ThePlanets-Neptune

Neptune

**VII. Neptune, the Mystic**

Holst's musical depiction of the Roman god of water and the sea, Neptune, may be based on the very slow movement of the actual planet, rather than on any major characteristic of the god. However, this part of the suite was intended to "enchant" the audience with its texture and beauty, which may show Holst's use of the astrological characteristics of Neptune being spiritual, dreamy, yet tricky.

Take a listen to Holst's last movement in //the Planets// and listen for the mysterious texture that the female choir/voices adds to the work. media type="youtube" key="yaNuYvj-jcc" height="480" width="640" align="center"