30 Musical Masterpieces from the Infamous TV Series: 1969-1974
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Monty Pythons Flying Circus
30 Musical Masterpieces from the Infamous TV Series: 1969-1974
[ De Wolfe / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 8 August 2014
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Available for the first time ever, this fantastic 30-track CD compiles some of the best and most remembered classical music pieces in the fabulous show - many of them being more recognised from 'Flying Circus' than for their life previous to their appearance on the TV.
Ever since the Monty Python group first entered our TV screens 40 years ago, there has been a steady stream of records released, both with music and sketches from their series and movies, but also with spin-offs and stage shows.
But we have never before been treated to the classical music that was featured within the TV show, with the most famous piece being the theme song, 'The Liberty Bell', by Sousa. Until now. DeWolfe, which is one of the biggest suppliers of library music and production music in the world, now present this 30-track CD compiling some of the best and most remembered classical music pieces in the fabulous show, many of them being more recognised from 'Flying Circus' than for their life previous to their appearance on the TV. Michael Palin once said that he heard 'The Liberty Bell' being played in the background as Diana was interviewed before her big wedding, and that everyone started to giggle as they heard the tune. I would guess that most marching bands have taken the Sousa piece off their repertoire nowadays…
Listening to this CD is like watching the 'Flying Circus' show with your eyes closed. Well, don't take that too literally. But it's not far from the truth, actually. All the songs bring back sweet memories from various sketches, and some of them are more familiar than others. In general, I haven't seen a lot from that fourth and last season (even though the DVD is on my shelf, of course), so those tunes aren't that familiar. But at least it gives me yet another reason to put the DVD in the player and give it a whirl.
If you are a big fan of Idle, Palin, Chapman, Cleese, Gilliam and Jones, this is a must! If you're not a big fan, it's still a good CD with nice background music.
Tracks:
1. Liberty Bell (Monty Python's Flying Circus Theme)
2. Eveil A L'Aube (from the 'Owl Stretching Time' sketch)
3. Ad Lib (from 'The Visitors' sketch)
4. Eye Of Horus (from the 'Deja Vu' sketch)
5. Flute Promenade (from the 'Animation' sketch)
6. Bright Lights (from the 'Blackmail' sketch)
7. Roving Report No2 (from 'It's A Living')
8. David And Goliath (from the 'Attila the Hun Show')
9. Casbah (from 'Archaeology Today')
10. The Hunt (from 'Mosquito Hunters')
11. Aggression (from 'Scott Of The Sahara')
12. Man Of Power (from 'Film Director Teeth')
13. Pastoralia (from 'Gumby Flower Arranging')
14. On The River (from 'Royal Episode 13')
15. Man Of Destiny (from 'Whicker's World')
16. Theatre Overture (from 'Trim Jeans Theatre')
17. Trumpet Call (from 'Elizabeth L')
18. Hearts and Flowers (from 'War and Horror')
19. Comedy Set Variation 2 (from 'Pantomime Horse is a Secret Agent Film')
20. Military Preparation (from 'The All-England Summarize Proust Competition')
21. Peter Pan (from 'Children's Story')
22. Ripcord (from the 'Salad Days' sketch)
23. The Long Haul (from 'Russian 42nd International Clambake')
24. March Trident (from the 'Olympic Hide and Seek Final')
25. Early Dusk (from the 'Dennis Moore' sketch)
26. Arena March (from 'Ideal Loon Exhibition')
27. The Banquet Part 3 (from the 'Spot The Loony' sketch)
28. Academy Award (from the 'Light Entertainment Awards')
29. Market Research (from the 'The Golden Age of Ballooning')
30. The Poor Soul (from the 'Zeppelin' sketch)
