Unidentified cues: spreadsheet

Here is a detailed spreadsheet of all unidentified cues, each with a link. 

If you can identify any of these, or otherwise be of assistance, please do let me know.

Unidentified cues

Here are the MP3s of all unidentified cues. I plan to make a spreadsheet organizing these in a more presentable manner. If you can identify any of these, please let me know.

Misc. specials, extras, & documentaries

Misc. specials, extras, & documentaries (excluding archive material)

Parrot Sketch Not Included - 20 Years of Monty Python (1989) (compilation special with new introduction and closing)

• Mandolin Concerto in C Major, Mvt. I (1725) Antonio Vivaldi [perf. Orchestra da Camera Dell'Arte cond. Luigi Zanetti, unknown album, later released in 1999 album “Vivaldi: Venezianische Konzerte” (DA Music 2CD 870182-2)] (Titles)

The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations (2001) (DVD extra/documentary)

• Fanfare for Grand Entrance (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (Opening)
• ? [original?] (“Danger: unsafe masonry”)

John Cleese’s The Meaning of Life (2003) (DVD extra)

• Corporate News (1998) Stéphane Joly [perf. City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Nic Raine, 1998 album “Very News” (Kosinus KOS 47)] (Trailer)

Education Tips No. 41: Choosing a Really Expensive School (2003) (DVD extra)

• Jerusalem (1916) Sir Hubert Parry [perf. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Richard Cooke, 1996 album “The Ultimate Last Night of the Proms” (Tring International TRP 095)] (“In the heart of the English countryside. . .”)
• American Odyssey (a) (1985) Graham Preskett [1985 album “American Journey Part Two” (KPM 1340)] (“But sex education alone is not enough to survive. . .”)

Monty Python’s Personal Best (2006) (compilation miniseries with new linking material)

• All episodes
• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa [perf. City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Nic Raine, 1997 album “The Cult Files: Re-Opened” (Silva Screen FILMXCD 191)] (Titles)
• John Cleese’s Personal Best
• String Quartet No. 23, Mvt. IV (1790) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart [perf. Éder Quartet, 1994 album “Mozart String Quartets (Complete), Vol. 8” (Naxos 8.550547)] (‘John Cleese Remembers with Dayna Devon’)
• Bell, Bicycle - Bicycle Bell: Single Ring (1992) [1992 album “The General Series 6000 Sound Effects Library” (Sound Ideas CD 6010)] (Toulouse-Lautrec)
• Terry Gilliam’s Personal Best
• ? (Solo viola, Terry Gilliam rants)
• Terry Jones’s Personal Best
• Blue Sophisticate (1970) Marian McPartland [perf. Marian McPartland, 1970 album “Piano Cocktail” (KPM 1083)] (Terry Jones plays the piano)
• Listed by GEMA but apparently unused: Dramatic Chase (1994) Laurence Peter Cottle [1994 album “The Rhythm Has It” (KPM 242 CD)]

The Secret Life of Brian / The Story of Brian (2007) (DVD extra/documentary)

