Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Monty Python’s Flying Circus (album)

Monty Python’s Flying Circus (album) (1970)
  • *Untitled electric organ cue 1 (1970) Anthony Foster [perf. Anthony Foster] (Trade Description Act opening)
  • *Untitled electric organ cue 2 (1970) Anthony Foster [perf. Anthony Foster] (Nudge, Nudge opening)
  • *Untitled electric organ cue 3 (1970) Anthony Foster [perf. Anthony Foster] (The Mouse Problem opening)
  • **Wedding March (1842) Felix Mendelssohn; arr. (1970) Anthony Foster [perf. Anthony Foster] (Buying a Bed opening)
  • **Jerusalem (1916) Sir Hubert Parry, lyr. (1804) William Blake; arr. (1970) Anthony Foster [perf. Eric Idle, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and Carol Cleveland with Anthony Foster on electronic organ] (“Mattress”)
  • *Untitled electric organ cue 4 (1970) Anthony Foster [perf. Anthony Foster] (Interesting People opening)
  • **Ar Hyd y Nos (All Through the Night) (18th C.) trad. [perf. Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, & John Cleese] (Rachel Toovey Bicycle Choir; misidentified as ‘Men of Harlech’)
  • *Untitled electric organ cue 5 (1970) Anthony Foster [perf. Anthony Foster] (Interesting People closing)
  • *The Lumberjack Song (1969) Fred Tomlinson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones [perf. Michael Palin & The Fred Tomlinson Singers with Anthony Foster on piano] (Lumberjack Song)
  • *Untitled electric organ cue 6 (1970) Anthony Foster [perf. Anthony Foster] (Children’s Stories opening)
  • *Untitled electric organ cue 7 (1970) Anthony Foster [perf. Anthony Foster] (Children’s Stories closing, distortion)
  • *Untitled electric organ cue 8 (1969) Anthony Foster [perf. Anthony Foster] (The Visitors, Victor and Iris’s record)
  • **Jerusalem (1916) Sir Hubert Parry, lyr. (1804) William Blake [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, and Michael Palin] (“Let’s have Jerusalem!”)
  • *Untitled electric organ cue 9 (1970) Anthony Foster [perf. Anthony Foster] (The Cinema/Albatross opening)
  • *Untitled electric organ cue 10 (1970) Anthony Foster [perf. Anthony Foster] (The Cinema/Albatross closing)
NOTE: Andrew Pixley wrote of this album, none of the requested library music had been cleared; this was substituted by an electric organ played by Anthony Foster.” I would love to see the list of requested music if it still exists.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014) (music from archive clips)
  • *Python Overture (Act I Overture) (2014) John Du Prez; medley incl. “Sit on My Face”, “The Liberty Bell”, “Finland”, “Spam Song”, and “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” (in album version also “I Like Chinese”, “The Lumberjack Song”, “The Galaxy Song”, and “Every Sperm Is Sacred” [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez & booth singers] (Python Overture)
  • 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’ opening with Mr. Neutron)
  • *One Down, Five to Go / The RETARDIS (2014) John Du Prez; based upon “Doctor Who Theme” (1963) Delia Derbyshire & Ron Grainer and “The Liberty Bell” (1893) John Philip Sousa (Opening animation)
  • *Llamas Intro (2014) John Du Prez [Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (Llamas intro)
  • *La Llama (1969) Monty Python; based upon ‘Granada’ (1932) Agustín Lara [perf. John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones & Michael Palin] (Llamas)
  • The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. unknown [unidentified recording (original?)] (The Liberty Bell)
  • Three Flourishes No. 3: Majestic (c.1953) Hubert Clifford [perf. L’orchestra Devereaux, c.1953 album “Three Flourishes/Links” (FDH 111)] (Animated curtain chord)
  • Theatre Overture (1967) Anthony Mawer [perf. Theatre Orchestra, 1971 album “Movie Go Round” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3192)] (Animated compere)
  • Three Dances from ‘Nell Gwyn’: No. 3 - Merrymakers’ Dance (1934) Sir Edward German [perf. New Symphony Orchestra of London cond. Victor Olof, 1969 album “Merrie England” (Eclipse ECS.2006)] (Fish slapping dance)
  • ? (Fish animation)
  • *Penis/Vagina/Bottom Song (1983) Eric Idle; arr. (2014) John Du Prez; incorporates “The Accountancy Shanty” (1983) John Du Prez, Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle with Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez, booth singers, & ensemble] (Penis/Vagina/Bottom Song)
