Simon Park, born on March 13, 1946, in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England, is a distinguished composer and conductor renowned for his contributions to television and film music. A graduate of Worcester College, Oxford, with a Bachelor of Arts in music, Park gained prominence with the Simon Park Orchestra's rendition of "Eye Level," the theme for the TV series *Van der Valk*, which topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks in 1973. His versatile compositions have graced various productions, including the theme for *Crown Court* and scores for films like *Ever After* and *Shaun of the Dead*. Park's enduring legacy lies in his ability to craft memorable melodies that resonate across generations. ([imdb.com](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0661942/bio/?utm_source=openai))