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Title: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Quadrochosis on August 02, 2011, 05:32:17 PM
The X-Files

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

discuss.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: FlyingBIZKIT on August 02, 2011, 05:35:24 PM
It is among the best.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: zxlkho on August 02, 2011, 05:42:26 PM
Game of Thrones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7L2PVdrb_8
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: FlyingBIZKIT on August 02, 2011, 05:44:57 PM
Game of Thrones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7L2PVdrb_8

:clap:
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: GuineaPig on August 02, 2011, 05:45:32 PM
Hawaii Five-O.


It makes every show better.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: MasterShakezula on August 02, 2011, 05:47:30 PM
I'm quite partial to the Dallas song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsBYBugvDek (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsBYBugvDek)
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Post by: Fiery Winds on August 02, 2011, 05:48:43 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZAhqEiq4cA
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: theliloutkast on August 02, 2011, 05:50:01 PM
Game of Thrones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7L2PVdrb_8

:clap:
:hefdaddy
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Zook on August 02, 2011, 06:14:41 PM
The X-Files

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

discuss.

I was thinking of making an X-Files Appreciation Thread since it's my all time favorite show. Love the theme song.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Adami 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.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: zxlkho 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
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Adami 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).
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: robwebster 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.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Secor on August 02, 2011, 06:40:02 PM
Cowboy Bebop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6zDfxZ4NcE
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: jingle.boy 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
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: FlyingBIZKIT on August 02, 2011, 06:44:50 PM
https://youtu.be/3TPqsRVobYY
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Cool Chris 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.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: lonestar on August 02, 2011, 07:15:12 PM
There is only one answer....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYKdayl7BHM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYKdayl7BHM)


Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Jamesman42 on August 02, 2011, 07:32:04 PM
The X-Files

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

discuss.

Strong contender.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZAhqEiq4cA



Also s good contender. :tup


BUT:

it has to be this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqog63KOANc
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Jamesman42 on August 02, 2011, 07:33:33 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM-_hz2LLZk
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Jamesman42 on August 02, 2011, 07:34:42 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rjspFHDBA4&feature=related
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: zxlkho on August 02, 2011, 07:36:39 PM
u durnk?
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Jamesman42 on August 02, 2011, 07:43:03 PM
nop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGHdjFrR4BE
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Chino on August 02, 2011, 07:45:06 PM
Happy Days..... But which one ?!?!?

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

The Wonder Years
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Pols Voice on August 02, 2011, 07:55:45 PM
Gilligan's Island
The Simpsons
The Munsters
Mission Impossible
DuckTales (you know it rules)
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Adami on August 02, 2011, 07:58:48 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsxgcLf0TSY&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qP-NglUeZU




I win.
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Post by: axeman90210 on August 02, 2011, 08:13:11 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHufLvTcAYQ
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Jamesman42 on August 02, 2011, 08:19:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHufLvTcAYQ

YES and while we are there:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4_Nu3tN6rg&feature=related
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: zxlkho 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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7K72X4eo_s&ob=av2n
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Jamesman42 on August 02, 2011, 08:31:38 PM
Alrighty then

Nickelodeon-

Rocko's Modern Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMU7HLcm9Ww&feature=related
Doug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdmURW0Go9Q&feature=related
Hey Arnold!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlZNcFENKH4&feature=related
Rugrats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qL9FLBQEqQ
Angry Beavers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlqAMsTAMfo&feature=related
Ahh! Real Monsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvMuSgeWdNk (ok, not good but now I am nostalgia'ing)
Ren and Stimpy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLzJ3tGLWxA&feature=related


Cartoon Network-

Dexter's Laboratory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAWNRLz7XM
Ed, Edd, and Eddy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMgCz1d1-Gg&feature=related
Cow and Chicken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SubJCFhftM&feature=related
I am Weasel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLmf5IekxC0&feature=related



Oh and

WB-

Animaniacs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRWE_lqoMiI
Tiny Toon Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzgtPJkI0ZM&feature=related


Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Adami 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.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Jamesman42 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...
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: GuineaPig 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.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Jamesman42 on August 02, 2011, 08:34:19 PM
waaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Adami on August 02, 2011, 08:35:20 PM
waaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Dude, that's not even a theme song.





