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Monty Python

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1989

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Beethoven's gone, but his music lives on,
And Mozart don't go shopping no more.
You'll never meet Liszt or Brahms again,
And Elgar doesn't answer the door.
Schubert and Chopin used to chuckle and laugh,
Whilst composing a long symphony,
But one hundred and fifty years later,
There's very little of them left to see.
They're decomposing composers.
There's nothing much anyone can do.
You can still hear Beethoven,
But Beethoven cannot hear you.
Handel and Haydn and Rachmaninov
Enjoyed a nice drink with their meal,
But nowadays, no one will serve them,
And their gravy is left to congeal.
Verdi and Wagner delighted the crowds
With their highly original sound.
The pianos they played are still working,
But they're both six feet underground.
They're decomposing composers.
There's less of them every year.
You can say what you like to Debussy,
But there's not much of him left to hear.
Claude Achille Debussy, Died, 1918.
Christophe Willebald Gluck, Died, 1787.
Carl Maria von Weber, Not at all well, 1825. Died, 1826.
Giacomo Meyerbeer, Still alive, 1863. Not still alive, 1864.
Modeste Mussorgsky, 1880, going to parties. No fun anymore, 1881.
Johan Nepomuk Hummel, Chatting away nineteen to the dozen with his mates down the pub every evening, 1836. 1837, nothing.

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Written by: MICHAEL PALIN

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Genre Classification

"Decomposing Composers" by Monty Python is categorized as a comedic song. Monty Python is known for their humorous and often absurd sketches, and this song is a reflection of that comedic genre.

Album Release

The song was first released as part of the album "Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album" in 1980. This was the group's seventh and final studio album.

Song Content

Lyrically, the song lists a number of classical composers who are deceased, joking that they are now 'decomposing'. Some composers mentioned include Beethoven, Schubert, and Rachmaninoff.

Song Formation

The song is predominantly a spoken word performance accompanied by minimal music in the background.

Lyrics Author

The lyrics of "Decomposing Composers" were written by famed Monty Python member Michael Palin. Palin is also known for his roles in various Monty Python films and sketches.

Song Duration

The song is only 2 minutes and 43 seconds long.

Composer

The music for the song was composed by John Du Prez, a frequent collaborator with the Python group.

Parody Element

Like many Monty Python songs, "Decomposing Composers" is a parody. It uses humor to address the mortality of composers whose works have lived on way past their own lifetimes.

Pop Culture Impact

Though not one of Monty Python's better-known songs, "Decomposing Composers" continues to enjoy popularity among Monty Python fans and scholars of comedic music.

Availability

"Decomposing Composers" can be found on music streaming platforms, YouTube, and is available for purchase on platforms like iTunes and Amazon Music.

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