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)

Life of Brian (album)

Life of Brian (album) (1979)

• **Hava Nagila (1918) Abraham Zevi Idelsohn and/or Moshe Nathanson; arr. (1979) unknown [perf. on bagpipe by unknown] (Introduction)
• *Brian Song (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Michael Palin [perf. Sonia Jones et al.] (Brian Song)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 2 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“We worship you, O Brian. . .”)
• *Brian Song (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Michael Palin [perf. Sonia Jones et al.] (Brian Song Pt. 2)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 7 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“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)] (Link to Revolutionaries in the Ampitheatre)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 11 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Brian writes “Romanes eunt domus”)
• 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)] (Links out of “Romans Go Home” and “What Have the Romans Ever Done For Us?”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 21 (Chase theme 3) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Prophets)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 20 (Chase theme 2) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“Brian is on the run from the Romans. . .”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 13 (Sting 1) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“Aw, get off!”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 27 (Main theme 4) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Brian finds Simon)
• **Hava Nagila (1918) Abraham Zevi Idelsohn and/or Moshe Nathanson [sung by Terry Jones] (Simon sings)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 28 (1979) Geoffrey Burgon; possibly based upon ‘Requiem in D minor, Mvt. IIIa: Dies irae’ (1791) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (“An unbeliever!”)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 33 (Roman theme 4) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (Fanfare to Pilate’s address)
• *Untitled Burgon composition 35 (Chase theme 4) (1979) Geoffrey Burgon (“Release Brian!”)
• *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 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)

2006 bonus tracks (deleted scenes, demos, and radio ads):

• *Otto Song (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, John Du Prez [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Otto Song)
• *Otto Song (Demo) (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, John Du Prez [perf. the Pythons] (Otto Song Demo)
• *Brian Song (Alternate Version) (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Michael Palin [perf. Sonia Jones et al.] (Brian Song Alternate Version)
• *Brian Song (1979) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman, lyr. Michael Palin [perf. Sonia Jones et al.] (Radio Ad: Twice as Good)
• *Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (1979) Eric Idle, arranged by John Altman [perf. Eric Idle, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al. cond. John Altman] (Radio Ad: Twice as Good)

The Monty Python Instant Record Collection (UK version)

The Monty Python Instant Record Collection (UK version) (1977) (‘Summarize Proust Competition’ only)

• Theatre Overture (1967) Anthony Mawer [perf. Theatre Orchestra, 1971 album “Movie Go Round” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3192)] (Arthur Mee)
• ? (Bell strike, Bagot finishes)
• ? (Organ fanfare 1, Bagot finishes; Bagot leaves)
• ? (Bell strike again, Rutherford finishes)
• ? (Organ fanfare 2, Rutherford finishes)
• *Proust Song (1972) Fred Tomlinson [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers] (Bolton Choral Society)
• ? (Bell strike again, Rutherford finishes)
• ? (Organ fanfare 1, Bolton Choral Society finishes)

This is the only track exclusive to the album; it was originally recorded for ‘Previous Record’. The US version of ‘Instant Record Collection’ has no exclusive tracks.

Monty Python Live at City Center

Monty Python Live at City Center (1976)

