I've always interpreted the explosive part of Saturn to be about the sudden realization that old age has finally caught up with us, and the serenity of the end of the movement to mean eventual acceptance.
This is such a profound music. It's relevant, emotional, and moving. It will still be alive many centuries or thousands of years in the future, long after we have dissapeared.
no discussion on the extended instruments that he uses either. The Alto Flute (wrongly called bass flute by Holst), Bass Oboe, Tenor Tuba, Organ..... These are just as interesting as the music itself
It's not wrong. That was the terminology of the day, because the bigger bass flute in C hadn't been invented yet. What is wrong with Bass Oboe? Do you prefer Hautbois Baryton? Tenor Tuba is the proper alternate name of the Euphonium. And what qualms do you have for the term 'Organ?'
I interprete the "exploding bells" part of Saturn as the victim feeling that time is mocking him or her. Time (the clock movement) stops in the last sequence. I think it means the victim moved into heaven or paradise.
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I agree with other comments about how this analysis is an example of coitus interruptus… it stops just as it approaches the incredible spiritual climax… wth???
saturn is the most beautiful planet on our solar system.. why did you not make it pretty, sublime, and reverberating music by composing on major lydian chords progression with still bass played in tremolo along with timpani. i think it could be good. trombone would also make it more dramatic
I've always interpreted the explosive part of Saturn to be about the sudden realization that old age has finally caught up with us, and the serenity of the end of the movement to mean eventual acceptance.
Or how, over time, time seems to increase in speed.
@@colinnolan2212 As if there was a time machine.
pretty conventional interpretation
Great observation, that's how I've always viewed it. Can't think of a better word to describe the final section than 'serenity'.
This is such a profound music. It's relevant, emotional, and moving. It will still be alive many centuries or thousands of years in the future, long after we have dissapeared.
The opening double bass is what grabs me every time, I just want to be enveloped in it.
My #1 hit from this album. Inspiring.
They cut off literally the best part of the piece at the end. Where is resolves into that unbelievably serene sounding chord
And the part just before the mentioned "explosion" where the brass and the cellos play kind of interlocking chords. That's one of my favourite parts.
A beautiful C Minor 7th resolving into an E minor chord
Such a beautiful piece
I love orcheetra, it's so magical , i really hope to learn a lot and be able to play in one some day
no discussion on the extended instruments that he uses either. The Alto Flute (wrongly called bass flute by Holst), Bass Oboe, Tenor Tuba, Organ..... These are just as interesting as the music itself
It's not wrong. That was the terminology of the day, because the bigger bass flute in C hadn't been invented yet. What is wrong with Bass Oboe? Do you prefer Hautbois Baryton? Tenor Tuba is the proper alternate name of the Euphonium. And what qualms do you have for the term 'Organ?'
@@sanstheskeleton2023 it's not that there's anything wrong, it's that they're not talked about enough
just fantastic
It reminds me of a certain jedi's rise and fall...
Yes. Anakin Skywalker. His fall from grace was one of the most important.
Amazing
Beautiful music, very nice and interesting guide.
I interprete the "exploding bells" part of Saturn as the victim feeling that time is mocking him or her.
Time (the clock movement) stops in the last sequence. I think it means the victim moved into heaven or paradise.
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This represents our fear of the unknown
and what about the Bass oboe, mate ?
I know this song because today during music my music teacher showed us this video!!!
I agree with other comments about how this analysis is an example of coitus interruptus… it stops just as it approaches the incredible spiritual climax… wth???
I’m I the only one who recognized this intro from Alien Isolation main menu.
hi rms kids if ur reading this it’s caroline
saturn is the most beautiful planet on our solar system.. why did you not make it pretty, sublime, and reverberating music by composing on major lydian chords progression with still bass played in tremolo along with timpani. i think it could be good. trombone would also make it more dramatic
What do you mean? Have you heard the ending of the movement? It's easily the most most beautiful part of the whole piece.
Perhaps you should write something better if you don't approve of Holst's magnificent offering.
because Gustav Holst wanted to. no further explanation needed.
Mr. Holst is not taking questions presently... 🪐