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General Discussion => Music Talk and Showcase => General Discussion => Topic started by: Hot_Dog on August 19, 2011, 04:39:25 pm

Title: "The Planets" by Gustav Holst
Post by: Hot_Dog on August 19, 2011, 04:39:25 pm

The Planets is easily my favorite piece of music.  And it's not just because it's about the planets.  It's because it's well written, well thought out and well orchestrated.  Each one makes you wish you were playing in the orchestra--and paints a picture as if you were watching a ballet

I know that  a lot of people like the Jupiter part the best.  My favorite is Saturn followed by Mars. 

Title: Re: "The Planets" by Gustav Holst
Post by: ztrumpet on August 19, 2011, 04:50:00 pm

Personally, I like Jupiter the best.  :)

I had the pleasure of seeing these performed live once, and I loved it.  Ah, the memories.

Title: Re: "The Planets" by Gustav Holst
Post by: NecroBumpist on August 19, 2011, 05:08:49 pm

Wow, I just watched Mars, and that was awesome.
I can't wait to watch the rest :D

Quote from: ztrumpet on August 19, 2011, 04:50:00 pm

I had the pleasure of seeing these performed live once, and I loved it.  Ah, the memories.

so much jelly, this like an amazing performance.

Title: Re: "The Planets" by Gustav Holst
Post by: LincolnB on August 19, 2011, 05:12:37 pm

I once played in an orchestra group. We played Jupiter. mmm...

Title: Re: "The Planets" by Gustav Holst
Post by: ztrumpet on August 19, 2011, 05:26:56 pm

Quote from: buttsfredkin on August 19, 2011, 05:12:37 pm

I once played in an orchestra group. We played Jupiter. mmm...

Speaking of Holst that's been played, I've also played some of his:  I played his "First Suite for Military Band in Eb" and "Second Suite for Military Band in F," both which are amazing pieces in their own right.

First:

Second: