Mercury, the winged messenger

   Here comes the third movement, “Mercury, the winged messenger.” This is the smallest movement among the suite. Since Mercury is also the tiniest planet in our solar system, that is quite a cute coincidence.

   OK, let’s watch today’s Space School!

   According to the introduction of this video, Mercury is thought to be the messenger among gods. And I found an image of this messenger on the Internet. If you are interested in Greek myth, you can click the website below.

From http://web.gk12.net/mm/WDprojects/Spring_2010/haley_research/gods.html

    You can notice that there are wings on his hat and shoes. It is said that “Mercury, the winged messenger” is based on the very wings, so agile, quick, and accurate.

    Listen to and enjoy it yourself!

    This movement brings up the feeling of light, careless, even comical. You can hear a few theme melodies show up over and over. And some of its parts are quite vigorous as well. It reminds me of a naughty elf jumping on and off sparkling stars, and passing through Milky Way briskly. Because of its fast as well as airy melody, this movement always makes me happier. The one ending sound on 4:01 brings a smile on my face. That’s all, see you next week!