Music
The music played at Alton Towers is a combination of commercial tracks, library music and commissioned music. The following composers have had their music played at the park:
- Graham Smart
- Ian Habgood
- David Buckley
- Crispin Merrell
- John Sanderson
In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg is the theme park's theme tune used in adverts, and played throughout the park.
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