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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Holst: The Planets

Classical music does what modern music cannot. It takes you to place without clouding your judgment with words. When groups of people listen to classical music they each paint a different picture in their mind. Of course the composer helps guides your way with the arrangement but each person’s final interpretation is different. Currently my classical addiction is Gustav Holst’s  ‘The Planets’, I adore this suite. For me this arrangement takes me to a science fiction picture, where all I see are characters of Star Wars fighting it out. I strongly encourage anyone who hasn’t heard it to go listen to it, whether you are a classical fan or not. It’s a must hear. 




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