It is a classical piece. Charles Gounod wrote it in 1872, and Alfred Hitchcock used it as the theme music for his show Alfred Hitchcock Presents, starting in 1955.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock never composed any theme songs himself. However, Funeral March of a Marionette by Charles Gounod became known as Hitchcock's Theme because Hitchcock used it for his television series, Alfred Hitchcock Presents. The theme is still associated with Hitchcock today.
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Funeral by Band of Horses
the song is called Highland Cathedral
The cast of Funeral March of a Marionette - 2012 includes: Roy Sillings as Funeral Director
Charles Gonoud
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock never composed any theme songs himself. However, Funeral March of a Marionette by Charles Gounod became known as Hitchcock's Theme because Hitchcock used it for his television series, Alfred Hitchcock Presents. The theme is still associated with Hitchcock today.
For a Funeral
For a funeral
Funeral March for a Marionette by Charles Gounod - This piece is also used as the theme song for Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
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Susan Grosvenor Buchan has written: 'The sword of state' -- subject(s): History 'Funeral march of a marionette' -- subject(s): Family
Funeral March of a Marionette became Hitchcock's theme music after watching a silent film called Sunrise. It was composed by Charles Gounod in 1871.
John E Ziolkowski has written: 'Classical Washington' -- subject(s): Buildings, structures, Classical influences, Public architecture, Classicism in art, Public buildings, Neoclassicism (Architecture), Mythology, Classical, in art 'Thucydides and the tradition of funeral speeches at Athens' -- subject(s): Funeral orations, History and criticism, Criticism and interpretation
Gareth was played by Simon callow