• *La Llama (1969) Monty Python; based upon ‘Granada’ (1932) Agustín Lara [perf. Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and John Cleese] (Llamas)
• Happy Movement (1967) James Harpham [1970 album “Animals and Children Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1004)] (Gumby Flower Arranging)
• *Short Blues (1973) Neil Innes [perf. Neil Innes] (Short Blues)
• News Titles No. 1 (1969) Johnny Scott [perf. Westway Studio Orchestra, 1969 album “Ceremony - Presentation / Industry - Action” (Southern MQ/LP 30)] (‘World Forum’)
• Rinky Dinky (1979) Dave Howman, André Jacquemin [1979 album “Fun and Games / Children and Light Entertainment” (Ready Music LPYEL 105)] (Albatross)
• Comic Giggles (1970) Johnny Pearson [1970 album “Locations and Comedy Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1010)] (Link following Nudge Nudge)
• *Bruces’ Philosophers Song (1973) Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, & audience] (Bruces’ Philosophers Song)
• Crowning Glory (1967) Keith Papworth [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “March Trident” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3053)] (Judges)
• Theatre Overture (1967) Anthony Mawer [perf. Theatre Orchestra, 1971 album “Movie Go Round” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3192)] (‘Blackmail’)
• *Nude Organist Fanfare 12a (1976) Terry Jones? [perf. Terry Jones?] (Organ fanfare, Mrs. Teal’s lover in Bolton)
• *Nude Organist Fanfare 12b (1976) Terry Jones? [perf. Terry Jones?] (Organ fanfare, “The shop where you bought the equipment”)
• ? (Stop the Film)
• Rinky Dinky (1979) Dave Howman, André Jacquemin [1979 album “Fun and Games / Children and Light Entertainment” (Ready Music LPYEL 105)] (‘Blackmail’ ends)
• *Protest Song (1974) Neil Innes [perf. Neil Innes] (Protest Song)
• 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)] (Four Yorkshiremen)
• *I’ve Got Two Legs (1974) Terry Gilliam [perf. Terry Gilliam] (I’ve Got Two Legs)
• Coronation Scot (1947) Vivian Ellis [perf. Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra cond. Sidney Torch, 1969 album (Chappell LPC 1030)] (‘The Death of Mary, Queen of Scots’)
• *God Choir (1976) André Jacquemin (Hand of God)
• **All Things Bright and Beautiful (1887) William Henry Monk, lyr. (1848) Cecil Frances Alexander [sung by Graham Chapman, John Cleese Terry Jones, & Michael Palin] (Hymn)
• *The Lumberjack Song (1969) Fred Tomlinson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones; arr. (1976) [perf. Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Carol Cleveland, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, & Michael Palin with Neil Innes on piano] (Lumberjack Song)
• The Liberty Bell (1893) John Philip Sousa [perf. Band of the Grenadier Guards cond. Rodney Bashford, 1967 album “Sousa Marches” (Decca PFS 4134)] (End)

The Album of the Soundtrack of the Trailer of the Film of Monty Python and the Holy Grail

The Album of the Soundtrack of the Trailer of the Film of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

• Jeunesse (1961) Anthony Mawer [perf. Hilversum Radio Orchestra cond. Hugo de Groot, 1963 album “Mood Mediterranean” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2797)] (Introduction)
• Honours List (1972) Keith Papworth [1972 album “City Scene” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3242)] (Introduction Part 2)
• POSSIBLY: New Fanfare No. 6 (1971) Reg Tilsley [perf. Tilsley Orchestral, 1971 album “Wheel of Fortune” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3210)] (‘Bring Me the Head of Don Revie’ soundtrack)
• The Big Country (1965) Keith Papworth [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Hugh Granville, 1971 album “Pastoral Music” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3188)] (The titles come to an end)
• Homeward Bound (1970) Jack Trombey [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1970 album “Fourteen Pictorial Sketches for Orchestra No. 2” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3171)] (Constitutional Peasants)
• *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)] (Witch Burning)
• *Fanfare (1975) Neil Innes (Camelot)
• *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 (Arthur and God)
• 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 off; French Castle)
• Jeunesse (1961) Anthony Mawer [perf. Hilversum Radio Orchestra cond. Hugo de Groot, 1963 album “Mood Mediterranean” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2797)] (Announcement; Apology)
• *Sunrise Music (1975) Neil Innes (Story So Far)
• Magic Finger (1967) Keith Papworth [perf. London Studio Group cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “Checkpoint” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3022)] (“The real story of the film so far”)
• *‘The Tale of. . .’ fanfare (1975) Neil Innes(?) (‘The Tale of Sir Robin’)
• *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)] (Sir Robin approaches Three-Headed Knight)
• *Untitled dramatic sting 1 (1975) Neil Innes (Three-Headed Knight)
• Desperate Moment (c.1954-56) Kenneth Essex [perf. Celebrity Symphony Orchestra, c.1954-56 album (De Wolfe DW 2551)] (“Yes, it was the dreaded 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)
• *Knights of Ni (1975) Neil Innes (The Knights Who Say “Ni!”)
• *Untitled dramatic sting 2 (1975) Neil Innes (“A shrubbery!”)
• 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 find the shrubbery)
• *Untitled dramatic sting 3 (1975) Neil Innes (“. . .another shrubbery!”; “. . .a herring!”)
• Circle of Danger (early 1950s) Bryan Holmes [perf. Celebrity Symphony Orchestra, early 1950s album (De Wolfe DW 2510)] (Marilyn Monroe)
• *Untitled minstrel tune (1975) Neil Innes (Wedding music)
• 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 DWLP 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!”)
• *Knights of Ni (1975) Neil Innes (Tim the Enchanter)
• *Monks’ Chant 2 (1975) Neil Innes; lyrics from ‘Dies Irae’ (c.13th century) trad. [sung by Neil Innes et al.] (Monks bring the Holy Hand Grenade)
• *God Choir (1975) Neil Innes (Arthur throws Holy Hand Grenade)
• Jeunesse (1961) Anthony Mawer [perf. Hilversum Radio Orchestra cond. Hugo de Groot, 1963 album “Mood Mediterranean” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2797)] (Announcement Part 2)
• The Promised Land (1966) Stanley Black [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1966 album “The Music of Stanley Black” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2977)] (End of Quest)

