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Darkan, n.1 : l'expedition perdue
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have come to realize just how many people would treasure his beloved suite, `The Planets.' And so, as we begin the Twenty-first Century, we retain the legacy of this work through its myriad interpretations. And many would agree that no one recorded interpretation perfectly satisfies our respective views of how the suite should be performed. In essence, there exists in the grand multiplicity of recordings of this work no single, definitive edition. It is therefore necessary for the devoted fan of Holst's most masterful suite to collect as many versions as feasible in order to hear different aspects of the work performed to his or her native expectations.
And so we come to Andre Previn's interpretation of the suite. Overall, I believe Previn's is a competent performance. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra consistently produces satisfactory material (dare I mention Louis Clark's work with this orchestra on the Hooked On Classics series, a collection of albums for which many enthusiasts keep their deep affection a closely guarded secret), and Previn leads them very well in this recording. The best way to describe his performance here is that it offends no one--his tempi are within the range most people deem "acceptable," he does not emphasize any particular section within the orchestra, and he does not take any glaring liberties with the score. For that reason, I would say that Previn is a very good place for those who are searching for their first recording of `The Planets.'
However, we all have our preferences; some will find other versions far more enjoyable than Previn/RPO, and others will cite this one as the definitive recording. As for myself, I would have to say I fall in the middle. Previn's is a very good interpretation, but it is not my favorite. So far, James Levine/Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Charles Dutoit/Montreal Symphony Orchestra split that honor.
What follows is a detailed description of the five tracks to which I regularly listen. Note that my comments are restricted purely to Previn's interpretation of the suite; I assume my readers will have heard the work and are searching for a suitable recording.
"Mars, The Bringer Of War" - Previn is somewhat staid in this movement. Of course, my objectivity is somewhat compromised in that I have heard the Levine recording of the suite--one feels like he has just removed cotton balls from his ears when he hears the savage treatment the Chicago Symphony Orchestra brass give Holst's melodies. Previn takes a slightly faster tempo in this movement than that to which I am accustomed. The orchestra plays flawlessly, everything is exactly in place, yet the overall effect seems somewhat lost. The dynamics are too compressed, I believe. Even so, the brass section has a very nice tone, and the balance between sections is very nice. My final verdict is that you have not heard this movement performed to its full effect until you have heard Levine/CSO.
"Venus, The Bringer Of Peace" - Maestro Previn does better in this movement. The overall mood is captured beautifully, even though I prefer the soloists in Dutoit's recording (they are not bad here; it's just personal preference on my part for which I will not take away any points). Previn excels at delicate, pensive passages in exactly the manner that Levine does not. Levine is all about power and pomp, which shows on his interpretation of "Venus"--it sounds aimless and rushed. Even though I have praised Previn here, Dutoit/MSO remains the authority on this movement.
"Mercury, The Winged Messenger" - Yes! Previn does it here. His interpretation of this piece is superior to that of either Levine or Dutoit. The section beginning around the one-minute mark, where soli are passed between instruments, is beautiful in the extreme. The dynamic shifts throughout the movement are musical and pleasing. The balance between sections--especially important in this movement--is very well handled. Based on this performance, Previn sounds to me as though he might interpret Mendelssohn well (I should look into that).
"Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity" - This is by far my favorite movement in the suite. For me, the middle section of this movement ties with the haunting theme from the second movement of Dvorak's Ninth Symphony as the most beautiful melody in all music. Previn really delivers in this section. Of the three recordings I have, I would have to say that Previn's middle section is my second favorite (after Dutoit, even though he meddles with the score somewhat with some omissions of instruments). It would be my favorite if it were not for the flat, lifeless production. I will comment on the production later on in the review. As for the remainder of the piece, Previn brings to the surface many elements which often go unnoticed in other versions. In particular, Dutoit's version is bereft much of the interesting background instrumentation that is heard loud and clear in Previn's version. Previn takes a somewhat slower tempo than I have usually heard for this movement, perhaps to facilitate greater accuracy. In that capacity he succeeds brilliantly; technically, this is the finest recording of the three I own. Overall, this is a very solid recording of one of my favorite movements in all classical music.
"Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age" - This is yet another shining moment for Previn. The dynamics are divine, the tempo is perfect, and the brass sounds particularly rich and wonderful. Previn voiced this section particularly well in this movement. The strings are smooth, the woodwinds expressive, and the percussion is spot-on. While the Dutoit recording might be just a little better (simply because of the soul-vibrating bass at the end of the movement--unequaled in any other recording), the distance between the two is so small that, on some days, I prefer Previn.
