And just like that... I'm 12 again, watching the series with my dad in complete silence, completely baffled but entranced. Watched it properly 20 years later and was just as entranced. Just finished re-reading the book and had to come back and hear this again.
I was a little older than you when I saw the series, but I was entranced, too, by the plot, and certainly baffled by the closing credits and the music and choral performance. Since then, I spent some summers in Oxford, found information on Nunc dimittis and saw the series again. As you say, the series is still entrancing, and now has the added value of bringing back memories of watching the series then and places visited later.
I was lucky enough to know Geoff and attended his funeral where this piece of music of his (second section of this piece) was played live in the church. There was not a dry eye in the church amongst the 600 or so congregation.
He was very passionate about his music and passed on pursuing more lucrative work in favour of serious composition that would bring him more personal fulfillment and recognition amongst his peers. I am distantly related to Geoffrey. He was kind enough to help select my first trumpet for my parents, and I think helped instill in me a love for music of many genres and an open mind musically that has brought me much joy.
The most gorgeous doxology in all of the Evensong repertoire. When the cello shadows the "world without end", it's such a beautiful touch. Tinker Tailor has been on BBC Four this week, which is why I'm here.
The very first time I heard this (during the closing credits of the first episode) I was brought up all standing. It's not often a piece roots you to the spot for its entirety and keeps you there for some time afterwards. This did.
This and I, Claudius are a tie for me as the greatest TV miniseries. Real professionals: excellent all around. There will never be anything as good, as egos and agendas have become the new idols, alas.
@@galleycrow I have watched this superb version of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy over and over. The one thing that surprises me, amongst all the (absolutely earned) plaudits for the cast, nobody ever mentions Sian Phillips' casting as Lady Anne. Until you see her, you can't understand why Smiley has put up with her, why she is his weak spot, everything. And then you see Sian Phillips and in an instant no explanations are needed. All she has to do is to exist.
Late mum loved Le Carre's books esp the Smiley collection. With this in mind we chose to play Geoffrey Burgon's Nunc Dimittis at the end of her funeral mass
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This IS the best version of "nunc dimittis". When I saw the series for the first time on PBS, either late 70s or early 80s, this music just went straight to my heart. I honestly cry every time that I hear it. And now even more so because I am a Christian. Back then, I was nominally. I actually just finished watching the series a few weeks ago. I have to revisit it at least once per year, rewinding scenes just to watch the superb acting. Absolutely one of the all time best.
Someone recorded this music off their TV and then gave it to me in the 80s. I fell in love with it, not even knowing where it came from. I don't know where the tape is now, but I thought of the music recently and looked it up, and here it is. So beautiful to me.
David Benko The world was more magical back then. More special somehow when these things happened. Now we can get anything which is a musician's dream come true, but the context is gone ie. every step leading up to that tape being in my hand and then listening to it, and somehow the world revolves around that music for a time, and the world becomes magical. So many memories of things like that happening.
@@donnaknudson7296 In 1986, as a teen I taped some music of the TV then took the tape round to people's homes to play it to their parents. After two years of this, I finally got an ID (Wagner's Tristran and Isolde) from the posh kid's mum. The music was still the same but the story of the chase was closely associated with that music.
Not sure there’s ever been a treble like Paul Phoenix. I used to copy his style a bit and people really liked it. I did not have the musical ability (could not play an instrument or sight read that well) of a cathedral treble but I could mimic their sound pretty accurately. I have used my ability to mimic many times in my life. Sometimes to entertain, to get out of trouble, fit in or even to frighten off nasty aggressive people. However, my most positive contribution was mimicking better trebles than me to enhance church goers experience.
A great television series and what happened to Bill Haydon when he was finally brought to book, is what the Cambridge four should have received as a punishment.
I totally agree. However, from documentaries aired in recent years, I don’t think Kim Philby had such a great time living in the USSR once he defected. The Soviet regime were rightly suspicious of him; Philby had proved that he was utterly untrustworthy. I imagine his existence there was that of a caged bird.
