JUPITER MAKES ME GIDDY


the symphony rocks.

the boston symphony orchestra is even cooler.

the bso, playing HOLST's THE PLANETS makes my head spin.

seeing the bso play the planets with the best group of people on earth (minus a few really great people... i missed you) is a dream come true.



when i was a kid, my family took a trip in the station wagon across this great nation of ours from ut to upstate new york. this is where i was introduced to the symphony, the planets by gustov holst. because there's not much else to do when you are careening down the miles of terrain in a wood paneled contraption except for lay there and listen to the music, i had plenty of time to get acquainted with each movement. each of the planets represents a god and each song is written to introduce us mortals to the world of each god... it's incredible. from the deep resonating, intimidating MARS to the aquatic and ethereal feel of NEPTUNE... all the way to the romantic VENUS. each song is mesmerizing. however, nothing... and i mean nothing people... compares to the weak in the knees, jubilant melody of JUPITER... bringer of jollity. i literally had to restrain myself from dancing in the aisle. what a fantastic evening.