2006 bonus tracks (2 unused songs from the film and excerpted audio from the 2001 documentary ‘The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations’):

• *Arthur’s Song (1975) Neil Innes (Arthur’s Song)
• ? [original?] (“Danger: unsafe masonry”)
• *Untitled Parker composition 4 (1995) Elizabeth Parker (Castle Anthrax, “Hello, hello, hello. . .”)
• *God Choir (1975) Neil Innes (“It is the magic of film and the film of magic”)
• *Run Away Song (1975) Neil Innes (Run Away Song)

Monty Python Live at Drury Lane

Monty Python Live at Drury Lane (1974)

• *La Llama (1969) Monty Python; based upon ‘Granada’ (1932) Agustín Lara [perf. Eric Idle, Terry Jones, & John Cleese] (Llamas)
• Happy Movement (1967) James Harpham [1970 album “Animals and Children Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1004)] (Gumby Flower Arranging)
• ? (Terry Jones - Link)
• World in Action (1973) Keith Mansfield [1973 album “Big Business / Wind of Change” (KPM 1124)] (Communist Quiz)
• **How Sweet to Be an Idiot (1973) Neil Innes [perf. Neil Innes] (Idiot Song)
• Comic Giggles (1970) Johnny Pearson [1970 album “Locations and Comedy Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1010)] (Link following Nudge Nudge)
• ? (‘Spot the Brain Cell’ introduction)
• *Untitled piano cues 1-4 (1974) Neil Innes(?) [perf. Neil Innes?] (‘Spot the Brain Cell’ piano cues)
• *Bruces’ Philosophers Song (1973) Eric Idle [sung by Eric Idle, Neil Innes, and Michael Palin] (Bruces’ Philosophers Song)
• *I’ve Got Two Legs (1974) Terry Gilliam [perf. Terry Gilliam] (I’ve Got Two Legs)
• Hawaiian Breeze (1962) Jon Jelmer (Wout Steenhuis) [1962 album (Conroy BM 325)] (Four Yorkshiremen)
• Prestige Theme 1 (1972) Keith Mansfield [1972 album “Theme Suites / Mustang” (KPM 1095)] (Election Night Special)
• **We’ll Keep a Welcome (1940) Mai Jones, lyr. Lyn Joshua & Jimmy Harper [sung by Terry Jones] (Very Silly candidate’s name)
• **Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head (from ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’) (1969) Burt Bacharach, lyr. Hal David [sung by Terry Jones] (Very Silly candidate’s name)
• **Don’t Sleep in the Subway (1967) Tony Hatch, lyr. Jackie Trent [sung by Terry Jones] (Very Silly candidate’s name)
• **Climb Ev’ry Mountain (1959) Richard Rodgers, lyr. Oscar Hammerstein II [sung by Neil Innes] (Kevin Phillips-Bong sings)
• *The Lumberjack Song (1969) Fred Tomlinson, Michael Palin, Terry Jones; arr. (1974) [perf. Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin with Neil Innes on piano] (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)] (Theme Song ‘Liberty Bell’)

The Monty Python Matching Tie and Handkerchief

The Monty Python Matching Tie and Handkerchief (1973)