As for the next two movements, my objectivity fails. This is possibly because I have not heard either of them in over seven years. They are both far too abstract for my liking.
And now we come to the production quality. I cannot attest to the quality of other Telarc productions, but this one is absolutely pitiful. The high ranges sound dull and lifeless, the midrange is muddy and unfocused, and there seems to be a peak somewhere around the 130 to 160 Hz range that makes the music sound bloated. Additionally, the dynamics seem compressed somewhat (perhaps it is Telarc, and not Andre Previn, that has truncated the dynamic flow of "Mars"), and the recording level is very low (one must set the volume on the playback device to near maximum to experience an acceptable level). The poor quality actually mars my enjoyment of the suite and my evaluation of Previn's work. This is particularly apparent to me in "Jupiter", possibly because this is my favorite movement in the suite. As I said before, the middle section in Previn's interpretation would be my absolute favorite were it not for this lamentable production. Of the three recordings I own, Levine's is the best sonically. One could really believe he is in the hall listening to a live performance. Dutoit's is acceptable (it is a little weak in the bass and the strings sound a little harsh), considering that its sonic imperfections do not detract considerably from the experience.
Of course, that is my opinion. Your miles may vary.
However, despite the poor production, I would still recommend this recording as a solid reference as to how the suite should be performed. For the prospective buyer it would make an excellent first recording of the work, and it is also a fine supplementary purchase, even though it is fairly expensive. I would also recommend the other two recordings I have periodically mentioned: James Levine/Chicago Symphony Orchestra (on Deutsche Grammophon) and Charles Dutoit/Montreal Symphony Orchestra (on Decca/Penguin Classics). Beyond these are Karajan/Berliner Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein/New York Philharmonic, and Sir Adrian Boult's various recordings with different orchestras. I have heard none of these, but they are considered to be fine recordings of the suite.
Incredible music.......2006-07-31 I first heard "The Planets" at a barn concert in Wisconsin's Door County (an orchestra of high schoolers). As soon as I could get to a computer I ordered this opus recording and it is very good. The live performance was better than this recording but aren't they always??
Can't wait to go see it live!.......2006-07-04 I love the Planets, possibly my favorite Classical symphony. Holst was the best at what he did! From the highly rythmic section of mars, to the more lyrical section of Jupiter, to the strange sections of Uranus. It's great! Even better is the Rockford Symphony is doing this in Feb. I can't wait to see it! Go listen to this!
From Mercury to Neptune..........2006-02-03 I'd have to say that this is the finest recording of Gustav Holst's "The Planets" I've ever heard. Previn handles the tempi and the aggression/coolness of every segment very well. The Royal Philharmonic does a good job with the passion and power of Holst's most famous piece. Absolutely a must.
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Wonderful set of orchestral music for an amazing price.......2007-08-05 I will admit that when I first ordered this 20 cd set from Amazon I was very skeptical and hesitant. I figured what kind of quality am I going to get for $16.97?! But when I got it in the mail and started listening to some of the cd's I was more than pleasantly surprised. The music contents on each is cd has the complete versions of the each song or theme. You know how a lot of cd sets just have the short versions or arrangemnts of songs to cut down on the price, but not on this set. Every cd runs anywhere from 1 hour to 2 hours of listening time. Even though the box set is called orchestral spectaculars if you like piano music there is a Liszt cd in the set with The Fantasy on Beethoven's The Ruins of Athens for piano, Malediction for piano and orchestra and Grande Fantasie Symphonique on Berlioz's Lelio for piano and orchestra. There is also a Rachmaninov in the set with his First Piano Concerto in F Sharp Minor and the original full length 30 minute version of his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Even if you listen to mostly piano music there are many versions based on them. For example, Brahms 21 Hungarian Dances that were written for solo piano, but in this set they are orchestrated. I had never heard the pieces like that before. It was nice to get a different perspective of the music. The same goes for Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition also written for piano, but here it is in a symphonic form and I enjoyed it just as much as the solo piano version. If you love opera, but are maybe someone that likes the orchestral part more than the singing there are many cd's in this set for that as well. There are 2 cd's of Wagner's music with my favorite prelude of all time Isolde's Love Death from Tristan and Isolde. Overtures from all of Rossini's and Rimsky Korsakov's operas. I think this cd would be a great place to start for someone who is new to classical music and doesn't want to spend a lot of money or if you love classical music as I do and want to hear new versions of your favorite pieces or just want to add to your cd collection you can do that for under $1.00 a cd. How many times have we all spent more than the price of this set for only one cd? I highly recommend this set. The sound quality and choices of music are excellent. Anyone who buys this will not be disappointed.