John, the first section of music is the series main title (opening credits). The music for the series was never released except for the nunc dimmitus (end credits).
I think it is Paul Phoenix, he was a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral London in the mid to late 1970s (b 1967-). He latter became part of the Kings Singers and I think has now retired as a performing singer.
Obdúlio Rincón I guess it's the ethereal quality of the music and purity of the voice, against the grumpy world of spies and their treachery. Like the war of heavenly decipt between the positive and negative worlds of the air, that never end struggle for power.
gorgeous, perfect music. it sets, determines how you are going to feel about the whole production.
The best thing I ever saw on television, bar none other, in every genre or format - and that is not even close!..
I could not agree more.
I completely and totally agree. The movie version didn't even come close!
I think British TV from the 1960s to the early 1990's was very good..
@Danny Hurley What is that? What is Daily Motion? Is what follows part of a script, or something you wrote?
Agreed...
And just like that... I'm 12 again, watching the series with my dad in complete silence, completely baffled but entranced. Watched it properly 20 years later and was just as entranced. Just finished re-reading the book and had to come back and hear this again.
I was a little older than you when I saw the series, but I was entranced, too, by the plot, and certainly baffled by the closing credits and the music and choral performance. Since then, I spent some summers in Oxford, found information on Nunc dimittis and saw the series again. As you say, the series is still entrancing, and now has the added value of bringing back memories of watching the series then and places visited later.
I was lucky enough to know Geoff and attended his funeral where this piece of music of his (second section of this piece) was played live in the church. There was not a dry eye in the church amongst the 600 or so congregation.
I knew Geoffrey via phone calls and emails. He was truly a very nice man and a great composer. He was taken away too soon.
Where is the music for the first part?
showmoke I’d be happy to have this Nunc Dimittis played at my funeral - not that I could have written it. Poignant indeed.
He was very passionate about his music and passed on pursuing more lucrative work in favour of serious composition that would bring him more personal fulfillment and recognition amongst his peers. I am distantly related to Geoffrey. He was kind enough to help select my first trumpet for my parents, and I think helped instill in me a love for music of many genres and an open mind musically that has brought me much joy.
I love how conservative his music is. Nothing over the top. Good, solid music. Beautifully creative but nicely conservative.
The most gorgeous doxology in all of the Evensong repertoire. When the cello shadows the "world without end", it's such a beautiful touch.
Tinker Tailor has been on BBC Four this week, which is why I'm here.
The very first time I heard this (during the closing credits of the first episode) I was brought up all standing. It's not often a piece roots you to the spot for its entirety and keeps you there for some time afterwards. This did.
Best TV series ever, in my opinion.
It's certainly in the top rank of tv series : )
This and I, Claudius are a tie for me as the greatest TV miniseries. Real professionals: excellent all around. There will never be anything as good, as egos and agendas have become the new idols, alas.
Agree, but Olivia Manning's "Fortunes of War" wasn't bad, either.
Indeed the best ever!
@@galleycrow I have watched this superb version of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy over and over. The one thing that surprises me, amongst all the (absolutely earned) plaudits for the cast, nobody ever mentions Sian Phillips' casting as Lady Anne. Until you see her, you can't understand why Smiley has put up with her, why she is his weak spot, everything. And then you see Sian Phillips and in an instant no explanations are needed. All she has to do is to exist.
What a find this is! This music has stayed with me since I first saw Tinker Tailor in the 80's. Many thanks for uploading it!
Happy you found the music : )
+James Stuart lLove it! Thank you again
Exquisite, haunting, emotive; what the best of film music gives us.
Aptly put!
Late mum loved Le Carre's books esp the Smiley collection. With this in mind we chose to play Geoffrey Burgon's Nunc Dimittis at the end of her funeral mass
This is the original and the best version. Thank you !
You are most welcome : )
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This IS the best version of "nunc dimittis". When I saw the series for the first time on PBS, either late 70s or early 80s, this music just went straight to my heart. I honestly cry every time that I hear it. And now even more so because I am a Christian. Back then, I was nominally. I actually just finished watching the series a few weeks ago. I have to revisit it at least once per year, rewinding scenes just to watch the superb acting. Absolutely one of the all time best.
