I just listened to a copy of Holst's Symphony of Planets. I had only listened to Mars, Jupiter and Venus before, but I have to say all the movements are wonderful. I think John Williams really borrowed from Mars and Jupiter quite a bit when he composed the theme to Star Wars. So, if you like the soundtrack to the movie, you'll really like Holst's Planets. Anyone else here like classical? Have you listened to The Planets? If so, what did you think? Also, are there any other astronomy/science themed pieces you care to suggest? I also love the opening theme from STDS9. Jessica ETA: Here's the link to the album on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Holst-The-Pla...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1227021284&sr=8-1 Huh, Apparently each theme is related to the astrological significance of each planet, I always thought it was related to the Greek/Roman god each was named for. Oh well, it's still a really beautiful symphony :shrug:
You can enjoy all of the planets for free here..... http://www.google.com/url?sa=U&star...S8_4RR&usg=AFQjCNE-DuDY2CIe-FVpmz5Kw2BorQzq4A
Mars and Saturn by Holst are awesome. I also like Binary Sunset by John Williams http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u89ijTHsnf8
I like "The Planets". But my favourite is "Adagio For Strings". http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RRMz8fKkG2g
I don't think John Williams borrowed from them at all, he's not a thief. He may have been inspired by them.
Nice. I'm glad I bought the CD, but I could have listened to the whole album soon if I knew about this link before. Thanks for sharing it! Jessica
ZOMG: Moisture Farm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhxC4CxDV14 Landspeeder Search: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVyxdZ7nuRI
The planets are ok, but I prefer the Four Seasons by Vivaldi...especially Spring and the wench in the red dress! http://video.google.com/videosearch...p&resnum=4&ct=title&q=vivaldi 4 seasons&src=3 Longer version http://video.google.com/videosearch...p&resnum=4&ct=title&q=vivaldi 4 seasons&src=3
(If you really want to know what's been ripped off) Shostakovich, D., String Quartet No 8 Movement 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjvTTfbpWjY Movement 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OtqABpuV-s Symphony No 5 Movement 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_cD6Ug3xzk Movement 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rQ4mdpSyFw Symphony No 8 Movement 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF3XT3zHO10 Movement 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uch9AJeZNpU Movement 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JhdFlFWiSQ Symphony No 10 Movement 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFDLGj_SJRM Movement 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZbJOE9zNjw Jazz Suite Waltz 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYhZVqODYsI Bartok, B., Concerto For Orchestra: Movement 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-cpWCcUOdE Music For Strings, Percussion and Celesta: Movement 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ueEpQobZB8 Movement 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdcAo1OZWQA Movement 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqZhft6hZ5E Roumanian Folk Dances Number 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5ZzbkfKadY Number 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J6AnMxzjOs Webern, A., String Trio Movement 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV8MG6Wgeuo Movement 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3e7eh2AjV8 Symphony: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBf2K4S4Nmk
Bartok, B., String Quartet No 4, Movement 4, Allegretto Pizzicato: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejC2eI850gg
