ThePlanets-Mars

**Mars**  **I. Mars, the Bringer of War**

** Holst used the depiction of the Ancient Roman God or War, Mars, to develop a sound and emotional feel that matched the planet. The planet Mars, also know as the "Red Planet" because of the large amount of Iron Oxide (where rust get's it's color) was named after the Roman God. Take a look at a famous statue of Mars below: ** **Now, take a listen to Gustav Holst's musical rendition of the the 4th planet from the sun, Mars. Enjoy!** media type="youtube" key="L0bcRCCg01I?rel=0" height="480" width="640" align="center" **Oh, did it sound familiar to you? Well, if it did, chances are you think it sounds like the music from //Star Wars//. A modern film soundtrack composer named John Williams used Holst's music as an inspiration for his "Imperial March." Listen and notice the similarities.** media type="youtube" key="w9q0Kod0Too?rel=0" height="480" width="640" align="center"