• Sunday Saunter (1991) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (“In the year of our Lord, 1976. . .”)
• In dulci jubilo (c.1400) trad.; arr. (c.1725) Johann Sebastian Bach [unknown album (Cavendish)] (The Pythons’ religious education)
• One Man’s View (1980) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (“As the Pythons set out to write their lampoon of the blindly faithful. . .”)
• I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside (A) (1907) John A. Glover-Kind; arr. (1991) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (Pythons in Barbados)
• Gala Day (1980) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (Pythons return to England)
• The Black Bull Gallop (1996) Dick Walter [perf. KPM Brass Band, 1996 album “Essential Brass Band and Circus” (KPM 288 CD)] (Funding the film)
• Gala Day (1980) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (“With EMI on board. . .”)
• Sunday Saunter (1991) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (“February, 1978. . .”)
• Brampton to Beccles (1980) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (“A race to find finance for the film. . .”)
• Cornet Canter (1980) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (George Harrison sets up Handmade Films)
• One Man’s View (1980) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (“The shoot was completed.”)
• Cornet Canter (1980) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (Book of the film)
• The Town Band (1991) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (Pythons fly to America)
• ? (Morse code effect, Citizens Against Blasphemy)
• ? (‘Tomorrow’ with Tom Snyder)
• Here Comes the Band! (B) (1996) Dick Walter [perf. KPM Brass Band, 1996 album “Essential Brass Band and Circus” (KPM 288 CD)] (“The US protests and marches only served to heighten media profile. . .”)
• Pastorale for Brass (1996) Dick Walter [perf. KPM Brass Band, 1996 album “Essential Brass Band and Circus” (KPM 288 CD)] (Word of the film spreads to the UK)
• Bike Ride (1980) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (BBFC pass the film uncut; film banned in several British towns)
• Cornet Canter (1980) Dick Walter [1991 album “Town and Country” (KPM 145 CD)] (“Almost 30 years on, the film still provokes controversy. . .”)
• *Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (1979) Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle] (Ending)

Monty Python Almost the Truth: The Lawyer’s Cut (2009) (documentary miniseries)

• Multiple episodes
• *Python Song (2009) Dave Howman, Harold Gronenthal; based upon Brian Song (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Michael Palin [perf. Sonia Jones, Bruce Dickinson et al.] (Opening titles; all episodes)
• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. (2003) Ossi Bashiri [perf. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 2003 album “Classical Hits Vol 4” (Extreme Music Library XCL064)] (End credits; episodes I, II, & III)
• Episode I
• Wings of Victory (1942) Frank Ventre [unidentified recording (Sam Fox)] (Newsreel, British troops return home)
• Episode II
• Scoobidoo Love (It Is Such a Good Night) (1969) Paul Rothman [perf. Chor und Orchester Charlie Steinmann, 2001 album “Singing Easy” (Extreme Music Library XEL001)] (BBC Television)
• Episode IV
• God Bless America (1918) Irving Berlin; arr. (1999) Don Johnson [perf. Rosland Bowie Hollaway et al., 1999 album “Command Performances” (Lost Gold Records 42387)] (Pythons in America)
• ? (Televisions on the moon)

Trailers and adverts

Trailers and adverts (excluding music from the films)

Monty Python & the Holy Grail trailer (1975)

• Légende officielle (1968) Pierre Arvay [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Pierre Arvay, 1968 album “Images Musicales No. 1” (Sylvester SMC/LP 518)] (“Once in a lifetime. . .”)
• Chronoradial (1970) Patrice Sciortino [perf. Modern Ensemble, 1971 album “Chronoradial” (Sylvester SMC/LP 528)] (‘The Seventh Seal’)
• Gong Effect (1965) Jack Trombey [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1965 album (De Wolfe DW 2900)] (Gong strike)
• Chinese Character No. 3 (1973) John Leach [1973 album “Japanese and Chinese Characters” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2387)] (Restaurant)

The Meaning of Life trailer (1983)

• The Coronation (from ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’) (1979) Henry Mancini (“Don’t stand there gawping!”)
• Symphony No. 4 (‘Italian’), Mvt. I (1834) Felix Mendelssohn; arr. for ‘The Last Married Couple in America’ (1980) Charles Fox (“. . .in a new, unabridged translation by Monty Python.”)
• The Windmill Siege (from ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’) (1979) Henry Mancini (The meaning of war)
• Fanfare for Space (1981) John Saunders [1981 album “Sound Waves Part 2” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3457)] (Death)
• ? (Bell tree effect, “In the film that proves once and for all. . .”)