But it would be an awesome one.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Jamesman42 on August 02, 2011, 08:36:55 PM
lol

Sorry, I'm tipsy now and started nostalgia'ing over all the ones I could find that I liked. Some though were bad.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Bonham on August 02, 2011, 09:09:03 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5DnqW3F57E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5DnqW3F57E) has somehow not been mentioned.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Elsydeon on August 02, 2011, 09:14:14 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGIo-tqQkoQ

Macgyver!!
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: lonestar on August 02, 2011, 09:41:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5DnqW3F57E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5DnqW3F57E) has somehow not been mentioned.

Um yeah, I'll give you that one. :tup


And, just for shits and giggles...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J90Ud2cg20Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J90Ud2cg20Y)
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Post by: TempusVox on August 02, 2011, 10:08:17 PM
Monk....my son and I sing along to it whenever it comes on. This ritual began when he was five and the series debuted.
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Post by: zepp-head on August 02, 2011, 10:42:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGIo-tqQkoQ

Macgyver!!

I hope we all know what song serves as the Macgyver theme in Brazil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7DFsBcVMDA

Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Firetruck on August 03, 2011, 01:40:04 AM
Firefly  ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrAS20mNZUE

And how has nobody posted this yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gO7uemm6Yo
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Post by: Genowyn on August 03, 2011, 06:07:24 AM
My favorite TV opening theme ever has to be: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU7w-1L8nJA

 :metal :metal

If only the show it was the opening for wasn't terrible  :sadpanda:


And, not an opening, but imo the best song ever used as an opening or ending theme of a show is the ending theme of Bakemonogatari, Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari. Not that it's the best musically, but it works the best for the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba6LXH0xDoM

I could really go on all day about awesome anime theme songs, but noone would care  :lol
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: chrisbDTM on August 03, 2011, 06:10:09 AM
mighty morphin power rangers
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Zydar on August 03, 2011, 06:12:28 AM
That Game of Thrones one was pretty boring musically to be honest.

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

:metal

Great version of this epic show.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Sir GuitarCozmo on August 03, 2011, 06:19:00 AM
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

Indeed.  All badass.  Magnum PI was especially awesome.  My picks:

The Greatest American Hero:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeguK8_VHq8


Misfits of Science (Does ANYBODY remember this show???)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRZWKfeN1u4
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: zerogravityfat on August 03, 2011, 06:25:14 AM
house theme spanks it all. nothing can beat massive portishead, nothing.

also monk and psych have great music, especially when modified for the theme of teh episode.
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Post by: zerogravityfat on August 03, 2011, 06:35:58 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P4IlgtwHmA

this combines a great series music with the best series intro that i have ever seen (this from a star trek hater)
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: hefdaddy42 on August 03, 2011, 06:50:03 AM
Magnum PI and Miami Vice.  Also, The Greatest American Hero.

But, men:  Ultra Man:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rClDI3yWG94
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: wolfking on August 03, 2011, 06:56:03 AM
X-Men!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZAhqEiq4cA
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Zydar on August 03, 2011, 06:59:45 AM
Most of the 80s shows had great themes: Magnum PI, Dynasty, Cheers, Love Boat, Knight Rider, The Golden Girls...
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Sir GuitarCozmo on August 03, 2011, 07:00:49 AM
Ultra Man:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rClDI3yWG94


In similar fashion, there's Spectreman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdxySTFJOE4
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: wolfking on August 03, 2011, 07:03:52 AM
Perfect Strangers

Pure AOR gold.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vbnLYROCj8
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: zerogravityfat on August 03, 2011, 07:12:32 AM
Perfect Strangers

Pure AOR gold.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vbnLYROCj8

covered that already buddy.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: XJDenton on August 03, 2011, 07:34:59 AM
I'm just going to list the DC animated universe as one big block.