• **All Things Bright and Beautiful (1887) William Henry Monk, lyr. (1848) Cecil Frances Alexander [sung by Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin] (Hymn)
• Saturday’s Game (1959) Len Stevens [perf. Group Forty Orchestra cond. Eric Cook, 1959 album (KP.005)] (Novel Writing)
• *Bruces’ Philosophers Song (1973) Eric Idle [perf. John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin et al.] (Bruces’ Song)
• Voodoo Victim (1959) Gilbert Vinter [perf. Group Forty Orchestra cond. Eric Cook, 1959 album (KP.014)] (Ralph Mellish)
• Three Aspects of Fear, No. 3: Terror by Night (1959) Hubert Clifford [perf. Group Forty Orchestra cond. Eric Cook, 1959 album (KP.019)] (“. . .nothing happened.”)
• Voodoo Victim (1959) Gilbert Vinter [perf. Group Forty Orchestra cond. Eric Cook, 1959 album (KP.014)] (“Scarcely able to believe his eyes. . .”)
• Three Aspects of Fear, No. 3: Terror by Night (1959) Hubert Clifford [perf. Group Forty Orchestra cond. Eric Cook, 1959 album (KP.019)] (“For Ralph Mellish, this was not to be the start. . .”)
• Crowning Glory (1967) Keith Papworth [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “March Trident” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3053)] (“But for the lack of any untoward circumstances. . .”)
• Placa Omondia (1965) Mimis Plessas [perf. George Zambetas & Group-Ten Players, 1965 album (KPM 192)] (Cheese Shop)
• Day’s Work (1966) Mike McNaught [1966 album “Light Intimations - 2” (KPM 1007)] (Wasp Club)
• Elizabethan Suite No. 1, Mvt. V: Sir Thomas Mortimer’s Almand (1969) Gareth Walters [1969 album “Two Harpsichord Suites/Two Elizabethan Suites” (KPM 1048)] (Background to History introduction)
• *Oxen Songs 1-3 (1973) Neil Innes [perf. Neil Innes, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Background to History songs)
• *Funk Roll (1973) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (Record Shop)
• *Harmonica Solo “Trench Music” (1973) Eric Idle [perf. Eric Idle] (First World War Noises)
• Elizabethan Suite No. 1, Mvt. V: Sir Thomas Mortimer’s Almand (1969) Gareth Walters [1969 album “Two Harpsichord Suites/Two Elizabethan Suites” (KPM 1048)] (Oscar Wilde)

2006 bonus tracks (unused tracks from ‘Contractual Obligation Album’ with new music)

• *Teleprompter Football Results Intro (2006) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (Teleprompter Football Results)

Monty Python’s Previous Record

Monty Python’s Previous Record (1972)

• Fashion Parade (1970) Johnny Pearson [1970 album “Scenic and Romance Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1005)] (“Are you embarrassed easily?”)
• Alla Handel (1970) Harry Wild [1970 album “Period Music and Solo Instruments” (Studio G LPSG 1011)] (Link from ‘A Book at Bedtime’ to ‘Dennis Moore’)
• †Sporting News (c.1972) Paul Lewis [1974 album “Light Movement Volume 2” (Studio G LPSG 2003)] (‘The Money Programme’)
• *The Money Song (1972) Eric Idle, Fred Tomlinson, John Gould [perf. Eric Idle, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Money Song)
• *Dennis Moore pt. 1 (1972) John Cleese, Graham Chapman; based upon ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood Theme’ (1955) Carl Sigman [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Dennis Moore Song)
• *Dennis Moore pt. 2 (1972) John Cleese, Graham Chapman; based upon ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood Theme’ (1955) Carl Sigman [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Dennis Moore Song)
• Happy Movement (1967) James Harpham [1970 album “Animals and Children Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1004)] (‘How to Do It’)
• *Dennis Moore pt. 3 (1972) John Cleese, Graham Chapman; based upon ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood Theme’ (1955) Carl Sigman [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Dennis Moore Song)
• ? (Chimes, personal freedom)
• *Dennis Moore pt. 4 (1972) John Cleese, Graham Chapman; based upon ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood Theme’ (1955) Carl Sigman [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Dennis Moore Song)
• *Eric the Half-a-Bee (1972) Eric Idle, lyr. John Cleese [perf. John Cleese, Eric Idle, Fred Tomlinson Singers et al. with Neil Innes on piano] (Eric the Half-a-Bee)
• Holiday Time (1970) Johnny Pearson [1970 album “Big Jazz & Big Beat Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1002)] (Radio Quiz Show opening)
• ? (Organ fanfare, right answer)
• ? (Gong strike, end of contest)
• Symphony No. 5, Mvt. I (1804-08) Ludwig van Beethoven; arr. (late 1960s-72?) Cliff Johns (John Gale) [sped up, unknown album] (Lord Elpus’s button)
• Oh My Darling, Clementine (1884) Percy Montrose; arr. unknown [sped up, unidentified recording] (Deaconess of Detroit’s button)
• ? (Organ fanfare again)
• Symphony No. 5, Mvt. I (1804-08) Ludwig van Beethoven; arr. (late 1960s-72?) Cliff Johns (John Gale) [sped up, unknown album] (Lord Elpus’s button again)
• Oh My Darling, Clementine (1884) Percy Montrose; arr. unknown [sped up, unidentified recording] (Deaconess of Detroit’s button again)
• Holiday Time (1970) Johnny Pearson [1970 album “Big Jazz & Big Beat Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1002)] (Radio Quiz Show closing)
• Comic Giggles (1970) Johnny Pearson [1970 album “Locations and Comedy Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1010)] (‘Silly Noises’)
• Beachy Head (1970) Robert Cornford [1970 album “Scenic and Romance Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1005)] (Yangtze Kiang opening)
• *The Yangtze Song (1972) Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, lyr. Michael Palin, Terry Jones [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (The Yangtze Song)
• Medieval Fanfares (3) (1970) Cliff Johns (John Gale) [1970 album “Locations and Comedy Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1010)] (“And now, for the first time ever on record. . .”)
• †The Great Adventure Suite, Mvt. IV: Achievement (c.1972) Cliff Johns (John Gale) [1974 album “Scenic and Romance Volume 2” (Studio G LPSG 2005)] (“We proudly present the 1972 Eclipse of the Sun!”)
• ? (Chimes again, certified stiff)
• *Fairytale Music (1972) Neil Innes (Happy Valley)
• *Ya De Bucketty (1972) Terry Jones [perf. Terry Jones et al.] (King Otto’s Hammond organ)
• *Fairytale Music (1972) Neil Innes (Mitzi finds Walter)
• *Ya De Bucketty (1972) Terry Jones [perf. Terry Jones] (King Otto’s Hammond organ)
• Television Tensions (No. 1) (1970) Paul Lewis [1970 album “Dramatic and Horror Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1008)] (Prince Walter goes to tobacconists’)
• *Fairytale Music (1972) Neil Innes (Happy Valley closing)

2006 bonus tracks (mostly new music for unused tracks from ‘Previous Record’ and ‘Contractual Obligation Album’, 1972 flexi disc ‘Teach Yourself Heath’, and 1971 radio ads for ‘Monty Python’s Big Red Book’):

• *Baxter’s Song (1980) Eric Idle; arr. John Du Prez [perf. John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin et al.] (Baxter’s)
• *Blood, Devastation, Death, War & Horror: Intro (2006) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (‘Blood, Devastation, Death, War & Horror’)
• *Blood, Devastation, Death, War & Horror: Outro (2006) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (‘The Great Debate’)
• *Mortuary Hour Radio Announcer Music (2006) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (Mortuary Quiz)
• *Is There: Intro/Outro (2006) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (‘Is There’)
• Holiday Time (1970) Johnny Pearson [1970 album “Big Jazz & Big Beat Volume 1” (Studio G LPSG 1002)] (Teach Yourself Heath)
• *The Book Ad Music (2006) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (The Book Ad)
• *Big Red Bowl (1971?) Monty Python [perf. Terry Jones] (Big Red Bowl)

†These were officially released after ‘Previous Record’. However, it is not surprising that the Pythons had early access to them due to Jacquemin’s involvement with Studio G.

Another Monty Python Record

Another Monty Python Record (1971)

