The Meaning of Life

The Meaning of Life (1983)

• *The Crimson Permanent Assurance score (1983) John Du Prez [perf. Philharmonia Orchestra] (‘The Crimson Permanent Assurance’)
• *Accountancy Shanty (1983) John Du Prez, Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Accountancy Shanty)
• *Accountancy Shanty (instrumental) (1983) John Du Prez, Eric Idle (‘The Crimson Permanent Assurance’ end credits)
• ? [*John Du Prez?] (Universal logo)
• Black Velvet (1967) Keith Papworth [perf. London Studio Group cond. Keith Papworth, 1967 album “Silk Organdie” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3024)] (“Howard’s being eaten.”)
• *The Meaning of Life (1983) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle et al.] (Opening titles)
• Salute to Greatness (1967) Earl Ward [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “March Trident” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3053)] (Medical theme)
• †Peasant Flute (Version 1) (1983) John Leach [1984 album “National Themes” (Ready Music LPDG 110)] (The Miracle of Birth Part II: The Third World)
• *Every Sperm Is Sacred (instrumental) (1983) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (Yorkshire)
• *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)
• *Every Sperm Is Sacred (reprise) (1983) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Michael Palin, Terry Jones (Children leave the house)
• *O Lord Please Don’t Burn Us (1983) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. John Cleese, Graham Chapman [perf. Michael Palin et al.] (O Lord Please Don’t Burn Us)
• Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 (early 18th C.) Johann Sebastian Bach [perf. Andrew Fenner, 1966 album “Organ Moods” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2917)] (Rugby match)
• ? (Elgarian march, “We will eat the cake. . .”)
• Wonderment Chord (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (Hand of God)
• Congo March (1973) Y. Ngani [1973 album “Africa” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3267)] (“Democracy and humanitarianism have always been trademarks of the British Army. . .”)
• Tom-Tom Rhythms (1973) Sy M’Boko [1973 album “Africa” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3267)] (1st Zulu War 1879)
• POSSIBLY: Brass Fanfare (year unknown) Paul Geoffrey Reade [attributed by GEMA to CRML/Warner Chappell Production Music] (Bugle call 1, 1st Zulu War 1879)
• Apollo (1969) Ronald Waterworth, Kenneth Gamble [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1969 album “Flashing Blade” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3129)] (Ainsworth shaves)
• Tom-Tom Rhythms (1973) Sy M’Boko [1973 album “Africa” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3267)] (Ainsworth walks to the tent)
• ? (Bugle call 2, officers walk through carnage)
• Dark Forest (1975) Jack Trombey [1975 album “Spinechiller” (De Wolfe DWS/LP 3300)] (Suspenseful jungle music)
• Giants of Sport (1967) John Reids [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “March Trident” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3053)] (The Middle of the Film)
• King and Country (1969) Paul Lewis [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1969 album “Plan for Power” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3105)] (Find the Fish)
• Black Velvet (1967) Keith Papworth [perf. London Studio Group cond. Keith Papworth, 1967 album “Silk Organdie” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3024)] (Super Inn lobby music)
• Island Greeting 2 (1970) Keith Papworth; arr. from ‘Aloha ‘Oe’ (1878) Queen Liliʻuokalani [perf. Hawaiian Beach Boys, 1970 album “Happy Hula” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3159)] (Dungeon restaurant)
• Hava Nagila (1918) Abraham Zevi Idelsohn and/or Moshe Nathanson; arr. (1969) Janos Lehar (John Leach) [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1969 album “In Other Lands No. 5” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3148)] (The Meaning of Life Part V: Live Organ Transplants)
• *Galaxy Song (1983) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle et al.] (The Galaxy Song)
• ? [*John Du Prez?] (The Very Big Corporation of America)
• ? (“Matter is energy. . .”)
• *The Crimson Permanent Assurance score (1983) John Du Prez [perf. Philharmonia Orchestra] (C.P.A. invade the feature film)
• Grey Morning (1981) Harold East [perf. Unit Six, 1981 album “Sitting Pretty” (De Wolfe DWS/LP 3458)] (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 (1974) Paul Lewis [1974 album “Dark Mystery” (De Wolfe DWS/LP 3292)] (Mr. Creosote)
• Feeling Sad (1981) Harold East [perf. Unit Six, 1981 album “Sitting Pretty” (De Wolfe DWS/LP 3458)] (The Meaning of Life Part VI B: The Meaning of Life)
• Lullaby (1981) Harold East [perf. Unit Six, 1981 album “Sitting Pretty” (De Wolfe DWS/LP 3458)] (Gaston’s childhood home)
• ? (Bell tolling, The Meaning of Life Part VII: Death)
• Nocturnal No. 3 (from ‘Witchfinder General’) (1968) Paul Ferris [perf. London Studio Orchestra cond. Paul Ferris, 1970 album “Strange Location” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3150)] (Arthur Jarrett’s funeral)
• Calling All Cars (c.1950s-66) Henry Murgatroyd Farrar [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1979 album “Agents Anonymous” (Hudson HMC/LP 522)] (“This man is about to die. . .”)
• The Flying Messenger (c.1955) Oliver Armstrong (Graham Whettam) [perf. De Wolfe Symphony Orchestra cond. Meyer de Wolfe, 1973 album “Creeps” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3269)] (Nude women chase Jarrett)
• ? [*John Du Prez?] (Slow motion, Jarrett dies)
• ? (Five bell tolls, The Grim Reaper)
• Weird Dream (1974) Stuart Hondes [1974 album “Chicken Wire and Hen’s Nest” (Hudson HMCS/LP 510)] (Grim Reaper turns to the house)
• Nocturnal No. 3 (from ‘Witchfinder General’) (1968) Paul Ferris [perf. London Studio Orchestra cond. Paul Ferris, 1970 album “Strange Location” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3150)] (Grim Reaper enters the house)
• Dracula Chord (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (“This is Mr. Death.”; “I am not of this world.”)
• Harsh Discord 2 (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (“The salmon mousse!”)
• ? [*John Du Prez?] (People die and follow the Grim Reaper into heaven)
• Wonderment Chord (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (Arrival at Heaven)
• Black Velvet (1967) Keith Papworth [perf. London Studio Group cond. Keith Papworth, 1967 album “Silk Organdie” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3024)] (Heaven lobby music)
• ? (People enter Heaven lobby)
• *Christmas in Heaven (1983) Eric Idle, André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Terry Jones [perf. Graham Chapman et al.] (Christmas in Heaven)
• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. (1968) A.W. Sherriff (James H. Howe) [perf. Regimental Band of the Scots Guards cond. James H. Howe, 1968 album “The Band of the Scots Guards” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3085)] (Theme music)
• Black Star (1981) John Saunders [1981 album “Sound Waves Part 2” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3457)] (Transition from ‘Liberty Bell’ to ‘Galaxy Song’)
• *Galaxy Song (1983) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle et al.] (End credits)
• Also listed by GEMA: Mausolee (1969) Olivier Bernard [1972 album “Chateaux” (Sylvester SMC/LP 519)]; Organ Introit (c.late 1970s-83) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez)
  

Deleted scenes:

• Winged Fury (c.1955) Oliver Armstrong (Graham Whettam) [perf. Celebrity Symphony Orchestra, c.1955 album (De Wolfe DW 2542)] (‘The Adventures of Martin Luther’)
• Courtly Love (A) (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (Germany in the grip of the 16th Century)
• Courtly Love (B) (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (“Oh, Martin Luther!”)
• Courtly Love (A) (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (Luther enters Meyer house)
• Hallelujah! (from ‘Messiah’) (1741) George Frideric Handel [unidentified recording] (“Yes, another convert for the Protestants. . .”)
• Apollo (1969) Ronald Waterworth, Kenneth Gamble [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1969 album “Flashing Blade” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3129)] (War speech)
• Nocturnal No. 3 (from ‘Witchfinder General’) (1968) Paul Ferris [perf. London Studio Orchestra, 1970 album “Strange Location” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3150)] (Hendys go through cave)
• Wonderment Chord (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (Hendys reach hotel room)
• Black Velvet (1967) Keith Papworth [perf. London Studio Group cond. Keith Papworth, 1967 album “Silk Organdie” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3024)] (Mrs. Hendy looks through her handbag; dungeon restaurant)
• *Fat Song (1983) Terry Gilliam, André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (Mr. Creosote walks to the restaurant)

†This piece was officially released after the film. However, it is not surprising that the Pythons had early access to it due to the involvement of Jacquemin, Du Prez, and Howman with Ready Music.

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)

• Spectacular (1965) Jack Shaindlin [1965 album “Scenic (Light) / Scenic (Heavy)” (Cinemusic CMR 211)] (20th Century Frog)
• *Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl Title Music (1982) John Du Prez, Ray Cooper (Opening titles)
• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. (1968) A.W. Sherriff (James H. Howe) [perf. Regimental Band of the Scots Guards cond. James H. Howe, 1968 album “The Band of the Scots Guards” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3085)] (Introductory montage)
• *Sit on My Face (1980) Eric Idle; arr. (1982) John Du Prez; based upon ‘Sing as We Go’ (1934) Harry Parr-Davies [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al., mouthed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, & Terry Jones] (Sit on My Face)
• *Never Be Rude to an Arab (1980) Terry Jones; arr. (1982) John Du Prez [perf. Terry Jones et al.] (Never Be Rude to an Arab)
• ? (Gregorian chant, the Pope at his throne)
• *Never Be Rude to an Arab (reprise) (1980) Terry Jones; arr. (1982) John Du Prez [perf. Terry Jones et al.] (Never Be Rude to an Arab reprise)
• POSSIBLY: Games Day (1966) Keith Papworth [perf. International Studio Group/Orchestra, 1966 album “Marching Highlights” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2972)] (27th Silly Olympiad; marathon for the incontinent)
• *Bruces’ Philosophers Song (1973) Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, & audience] (Bruces’ Philosophers Song)
• Cockney Song (1966) John Matthews (Baker) [1966 album “Laughter-Makers / Silent Film Music” (JW 381)] (Silly walk film)
• Crowning Glory (1967) Keith Papworth [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “March Trident” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3053)] (Camp judges)
• Also Sprach Zarathustra - Prelude (Sunrise) (1896) Richard Strauss [perf. Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Herbert von Karajan, 1968 album “Also Sprach Zarathustra” (Ace of Diamonds ADD 175)] (‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ animation)
• News Titles No. 1 (1969) Johnny Scott [perf. Westway Studio Orchestra, 1969 album “Ceremony - Presentation / Industry - Action” (Southern MQ/LP 30)] (‘World Forum’)
• ? (Organ fanfare, beautiful lounge suite)
• **I’m the Urban Spaceman (1968) Neil Innes; arr. (1982) [perf. Neil Innes] (I’m the Urban Spaceman)
• Rule, Britannia! (1740) Thomas Arne; arr. (1970) Edrich Siebert [perf. All Stars Brass Band cond. Harry Mortimer, 1970 album “Marches for Any Occasion” (KPM 1074)] (“And don’t talk to the audience!”)
• Rinky Dinky (1979) Dave Howman, André Jacquemin [1979 album “Fun and Games / Children and Light Entertainment” (Ready Music LPYEL 105)] (Intermission)
• Sports Fanfares (1972) Ernst Fienbork [perf. Larry Robbins Sportstudio Band, 1972 album (Conroy BMLP 093)](‘International Philosophy’)
• Island Greeting 1 (1970) Keith Papworth; arr. from ‘Aloha ‘Oe’ (1878) Queen Liliʻuokalani [perf. Hawaiian Beach Boys, 1970 album “Happy Hula” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3159)] (Four Yorkshiremen)
• *I’ve Got Two Legs (1974) Terry Gilliam; arr. (1982) [perf. Terry Gilliam] (I’ve Got Two Legs)
• **How Sweet to Be an Idiot (1973) Neil Innes; arr. (1982) [perf. Neil Innes] (How Sweet to Be an Idiot)
• Starlet in the Starlight (c.1957-59) Kenneth Essex [perf. De Wolfe Ensemble cond. Walter Warren, 1950s album (De Wolfe DW 2622)] (Flashers fall in love)
• The Star-Spangled Banner (c.1773) John Stafford Smith; arr. unknown [unidentified recording] (Buzz Aldrin at NASA headquarters)
• *God Choir (1976) André Jacquemin (Hand of God)
• **All Things Bright and Beautiful (1887) William Henry Monk, lyr. (1848) Cecil Frances Alexander [sung by John Cleese, Neil Innes, Terry Jones, & Michael Palin] (Hymn)
• *The Lumberjack Song (1969) Fred Tomlinson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones; arr. (1982) [perf. Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Carol Cleveland, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Neil Innes et al.] (Lumberjack Song)
• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. (1968) A.W. Sherriff (James H. Howe) [perf. Regimental Band of the Scots Guards cond. James H. Howe, 1968 album “The Band of the Scots Guards” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3085)] (End credits)

Life of Brian

Life of Brian (1979)

• *Untitled Burgon composition 1 (Main theme 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Opening, Three Wise Men)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 2 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“We worship you, O Brian. . .”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 3 (Main theme 2) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Nativity)
• *Brian Song (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Michael Palin [perf. Sonia Jones et al.] (Opening titles)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 4 (Main theme 3) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Judea A.D. 33)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 5 (Judith theme 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Brian sees Judith)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 6 (Judith theme 2) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“Oh, come on, Brian!”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 7 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Roman statue, “Have I got a big nose, Mum?”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 8 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“He was a Roman, Brain.”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 9 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“Promised me the known world, he did. . .”)
• Caesar’s Entry (A) (1979) Trevor Jones (John Du Prez) [1979 album “Horror, Dramatic, Romantic, Fanfares, Chords and Historical” (Ready Music LPBL 104)] (The Colosseum, Jerusalem)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 10 (Roman theme 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Boris enters Colosseum)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 11 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Brian writes “Romanes eunt domus”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 12 (Sunrise theme 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Sunrise, Brian finishes writing “Romani ite domum” 100 times)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 13 (Sting 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Three Romans notice graffiti)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 14 (Chase theme 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Three Romans chase Brian)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 5 (Judith theme 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Judith saves Brian)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 15 (Sting 2) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“We get in through the underground heating system here. . .”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 13 (Sting 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Knock at the door)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 16 (Main theme 3) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“From now on you shall be called Brian that is called Brian.”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 17 (Sting 3) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Raid on Pilate’s palace)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 11 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (PFJ in sewer)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 18 (Sting 4) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Romans seize Brian)
• Vision de frayeur (Vision of Fear) (1968) Edward Michael [1968 album “Quatorze esquisses pittoresques pour orchestre” (Fourteen Pictorial Sketches for Orchestra) (De Wolfe DW/LP 3095)] (Romans drag Brian to cell)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 19 (Roman theme 2) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Roman theme 2, Pilate’s reception room)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 20 (Chase theme 2) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Brian escapes)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 14 (Chase theme 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Romans chase Brian up the tower, alien spacecraft)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 21 (Chase theme 3) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Romans chase Brian, Blood-and-Thunder Prophet)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 22 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (PFJ record casualties)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 13 (Sting 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Brian enters PFJ headquarters)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 18 (Sting 4) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Romans knock at the door)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 23 (Sting 5) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Romans knock at the door again; and yet again)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 13 (Sting 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“Aw, get off!”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 24 (Roman theme 3) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Romans march as Brian preaches)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 25 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“This is his gourd!”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 26 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Followers chase Brian)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 27 (Main theme 4) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Followers continue chasing Brian, Brian finds Simon)
• **Hava Nagila (1918) Abraham Zevi Idelsohn and/or Moshe Nathanson [sung by Terry Jones] (Simon sings)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 28 (Judith theme 3/Sunrise theme 2) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon; possibly based upon ‘Requiem in D minor, Mvt. IIIa: Dies irae’ (1791) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (“An unbeliever!”, Judith appears, Brian wakes up)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 29 (Judith theme 4) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“Brian, you were fantastic!”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 30 (Sting 5) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Centurion arrests Brian)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 31 (Sting 6) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Judith enters PFJ headquarters)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 32 (Crucifixion theme 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Crucifixion queue)
• Vision de frayeur (Vision of Fear) (1968) Edward Michael [1968 album “Quatorze esquisses pittoresques pour orchestre” (Fourteen Pictorial Sketches for Orchestra) (De Wolfe DW/LP 3095)] (Crucifixion queue - overlapping with previous)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 33 (Roman theme 4) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Fanfare to Pilate’s address)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 34 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Crucifees march)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 35 (Chase theme 4) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“Release Brian!”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 36 (Crucifixion theme 2) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“Get a move on there!”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 37 (Crucifixion theme 3) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (PFJ leave headquarters, crucifixion commences)
  
• *Untitled Burgon composition 38 (Crucifixion theme 4) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (PFJ walk to crucifixion site)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 37 (Crucifixion theme 3) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (PFJ reach crucifixion site)
• **For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow (c.1709) trad. [sung by John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terence Bayler, Charles McKeown, and 1 unknown] (PFJ sing)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 39 (Sting 7) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“You bastards!”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 40 (Crucifixion theme 5) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Judean People’s Front)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 41 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Drumroll as JPF commit suicide)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 42 (Judith theme 5) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Judith speaks to Brian at the cross)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 43 (Main theme 5) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Mandy speaks to Brian at the cross)
• *Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (1979) Eric Idle; arr. John Altman [perf. Eric Idle, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al. cond. John Altman] (Always Look on the Bright Side of Life)
• *Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (whistled version) (1979) Eric Idle; arr. John Altman [whistled by Neil Innes] (End credits)

Deleted scenes:

• *Untitled Burgon composition 1 (Main theme 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Shepherds)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 44 (Crucifixion theme 6) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon; based upon ‘Siegfried Leitmotif’ (from ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen’) (1856) Richard Wagner (Revolutionaries attempt to kidnap Pilate’s wife)
• *Otto Song (drums only) (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, John Du Prez (JPF march)
• *Otto Song (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, John Du Prez (Otto Song)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 45 (Crucifixion theme 7) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Giving the sign)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 46 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Judith sees Brian carrying the cross)

“Caesar’s Entry” and “Vision of Fear” are the only library cues I know to be in the film. I will assume all remaining cues to be from Burgon’s unreleased original score unless proven otherwise.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

• Wide Horizons (1974) Pierre Arvay [perf. Pierre Arvay Ensemble, 1974 album “Empty Horizons” (Hudson HMCS/LP 509)] (Opening titles)
• Ice Floe (1974) Pierre Arvay [perf. Pierre Arvay Ensemble, 1974 album “Empty Horizons” (Hudson HMCS/LP 509)] (Opening titles)
• Countrywide (1961) Anthony Mawer [perf. Hilversum Radio Ensemble cond. Hugh Granville, 1971 album “Pastoral Music” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3188)] (“Møøse” opening titles)
• Mexican Busker (1969) Keith Papworth [sped up, perf. Papworth Combo, 1969 album “Dogsbody” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3112)] (“Llama” opening titles)
• The Big Country (1965) Keith Papworth [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Hugh Granville, 1971 album “Pastoral Music” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3188)] (‘England 932 A.D.’)
• Homeward Bound (1970) Jack Trombey [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1970 album “Fourteen Pictorial Sketches for Orchestra No. 2” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3171)] (Arthur rides through field)
• *God Choir (1975) Neil Innes (“The Lady of the Lake. . .”)
• Homeward Bound (1970) Jack Trombey [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1970 album “Fourteen Pictorial Sketches for Orchestra No. 2” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3171)] (Arthur rides through forest)
• Crossed Swords (1961) Dudley Matthew (Graham Whettam) [perf. Celebrity Symphony Orchestra cond. Walter Warren, 1961 album (De Wolfe DW 2694)] (Arthur vs. Black Knight)
• *Monks’ Chant 1 (1975) Neil Innes; lyr. from ‘Dies Irae’ (c.13th C.) trad. [sung by Neil Innes et al.] (Pie Jesu Domine)
• Eveil a l’aube (Dawn Awakening) (1968) Edward Michael [1968 album “Quatorze esquisses pittoresques pour orchestre” (Fourteen Pictorial Sketches For Orchestra) (De Wolfe DW/LP 3095)] (Bedevere is knighted)
• Achievement (AKA Ode to Edward) (1965) Jack Trombey [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Hugh Granville, 1971 album “La Musique d'Emile Paladilhe 1844-1926” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3237)] (‘The Book of the Film’)
• *Fanfare (1975) Neil Innes (Camelot model)
• *Camelot Song (Knights of the Round Table) (1975) Neil Innes, lyr. Graham Chapman, John Cleese [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Camelot Song)
• *God Choir (1975) Neil Innes (God)
• *The Quest for the Holy Grail (1975) Neil Innes (‘The Quest for the Holy Grail’ animation)
• Homeward Bound (1970) Jack Trombey [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1970 album “Fourteen Pictorial Sketches for Orchestra No. 2” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3171)] (Knights ride to French castle)
• ? (Electronic tape effect, Trojan Rabbit launched from castle)
• *‘The Tale of. . .’ fanfare (1975) Neil Innes(?) (‘The Tale of Sir Robin’ title)
• *Sir Robin’s Song (Brave Sir Robin) Pt. 1 (1975) Neil Innes, lyr. Eric Idle [perf. Neil Innes et al.] (Brave Sir Robin)
• In the Shadows No. 2 (from ‘Witchfinder General’) (1968) Paul Ferris [perf. London Studio Orchestra cond. Paul Ferris, 1970 album “Strange Location” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3150)] (Mono version: Sir Robin approaches Three-Headed Knight)
• *Untitled Parker composition 1 (1995) Elizabeth Parker (5.1 version: Sir Robin approaches Three-Headed Knight)
• *Untitled dramatic sting 1 (1975) Neil Innes (Three-Headed Knight)
• *Sir Robin’s Song (Brave Sir Robin) Pt. 2 (1975) Neil Innes, lyr. Eric Idle [perf. Neil Innes et al.] (Brave Sir Robin ran away)
• *Monks’ Chant 1 (1975) Neil Innes; lyr. from ‘Dies Irae’ (c.13th C.) trad. [sung by Neil Innes et al.] (Monks animation)
• *‘The Tale of. . .’ fanfare (1975) Neil Innes(?) (‘The Tale of Sir Galahad’ title)
• *Untitled Parker composition 2 (1995) Elizabeth Parker (5.1 version: Sir Galahad approaches Castle Anthrax)
• *Untitled choral cue (1975) Neil Innes(?) (Grail-shaped beacon choir)
• Harp Glissandi No. 1 (1967) Pierre Arvay [perf. Lily Laskine, 1967 album “Music for Solo Harp/Music for Solo Horn” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3025)] (Mono version: “Hello! Welcome, gentle sir knight. . .”)
• *Untitled Parker composition 3 (1995) Elizabeth Parker (5.1 version: Zoot speaks to Galahad)
• Au fil de l’eau (Flowing Water) (1968) Edward Michael [1968 album “Quatorze esquisses pittoresques pour orchestra” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3095)] (Mono version: Zoot speaks to Galahad)
• Si simple est cette histoire (1962) Pierre Arvay [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Pierre Arvay, 1970 album “Orchestral Moods No. 2” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3175)] (Mono version: “The beds here are warm and soft. . .”)
• Harp Glissandi No. 1 (1967) Pierre Arvay [perf. Lily Laskine, 1967 album “Music for Solo Harp/Music for Solo Horn” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3025)] (Dr. Piglet and Dr. Winston)
• Et viviane enchanta Merlin (1962) Pierre Arvay [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Pierre Arvay, 1970 album “Orchestral Moods No. 2” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3175)] (Doctors examine Galahad)
• Harp Glissandi No. 1 (1967) Pierre Arvay [perf. Lily Laskine, 1967 album “Music for Solo Harp/Music for Solo Horn” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3025)] (Mono version: Galahad enters room full of girls)
• *Untitled Parker composition 4 (1995) Elizabeth Parker (5.1 version: “Hello, hello, hello. . .”)
• ? (Mono version: “Hello, hello, hello. . .”)
• Aurore Tragique (Pain) (1971) Vladimir Cosma [1972 album “Patchwork Orchestra Volume 3” (Sylvester SMC/LP 538)] (Narration)
