:D haha also his eyebrows

7:20 The best mustache to ever exist

You'd be fighting the urge to try and rip it off.

True ☺️

@@philippschwarzbach188 LITERALLY

Also the last four movements of the piece are arranged in the same order as the planets actually occur in terms of their distance from earth. So it's like you are traveling to the extremities of the solar system, and at the very end you are leaving the solar system and the view of Neptune is fading away (hence the music gets softer). Holst is an absolute genius

That's good as far as it goes, but all this astronomical association with The Planets misses the Big Point - these Planets are evoking the astrological - mystical quality of these energies.

@@KarlRKaiser Yes, but the only planet to be named after a Greek god was Uranus. This is the Latin version of Ouranos, the Greek god of the sky; Caelus was his name in Roman mythology. Still, why is it that many people don’t know that astrology influenced the suite?

@@Jeremiah_Rivers76 Two reasons, imo. First if one simply does not know the astrological character of the energies of the planets and the mythical figures associated with them then we miss how that is expressed in the character of the movements of this suite. Secondly, many people who see themselves as scientifically minded have a materialistic bias against the energetic aspect of reality, including its psychic and deeper mystical aspects. So they only see the planets as rocks in space. For example, there have been musical concerts at some science museums and concert halls where the orchestra plays The Planets while a movie or slide show of astronomical images is played. But why not a slide show of ancient Greek and Roman gods, or other fantastical art portraying these figures? That would be more inspiring and more "to the point".

@@KarlRKaiser Not bad. I think you just gave me an idea about creating a slideshow about the planets. Come to think of it, after I go over their astronomical information and roles in mythology, I could discuss their astrological representation and play kzfaq.info/sun/PLbPnu_ZaPDk2GHEVs06qwGdGK9dRRFUye, a rearranged version the suite as performed by the Sir Charles Mackerras-conducted Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra with some extra tracks. If I were to do that, it'd make sense to skip "Earth," "Ceres," "Haumea," "Makemake," and "Eris." As for your "rocks in space" point, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are quite rocky, despite Earth's Blue Planet nickname. Jupiter and Saturn are gas giants because hydrogen and helium mainly comprise them. Uranus and Neptune have an abundance of heavier elements. Thanks to this, they fit under the ice giant mantle. Just a little information for your consideration.

@@Jeremiah_Rivers76 I'm aware of the gas giant status of the outer planets, and was wondering recently whether they have any solid cores. I realized this when I said "rocks", but I needed to be glib ;-)

infuckingdeed

@Crepe Cake Yeah, it's crazy. I listen to another planet piece and at the very end, 30 people coughed at once once it was done.

I guess old people cough more.

@@Proud_Troll they should just drop honestly.

@@RainyToaster I know 💀

Ha ha, you think just like me except I usually say that hidden within the notes of this piece lie the answers to the universe. What a fantastic sound, it's only fault is it's not long enough. I want to be enveloped in it's mystical heavenly sounds for much much longer.

5:45 you're welcome

@@joshuacorbin221 For me, it's 5:25 - 5:51. The perfect balance of harmony and tension. 💓

...the Truth....

@@jazzfusioner9840 The first fade out ever!

Yes the ending especially it always gives me chills. And Neptune is coming together with Jupiter exactly on April 12. This means we are being flooded with light… Very spiritual time

Truth....

Thank you for this post!

Mee to. This piece is the nearest I come to a religious experience. The answers are there, in that piece, I'm tearing up now ;)

Same here. It's hypnotizing and mesmerizing to me. Interestingly enough, I don't think it's brought me to tears before reading your comment. I can imagine being in orbit above Neptune or surveying a fantastical ice covered planet (vibes of Hoth from The Empire Strikes Back🥽). The Planets, including this selection, is obviously such a huge inspiration for John Williams. Another piece that affects me similarly is The Aquarium from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Seans.

@@kylewinward8847 actually you need to associate it with the astrological point of view of Neptune. Neptune in astrology is the mystic planet associated with water, sea, depth of emotion, spiritual and also mystical zodiac sign of Pisces. So it's that kind of quality aimed by Holst, at that time, he doesn't even know that neptune is a gaseous blue planet, let alone Pluto which has not been discovered

Likely done with purpose by Holst to replicate the infinite space of the ocean or unknown universe. Incredibly enigmatic and ominous, with no identifiable end in sight.

Holst intended the voices to be placed off stage in an adjoining room, the door of which was to be left open until the very last bar when the instruments stop and only the voices are heard repeating the final two chords over and over while the door is slowly closed. www.globalorchestra.com/neptune/

The audience even stopped coughing for that moment!

I saw a concert with the planets yesterday and the singers were under the stage to make it sound more like they were on a different planet.

read the score by Holst, choir is hidden off stage with a sub-conductor keeping them together.

when i did the choir part with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra in Lakeland, Florida, there was a hallway that the wings connected to, and we just walked away from the microphones and through the hallway

I seem to go into a trance haha, mind wonders freely.

Well played.

I’m a black teenager and love Holst and classical/ film music but I get so much weird looks when I say I do, so many stereotypes for us to not like music like this. This to me is one of the greatest pieces of work ever.

@@ryuxfx52 I was the typical suburban white skater kid as a teen. I've always loved classical and I was very into film music. I'm sure it wasn't the same looks that you got, but believe me, people thought I was weird AF. Thanks for sharing!