  • *Naval Medley (2014) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. from “Camp Square-Bashing” sketch (1970) [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez, booth singers, & ensemble] (Naval Medley)
  • **Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 (1901) Sir Edward Elgar; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (Padre’s speech)
  • Études Op. 10, No. 9 (1829) Frédéric Chopin [unidentified recording (original?)] (David animation)
  • ? (The Pope at his throne)
  • *Every Sperm Is Sacred (1983) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Michael Palin, Terry Jones; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Eric Idle, Carol Cleveland, & John Cleese with Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez, booth singers, & ensemble] (Every Sperm Is Sacred)
  • ? (God)
  • ? (Fanfare: 27th Silly Olympiad)
  • ? (Marathon for the incontinent)
  • *The Lumberjack Song (1969) Fred Tomlinson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, & Terry Jones with Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez & ensemble] (Lumberjack Song)
  • Hawaiian Beach (1965) Peter Dennis (Dennis Berry) [perf. Westway Novelty Ensemble, 1965 album (Southern MQ 871)] (Beach animation)
  • ? (Timpani roll, “Here’s living proof!”)
  • ? (Harp glissando in animation, “Send today for my gigantic free. . .”)
  • Hawaiian Beach (1965) Peter Dennis (Dennis Berry) [perf. Westway Novelty Ensemble, 1965 album (Southern MQ 871)] (Beach animation)
  • ? (‘International Philosophy’)
  • **Waltzing Matilda (1895) Christina Macpherson; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (Bruces)
  • *Bruces’ Philosophers Song (1973) Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Carol Cleveland, & Eddie Izzard with Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez, ensemble, & audience] (Bruces’ Philosophers Song)
  • **Waltzing Matilda (1895) Christina Macpherson; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (Bruces)
  • **Froggie Went a-Courtin’ (c.16th C.) trad.; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (Whizzo Chocolates)
  • ? (‘Blood, Devastation, Death, War, & Horror’)
  • *I Like Chinese (1980) Eric Idle; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Eric Idle, John Cleese, Carol Cleveland, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Sam Holmes with Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez, booth singers, & ensemble] (I Like Chinese)
  • *Opening Sequence (Act II Overture) (2014) John Du Prez; medley incl. “I Like Traffic Lights”, “The Money Song”, “I’m So Worried”, “Henry Kissinger”, “Eric the Half-a-Bee”, and “Accountancy Shanty” [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (Album only)
  • *Spam Lake (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (Spam Lake)
  • *Sit on My Face (1980) Eric Idle; arr. (2014) John Du Prez; based upon ‘Sing as We Go’ (1934) Harry Parr-Davies [perf. Eric Idle, Michael Palin, & Carol Cleveland with Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez, booth singers, & ensemble] (Sit on My Face)
  • Greensleeves (16th C.) trad.; arr. unknown [unidentified recording] (‘The Death of Mary, Queen of Scots’)
  • *Eric the Half-a-Bee (ragtime version) (1972) Eric Idle; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. John Du Prez] (Gumby flower arranging)
  • *Camp Judges Intro (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (Camp judges)
  • Twenty Fanfares No. 8 (1959) Fredric Bayco [perf. Crawford Light Orchestra, 1959 album “Twenty Fanfares” (JW 202)] (Animated compere)
  • Twenty Fanfares No. 4 (1959) Fredric Bayco [perf. Crawford Light Orchestra, 1959 album “Twenty Fanfares” (JW 202)] (‘Full Frontal Nudity’ opening fanfare)
  • Lover’s Serenade (1977) Alan Moorhouse [1977 album “Music of the ‘30s / Music of the ‘40s” (KPM 1204)] (Nude women in animation)
  • Twenty Fanfares No. 4 (1959) Fredric Bayco [perf. Crawford Light Orchestra, 1959 album “Twenty Fanfares” (JW 202)] (‘Full Frontal Nudity’ closing fanfare)
  • *Never Be Rude to an Arab (ragtime version) (1980) Terry Jones; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. John Du Prez] (Nudge, nudge)
