Picture two barges flowing side-by-side down the Mississippi River; a crowd on one, and on the opposite barge, a concert is taking place. You're thinking "hipsters," right? Well, 300 years ago, pre-hipster era, a barge was a concert venue fit for a king — King George I, to be exact. King George I commissioned Handel to compose music to be performed on the River Thames. The result: Handel's Water Music, which premiered on a barge on July 17, 1717.

In acknowledgment of the 300th anniversary of Handel's Water Music, we are asking you to vote for your favorite pieces of music inspired by H 2 O. Then, be sure to listen to Classical MPR on Monday, July 17, when Steve Staruch counts down your favorite pieces of water music.

Voting has closed. Find the countdown results here.