• *Untitled Parker composition 5 (1995) Elizabeth Parker (5.1 version: Scene 24)
• Aurore Tragique (Pain) (1971) Vladimir Cosma [1972 album “Patchwork Orchestra Volume 3” (Sylvester SMC/LP 538)] (Mono version: Scene 24, “A cave which no man has entered. . .”)
• *Untitled Parker composition 6 (1995) Elizabeth Parker (5.1 version: “A cave which no man has entered. . .”)
• *Knights of Ni (1975) Neil Innes (Arthur and Bedevere in dark forest)
• *Untitled dramatic sting 2 (1975) Neil Innes (“A shrubbery!”)
• *‘The Tale of. . .’ fanfare (1975) Neil Innes(?) (‘The Tale of Sir Lancelot’ title)
• Love Theme (from ‘Curse of the Crimson Altar’) (1968) Peter Knight [perf. London Studio Orchestra cond. Peter Knight, 1970 album “Strange Location” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3150)] (“I’d rather just sing!”)
• Magenta (1972) Roger Webb [1972 album “Synthesis (Music for Strings)” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3234)] (“. . .a certain special something.”)
• Starlet in the Starlight (c.1957-59) Kenneth Essex [perf. De Wolfe Ensemble cond. Walter Warren, 1950s album (De Wolfe DW 2622)] (“And no singing!”)
• Early One Morning (c.mid-19th C.) trad.; arr. (1962) John Bath [perf. Hilversum Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Peter Brandon, 1971 album “Pastoral Music” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3188)] (Mono version: Sir Lancelot and Concord in forest)
• *Early One Morning (c.mid-19th C.) trad.; arr. (1995) Elizabeth Parker (5.1 version: Sir Lancelot and Concord in forest)
• *Untitled minstrel tune 1 (1975) Neil Innes (Wedding music)
• Battle Action No. 2 (1964) Derek Laren (Else van Epen-de Groot) [perf. Symphonic Ensemble, 1964 album “Music for a Historical Era” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2852)] (Lancelot runs towards castle)
• The Flying Messenger (c.1955) Oliver Armstrong (Graham Whettam) [perf. De Wolfe Symphony Orchestra cond. Meyer de Wolfe, 1973 album “Creeps” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3269)] (Lancelot killing the guards and guests)
• Romantic Overturette No. 3 (1954) Peter Francklyn [perf. Celebrity Symphony Orchestra, 1954 album (De Wolfe DW 2521)] (“I knew that somewhere out there, there must be someone.”)
• The Flying Messenger (c.1955) Oliver Armstrong (Graham Whettam) [perf. De Wolfe Symphony Orchestra cond. Meyer de Wolfe, 1973 album “Creeps” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3269)] (Lancelot attacks guests again)
• *He’s Going to Tell (1975) Neil Innes (He’s Going to Tell)
• Homeward Bound (1970) Jack Trombey [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1970 album “Fourteen Pictorial Sketches for Orchestra No. 2” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3171)] (Arthur and Bedevere approach Old Crone)
• *Untitled dramatic sting 3 (1975) Neil Innes (“Is there anywhere in this town where we can buy a shrubbery?”; “. . .another shrubbery!”; “. . .a herring!”)
• *Sir Robin’s Song (Brave Sir Robin) Pt. 3 (1975) Neil Innes, lyr. Eric Idle [perf. Neil Innes et al.] (“My liege, it’s Sir Robin!”)
• *Sir Robin’s Song (Instrumental Version) (1975) Eric Idle, Neil Innes (Animation with minstrels)
• *Sunrise Music (1975) Neil Innes (Sunrise animation)
• Homeward Bound (1970) Jack Trombey [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1970 album “Fourteen Pictorial Sketches for Orchestra No. 2” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3171)] (Knights ride through wastes)
• ? (Electronic drone, Knights approach the cave)
• *Untitled dramatic sting 3 (1975) Neil Innes (“Too late!”)
• *Untitled dramatic sting 4 (1975) Neil Innes (Rabbit kills Sir Bors)
• The Flying Messenger (c.1955) Oliver Armstrong (Graham Whettam) [perf. De Wolfe Symphony Orchestra cond. Meyer de Wolfe, 1973 album “Creeps” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3269)] (5.1 version: Knights vs. rabbit)
• *Monks’ Chant 2 (1975) Neil Innes; lyr. from ‘Dies Irae’ (c.13th C.) trad. [sung by Neil Innes et al.] (Monks bring the Holy Hand Grenade)
• *God Choir (1975) Neil Innes (Arthur throws the Holy Hand Grenade)
• *Untitled Parker composition 7 (1995) Elizabeth Parker (5.1 version: Knights enter the cave)
• ? (Mono version: Electronic drone again, Knights enter the cave)
• Agitato No. 1 (1960) Derek Laren (Else van Epen-de Groot) [perf. Celebrity Symphony Orchestra, 1973 album “Creeps” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3269)] (Mono version: Knights continue through cave)
• *Untitled dramatic sting 3 (1975) Neil Innes (The Black Beast of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh)
• *Untitled Parker composition 8 (1995) Elizabeth Parker (5.1 version: Knights run away from Black Beast)
• Desperation (1959) Ivor Slaney [perf. Amsterdam Select Orchestra cond. Jacques Montefiore, 1973 album “Creeps” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3269)] (Arthur and Bedevere cross the bridge)
• *Intermission (1975) Neil Innes (Intermission)
• Desperation (1959) Ivor Slaney [perf. Amsterdam Select Orchestra cond. Jacques Montefiore, 1973 album “Creeps” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3269)] (Arthur and Bedevere cross the bridge)
• *God Choir (1975) Neil Innes (Mist)
• ? (Transitional chord, Arthur and Bedevere see the boat)
• The Promised Land (1966) Stanley Black [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1966 album “The Music of Stanley Black” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2977)] (Dramatically crossing the water)
• ? (Martial drums as knights prepare for battle)
• Revolt (1967) Eric Towren [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1967 album “Zenith” (Sylvester SMC/LP 505)] (“Charge!”)
• *Intermission (1975) Neil Innes (The end)

