The Liberty Bell (march) Canadian Forces Public Affairs Branch. The march follows the standard form of AABBCDCDC. The trio (sections C and D) uses tubular bells to symbolize the Liberty Bell ringing. The bells usually begin during the first breakstrain (section D), but some bands use them at the first trio (section C). The march is often associated with the British TV comedy program "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969–74), which used the version performed by the Band of the Grenadier Guards as a signature tune. The British comedy troupe Monty Python's use of the melody is ironic; the bouncy melody of the march may
The Liberty Bell (march) foot and a noticeably flatulent "splat" sound reminiscent of a whoopee cushion. (The first 13 episodes, however, used a "hiss.") At the end of the film "Monty Python: Live At The Hollywood Bowl," the entire march was played over the closing credits. "The Liberty Bell" was used by the Foot Guards before it became associated with the television series, after which they chose another march. Nevertheless, the march remains popular with British military bands. The Liberty Bell (march) "The Liberty Bell" (1893) is an American military march composed by John Philip Sousa. "The Liberty Bell" was written for Sousa's unfinished