  • *Nudge Rap / Blackmail (2014) Eric Idle, John Du Prez [perf. Eric Idle with Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez, booth singers, & ensemble] (Blackmail)
  • ? (Hammond organ 1, Mrs. Teal’s lover in Bolton)
  • ? (Hammond organ 2, Sir Norman Barry Castle)
  • ? (Hammond organ 3, “Our right to know everything about you”)
  • ? (Hammond organ 4, The golden phone)
  • *Blackmail Play-off (2014) Eric Idle, John Du Prez [Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez, booth singers, & ensemble] (Blackmail outro)
  • ? (‘Science Today’)
  • ? (Conrad Poohs title card)
  • Under the Double Eagle (1893) Joseph Franz Wagner; arr. in medley “March Selection” (c.1920s-50s) August Schollaert [sped up, perf. Giant Hooghuy Shaharazad, 1969 album “Pride of the Ride in Stereo” (Marble Arch MALS 1149)] (Conrad Poohs and His Dancing Teeth)
  • **The Nightingale (1942) Harold Moss; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (Trouble at t’ mill)
  • Trap Door (1967) David Lindup [perf. European Sound Stage Orchestra, 1967 album “Tension and Suspense” (KPM 1018)] (The Spanish Inquisition)
  • *Galaxy Song (1983) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Eric Idle; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Eric Idle with Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (The Galaxy Song)
  • *Galaxy Song (1983) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Eric Idle; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Stephen Hawking] (Stephen Hawking runs over Brian Cox)
  • ? (Birth of Venus)
  • ? (Venus dances)
  • Baywood Villa (1968) Rob Barker [perf. Irvin's 89 Key Marenghi, 1968 album “All the Fun of the Fairground in Stereo” (Marble Arch Records MALS 854)] (Animated spinning head and dancing soldiers)
  • *The Silly Walk Song (2014) Eric Idle, John Du Prez [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez with booth singers] (Silly Walk Song)
  • *I’ve Got Two Legs (1974) Terry Gilliam; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Terry Gilliam with Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (I’ve Got Two Legs)
  • *Segue Play-off: I’ve Got Two Legs (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez] (Scene change)
  • *Spam Song/Finland (1970/1980) Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Fred Tomlinson / Michael Palin; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez, booth singers, & ensemble] (Spam/Finland)
  • ? (Cymbal roll)
  • The Blue Danube (1866) Johann Strauss II [unidentified recording] (Exploding version of ‘The Blue Danube’)
  • 6 Fanfares, No. 3 (c.1957-9) Joseph Cacciola [c.1957-9 album (Synchro FM 149)] (“AND NOW MUSIC…”)
  • ? (‘The Kiss’ flute)
  • *Christmas in Heaven (1983) Eric Idle, André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Terry Jones; arr. (2014) John Du Prez [perf. Graham Chapman, Sam Holmes, John Cleese, Carol Cleveland, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, & Michael Palin with Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez, booth singers, & ensemble] (Christmas in Heaven)
  • *Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (1979) Eric Idle [perf. John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, & Carol Cleveland with Genetically Modified Orchestra cond. John Du Prez, booth singers, ensemble, et al.] (Always Look on the Bright Side of Life)
  • The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. unknown [unidentified recording (original?)] (End credits)

Genetically Modified Orchestra: John Du Prez (conductor/piano), Simon Beck (keyboards/assoc. musical director), Jeff Leach (keyboards/keyboard programmer), Mike Davis (reeds), Owain Harries (trumpet), Nick Walsh (bass), Steve Willingham (guitars), Allan Cocks (drums), Corrina Silvester (percussion)

Booth singers: Jamielisa Jacquemin, Sonia Jones, David Laudat, Melanie Marshall

Dance ensemble: Ashley Andrews, Curtis Angus, Gabby Antrobus, Matthew Bradley, Caoife Coleman, Majella Fitzgerald, Lavinia Fitzpatrick, Darron Gifty, Nick Gilligan, Jared Hageman, Pip Hersee, Holly James, Dominic Lamb, Hayley Martin, Lauren Hearnden Mayer, Kevin McGuire, Carly Meyers, Joanna Rennie, Lisa Spencer, Matthew Wesley

NOTE: Although not performed by the live orchestra, I suspect most of the unidentified cues are originals by John Du Prez. “Lover’s Serenade” is the only previously unused library cue I have found.

