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Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
« on: August 02, 2011, 05:32:17 PM »
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Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2011, 05:35:24 PM »
It is among the best.

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Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2011, 05:42:26 PM »
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Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2011, 05:45:32 PM »
Hawaii Five-O.


It makes every show better.
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« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2011, 05:47:30 PM »
I'm quite partial to the Dallas song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsBYBugvDek

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Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2011, 06:14:41 PM »
The X-Files

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDZBgHBHQT8

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I was thinking of making an X-Files Appreciation Thread since it's my all time favorite show. Love the theme song.

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« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2011, 06:18:34 PM »
That Game of Thrones one was pretty boring musically to be honest.


I'm pretty partial to the Battlestar Galactica one (post 1st season), the Deadwood one and the Farscape one. Probably more I'll think of later.
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« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2011, 06:20:32 PM »
That Game of Thrones one was pretty boring musically to be honest.

Heavy version? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC-ZmlwBWKM
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« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2011, 06:32:42 PM »
That Game of Thrones one was pretty boring musically to be honest.

Heavy version? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC-ZmlwBWKM

Thread asks for best opening theme music, not best musical interpretation of said music by random fan. The theme music seems boring to me, despite how cool the visuals are or how good the show might be (need to see it still).
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« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2011, 06:34:34 PM »
Not to be predictable or anything, but in the UK, I think it's generally accepted to be this spooky bugger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J_3rsEwYVE

That haunting piece, in its various forms, has sent children scuttling behind the sofa for a good fifty years now, and it's still one of the best on TV, and certainly the most recognisable tune on British screens. That's a roaring success through and through.



I've got a really odd favourite theme song, though. It's only ever used in the first episode of each series of its programme, and it's way less iconic than the show's regular theme (which is incredibly well known), but to me, it's one of the most exciting tracks in the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7BBV2y0ipQ

Wasn't even composed for the show. It's a piece called "The Fury of Schmidt," by Rolfe Kent - no, me neither. Originally from a film called About Schmidt, but it's an absolute masterstroke in song selection. Sets the tone perfectly - classy enough (and much classier than its US counterpart), but there's a little bit of pomp, and just as much mischief. Definite favourite.

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Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2011, 06:42:27 PM »
Sorry kids, but I'm sure the old fogey's will back me up, the 80s can't be beat:

Magnum PI
Knight Rider
Love Boat
Cheers
Simon & Simon
Miami Vice
Dynasty
Hart to Hart
Hill Street Blues
Airwolf

But my personal fav ...
The A-Team
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« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2011, 07:10:48 PM »
Sorry kids, but I'm sure the old fogey's will back me up, the 80s can't be beat:

Magnum PI
Knight Rider
Love Boat
Cheers
Simon & Simon
Miami Vice
Dynasty
Hart to Hart
Hill Street Blues
Airwolf

But my personal fav ...
The A-Team

My first thought was The A-Team, made all the more awesome by the 'In 1972 a crack commando unit..." intro. And yes, shows from the 80s had some great theme songs. But I gotta say, I find them annoying now. Especially when a show starts, you get a minute's worth of action and/or humor, then the theme song you've heard a thousand times, then commercials. Very annoying.
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« Reply #21 on: August 02, 2011, 07:36:39 PM »
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« Reply #23 on: August 02, 2011, 07:45:06 PM »
Happy Days..... But which one ?!?!?

The Adventures of Pets and Pete had a pretty bitchin intro.

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« Reply #24 on: August 02, 2011, 07:55:45 PM »
Gilligan's Island
The Simpsons
The Munsters
Mission Impossible
DuckTales (you know it rules)
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« Reply #28 on: August 02, 2011, 08:20:59 PM »
No one has mentioned the theme song for House yet (Teardrop by Massive Attack). I am disappoint.

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« Reply #30 on: August 02, 2011, 08:32:30 PM »
I guess this has turned into "name any theme song you even remotely like". Ah well, some decent tunes in here.
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Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
« Reply #31 on: August 02, 2011, 08:33:34 PM »
Well, were we gonna sit here and gush over one or two songs? Besides, all the ones I listed I liked, and I watched many more than those...

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« Reply #32 on: August 02, 2011, 08:34:04 PM »
I guess this has turned into "name any theme song you even remotely like". Ah well, some decent tunes in here.
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« Reply #33 on: August 02, 2011, 08:34:19 PM »
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« Reply #34 on: August 02, 2011, 08:35:20 PM »
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Dude, that's not even a theme song.





But it would be an awesome one.
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