Best television or movie theme.

[Tokyo Slim]

Youtube links or links to somewhere you can hear the theme would be appreciated.

We have had this discussion before, but nothing came up when I made the thread. Weird.

Oh well, maybe we'll get some new answers!

 

[whodini]

"Cheers" has to be up there in the books.

 

[unpainted huffheinz]

These two have classic themes and the badass Steven McQueen:

The Magnificent Seven
The Great Escape

 

[tagutcow]

YouTube is cracking down on copyrighted music, so I don't see this thread going very far.

Axel F is still the definition of cool, though, and I like Carter Burwell's score to Fargo, despite the fact it rips off Stravinski horribly.

The theme to Twin Peaks warrants a mention. A bit simplistic perhaps, but it really captured (and perhaps helped create) the mood of the TV show (and, I'm assuming, the movie.)

 

[robin]

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Not sure if it's the best, but it's pretty good.

 

[Tokyo Slim]

Originally Posted by tagutcow

YouTube is cracking down on copyrighted music, so I don't see this thread going very far.

Axel F is still the definition of cool, though, and I like Carter Burwell's score to Fargo, despite the fact it rips off Stravinski horribly.

The theme to Twin Peaks warrants a mention. A bit simplistic perhaps, but it really captured (and perhaps helped create) the mood of the TV show (and, I'm assuming, the movie.)

Oh yeah? And why is it that I've found every single theme mentioned in this thread so far on Youtube?

You guys are just lazy. Don't blame Youtube's legal department for your laziness.

 

[Tokyo Slim]

Cheers
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[Tokyo Slim]

Some of my personal favorites: Doctor Who is probably my favorite television theme ever. Amazing.
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[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim

Some of my personal favorites:

Doctor Who is probably my favorite television theme ever. Amazing.
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Excellent choice, and you picked the perfect arrangement. Otherworldly -- sounds like nothing on Earth. The making of it is an amazing story.

 

[Tokyo Slim]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Excellent choice, and you picked the perfect arrangement. Otherworldly -- sounds like nothing on Earth. The making of it is an amazing story.

The ones where they get too orchestral or add the electric guitar in are cheesy. This version is perfect.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim

The ones where they get too orchestral or add the electric guitar in are cheesy. This version is perfect.
This, on the other hand, is the worst version:
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[w.mj]

Great stuff, Tokyo Slim. I've always been a fan of the "Have Gun - Will Travel" theme. From a simpler time.

 

[Tokyo Slim]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

This, on the other hand, is the worst version:
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Is that a jews harp? Echh.

 

[DocHolliday]

Seems like Nino Rota ought to be represented:

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[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim

Is that a jews harp? Echh.

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