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The Planets - Classical Collection

Track 3290/17Mars, Bringer Of War 10

David Tobin (PRS/BMI) | Jeff Meegan (BMI) | Julian Gallant (PRS) | Rob Kelly (PRS) From the album The Planets - Classical Collection

Threatening tension builder. No choir, violent ending

Cue Sheet Information

Artists & ComposersDavid Tobin (PRS/BMI)36%Jeff Meegan (BMI)36%Julian Gallant (PRS)18%Rob Kelly (PRS)10%
PublishersAudio Network Rights Limited (PRS)100%
ISWCT9306244280
ISRCGB-FFM-19-18534
Release Year2019

Musical Features

KeyC
Metre5/4
Tempo156 BPM
Tempo notesMedium
FactoidWritten in 1914, at the outbreak of WW1, this was first performed in 1918, 2 weeks before the war's end. It has become one of the most influential tracks for film composers - you might be able to spot some familiar moments. This recording features 170 musicians (including the choir which is an Audio Network addition)
One main track with multiple mixes. Download all 25 mixes of this track.
  1. Mars, Bringer Of War3290/1
    Gustav Holst - Arr. David Tobin (PRS/BMI) | Jeff Meegan (BMI) | Julian Gallant (PRS) | Rob Kelly (PRS)
    25 mixes
    Epic, dramatically building orchestra & choir with explosive ending. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at full tilt3:53
  2. Mars, Bringer Of War 23290/9
    Gustav Holst - Arr. David Tobin (PRS/BMI) | Jeff Meegan (BMI) | Julian Gallant (PRS) | Rob Kelly (PRS)
    25 mixes
    Dramatically building orchestra & choir. With gaps between sections for easy editing5:10
  4. Mars, Bringer Of War 43290/11
    Gustav Holst - Arr. David Tobin (PRS/BMI) | Jeff Meegan (BMI) | Julian Gallant (PRS) | Rob Kelly (PRS)
    25 mixes
    Dramatically building orchestra. No choir. With gaps between sections for easy editing5:11
  7. Mars, Bringer Of War 7 (60)3290/14
    Gustav Holst - Arr. David Tobin (PRS/BMI) | Jeff Meegan (BMI) | Julian Gallant (PRS) | Rob Kelly (PRS)
    25 mixes
    Threatening col legno strings slowly building. Choir at the climax1:00
  15. Mars, Bringer Of War 15 (30)3290/22
    Gustav Holst - Arr. David Tobin (PRS/BMI) | Jeff Meegan (BMI) | Julian Gallant (PRS) | Rob Kelly (PRS)
    25 mixes
    Relentless solo orchestral percussion. No choir or orchestra0:30