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Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity One of the loudest pieces of music ever written, and, in parts, one of the quietest, The Planets is a very popular choice with concert-goers. Written around 1915 by the English composer, Gustav Holst, it includes a piece of music for each of the seven planets that were known at the time, excluding the Earth itself. Holst provides astrological titles for the planets, loosely based on the characters of the Roman gods after which the planets were named. The music is intended to be descriptive of the 'moods' of each of the planets, as perceived in their mythology. The whole suite is scored for very large orchestra, with an off-stage chorus of women joining in for the last piece. A full performance lasts about 50 minutes. Holst's music must be considered the forerunner of the 'Hollywood Space Movie' style of composing. In particular, John Williams' Star Wars music is heavily indebted to both 'Mars' and 'Uranus'. This piece represents Jupiter, the ruler of the gods, both in his regal and jovial aspects. A wild dance in 3/4 time is the height of the joviality while the more solemn character is depicted by a regal, hymn-like tune, which in fact was subsequently used as the melody for a hymn, 'I Vow to Thee My Country'.