@diggingthedirt - yes! Spread the word :-) I'm listening to it now getting quite teary. I sent something into the Gallery once, but it never got shown. :-( RIP Tony.
I looked this up on my 45th birthday this weekend because the tune had been running through my head for weeks. I cried copious happy tears for the memory of such carefree days spent watching this treasure of a man make the world more beautiful. He encouraged me to follow his example and I hope I have. Having wandered down this memory lane in a foreign land (I am now in America) I have sent it on to all my friends here so they too can be wrapped in this warm blanket.
This is available from iTunes or Amazon UK. Look for ...."Classic Television Themes vol 2". Many great KPM tracks to be had on that album. Great theme this one. I was around when the original "Vision On" was showing and of course, the Gallery theme was different.
Wonderful. I understand that Bob Morgan wrote this piece in response to a personal bereavement. It's such a moving and joyous melody, and has a real hypnotic quality. It also makes a great soundtrack in which to remember the great Tony Hart by. Tony was such a gentleman who created so much wonderful art in so many different and imaginitive ways, and his influence is still with people born in the sixties and seventies. RIP Tony.
Oh my god. Its as if I am back in 1981. I'm having my tea. Just finished wathcing Dangermouse on ITV. Now this on BBC1. Tony Hart - along with Peter Firmin and Co - absoloute LEGENDS. Lost to us forever.
God - the sheer POWER of music to capture vivid (childhood) memories! 1981 is indeed the year, ah1701 - it's logged in my brain as the year I got my first cine camera & I had a go at animating my own plasticine Morph (have a look at the short film on my channel, made a couple of yrs ago) & ActionMen, & I remember this music being part of the soundtrack to my life at that time!
Thanks for the inspiration, Tony. You're a true legend & awesome talent!! Kids' TV isn't the same nowadays :-( R.I.P.
Respect for Bob's contribution to the late, great Tony Hart's fantastic shows.
Google "zoot music" to find out more
Bob is a superb keyboard player and can be found playing awesome stuff in Ain't Nothing But - Kingly St, London W1 + Jazz After Dark in Greek St.. check with those venues for up to date info!
Well Done NinaOPerez! :0) This is the only gallery song I ever knew and after having it in my head without hearing it for about 25 years I've finally heard it again!! I would never have imagined when watching this as a kid that I'd be watching it on a computer 30 years later!!
just wish it was longer any more tunes like this out there?
SuperMadpom 11 months ago
The original and best Gallery music is on another clip! Search for "Hartbeat - Print (2 of 3)" and go to 7:30. Enjoy!
moggsie3 1 year ago
OMG. What a blast form the past. Yes that warm melancholic feeling rushed through my veins as well. Tony Hart Graaaande!!!!
igareljones 1 year ago
Dig!
diggingthedirt 1 year ago
@diggingthedirt - yes! Spread the word :-) I'm listening to it now getting quite teary. I sent something into the Gallery once, but it never got shown. :-( RIP Tony.
bryantrosie 2 months ago
I looked this up on my 45th birthday this weekend because the tune had been running through my head for weeks. I cried copious happy tears for the memory of such carefree days spent watching this treasure of a man make the world more beautiful. He encouraged me to follow his example and I hope I have. Having wandered down this memory lane in a foreign land (I am now in America) I have sent it on to all my friends here so they too can be wrapped in this warm blanket.
BrodieScott27 1 year ago 4
@BrodieScott27 Yay, spread the word!! Great guy. I sent something in to the Gallery when I was a child but it never got shown :-( RIP Tony Hart.
bryantrosie 2 months ago
i`m sure this track has appeared as CH4 Testcard Music
Is it comercially available?
ginner1970 1 year ago
"Not bad for a seven year old"
"Rubbish for a 12 year old"
"Wow, good for 10"
believersroast 1 year ago 7
i like it woohoo
TheMonsterman700 1 year ago
This is available from iTunes or Amazon UK. Look for ...."Classic Television Themes vol 2". Many great KPM tracks to be had on that album. Great theme this one. I was around when the original "Vision On" was showing and of course, the Gallery theme was different.
Nunsweepit421 1 year ago
just love this tune a tue classic for a true classic mans show r i p tony hart
crazyjonhere 1 year ago
Beautiful, beautiful piece of music. It oozes compassion and warmth.
whouster 1 year ago
childhood memories - wow
bertysol 2 years ago
always reminds me of 1981 loking for my socks.
BROADTRAIN1979 2 years ago 2
bogen1050
word...the combination of your words and that music has got my eyes welling up..peace...love!!!
mrnobodyz 2 years ago
This has literally moved me to tears. So many faded memories, rendered vivid once more for 232 seconds...
anilsahal 2 years ago
i agree....it takes me back to some beautiful moments in my life......its a shame things change......
lumpfish99 2 years ago 2
i think left bank will be tony harts theme !!1
bondsee 2 years ago
great show we use to watch it all the time.better then the trash they serve up to kids now with their mindless cartoons. rip tony
bondsee 2 years ago
Wonderful. I understand that Bob Morgan wrote this piece in response to a personal bereavement. It's such a moving and joyous melody, and has a real hypnotic quality. It also makes a great soundtrack in which to remember the great Tony Hart by. Tony was such a gentleman who created so much wonderful art in so many different and imaginitive ways, and his influence is still with people born in the sixties and seventies. RIP Tony.
whouster 2 years ago 10
Oh my god. Its as if I am back in 1981. I'm having my tea. Just finished wathcing Dangermouse on ITV. Now this on BBC1. Tony Hart - along with Peter Firmin and Co - absoloute LEGENDS. Lost to us forever.
ah1701 2 years ago 3
God - the sheer POWER of music to capture vivid (childhood) memories! 1981 is indeed the year, ah1701 - it's logged in my brain as the year I got my first cine camera & I had a go at animating my own plasticine Morph (have a look at the short film on my channel, made a couple of yrs ago) & ActionMen, & I remember this music being part of the soundtrack to my life at that time!
Thanks for the inspiration, Tony. You're a true legend & awesome talent!! Kids' TV isn't the same nowadays :-( R.I.P.
StopFramEmotion 2 years ago
Nobody is lost forever, you see, they live in you, in your heart!
bogen1050 2 years ago
@bogen1050
That's a most beautiful sentiment. Thanks.
Mrphilharmonic 1 year ago
A kids tv legend
ballores 3 years ago
Respect for Bob's contribution to the late, great Tony Hart's fantastic shows.
Google "zoot music" to find out more
Bob is a superb keyboard player and can be found playing awesome stuff in Ain't Nothing But - Kingly St, London W1 + Jazz After Dark in Greek St.. check with those venues for up to date info!
anorak103 3 years ago 2
Tony was the most patient artist on tv. It will be a sad and empty box without him.
Breakfast9999 3 years ago 3
It's called Marguerite by Bob Morgan.
RIP Tony Hart
Glassjar34 3 years ago
Did you know that this was included on The Theme, the very first Channel 4 trade test tape?
cwilliams1976 2 years ago
i dont remember this but i remember the later version...
LisaLopezUK 3 years ago
Water Buffalo - also by Bob Morgan.. it's on his Zoot co uk site!
anorak103 3 years ago
..was the name of the follow up track.
This one is Marguerite.
anorak103 3 years ago
I'd forgotten just how mesmerising this track was, its beautiful.
RIP Tony, you could never be replaced.
Thanks for making my childhood tv so much fun, I'm certain Morph is there with you in spirit.
God Bless.
Gav Braithwaite, Manchester
GJBRAITHWAITE 3 years ago 3
a Great educator, gentle and much loved teacher.
allertonoff2 3 years ago 6
Thanks for that. That's lovely. Especially with the recent sad news. Is it available for download? I'd pay for that!
diskgrinder 3 years ago 2
Thank you NinaOPerez. I love it!!
taurusblue28 3 years ago
this is great reminds me when i was a kid.. x
691502 3 years ago 2
Whos is this, i love it?
gorringeman 3 years ago
Well Done NinaOPerez! :0) This is the only gallery song I ever knew and after having it in my head without hearing it for about 25 years I've finally heard it again!! I would never have imagined when watching this as a kid that I'd be watching it on a computer 30 years later!!
MouthOfTheSouth1973 3 years ago 3
Ah the memories!
1minhero 3 years ago 2
Who found this?!? Memories flooding back... much more evocative than the over played Vision On music gallery. Ace!
BrucePrize 3 years ago 2
This brings back some great memories. My sister and I used to bop to this one!
DJDextrous 3 years ago 3
Marguerite by Bob Morgan.
evachri 3 years ago