A good gift for novice.......2007-05-12 This was a good gift for somebody learning about Classical music in Japan.
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resses a few reservations regarding the balance -- to me reviews are 'useful' if they show independent judgment, not if they support my preconceptions which are quite strong enough not to need reinforcing. What this account definitely is is vivid. The orchestral detail is very clear, but if I ask myself whether this is quite how The Planets sounds in the concert hall, then I'm not so sure. I like it this way, but this is not a piece where I am hard to please the way I am about performances of the Viennese classics or Ravel or Sibelius or Elgar or Walton. In general this is a very effective reading of The Planets. The tempi sound about right to me, no doubt because they are much what I am used to, and the playing and orchestral discipline are superb. This is the only disc of The Planets that I own or plan to own because it's not a work I'm fussy about, but connoisseurs may want to consider whether the effectiveness has been slightly overmanipulated by the recording technicians.
Goosebumps!.......2004-11-01 I get goosebumps just THINKING about this CD! I bought it almost 15 years ago, only interested in "Mars - The Bringer of War." At the time it was the only piece I was familiar with. At the time, I had also recently rediscovered the album, "Emerson, Lake and Powell" who did a rock version of "Mars...".
As I am so fond of saying in my reviews, the whole CD blew me away. There were such a wide range of moods included in these pieces from the power of "Mars..." to the sadness of "Saturn..." to the "Uranus..." which makes me feel I'm walking through a foggy wood, these songs still make me smile today.
The way Holst was meant to be performed.......2003-12-19 This is probably my alltime favorite orchestral work, and my most overplayed CD. The Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal does a superb job of interpreting Holst's most famous work.
Mars, for example, with its wide dynamic range, beginning with a very low pianissimo and hitting its climax later (as this movement should), is captured with all the tension and intensity worthy of "The Bringer of War." I played this CD at work one time, and one of my passing co-workers quipped, "boy, this sounds like Star Wars." I don't think he was aware of how appropriate of a description it was!
I also need to mention the segue between Tracks 6 and 7, the transition between Uranus and Neptune. The change is barely perceptible. Uranus ends very quietly, and Neptune begins equally so -- almost to the point where I can't tell one from the other. I have to respect an ensemble that can make this transition in this manner.
Overall, this is a very enjoyable album. If you've never heard this work before, I'd tell you to begin here.
...Celestial.......2003-04-14 Considering that this recording of Holst's most popular works is among a pioneer in digital recordings, it still outshines rival versions. Charles Dutoit and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra have a natural feeling for mood, rhythm and colour that transpire into the "Planets Suite" that have stood up through the years. The inspiration for "Planets Suite" started with just the simple facination Holst had with astrology that would transcend into music that never existed in english music before and is undoubtedly the most famous of large scale compositions and deservely so because it's a masterpiece in imagination.
Earth being excluded and Pluto yet not discovered, the seven planets would bare original character traits associated with the planets. Mars, the bringer of war starts off thunderously. Venus, the bringer of peace a nostalgic glance with his infatuation with Wagner. Mercury, the winged messenger submerged completely in impressionism, everything is dabs and dashes of sounds. Jupiter, the bringer of jollity, Holst's love of english folksong and dance would be adapted for a patriotic hymn. Saturn, the bringer of old age a procession that winds unrelentlessly. Uranus, the magician a nightmarish version of Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice. Neptune, the mystic is pure impressionism, a blank picture, all atmosphere...one of the most awe inspiring intimations of the infinite. It ends hauntingly with the receding voices of the Montreal's women chorus.
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G*d Save the DP's.......2007-04-28 Got this album when it first came out, then let someone borrow it and never saw it again. I just recently picked it up again. After listening to the whole thing through, I realized that this has to be the most nuanced hip-hop album ever made. It's almost depressing to listen to because this album makes you realize just how incredibly horrible hip-hop has become since. Of course, there's the ever-present but useless debate about which DP album is better but it just doesn't matter anymore. The DP's are artists in every sense and each track on this album is lovingly crafted and the whole thing just resonates with fierce creativity and a sensitivity not found anymore in this once groundbreaking genre that isn't so groundbreaking anymore.