• *Trondheim Hammer Dance (1971) Fred Tomlinson [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (‘Pleasures of the Dance: A Selection of Norwegian Carpenter’s Songs’)
• 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)] (Introduction)
• Power Project (1965) Keith Papworth [perf. London Studio Orchestra cond. Hugo de Groot, 1965 album “Power Project” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2922)] (‘World Forum’ introduction)
• Let’s Open the Show (c.1958-59) Julius Steffaro (Jack Trombey) [perf. Hilversum Radio Orchestra cond. Walter Warren, c.1958-59 album (De Wolfe DW 2639)] (Beautiful lounge suite; Marx loses)
• Fanfare Opening (1964) Derek Laren (Else van Epen-de Groot) [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1964 album (De Wolfe DW 2835)] (Gumby Theatre)
• Formal Presentation (1970) Keith Papworth [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1970 album “Today’s World” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3170)] (“That was ‘The Cherry Orchard’ by Anton Chekhov”)
• ? (Gong strike, Contradictions sketch ends)
• *Trondheim Hammer Dance (1971) Fred Tomlinson [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (“Then the old ladies are thrown into the fjords. . .”)
• Man of Power (1967) Jack Trombey [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “The Power Game” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2988)] (‘Ethel the Frog’)
• Whispering Sands (1969) Peter Reno (Peter Taylor & Cliff Twemlow) [perf. Studio Group, 1969 album “Blue Pacific” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3103)] (Gloria describes Dinsdale)
• Free Love (Vocal) (1967) Peter Reno (Peter Taylor & Cliff Twemlow); arr. Reg Tilsley [perf. Electric Banana with Tilsley Orchestral, 1967 album “Electric Banana” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3040)] (Vercotti’s door opening)
• ? (Death of Mary, Queen of Scots)
• **The Girl from Ipanema (1962) Antônio Carlos Jobim, lyr. Norman Gimbel [sung by Graham Chapman & John Cleese]
• ? (Pepperpots watch television)
• ? (‘Over There’ guitar, “Hello, well it’s just after 8:00. . .”)
• House of Fashion (1966) Stanley Black [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1966 album “The Music of Stanley Black” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2977)] (“No. 23, the shin. . .”)
• Violence Sting 1 (1970) Reg Tilsley [1970 album “Theme and Variation - Tilsley Orchestral No. 8” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3174)] (“The soft cushions!”)
• Violence Link 1 (1970) Reg Tilsley; possibly based upon ‘The Planets, Mvt. I: Mars, the Bringer of War’ (1914) Gustav Holst [1970 album “Theme and Variation - Tilsley Orchestral No. 8” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3174)] (“The comfy chair!”)
• Circus Tumble (1967) Keith Papworth [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “The Big Top” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3035)] (Sound Quiz: “‘An Italian film director’ is not sufficient.”)
• Fanfare A (1968) James H. Howe [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1968 album “Roving Report” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3093)] (Be a Great Actor)
• Eye for an Eye (1966) Jack Trombey [perf. International Studio Group cond. Jack Trombey, 1966 album “Eye for an Eye” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2969)] (“You’ll be playing the part of Montague. . .”)
• Crowning Glory (1967) Keith Papworth [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Jack Trombey, 1967 album “March Trident” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3053)] (‘All Quiet on the Western Front’)
• Violin Concerto, Mvt. I (1878) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky [unidentified recording, listed as “Contesana Padawana”] (Royal Festival Hall Concert)
• ? (Single note of “Sonatina in E-sharp” by Antonio Vivaldi - nonexistent piece)
• *Spam Song (1970) Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Fred Tomlinson [perf. Fred Tomlinson Singers et al.] (Spam)
• In Step with Johann (1969) Reg Wale [perf. Modern Baroque, 1969 album “Bach-a-Changing” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3104)] (‘Stake Your Claim’)
• **Knees Up, Mother Brown (c.early 20th C.) [sung by Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, & Terry Jones] (‘Folk Songs of the Spanish Inquisition’)
• Also listed: Gold Lame (1967) Keith Papworth [perf. London Studio Group cond. Keith Papworth, 1967 album “Silk Organdie” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3024)]; Southern Breeze (1963) Anthony Mawer [perf. Hilversum Radio Orchestra cond. Hugo de Groot, 1963 album “Mood Mediterranean” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2797)]; Bahama Parakeet (1964) Anthony Mawer [perf. International Studio Orchestra cond. Hugo de Groot, 1964 album “Holiday in Paris” (De Wolfe DW/LP 2855)]; Mystery Drums (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)]; Mystery Place (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)]; Ode to Edward (1971) Jack Trombey [perf. International Studio Orchestra, 1971 album “La Musique d'Emile Paladilhe 1844-1926” (De Wolfe DW/LP 3237)]

2006 bonus tracks (unused tracks from ‘Contractual Obligation Album’ with new music):

• *Dawn of Time Music (2006) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (Treadmill Lager)
• *Harp Gliss Music (2006) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (Bishop at home)
• *Undertaker (2006) André Jacquemin, Dave Howman (Freelance undertaker)