Deleted/unused cues:

• †‡⸶*Arthur’s Song (1975) Neil Innes
• †*Run Away Song (1975) Neil Innes
• ‡*Untitled minstrel tune 2 (1975) Neil Innes
• ‡*The Quest for the Holy Grail (alternate version) (1975) Neil Innes
• ‡*Untitled minstrel tune 3 (1975) Neil Innes
• ‡*Untitled brief fanfare 1 (1975) Neil Innes
• ‡*Untitled brief fanfare 2 (1975) Neil Innes
• ⸶*Sir Robin’s Song (Brave Sir Robin) Pt. 2 (extended version) (1975) Neil Innes, lyr. Eric Idle [perf. Neil Innes et al.]
• ⸶*Fanfare (Camelot) (alternate version) (1975) Neil Innes 

†Featured in 2006 CD release.

‡Used in André Jacquemin’s new soundtracks to deleted animations in the 2015 Blu-Ray release.

⸶Featured in Monty Python at 50: The Self-Abasement Tapes (2019 BBC Radio 4 broadcast)

Episode 45: Party Political Broadcast

Episode 45: Party Political Broadcast (1974)

• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1967 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca PFS 4134)] (Titles)
• The Big Country (Another Day, Another Sunset) (1958) Jerome Moross [perf. Geoff Love & His Orchestra, 1969 album “Big Western Movie Themes” (Music for Pleasure MFP 1328)] (Comanches narration)
• **Ride of the Valkyries (from ‘Die Walküre’) (1856) Richard Wagner [hummed by Terry Gilliam] (Animated opera singer)
• A Little Suite - Pt. 1, No. 1: March (1959) Trevor Duncan [perf. New Concert Orchestra cond. Nat Nyll, 1960 album “A Little Suite” (Boosey & Hawkes OT 2359)] (“An appeal on behalf of extremely rich people who have absolutely nothing wrong with them”)
• Hawaiian Party (1971) Peter Dennis (Dennis Berry) [perf. Westway Studio Orchestra, 1971 album “National” (Southern MQ/LP 8)] (Rich man with young women)
• *Anything Goes (1974) Terry Jones [sung by Terry Jones] (Mrs. Long-Name singing)
• Ride of the Valkyries (from ‘Die Walküre’) (1856) Richard Wagner [perf. Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Hans Knappersbutsch, 1973 album “The Ride of the Valkyries et al.” (Decca Eclipse ECS 672)] (Mrs. Long-Name walking)
• The World About Us Theme (1967) Stuart Crombie (Batsmen of the Kalahari)
• **The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. (1974) Neil Innes [perf. Neil Innes] (End credits, hesitant guitarist)
• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1967 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca PFS 4134)] (End credits)
• Newsroom 1 (1969) Simon Campbell (Peter Hope & Eric Gosling) [perf. Lansdowne Light Orchestra, Inter-Art tape] (‘Nine O’Clock News’ intro)
• Vanity Fair (1952) Anthony Collins [perf. Pro Arte Orchestra cond. George Weldon, 1970 album “British Concert ‘Pops’” (HMV SXLP 30123)] (Deleted scene: Ursula Hitler)

