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From the wheezing time-space swirl of Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire’s Doctor Who to the signature, booming drums that welcome us to Albert Square, they are some of the most recognisable pieces...
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- The Vicar of Dibley. The Vicar of Dibley Theme (Original) We’re starting off the countdown with a classic, because who doesn’t love The Vicar of Dibley? Howard Goodall sets the words from Psalm 23 of the bible, otherwise known as ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’, to a gentle vocal melody.
- The Apprentice. the UK Apprentice intro. The Apprentice takes its theme tune from one of Prokofiev’s finest works, the ballet Romeo and Juliet. The music comes from Act One of the ballet, from a movement called ‘Dance of the Knights’ (otherwise known as ‘The Montagues and Capulets’).
- The Great British Bake Off. Tom Howe - The Great British Bake Off (Theme) Tom Howe composed this theme tune which encapsulates the joy of The Great British Bake Off.
- Doctor Who. The New Doctor Who Titles | Doctor Who: Series 11. Two things work brilliantly well in the Doctor Who theme tune: first, the melody, and second, the unique sound.
- Inspector Morse (1987): Barrington Pheloung. Australian-born composer Barry Pheloung’s theme for the wily Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse actually features morse code to honour the character’s name – morse code spelling out M.O.R.S.E.
- The Onedin Line (1971): Aram Khachaturian. The Onedin Line, a 1970-80 drama about a fictional shipping line, uses Soviet and Armenian composer Khachaturian’s ‘Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia’ from the 1954 ballet Spartacus.
- Downton Abbey (2010): John Lunn. Downton Abbey’s theme features a compelling piano melody and response from the strings, and is entirely evocative of the historical drama.
- Game of Thrones (2011): Ramin Djawadi. German composer Ramin Djawadi’s theme for Game of Thrones packs a punch. Its stirring main melody, championed by solo cello and strings, is punctuated by strong percussion and a more reflective woodwind theme that adds a bit of introspection and reflection.
How To Make A Great TV Theme Song. What are the secrets behind TV’s toe-tapping-est tunes? James Luxford investigates how a TV theme song can transcend our screens to become a cultural icon. By Victoria Luxford
Sep 15, 2017 · The opening theme music from a TV show can become an earworm — just think of Mission: Impossible or Peter Gunn. For composers, coming up with something catchy is like trying to write a Top 40...
Apr 30, 2023 · From The Golden Girls to Abbott Elementary, theme songs may have developed over the course of television history but one thing remains true: they are one of the most important parts of the storytelling.
Dec 3, 2023 · It's the tune that listeners remember and associate with the content. A good melody is catchy, memorable, and creates an immediate emotional response in the listener. For example, the short and modern theme song of the TV show Stranger Things instantly captivates with its haunting synth melody.
