u/RetroGamingBoss1

Similarities between The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Soundtrack, and Gustav Holst "The Planets"?

Morrowind is one of my favorite old school RPGs, a big part of it is the soundtrack by Jeremey Soule. One of my favorite pieces in the OST is "Over the Next Hill".

I'm also a fan of classical music, and recently listened to Gustav Holst "The Planets" and the piece "Neptune" sounded familiar. While not identical (obviously), I can really hear the influence on Soule's piece, with the angelic choir, the strings, elf-like bells and a mysterious and almost sad sound throughout. It's hard to put it in writing, so you can hear for yourself. Both beautiful music:
Morrowind "Over the Next Hill": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iASLZYIbXr8&list=PLo3x2ZmbuEatDZJxJZhmImElsYfrj_69h&index=4

Gustav Holst - The Planets "Neptune": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4wuV14QlNM&list=PLOuTaF_LKTlGxumHLkW6eAK9RWEHIL3RK&index=8

u/RetroGamingBoss1 — 3 days ago