Episode 44: Mr. Neutron

Episode 44: Mr. Neutron (1974)

• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1967 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca PFS 4134)] (Titles)
• In Party Mood (1944) Jack Strachey [perf. Continental Theatre Orchestra, 1969 album “1 Achievement / 2 Bright Movement” (Bosworth BLP 111)] (Scrap cart)
• Chant de l’univers (Song of the Universe) (1967) Edward Michael [1967 album “Sept préludes symphoniques” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3056)] (Mr. Neutron exits train)
• Agony (Visual Study No. 4, after Ashile Gorkey) (1964) İlhan Mimaroğlu [1967 album “Electronic Music” (Turnabout TV 4046)] (Mr. Neutron animation)
• The World About Us Theme (1967) Stuart Crombie (Mr. Neutron approaches “For Sale” sign)
• The Stars and Stripes Forever (1896) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1967 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca PFS 4134)] (Supreme Commander’s office)
• Finlandia (1899) Jean Sibelius [perf. London Proms Symphony Orchestra cond. Charles Mackerras, 1970 album “The World of the Great Classics Vol. 6” (Decca SPA 91)] (Carpenter treks across Yukon)
• La dolce vita (1960) Nino Rota [perf. Gordon Franks & His Orchestra, 1967 album “Strings in the Night (Continental Movie Themes)” (Deram SML 706)] (Geno Agnelli)
• Finlandia (1899) Jean Sibelius [perf. London Proms Symphony Orchestra cond. Charles Mackerras, 1970 album “The World of the Great Classics Vol. 6” (Decca SPA 91)] (Carpenter treks across Yukon)
• Rule, Britannia! (1740) Thomas Arne; arr. (1970) Edrich Siebert [perf. All Stars Brass Band cond. Harry Mortimer, 1970 album “Marches for Any Occasion” (KPM 1074)] (10 Downing Street)
• *My Mistake (1974) Monty Python [perf. Terry Jones] (Giuseppe’s song)
• The Stars and Stripes Forever (1896) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1967 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca PFS 4134)] (Supreme Commander’s office)
• ? [BBC Radiophonic Workshop?] (Mr. S.C.U.M. transforms)
• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1967 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca PFS 4134)] (End credits)
• Serenade for Summer (1969) Cedric King Palmer [perf. Continental Theatre Orchestra, 1969 album “1 Achievement / 2 Bright Movement” (Bosworth BLP 111)] (‘Conjuring Today’)

Episode 43: Hamlet

Episode 43: Hamlet (1974)

• Henry V Suite, Mvt. I: Overture “The Globe Playhouse” (1944) Sir William Walton; arr. (1963) Muir Matheson [perf. Philharmonia Orchestra cond. Sir William Walton, 1972 album “Walton Film Music” (HMV SXLP 30139)] (‘Hamlet’)
• ? (Hamlet driving)
• The Good Word (1969) Johnny Scott [perf. The Scottmen cond. Johnny Scott, 1969 album “The Good Word” (Peer International Library PIL 9001)] (‘Nationwide’)
• Westminster Chimes (1793) Joseph Jowett, John Randall, and/or William Crotch [1956 BBC sound effect, “Big Ben - Big Ben recorded prior to repair in 1956. 3 o'clock”] (Couple on Westminster Bridge)
• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1967 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca PFS 4134)] (Titles)
• **Barwick Green (1924) Arthur Wood [hummed by Terry Jones] (‘The Archers’ theme)
• Grandstand Theme 2 (1971) Barry Stoller (A Room in Polonius’ House)
• ? (Animated curtain fanfare)
• Hamlet: Funeral March (1948) Sir William Walton [perf. Philharmonia Orchestra cond. Sir William Walton, 1964 album “Shakespeare Film Scores” (Columbia 33CX 1883)] (“For he was likely, had he been put on, to have proved most royally.”)
• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1967 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca PFS 4134)] (End credits)