Romão 2,274 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I'm just curious, since this piece has been a constant inspiration for film music.Mine is Uranus, specially the second half, when the orchestra simply goes frenetic. Every movement has a lot of personality, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Jupiter here. The theme in the middle does it to me Majestic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Jupiter here. The theme in the middle does it to me Majestic.Same here. Though most of the movements have a special moment for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpigeon 3 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 The one that sounds like Braveheart.Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Mars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Jupiter. It's so fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanand 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Jupiter > Mars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Also, Jollity is just a fabulous word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melisande 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Venus > Mars > Mercury > Neptune > Uranus > Jupiter > Saturn I guess I have a bias against the outer planets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ramshank 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Saturn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuremartymcfly 0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Mars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPin 201 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Mars. Anything that can successfully pull off a 5/4 time signature with such rhythmic force and orchestral intensity wins in my book. Jupiter comes in a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Jupiter, Bringer of Jollity. It is both funny and majestic. An odd combination of attributes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Barbarian Horde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 They're all good. Even limiting it to three (and I might be leaving out more than I'm aware of here), namely Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, I still couldn't choose.Marian - who still has to get his Dutoit CD back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 You lend out CD's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 "Mercury, the Winged Messenger."It's like an anthem for the urge some journalists get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Jupiter Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 The one that sounds like Braveheart.Tedisnt it the other way arroud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 The middle part of Jupiter is the best part of the entire The Planets...100% awesome. However, Mars is consistantly at 99.9% from the first second to the last, and therefore wins in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf 4 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 My initial gut instinct is to say 'Uranus' simply because it has such orchestral flair and brilliance (which one of the movements *don't* for that matter).However, I have voted for 'Neptune' the Mystic instead - it has an unearthly sound to it that has always captured my imagination of the incomprehensible vastness and beauty of Space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hmmmm, now another question...Which version?Previn vs. Dutoit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,043 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Oh the horror! Choosing a favorite movement? Gah...I voted for Jupiter. That's an old favorite of mine--when I was about six, that was all I'd listen to--but it's by no means "better" than the others. Saturn, Neptune, and Mars are incredible. Mercury is written with great ingenuity, although it's not as interesting to me. Venus has a certain beauty to it, but it's not really my cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I don't listen to the last movements as often. Not because I don't like them, but because I always start at the beginning.I think my favorite is Venus, although it has more impact when played straight after Mars then when played alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 the one where earth moves around the sun each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 the one where earth moves around the sun each day.It's funny, 'cause it's true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Saturn,because the last 2 1/2 minute are incredibleK.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Which version?Previn vs. Dutoit?I don't know the Previn, but Dutoit's is great.Marian - who has to check out Karajan and Gardiner someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeNewGuy 0 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Jupiter's middle was what originally got me into The Planets, so my gut is to choose it. I've since fallen in love with Venus, Mars, and Uranus, but Jupiter still wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Although they all are strong, I choose Saturn... it has some serious majestic power of mystic quality with those powering chords emerging over several minutes from those initial flute harmonies......btw the part that James Horner ripped off for the entrance of the horse into Troy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Has this ever been proven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 You want me to do a musicologic analysis?</threat> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 When going to bed last night, the radio was just broadcasting this (a Norrington recording); they were right in the middle of Jupiter when I turned it on. I wasn't too excited about this bit because Norrington's conducting was far too strict, it didn't sound majestic at all. Other parts were better.The point I was going to make though is that I should never have left out Uranus. It's wondeful.Marian - who can't even narrow it down to 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_twinkle 48 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 The whole piece is phenomenal, but let's face it Mars: The Bringer of War is one of the most exciting movements ever written. Mars therefore gets my vote. Closely followed by Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, and then finally Neptune and Uranus (giggle). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Let's hope Prof. Trelawney didn't hear that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Barnsbury 8 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Jupiter - amazing, beautiful, and very film music like!Ray Barnsbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miz 139 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Saturn,because the last 2 1/2 minute are incredibleK.M.Indeed. I wanted to vote for Mars or Jupiter, because they are the most listenable ones. They're so film-scorey, but as such I've heard much like them, and like the other movements, except for Saturn. It's unique, and I'll be putting the last passage from it on my newest 'chilling' CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Many 0 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Answering this question can't be done by long pondering. The more you think about the question, the greater number of times you'll find yourself thinking "Oh, but what about . . ." Each movement so perfectly fulfills its role and uses its unique orchestral pallet to do so. From the opening bass figues of "Mars" to the final chorus of "Neptune" fading away into the icy depths of space, each planet becomes my favorite while I'm listening to it. In order to answer the poll, I went with immediate gut reaction: "Mercury, the Winged Messenger". I see I'm only the second to vote that way ( Ross)Anthony, wondering who else has an orchestral score for this that they follow along with while listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie 45 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Why did Holst present Mars and Mercury the wrong way round? Just to get Venus's "Peace" after the "War"?And are Earth and Pluto missing because the former is our planet and not mythical enough, and the latter not discovered at the time of his conception of the work?Someone should compose Pluto (if this hasn't been done already), like The Bringer of Death; and/or Earth, The Bringer of Life or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridan 0 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 It has been done, for Pluto:Click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 And what are your favorite recordings of the Planets? I have to admit I'm not that fond of Williams' recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I have the Toronto Symphony Orchestra version, conducted by Andrew Davis. Here. Great stuff!Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 And what are your favorite recordings of the Planets? I have to admit I'm not that fond of Williams' recording.As mentioned above, mine is Dutoit so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 And what are your favorite recordings of the Planets? I have to admit I'm not that fond of Williams' recording.The best recordings are that of Dutoit's and Andre Previn's.Get Dutoits for his unique interpretation of The Planets...Get Previn's for the best quality recording of the planets in existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridan 0 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I have this version. Pretty good recording, especially Mars and Saturn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Lewis 6 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I have Levine, and it's the only one I've heard, actually. Is it good enough to stick to until the opportunity of getting the ones you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I have the Previn version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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