The Meaning of Life trailer (telepathy) (1983)

• Royal Occasion (1967) Herbert Chappell [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “March Trident” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3053)] (Scrolling caption)
• ? (African drums)
• ? (Electronic effect)
• Royal Occasion (1967) Herbert Chappell [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “March Trident” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3053)] (Scrolling caption)

The Meaning of Life trailer (alternate?) (1983)

• ? (Opening)
• Symphony No. 4 (‘Italian’), Mvt. I (1834) Felix Mendelssohn; arr. for ‘The Last Married Couple in America’ (1980) Charles Fox (“. . .while you’re still warm.”)
• ? (“This message was brought to you telepathically. . .”)
• Movin’ Right Along (from ‘The Muppet Movie’) (1979) Paul Williams, Kenneth Ascher (Ending)

Monty Python’s Flying Circus DVD/VHS advert (A&E) (1999)

• Semper Fidelis (1888) John Philip Sousa; arr. (1992) Lee Ashley (Jutta Birgit Hansen) [1992 album “Classical World Culture” (Capitol CD-PSE-105-106)] (“And now, a message to the consumer public.”)

Monty Python & the Holy Grail Special Edition DVD advert (2001)

• Triumphant Reunion (1996) Vincent Frates [1996 album “Film & Stage - Disc 4” (Non-Stop Music NSFS 004)] (“Monty Python & the Holy Grail Special Edition DVD”)

The Meaning of Life 2-Disc Special Edition DVD advert (2003)

• Infamia 1 (1997) Paul Hart, David Arnold [1997 album “Symphonic Tributes 2” (Bruton BRP 17)] (opening)
• Musica de circo volumen 2 (year unknown) ? (“The craziest Englishmen to ever wear dresses”)
• Symphony No. 9, Mvt. IV (1824) Ludwig van Beethoven [perf. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Raymond Leppard, 1996 album “Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Symphony No. 9 ‘Choral’” (Bruton BCC 23)] (Title)

Life of Brian re-release trailers (2019, 2023)

• Ending Hours (2016) Rafael Crux [2016 album “Massive Impact, Vol. 15” (Lynn Publishing)] (Captions)

Monty Python’s Hastily Cobbled Together for a Fast Buck Album

Monty Python’s Hastily Cobbled Together for a Fast Buck Album (1987) (unreleased)

• *Here Comes Another One (‘A Clockwork Orange’ Version) (1980) Terry Jones; arr. John Du Prez (Here Comes Another One)
• *I’m So Worried (Demo Version) (1980) Terry Jones; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Terry Jones et al.] (I’m So Worried Country/Western Version)
• *Otto Song (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, John Du Prez [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Otto Song)
• *Otto Song (Alternate Version) (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, John Du Prez (Otto Song Alternate Version)
• Mexican Brass (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Title and Descriptive Themes” (Ready Music LPOR 102)] (Olympic shopping)
• Good Afternoon (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Title and Descriptive Themes” (Ready Music LPOR 102)] (Talking Science)
• Short Triumphant Fanfare (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [sped up, 1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (“Alter the shape of life itself”)
• *School Song (1979) arr. John Du Prez [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (School Song)
• *Rainy Day in Berlin (1980) Eric Idle; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Eric Idle et al.] (Rainy Day in Berlin)
• *I’ve Got Two Legs (1974) Terry Gilliam; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Terry Gilliam] (I’ve Got Two Legs)
• Gunslinger (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Title and Descriptive Themes” (Ready Music LPOR 102)] (Adventure)
• †**Accountancy Shanty (1976) Neil Innes; arr. (1980) John Du Prez [perf. Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Michael Palin et al.] (Accountancy Shanty)
• Taj Mahal (Version 1) (1984) John Leach [1984 album “National Themes” (Ready Music LPDG 110)] (Indian Restaurant)
• *Baxter’s Song (1980) Eric Idle; arr. John Du Prez [perf. John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin et al.] (Baxter’s)
• *Rudyard Kipling (1980) Michael Palin; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Michael Palin et al.] (Rudyard Kipling)
• Fanfare “A” (c.1983) John Du Prez [slowed down slightly, 1986 album “Horror, Dramatic, Tension, Fanfare, & Organ” (Ready Music LPBLK 112)] (Apology fanfare)
• Harsh Discord 2 (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (“Mr. Kiho Pinney”)
• Hard Labour (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (“President of the campaign against filth and blasphemy”)

†Not to be confused with the identically titled song from The Crimson Permanent Assurance, though both contain the lyric “Scribble away and balance the books.”

Note: This album consists primarily of unused tracks recorded for the ‘Contractual Obligation Album’.

The Meaning of Life (album)

The Meaning of Life (album) (1983)

• †? [*John Du Prez?] (Intro)
• *The Meaning of Life (1983) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle et al.] (The Meaning of Life)
• Salute to Greatness (1967) Earl Ward [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “March Trident” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3053)] (Medical theme)
• Hard Labour (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (The Miracle of Birth Part II: The Third World)
• *Every Sperm Is Sacred (1983) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Michael Palin, Terry Jones [perf. Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Andrew MacLachlan, Jennifer Franks et al.] (Every Sperm Is Sacred)
• Winged Fury (c.1955) Oliver Armstrong (Graham Whettam) [perf. Celebrity Symphony Orchestra, c.1955 album (De Wolfe DW 2542)]  (Martin Luther)
• Hard Labour (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (The Meaning of Life Part III: Growth and Learning; Part IV: Fighting Each Other)
• Westminster Chimes (1793) Joseph Jowett, John Randall, and/or William Crotch [unidentified recording] (Captain Biggs receives the clock)
• †? (Elgarian march, “So, tea was taken in the land of Flanders. . .”)
• Good Afternoon (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Title and Descriptive Themes” (Ready Music LPOR 102)] (Terry Gilliam introduction)
• *Accountancy Shanty (1983) John Du Prez, Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Accountancy Shanty)
• †POSSIBLY: Brass Fanfare (year unknown) Paul Geoffrey Reade [attributed by GEMA to CRML/Warner Chappell Production Music] (Bugle call 1, 1st Zulu War 1879)
• †? (Bugle call 2, officers walk through carnage)
• Dark Forest (1975) Jack Trombey [1975 album “Spinechiller” (De Wolfe DWS/LP 3300)] (Suspenseful jungle music)
• ? (Hawaiian music, dungeon restaurant)
• Hard Labour (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (The Meaning of Life Part V: Live Organ Transplants)
• *Galaxy Song (1983) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Eric Idle [sung by Eric Idle] (The Galaxy Song)
• Hard Labour (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (The Meaning of Life Part VI: The Autumn Years)
• *Penis Song (The Not Noël Coward Song) (1983) Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle] (Penis Song)
• Spinecharge (1975) Paul Lewis [1975 album “Dark Mystery” (De Wolfe DWS/LP 3292)] (Mr. Creosote)
• Hard Labour (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (The Meaning of Life Part VII: Death)
• Harsh Discord 1 (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (“The salmon mousse!”)
• Wonderment Chord (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (Arrival at Heaven)
• ? (Hawaiian music again, Heaven lobby)
• *Christmas in Heaven (1983) Eric Idle, André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Terry Jones [perf. Graham Chapman et al.] (Christmas in Heaven)
• †? (Elgarian march again, Dedication to Fish)

2006 bonus tracks (unused songs, demos, and radio ads):

• *Alternate Intro Title Song Demo Meaning Of Life (Piano Version) (1983) Terry Jones, André Jacquemin, Dave Howman [perf. Terry Jones et al.] (Intro Title Song Demo Meaning Of Life Piano Version)
• *Alternate Intro Title Song Demo Meaning Of Life (Band Version) (1983) Terry Jones, André Jacquemin, Dave Howman [perf. Terry Jones et al.] (Intro Title Song Demo Meaning Of Life Band Version)
• *Fat Song (1983) Terry Gilliam, André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (Fat Song; not the same recording as in the deleted scene)
• *Alternate Christmas in Heaven Song (1983) Eric Idle, André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Terry Jones (Alternate Christmas in Heaven Song)
• Miscellaneous Bells - Desk bell ringing. (c.1960s) [BBC sound effect] (“Yes, Thomas Aquinas.”)
• Fanfare “A” (c.1983) John Du Prez [1986 album “Horror, Dramatic, Tension, Fanfare, & Organ” (Ready Music LPBLK 112)] (Radio Ad - Officer)
• Interspace (1979) Val Podlasinski [1979 album “Moog” (Ready Music LPRED 101)] (Radio Ad - Greasy Hair)