Monday, May 6, 2024

Python Night - 30 Years of Monty Python

Python Night - 30 Years of Monty Python (1999) (music from archive clips)
  • BBC Two Ident Theme (1991) Tony & Gaynor Sadler (BBC Two)
  • Raceworld (A) (1991) Nick Russell-Pavier, David Chilton [1991 album “Shorts/Links/Stings 2” (Carlin CARLIN 177)] (30 Years of Monty Python)
  • BBC Two Ident Theme (1991) Tony & Gaynor Sadler (BBC Two)
  • Fanfarial (1991) Geoff Cottrell [1991 album “Shorts/Links/Stings 2” (Carlin CARLIN 177)] (‘The Peter Sissons Interview’)
  • The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. in medley “The Last Rose of Summer/Liberty Bell/Intermezzo from Cavalleria” (c.1900) unknown [perf. Three Disc Symphonion Music Box, 1984 album “The Three Disc Symphonion & Other Victorian Music Boxes” (Saydisc SDL 346)] (‘It’s The Monty Python Story’ main title)
  • The Spirit of Industry Pt. 3: Fancy Goods (a) Opening (1958) Trevor Duncan [perf. New Concert Orchestra, 1991 album “Archive Collection Vol. 2” (Cavendish CAV-CD 37)] (“The Pythons came from ordinary provincial towns. . .”)
  • Royal Gold (1981) Nigel Hess [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1994 album “This England” (De Wolfe DWCD 0170)] (Oxford and Cambridge)
  • Beautiful Girls (1992) Nigel Jenkins [1992 album “The Sixties” (KPM 196 CD)] (Los Angeles)
  • Good King Wenceslas (13th C.) trad.; arr. (1965) unknown [1965 episode of “The Ken Dodd Show”] (Michael Palin and Terry Jones on ‘The Ken Dodd Show’)
  • The Frost Report Theme (1966) Johnny Dankworth (‘The Frost Report’)
  • The Frost Report on Law: Judges’ Playtime incidental music (1966) Dennis Wilson; quotes ‘Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush’ (18th C.) trad. (‘The Frost Report’ clip)
  • Hallelujah! (from ‘Messiah’) (1741) George Frideric Handel [unidentified recording] (Christmas Card animation)
  • ? (Star of Bethlehem)
  • Nice and Friendly (A) (1991) Dick Walter [1991 album “The Editor’s Companion 6” (KPM 168 CD)] (“What Thames TV didn’t realise. . .”)
  • Q5 Piano Tune (1969) Spike Milligan [perf. Spike Milligan, 1969 TV series “Q5”] (“A lot of time was spent on deciding what to call the programme.”)
  • ? (‘Learning to Live with an Elephant’ animation)
  • *Grecian Night(s) (1972) Alan Parker [perf. Alan Parker] (Cheese Shop clip)
  • Trap Door (1967) David Lindup [perf. European Sound Stage Orchestra, 1967 album “Tension and Suspense” (KPM 1018)] (The Spanish Inquisition)
  • The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1967 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca PFS 4134)] (Titles)
  • Eine Kleine Gigue in G Major, K. 574 (1789) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart [perf. Artur Balsam, 1961 album “Mozart Piano Music Vol. 1” (L’Oiseau Lyre SOL.60021)] (‘It’s Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’)
  • The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. in medley “The Last Rose of Summer/Liberty Bell/Intermezzo from Cavalleria” (c.1900) unknown [perf. Three Disc Symphonion Music Box, 1984 album “The Three Disc Symphonion & Other Victorian Music Boxes” (Saydisc SDL 346)] (“Over the next four years, the Pythons produced four series. . .”)
