Neptune, the Mystic

    Finally, we reach the farthest planet from our Sun, Neptune. It is so far away that it remained undiscovered until 1846. The truth is, Neptune was assumed to be a star rather than a planet when first observed by Galileo during 1612～1613. No wonder Gustav would call it “Neptune, the Mystic.”

                                                                   

    We can tell how “mysterious” Neptune is by its story: people didn’t discovery it by “seeing” it through a telescope. Instead, they do lots of calculation to predict its position. It seems that Neptune isn’t really willing to show himself! And that make Neptune the only planet named in modern times.

Even now, Neptune is still surrounded by many mysteries.

                       picture from: http://www.science-story.com/neptune-planet-poster.php

    Now, it’s time to enjoy the movement!

     

    The melody is really graceful and calm, but meanwhile a little creepy, I think. It makes me feel drifting in world made of nothing but shatters of stars. The most special part of this movement is the adding of female chorus(女聲合唱). You can hear it especially at the end. That undoubtedly uplifts the mysterious and aerial(飄渺的) atmosphere. Since this is the last movement of “The Planet Suites”, the whole composition is perfectly concluded by Neptune in a profound way. But don’t worry!! I will still post some fun information about this suite next week!:D