Ling Ling 40 Hours!!!

I was too distracted by the music to really fully enjoy the coughing

It really was fortississississimo lol

Correct, Williams didn't have an original idea in his head.

David Trainer I think really that’s okay, if anything being able to build off of someone else’s idea is just as good as making your own, especially if you’re able to turn it into your own idea

@@robbieh.4116 John williams great because of gustav holst

@@foveauxbear JW's derivative, compose-by-numbers pap does zero for me.

@@robbieh.4116 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Will release piano solo versions of all Holst's Planets suite (including Neptune, in a version also as long and trippy as this). Those interested, visit my free channel where all recordings can be found in future.

The most mysterious and wondrous version I heard was the original conducted by the composer himself. But this one is very clear.

Why does it matter what gender they are

how do you know the conductor is a female?

don't asume the gender . its 2021 ffs

@@thebanished87 Don't assume you know everything. And... RELAX!!!

Then they should go for it. No one’s gatekeeping the profession. But whatever keeps you perpetually outraged, I guess.

Andrew Gilham Alien (1979) for sure

Star Trek

Justin C just thought that as I was listening to

Absolutely! All Harry Potter films, all StarWars films... so many.

Andrew Gilham Bernard Herrmann-Journey To The Center Of The Earth (1959).

Right, It’s well known that John Williams is inspired by Holsts planets for Star Wars, but some moments I swear to god he recycles and stamps his name on it haha

Medical drone: Boobah booobah

Fun fact: did you know George Lucas originally wanted the Star Wars opening theme to be "Mars, the Bringer of War?"

Bad parenting.

If you do this security should escort you to a soundproof execution room

@@cheekychicken8606 right?

@@2legit811 so annoying trying to listen and then you hear some dickhead cough

It's an odd phenomena- they wouldn't be coughing listening to this at home- think about it, how often do you cough while normally listening to music when you're in a healthy state? If you have a cough, stay home. If you're coughing out of boredom or an inability to sit still and focus, maybe classical concerts are not for you. It drives me crazy.

子供の頃、惑星といえば『木星』と『火星』が好きだったんだけど、いい大人になった今は『海王星』が心癒やされて好きです。 最後の女声合唱は美しすぎてため息も出ません。 演奏の最後にソリストとか指揮者が指名して奏者が拍手を受けるんだけど、女声合唱の人たちは舞台裏（バンダ）で歌っているから、最後まで『陰の人』なんだよね。

just cough during mars or uranus lol.

Absolutely annoying, for sure. People tend to feel the need to cough at the most inappropriate moments in classical music, it's an odd phenomena- they wouldn't be coughing listening to this at home- think about it, how often do you cough while normally listening to music when you're in a healthy state? If you have a cough, stay home. If you're coughing out of boredom or an inability to sit still and focus, maybe classical concerts are not for you. It drives me crazy.

maybe it's because you don't notice the coughs as much when it's loud ? Just a thought

Attention seekers... I am afraid/sure of....so rife since about 10 years at important live concerts/jazz gigs....

Happens at most live performances, unfortunately!

Well, Debussy and much of his work would be the first port of call. Debussy liked a good harp or two. 'Prelude l'apres midi d'un faune' or 'La Mer'. Maurice Ravel would have known Holst well, and the same age.

@@EmotionallyBankrupt Thanks! Yeah I agree, they create that similar ‘soundscape’.

nope. the choir is hidden to give an otherworldly effect.

the score states the choir should be kept hidden from the audience for an alien and otherworldly effect

Oh, right. I assumed that was only a short-lived tradition when the composition was new. I figured people would be tossing it now, in favor of the choir members getting credit.

​@@ObiWanBillKenobiI guess that's a fair assumption to make

It’s the bust of Sir Henry Wood, a conductor who was well associated with BBC Proms.

@@tpaealio the guy standing behind the bust

@@ak0829 I’m guessing it’s just the organist waiting for his part.

cavalier9915 if you are referring to 5:05. where do you suggest the breath be taken?

I think he/she's referring to 5:18

Some peoples' lungs aren't as big as others, I can hold a not up till about 40ish seconds

according to Holst's directions, hidden from the audience in an adjacent room

They’re in an adjoining room just off the stage, so when they get to the final measure, or note group, the door is slowly closed, making a fade-out ending.

is that a bill wurtz character I see there

@@play3r.wav. it sure is. damien maymden is the name, eating blades of grass is my game.

@@oliverdiamond6594 nice! in that case, do you happen to know why everything is so dumb and stupid?

Truly the best conclusion to be drawn from this video

@@EpreTroll thanks Mr tick

LOL. Why’d you have to blame it on women?!?!?! (I agree🤫🤫🤫)

Foxtrot Oscar

@@Venomboy-rr6ch who else would willingly spray nut sack juice in their face ? As you were.

Yes, those were the good old days! The end is nigh!

ur a loser

@@yasiforooghi nah, I just don’t waste my time watching things like this. I have better things to do in my life 😀

@@ipojax loser

@@yasiforooghi nah, said the person with one subscriber. Go get a life mate instead of crooning to this trash 😂

Music like this is all about the textures it uses and how that affects your imagination. It's less like a story and more like a painting.