Batman the Animated Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEx9r5enZsk

Superman the Animated Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUcKJflBG8Q

Batman Beyond
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlobFExM-UM

Justice League
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p81_kAFdyr8
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: HarlequinForest on August 03, 2011, 08:10:10 AM
My favorite is the Battlestar Galactica intro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLCej27ot4w), followed by the Battlestar Galactica title theme (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3YVq0Hvd8k&feature=related).  
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: 7StringedBeast on August 03, 2011, 08:13:40 AM
YOU CAN'T TAKE THE SKY FROM MEEEE
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: chknptpie on August 03, 2011, 08:32:51 AM
TNG  :metal
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: T-ski on August 03, 2011, 08:37:26 AM
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

Indeed.  All badass.  Magnum PI was especially awesome.  My picks:

The Greatest American Hero:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeguK8_VHq8


Misfits of Science (Does ANYBODY remember this show???)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRZWKfeN1u4

Misfits of Science! Nice!

You can really tell the age differences in all of us by what is being posted.

How about "Rockford Files"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C8EUrtEhfM&feature=related

"SWAT"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Iwp1d7eKbA

Doubt anyone remembers this one.... "Renegades"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X54UnnSYeC4

Too many classics to post.  Nice thread!
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: T-ski on August 03, 2011, 08:43:40 AM
I'll add one more.  This one is from the 90's, "Due South"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AJyb4lMXkg
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: hefdaddy42 on August 03, 2011, 08:51:54 AM
Mr. Ed, bitches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_PZPpWTRTU
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: chknptpie on August 03, 2011, 08:54:51 AM
Absolutely Fabulous

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76WK8be-RWY

This Wheel's on Fire!
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: skydivingninja on August 03, 2011, 09:12:11 AM
Any answer that isn't "Tank" from Cowboy Bebop is dead wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2rVnRwW0h8
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Genowyn on August 03, 2011, 09:21:38 AM
Any answer that isn't "Tank" from Cowboy Bebop is dead wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2rVnRwW0h8

I counter with Guns & Roses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBAxgENBYBk
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: rogerdil on August 03, 2011, 11:19:38 AM
There is only one answer....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYKdayl7BHM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYKdayl7BHM)




+1
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: MetalManiac666 on August 03, 2011, 12:01:07 PM
Any answer that isn't "Tank" from Cowboy Bebop is dead wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2rVnRwW0h8

the only proper answer to this thread
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: glaurung on August 03, 2011, 12:12:58 PM
Adventure Time
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Post by: Sir GuitarCozmo on August 03, 2011, 12:23:39 PM
Misfits of Science! Nice!

You're the only person I know who has acknowledged the existence of this show.  It wasn't on for very long, but it was damned cool.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: skydivingninja on August 03, 2011, 12:28:31 PM
Any answer that isn't "Tank" from Cowboy Bebop is dead wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2rVnRwW0h8

I counter with Guns & Roses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBAxgENBYBk

Yeah that's a good one, but c'mon.  Its Tank!
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Mr. Beale on August 03, 2011, 01:35:21 PM
mighty morphin power rangers

:metal

forgetting an obvious one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b5aW08ivHU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b5aW08ivHU)

other nostalgia favorites

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXTAMqK5q60 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXTAMqK5q60)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygrEVnrg3Ic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygrEVnrg3Ic)
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Fiery Winds on August 03, 2011, 02:30:28 PM
X-Men!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZAhqEiq4cA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZAhqEiq4cA

 :tup
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: JediKnight1969 on August 03, 2011, 04:49:24 PM
Starsky & Hutch
SWAT
Just shoot me
Crossing Jordan
Boston Legal
Carnivale
Dark Angel
Huff
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: wolfking on August 03, 2011, 06:00:06 PM
Perfect Strangers

Pure AOR gold.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vbnLYROCj8

covered that already buddy.

I don't care.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: wolfking on August 03, 2011, 06:07:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW1tIpE95kc
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Beautiful Agony on August 03, 2011, 10:22:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rutX0I6NxU&feature=related
 ;D
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Firetruck on August 03, 2011, 10:48:39 PM
YOU CAN'T TAKE THE SKY FROM MEEEE

Awww yeaaaah.
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: Kotowboy on August 04, 2011, 10:42:54 AM
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Dr Who.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV6bbP1rZ84
Title: Re: Greatest TV Theme Song Ever
Post by: bjackson87 on August 04, 2011, 03:31:44 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSSxSmm9tFM

So whats the deal with DTF?