RIP John Le Carré
'Right, we shall start.'
I am a huge fan of Paul Phoenix, a one-time Kings Singer. What talent across the board!
Incredible
Yesterday was the liturgical observation of the Nunc Dimittis. Needless to say, I have been listenting to Geoffrey Burgon's music. 🎼🎶
That Paul Phoenix vocal is mega.
Someone recorded this music off their TV and then gave it to me in the 80s. I fell in love with it, not even knowing where it came from. I don't know where the tape is now, but I thought of the music recently and looked it up, and here it is. So beautiful to me.
Donna Knudson weird how that sort of thing happened back then. Made the world a bit magic. Now it's just Siri what's this? Yep get on itunes.
David Benko The world was more magical back then. More special somehow when these things happened. Now we can get anything which is a musician's dream come true, but the context is gone ie. every step leading up to that tape being in my hand and then listening to it, and somehow the world revolves around that music for a time, and the world becomes magical. So many memories of things like that happening.
@@donnaknudson7296 In 1986, as a teen I taped some music of the TV then took the tape round to people's homes to play it to their parents. After two years of this, I finally got an ID (Wagner's Tristran and Isolde) from the posh kid's mum. The music was still the same but the story of the chase was closely associated with that music.
I remember when it was on the BBC in 19??.....it brings
@@kenj8uk 1979
Brilliant and thanks for sharing!
Not sure there’s ever been a treble like Paul Phoenix. I used to copy his style a bit and people really liked it. I did not have the musical ability (could not play an instrument or sight read that well) of a cathedral treble but I could mimic their sound pretty accurately. I have used my ability to mimic many times in my life. Sometimes to entertain, to get out of trouble, fit in or even to frighten off nasty aggressive people. However, my most positive contribution was mimicking better trebles than me to enhance church goers experience.
A great television series and what happened to Bill Haydon when he was finally brought to book, is what the Cambridge four should have received as a punishment.
I totally agree. However, from documentaries aired in recent years, I don’t think Kim Philby had such a great time living in the USSR once he defected. The Soviet regime were rightly suspicious of him; Philby had proved that he was utterly untrustworthy. I imagine his existence there was that of a caged bird.
Any more music from this show around?
Near the end of Riki Tara’s interview, Lacon’s daughter starts playing the cello in the next room. Does anyone know the name of that piece?
Viewers may be interested in a website set up for fans of this adaptation and Smiley's People entitled Guinness Is Smiley.
Tinker, Tailor ... encapsulates the 'Intelligence' world perfectly. None of this 'James Bond' rubbish!
I should like to purchase the CD mentioned, any ideas where I should look?
Unfortunately the music was never released (except for the end title, 'Nunc Dimittis').
It was a BBC program.......go to ....the BBC... should find it there.
What's the piece of music before the nunc dimmitus?
John, the first section of music is the series main title (opening credits). The music for the series was never released except for the nunc dimmitus (end credits).
Can anyone please tell me who is singing the Nunc Dimittis on this recording ?
Thanks
Paul Phoenix is the singer.
Michael Laird trumpet in case you're interested
I think it is Paul Phoenix, he was a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral London in the mid to late 1970s (b 1967-). He latter became part of the Kings Singers and I think has now retired as a performing singer.
Thanks all for your responses
the happy valley sound track plz
Sorry, Happy Valley only contains a very short song (and I'm not that fond of it either).
..the sepulchral religious song gets this vdeo more value!..
Obdúlio Rincón I guess it's the ethereal quality of the music and purity of the voice, against the grumpy world of spies and their treachery. Like the war of heavenly decipt between the positive and negative worlds of the air, that never end struggle for power.
Reminds me somehow of Philip Glass,
Really? I wouldn't thought that.
James Stuart Metamorphosis. Kinda.
Tortuous at best. Did you check yur Catechism at the door?
@@kwgib your comment makes no sense.
@@kwgib = troll