Just the best hip-hop album ever........2007-02-12 Well this is the fourth time I've bought this album, but if something happens to this copy I will be happy to buy it again. It's just that good! This album is a must have for anyone who likes real hip-hop.
The Quintessential Hip-Hop Album!.......2007-02-11 I first got hooked on this abum in my college days in the mid 1990's. It's awesome: rap, jazz, hip hop and infectious grooves all mixed together. I loved it and went to their subsequent concert. The concert was an out-of-this world experience.
The first of this album that I bought was a cassette tape which got played so much that it broke. I then went out and bought a CD: it got played so much that my CD player damaged it. I've yet gone out and bought the CD yet again and this time play it on MP3. This is the only album that I've ever bought a record 3 times! It's that good.
Now years later, I have yet to hear anything quite like this.
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Lovely.......2006-11-04 I've thoroughly enjoyed both CD's. I do wish the Holst and Strauss pieces were a little louder, but I guess that's my radio's problem.
If you like John Williams soundtracks, you'll love this!.......2003-12-19 Okay, so the album isn't all John Williams. However, I think the selections to create this album were superb! You get the best of outer space soundtracks with this double CD set!
I should mention that I enjoy this album merely because of the works used to put it together. Some of the interpretations left a bit to be desired (hence, the reason why I give this only four, instead of five, stars). For example, I felt the horn player in "Mars" (the first movement of "The Planets") was too overbearing (I thought he/she overdid the vibrato, among other things), rather than subtle (as done in the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal's version, ASN# B0000041S7 -- check out my review of that album). Additionally, I wasn't too crazy about "Cantina Band" in "Star Wars" -- it's not that I don't like the piece (I do!); rather, the fade out by the sound engineer was unnatural and inappropriate for an orchestral work. (C'mon, shouldn't a fine group led by the great Zubin Metha be able to perform a decrescendo ending without any electronic help?)
Criticism aside, let me say that I LOVE this album! Even though I might attack the performance quality, I loved how the works were selected and organized. If you're a fan of sci-fi or action/adventure soundtracks, you'll thoroughly enjoy what you hear!
You gotta love it! Perfect for the Sci-Fi fan........2002-11-28 This is a great CD for the Sci-Fi fan. It has all of the music that you could want. It has the classic "Star Wars Suite" from " Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope," but it also includes the "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" suite from Lucas' director buddy, Steven Spielberg.
The compilers got another bull's-eye by including Holst's "The Planets," which is the source for the themes of Star Wars. For example, play "Mars," then listen to the themes associated with the Empire. Or play "Venus" and compare that to "Princess Leia's Theme." And the similarities between "Mercury" and "The Little People" are too obvious to state.
"The Cantina Theme" is strong, except for the bridge. In the original recording there were steel drums that are conspicuously absent.
For some reason, the entire "Also Sprach Zarathustra" was included on the CD. The introduction was made famous by "2001: A Space Odyssey," but the rest of the opus has been forgotten. I think they just had extra space on the CD, so they included the rest of the composition. Whatever reason, we are better for hearing all of the music that was based on Nietzsche's philosophical book of the same name.
The recording is clear and sharp, and I have had no technical problems with the CD skipping. The cover-art has some of those unusual pictures from the Hubble Telescope that gives the entire product that sense of otherness we all crave.
Out of This World.......2002-06-30 This is the version of "Star Wars" you want. It has the raucus, almost bawdy victorious power you remember from the movie.
Likewise are the other pieces. Besides being the themes from "Star Wars", "2001: A Space Odyssey", "Close Encounters", there is the classical classic (can I say that?) work, "The Planets" by Holst.
I think the them to 2001 ("Thus Spake Zarathustra") also was the intro the famous Macintosh commerical (1984 Superbowl?).
These are more than pop-culture favorites that happen to be orchestral works. They are sophisticated and poetic, with more than easy melodies sweeping occasionally.
These are the complete suites. You might remember the glorious intro to 2001, but enjoy with this CD the full piece: almost 33 minutes.
The pace and range of the music undulates from serene, almost pastoral quietude to raging, fist in air excitement.
I fully recommend "Holst: The Planets/John Williams: Star Wars/Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra."
Anthony Trendl
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