Monty Python and The Holy Grail - Soundtrack

Soundtrack

In addition to several songs written by Python regular Neil Innes, several pieces of music were licenced from De Wolfe Music Library. These include

• Ice Floe 9, composed by Pierre Arvay. Used during the beginning titles.
• Countrywide, composed by Anthony Mawer. Used during the beginning titles after the first titlers are sacked.
• Homeward Bound, composed by Jack Trombey. Used as King Arthur's heroic theme.
• The Flying Messenger, composed by Oliver Armstrong. Played during Sir Lancelot's misguided storming of Swamp Castle.
• The Promised Land, composed by Stanley Black. Used in the scene where Arthur approaches the castle on the island.
• Starlet in the Starlight, composed by Kenneth Essex. Briefly used for Prince Herbert's attempt to express himself in song.
• Love Theme, composed by Peter Knight. Also used briefly for Prince Herbert.