorry for making such a long post haha! Call it excitement ;). I can't WAIT to hear what you make next week. I just know it'll be great - no pressure ;D