  • The Washington Post (1889) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1968 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca LK 4910)] (The visitors)
  • Arabian Belly Dance (1968) John Leach [1968 album “Music of the Nations, Volume 2” (KPM 1031)] (Minister of Pensions and Social Security)
  • Romantic Theme (1966) Gino Peguri [perf. Franco Chiari Jazz Quartet, 1966 album (Mozart Edition ME.LP015)] (Gits sketch)
  • *Camelot Song (Knights of the Round Table) (1975) Neil Innes, lyr. Graham Chapman, John Cleese [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (“As their TV life came to an end. . .”)
  • Vegas (1979) Robert Folk [1993 album “Showbiz/Circus” (Bruton BRO 13)] (How Monty Python invaded America)
  • *Brian Song (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Michael Palin [perf. Sonia Jones et al.] (“Even though the Pythons were now on solo projects. . .”)
  • Yellow Bird (Choucoune) (1893) Michel Mauléart Monton; arr. (1992) unknown [perf. New Islanders, 1992 album “Caribbean Dreams” (Corner Music CNCD 5956)] (Pythons write ‘Life of Brian’ in Barbados)
  • Jani elmersoul (Jani el marsoul) (1920s) Leïla Sfez; arr. (1988) unknown [perf. Groupe de Zlass, 1988 album “Tunisie - Chants & rythmes” (Les artistes Arabes associés AAA 001)] (Pythons film ‘Life of Brian’ in Tunisia)
  • *Untitled Burgon composition 14 (Chase theme 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Alien spacecraft)
  • *Untitled Burgon composition 21 (Chase theme 3) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Romans chase Brian)
  • *Untitled Burgon composition 4 (Main theme 3) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“The adverse publicity only served to make the film even more popular. . .”)
  • *The Meaning of Life (1983) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle et al.] (‘The Meaning of Life’)
  • Spinecharge (1974) Paul Lewis [1974 album “Dark Mystery” (De Wolfe DWS/LP 3292)] (Mr. Creosote)
  • The Office (from ‘Brazil’) (1985) Michael Kamen; based upon ‘Aquarela do Brasil’ (1939) Ary Baroso [perf. National Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Michael Kamen] (“. . .the Pythons were now hitting their stride in their solo careers.”)
  • Full Circle with Michael Palin Theme (1997) Peter Howell (“For the Pythons today, demand is still high. . .”)
  • The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. in medley “The Last Rose of Summer/Liberty Bell/Intermezzo from Cavalleria” (c.1900) unknown [perf. Three Disc Symphonion Music Box, 1984 album “The Three Disc Symphonion & Other Victorian Music Boxes” (Saydisc SDL 346)] (‘It’s The Monty Python Story’ end credits)
  • Moon Baby (1998) Sully Erna [perf. Godsmack, 1998 album “Godsmack” (Universal UD-53190)] (M-Py-Thon Sports [not in DVD version])
  • *Chicken Drones (1999) André Jacquemin, Terry Gilliam (Mindful violence animation)
  • **Just a Wee Deoch an’ Doris (1911) Harry Lauder [sung by Ian MacNaughton] (Stereotype Scotsman)
  • Cartoon, Bell - Small Bell Chimes, Gliss Up, Music, Percussion (1989) [1989 album “Series 4000 Hollywood Sound Effects Library” (Sound Ideas CD 4001)] (Fairy)
  • The Spirit of Industry Pt. 1: Peak Production (a) Opening (1958) Trevor Duncan [perf. New Concert Orchestra, 1991 album “Archive Collection Vol. 2” (Cavendish CAV-CD 37)] (‘Pythonland’ introductory montage)
  • Great Occasion (1981) Nigel Hess [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1994 album “This England” (De Wolfe DWCD 0170)] (‘Pythonland’ main title)
  • Charmaine (from ‘What Price Glory?’) (1926) Ernö Rapée, Lew Pollack; arr. (1951) Ronald Binge [perf. Mantovani & His Orchestra, 1955 album “An Album in Waltz Time” (Decca LK 4105)] (Seduced milkman)
  • Vibes Link (A) (1991) Dick Walter [1991 album “The Editor’s Companion 6” (KPM 168 CD)] (Milkman’s basket on the floor)
  • ? (Plaque fanfare)
  • Devil’s Galop (1944) Charles Williams [perf. Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra, 1944 album (Chappell C.208)] (Spanish Inquisition)
  • London Suite, Mvt. III: Knightsbridge March (1933) Eric Coates [perf. Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra cond. Eric Coates, 1954 album “London Suite / London Again Suite” (EMI Two 321)] (The Dull Life of a City Stockbroker)
  • Joie de vivre (1950) Edward White [perf. New Concert Orchestra, 1991 album “Archive Collection Vol. 2” (Cavendish CAV-CD 37)] (“Due to budgetary constraints, the heartland of Python was never more than a short bus ride from Television Centre.”)
  • Epic Title (1965) Jack Shaindlin [1965 album “Main Titles and Openers” (Cinemusic CMR 201)] (New Cooker Sketch)
  • ? (Plaque fanfare)
  • Joie de vivre (1950) Edward White [perf. New Concert Orchestra, 1991 album “Archive Collection Vol. 2” (Cavendish CAV-CD 37)] (“A short silly walk down the Uxbridge Road. . .”)
  • Swanee Whistles - 3 Straight Whistles- Up & Down (c.1974) [1991 album “Essential Comedy Sound Effects Vol. 2” (BBC BBCD 854)] (Uxbridge Road plaque)
  • ? (Plaque fanfare)
  • Thunderball (1965) John Barry [perf. John Barry & His Orchestra, 1966 album “Great Movie Sounds of John Barry” (CBS S BPG 62402)] (Grannies walk down the street)
  • March of the Insurgents (1965) Jack Shaindlin [1965 album “Dramatic (Chase-Martial)” (Cinemusic CMR 205)] (Bicycle Repairman’s theme)
  • Bob Sleigh (c.1952) Eric Jupp [perf. New Concert Orchestra, 1991 album “Archive Collection Vol. 2” (Cavendish CAV-CD 37)] (Michael Palin on bus)
  • Three Dances from ‘Nell Gwyn’: No. 3 - Merrymakers’ Dance (1934) Sir Edward German [possibly perf. New Symphony Orchestra of London cond. Victor Olof, 1969 album “Merrie England” (Eclipse ECS.2006)] (Fish slapping dance)
  • ? (Plaque fanfare)
  • Joie de vivre (1950) Edward White [perf. New Concert Orchestra, 1991 album “Archive Collection Vol. 2” (Cavendish CAV-CD 37)] (Poole Harbour)
  • 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 Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. in medley “The Last Rose of Summer/Liberty Bell/Intermezzo from Cavalleria” (c.1900) unknown [perf. Three Disc Symphonion Music Box, 1984 album “The Three Disc Symphonion & Other Victorian Music Boxes” (Saydisc SDL 346)] (‘Pythonland’ End Credits)
  • Fanfarial (1991) Geoff Cottrell [1991 album “Shorts/Links/Stings 2” (Carlin CARLIN 177)] (‘The Peter Sissons Interview’)
  • ? (Weather girl)
  • Approaching Menace (1970) Neil Richardson [1994 album “The Seventies” (KPM 238 CD)] (‘Mastermind’)
  • Fanfarial (1991) Geoff Cottrell [1991 album “Shorts/Links/Stings 2” (Carlin CARLIN 177)] (‘The Peter Sissons Interview’)
  • BBC Two Ident Theme (1991) Tony & Gaynor Sadler (BBC Two)
  • Nice and Friendly (A) (1991) Dick Walter [1991 album “The Editor’s Companion 6” (KPM 168 CD)] (Phone-in vote)
  • BBC Two Ident Theme (1991) Tony & Gaynor Sadler (BBC Two)
  • BBC One - English 6 Ident Theme (1997) Phil Sawyer (BBC One)
  • Busy Life (1955) Cedric King Palmer [1989 album “Archives 4 - Newsreel/Sport” (KPM 84 CD)] (‘Who was Monty Python?’)
  • The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. in medley “The Last Rose of Summer/Liberty Bell/Intermezzo from Cavalleria” (c.1900) unknown [perf. Three Disc Symphonion Music Box, 1984 album “The Three Disc Symphonion & Other Victorian Music Boxes” (Saydisc SDL 346)] (“In October 1969. . .”)
  • Vegas (1979) Robert Folk [1993 album “Showbiz/Circus” (Bruton BRO 13)] (“Pampered and spoiled, the cast soon became monsters. . .”)
  • Tomorrow the World (1961) Cedric King Palmer [1989 album “Archives 4 - Newsreel/Sport” (KPM 84 CD)] (“So, what about the real Monty Python?”)
  • The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa; arr. (1959) Pat McGarr [perf. Gallowglass Ceili Band cond. Pat McGarr, 1960 album “Come to the Ceili - Volume 2” (Top Rank 30/026)] (Celebrity comments [not in DVD version])
  • The Grand Manor (1996) Francis Shaw [1996 album “A Pastoral Heritage” (KPM 293 CD)] (Outdoor sketch)
  • Te Deum (c.1692) Marc Antoine Charpentier; possibly arr. for ‘Euroshow (1971) Horst Jankowski (VHS tape begins)
  • Greensleeves (16th C.) trad.; arr. (1991) Patricia Cory [1991 album “England” (Chappell CHAP 157)] (Euroshow Opening)
  • Morris Cowley (The Vicar’s Fate) (A) (1996) Robert A. White [1996 album “Folk Songs - Story Songs - Part 2” (KPM 302 CD)] (Accordion, maypole dance)
  • Sir Robert de Coverley (17th C.) trad.; arr. (1996) Robert A. White, Brian Gulland [1996 album “Folk Songs - Story Songs - Part 2” (KPM 302 CD)] (A sociologist)
  • Three Dances from ‘Nell Gwyn’: No. 3 - Merrymakers’ Dance (1934) Sir Edward German [possibly perf. New Symphony Orchestra of London cond. Victor Olof, 1969 album “Merrie England” (Eclipse ECS.2006)] (Fish slapping dance)
  • The Wee Man from Skye Set (Hornpipes) (1950s) Donald MacLeod; arr. (1996) unknown [perf. Jura Ceilidh Band, 1996 album “The Jura Ceilidh Band” (Lochshore CDLDL 1240)] (Gavotte of the Long John Silvers)
  • Ride of the Valkyries (from ‘Die Walküre’) (1856) Richard Wagner [sped up, perf. Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Wilhelm Furtwängler, 1959 album “Furtwängler and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra plays the Ride of the Valkyries and Dance of the Apprentices” (HMV 7P 206)] (Batley Townswomen’s Guild)
  • Oranges and Lemons (c.1744) trad.; arr. (1993) David Snell [1993 album “Nursery Rhymes” (Bruton BRE 6)] (City of London)
  • Cock o’ the North (c.1816) trad.; arr. (1953) William James Duthoit [perf. Band of the Scots Guards cond. Major James H. Howe, 1965 album “The Band of the Scots Guards Vol. 2: Marching with the Scots Guards” (Philips 6382 055)] (Spring Dance of the Futures Brokers)
  • Charmaine (from ‘What Price Glory?’) (1926) Ernö Rapée, Lew Pollack; arr. (1951) Ronald Binge [perf. Mantovani & His Orchestra, 1955 album “An Album in Waltz Time” (Decca LK 4105)] (Football)
  • Jerusalem (1916) Sir Hubert Parry; arr. (1992) George Wilson [1992 album “Classical Selection 2” (Carlin CLASS 011)] (Euroshow ending)
  • Bell, Store, Hanging Door Bell: Ring 01 (1997) [1997 album “General Series 6000 Extension I Sound Effects Library” (Sound Ideas CD 6044)] (Eric Cartman enters the shop)
  • Fanfarial (1991) Geoff Cottrell [1991 album “Shorts/Links/Stings 2” (Carlin CARLIN 177)] (‘The Peter Sissons Interview’)
  • *Spam Song (1970) Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Fred Tomlinson; arr. (1971) [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (‘From Spam to Sperm’ advert)
  • *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.] (‘From Spam to Sperm’ advert)
  • *The Lumberjack Song (1969) Fred Tomlinson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones [sung by Michael Palin, The Fred Tomlinson Singers, John Cleese, and Graham Chapman with Jennifer Partridge on piano] (‘From Spam to Sperm’ advert)
  • *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] [perf. Eric Idle, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al. cond. John Altman] (‘From Spam to Sperm’ advert)
  • *Spam Song (1970) Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Fred Tomlinson; arr. (1971) [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (‘From Spam to Sperm’)
  • ? (‘From Spam to Sperm’ advert ends - overlapping with previous)
  • The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1967 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca PFS 4134)] (Titles)
  • *Spam Song (1970) Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Fred Tomlinson [sung by the Fred Tomlinson Singers] (Spam)
  • *I’ve Got Two Legs (1974) Terry Gilliam; arr. (1982) [perf. Terry Gilliam] (I’ve Got Two Legs)
  • *The Lumberjack Song (1969) Fred Tomlinson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones [sung by Michael Palin, The Fred Tomlinson Singers, John Cleese, and Graham Chapman with Jennifer Partridge on piano] (Lumberjack Song)
  • *Das Holzfällerlied (The Lumberjack Song) (1969) Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Fred Tomlinson; translation (1971) Thomas Woitkewitsch [sung by Michael Palin et al.] (Lumberjack Song)
  • *Half a Bee (1972) Monty Python [sung by Michael Palin] (Cassette recording)
  • *Eric the Half-a-Bee (1972) Eric Idle, lyr. John Cleese [sung by John Cleese, Eric Idle, and the Fred Tomlinson Singers; Eric Idle on guitar, Neil Innes on piano] (Eric the Half-a-Bee)
  • Leaves and Water (1970) Roger Roger [1970 album “Scenic and Romance Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1005)] (Little Red Riding Hood)
  • *Eric the Half-a-Bee (1972) Eric Idle, lyr. John Cleese [sung by John Cleese, Eric Idle, and the Fred Tomlinson Singers; Eric Idle on guitar, Neil Innes on piano] (Eric the Half-a-Bee)
  • 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)] (‘Hollywood Bowl’)
  • *Bruces’ Philosophers Song (1973) Eric Idle; arr. (1982) [perf. Eric Idle, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, & audience] (Bruces’ Philosophers Song)
  • *Sit on My Face (1980) Eric Idle, based upon ‘Sing as We Go’ (1934) Harry Parr-Davies [sung by the Fred Tomlinson Singers, mouthed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, & Terry Jones] (Sit on My Face)
  • Sing as We Go (1934) Harry Parr-Davies [perf. Gracie Fields, 1939 British Pathé newsreel “Grace Fields Entertains the Troops”] (Sing as We Go)
  • *Sit on My Face (1980) Eric Idle; arr. John Du Prez; based upon ‘Sing as We Go’ (1934) Harry Parr-Davies [sung by the Fred Tomlinson Singers, mouthed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, and Terry Jones] (Sit on My Face)
  • *Never Be Rude to an Arab (1980) Terry Jones; arr. (1982) John Du Prez [sung by Terry Jones] (Never Be Rude to an Arab)
  • *Untitled Burgon composition 4 (Main theme 3) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Judea A.D. 33)
  • *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 (1979) Eric Idle, arr. John Altman [perf. Eric Idle et al., 1991 “Top of the Pops” episode] (Always Look on the Bright Side of Life)
  • *The Meaning of Life (1983) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle et al.] (Meaning of Life)
  • *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)
  • *Galaxy Song (1983) Eric Idle, John Du Prez, lyr. Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle] (‘From Spam to Sperm’ end credits)
  • Fanfarial (1991) Geoff Cottrell [1991 album “Shorts/Links/Stings 2” (Carlin CARLIN 177)] (‘The Peter Sissons Interview’)
  • BBC Two Ident Theme (1991) Tony & Gaynor Sadler (The end)

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...