Arranging Classitronica – Mike Leghorn On His Synth Version Of Holst’s The Planets

Sonic State’s Nick Batt talks with Mike Leghorn, who is currently working on a new synthesized arrangement of Gustav Holst’s The Planets.

The Planets has been a popular work with synthesists, since Isao Tomita released his arrangement of it in the 70’s.

Leghorn discusses working from a MIDI version of the score, creating an orchestral electronica arrangement, synth orchestration and tackling a large classical work.

You an preview Leghorn’s takes on Holst’s Mars, Mercury and Jupiter below or via his SoundCloud page:

2 thoughts on “Arranging Classitronica – Mike Leghorn On His Synth Version Of Holst’s The Planets

  1. I grew up with the “Synthesizer Greatest” compilations (Ed Starink), so I found it funny to hear that Nick Batt has never heard of him.

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