"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" was arranged and conducted by John Altman and recorded at Chappell's Studio with a full orchestra and the Fred Tomlinson Singers. Its appearance at the end of the film, when the central character seems certain to die, is deliberately ironic. An instrumental version plays over the second half of the credits. The song continues as the scene changes to a long-shot of the crosses and the credits begin to roll. As the song progresses, many of the other crucifixion victims (140 in all, according to the script, though twenty-three crosses are actually seen on screen) begin to dance in a very restricted way and join in with the song's whistled hook. After a succession of apparent rescue opportunities all come to nothing, a character on a nearby cross (played by Eric Idle) attempts to cheer him up by singing "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life". The film's lead character Brian Cohen (played by Graham Chapman) has been crucified for his part in a kidnap plot. This new version was used in the film and became one of Monty Python's most famous compositions. While practising during a break in filming, Idle found that it worked better if sung in a more cheeky manner by a character of his called "Mr Cheeky", which in turn was based on the film's Cockney lighting crew.
However, Michael Palin noted in his diary for 16 June 1978 that during a script meeting, "Eric's two songs-'Otto' and the 'Look on the Bright Side' crucifixion song-are rather coolly received before lunch." Despite being initially underwhelmed, the group warmed to Idle's efforts and the song was retained.
Originally the song was sung in a more straight fashion, which the other Python members eventually agreed would be good enough for the end of the film. Whilst trying to come up with a way of ending the film Monty Python's Life of Brian, Eric Idle wrote an original version of the song on a Gibson J-50 guitar using only jazz chords he learnt from a course by Mickey Baker. Idle performed the song live to a global audience at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony during the one-hour symphony of British Music segment. It became immensely popular, reaching No. Written in the British music hall tradition, the song touches on stoicism and the " stiff upper lip" spirit in the face of adversity, so often associated with British people. " Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" is a comedy song written by Monty Python member Eric Idle that was first featured in the Python film Life of Brian and has gone on to become a common singalong at public events such as football matches as well as funerals. " Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" / " Brian" From the album Monty Python's Life of Brian soundtrackġ979 Chappell Studios Bond Street – Friar Park Studio, Henley-On-Thames
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