†Unidentified cues also used in the film.

Monty Python’s Contractual Obligation Album

Monty Python’s Contractual Obligation Album (1980)

• *Sit on My Face (1980) Eric Idle; arr. John Du Prez; based upon ‘Sing as We Go’ (1934) Harry Parr-Davies [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Sit on My Face)
• *Henry Kissinger (1980) Eric Idle; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Eric Idle et al.] (Henry Kissinger)
• *Never Be Rude to an Arab (1980) Terry Jones; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Terry Jones et al.] (Never Be Rude to an Arab)
• *I Like Chinese (1980) Eric Idle; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Eric Idle, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (I Like Chinese)
• Polygon (1979) Val Podlasinski [1979 album “Moog” (Ready Music LPRED 101)] (Bishop)
• *Medical Love Song (1980) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Graham Chapman & Eric Idle; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Medical Love Song)
• **Annie’s Song (1974) John Denver, lyr. altered by Monty Python [perf. Ollie Halsall] (Farewell to John Denver; deleted in later releases)
• *Finland (1980) Michael Palin; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Michael Palin with Brian Willoughby on guitar et al.] (Finland)
• *I’m So Worried (1980) Terry Jones; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Terry Jones, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (I’m So Worried)
• *I Bet You They Won’t Play This Song on the Radio (1980) Eric Idle; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Eric Idle et al.] (I Bet You They Won’t Play This Song on the Radio)
• Miscellaneous Bells - Desk bell ringing. (c.1960s) [BBC sound effect] (“It’s just that the *ding!*ing words are awfully strong”)
• *Here Comes Another One (1980) Terry Jones; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Terry Jones, Mike Berry et al.] (Here Comes Another One)
• *Do What John? (1980) Eric Idle; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Eric Idle, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Do What John?)
• *Muddy Knees (1980) Terry Jones; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Terry Jones, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Muddy Knees)
• Sportstrack (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Title and Descriptive Themes” (Ready Music LPOR 102)] (Crocodile)
• *Decomposing Composers (1980) Michael Palin; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Michael Palin, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Decomposing Composers); incorporates the following pieces:
• Canon in D (c.1680) Johann Pachelbel
• Symphony No. 5, Mvt. I (1804-08) Ludwig van Beethoven
• Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Mvt. I (1718) Johann Sebastian Bach
• Swan Lake: Swan Theme (1876) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
• Horn Concerto No. 4, Mvt. III (1786) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• *I Like Traffic Lights (1980) Terry Jones; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Terry Jones, Fred Tomlinson Singers] (I Like Traffic Lights)
• *All Things Dull and Ugly (1980) Eric Idle; arr. John Du Prez; based upon ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’ (1887) William Henry Monk (All Things Dull and Ugly)
• *Scottish Farewell (1980) Terry Jones; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Terry Jones et al.] (Scottish Farewell)

2006 bonus tracks (interview, radio ad, and two demos):

• Short Triumphant Fanfare (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [sped up, 1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (Radio Ad)
• *Medical Love Song (Alternate Demo Version) (1980) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Graham Chapman and Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle, Michael Palin et al.] (Medical Love Song Alternate Demo Version)
• *I’m So Worried (Demo Version) (1980) Terry Jones; arr. John Du Prez [perf. Terry Jones et al.] (I’m So Worried Demo Version)