Information about Theme Music
The phrase theme music usually refers to that of a radio program, television program, or movie. It is a piece that is written specifically for that show and usually played during the title sequence and/or end credits. If it is accompanied by lyrics, most often associated with the show, it is a theme song.
The phrase theme song or signature tune may also be used to refer to a song that has become especially associated with a particular performer or dignitary; often used as they make an entrance. Examples of this association include: the President of the United States with "Hail to the Chief"; Bob Hope with "Thanks for the Memory"; Frank Sinatra with "New York, New York" and "My Way"; Liberace with "I'll Be Seeing You."
The purpose of a theme song is often similar to that of a leitmotif.
In addition, some theme music uses orchestra scores or original music set mood for the show. One of the most notable of these is the theme song, which was drawn from the theme for the 1989 Batman film created by Danny Elfman. Others uses remixes or covers of older songs, such as the theme song of (1994-1998), which featured a reworked cover of the theme song from the classic Spider-Man cartoon from the 1960s. The song was performed by Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry.
Other themes, like the music for The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, and Coronation Street have become iconic mostly due to the shows' respective longevities. Unlike others, these serials have not strayed from the original theme mix much, if at all, allowing them to be known by multiple generations of television viewers.
In the United Kingdom, iconic sports shows have such strong associations with their theme music that the sports themselves are synonymous with the theme tunes, for example football (Match of the Day theme), cricket (Booker T. & the M.G.'s, 'Soul Limbo'), motor racing (Roger Barsotti's Motor Sport and the bassline from Fleetwood Mac's The Chain), tennis (Keith Mansfield's Light and Tuneful), snooker (Drag Racer by the Doug Wood Band), skiing (Pop Goes Bach, the theme to Ski Sunday), and ice hockey (the theme to Hockey Night In Canada).
Virtually every TV show has specific, melodic theme music, even if it's just a few notes (such as the snatch of eerie music that fades in and out in the title sequence for Lost). One famous exception is 60 Minutes, which features only the ticking hand of a Heuer stopwatch.
A television program (US), television programme (UK) or simply television show is a segment of programming in television broadcasting.
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A leitmotif (IPA pronunciation: [laɪt məʊ tɪəf]) (also leitmotiv; lit.
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The phrase theme song or signature tune may also be used to refer to a song that has become especially associated with a particular performer or dignitary; often used as they make an entrance. Examples of this association include: the President of the United States with "Hail to the Chief"; Bob Hope with "Thanks for the Memory"; Frank Sinatra with "New York, New York" and "My Way"; Liberace with "I'll Be Seeing You."
The purpose of a theme song is often similar to that of a leitmotif.
Purpose
The purpose of the music is to establish a mood for the show and to provide an audible cue that a particular show is beginning, which was especially useful in the early days of radio (See also interval signal). In some cases, including The Brady Bunch, Gilligan's Island, and The Beverly Hillbillies the lyrics of the theme song provide some necessary exposition for people unfamiliar with the show.In addition, some theme music uses orchestra scores or original music set mood for the show. One of the most notable of these is the theme song, which was drawn from the theme for the 1989 Batman film created by Danny Elfman. Others uses remixes or covers of older songs, such as the theme song of (1994-1998), which featured a reworked cover of the theme song from the classic Spider-Man cartoon from the 1960s. The song was performed by Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry.
Popularity
Theme music has been a feature of the majority of television programs since the medium's inception, as it was for the ancestral radio shows that provided their inspiration. Programs have used theme music in a huge variety of styles, sometimes adapted from existing tunes, some composed specifically for the purpose. A few have been released commercially and become popular hits; examples would include the title theme from Rawhide, performed and recorded by popular singer Frankie Laine; the theme tune to Friends, "I'll Be There For You", which was a hit for The Rembrandts; the theme from S.W.A.T.; which was a hit for Rhythm Heritage; and the theme song from Drake and Josh, which was a hit for Drake Bell. Jan Hammer had a major hit with the theme from Miami Vice in the 1980s. The Theme From Dr. Kildare (Three Stars Will Shine Tonight), recorded by Richard Chamberlain, the star of the television series, was in 1962 a top 10 hit in the US and a top 20 hit in the UK.Other themes, like the music for The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, and Coronation Street have become iconic mostly due to the shows' respective longevities. Unlike others, these serials have not strayed from the original theme mix much, if at all, allowing them to be known by multiple generations of television viewers.
In the United Kingdom, iconic sports shows have such strong associations with their theme music that the sports themselves are synonymous with the theme tunes, for example football (Match of the Day theme), cricket (Booker T. & the M.G.'s, 'Soul Limbo'), motor racing (Roger Barsotti's Motor Sport and the bassline from Fleetwood Mac's The Chain), tennis (Keith Mansfield's Light and Tuneful), snooker (Drag Racer by the Doug Wood Band), skiing (Pop Goes Bach, the theme to Ski Sunday), and ice hockey (the theme to Hockey Night In Canada).
Virtually every TV show has specific, melodic theme music, even if it's just a few notes (such as the snatch of eerie music that fades in and out in the title sequence for Lost). One famous exception is 60 Minutes, which features only the ticking hand of a Heuer stopwatch.
Remixes
Also notable is the Law & Order series, which started out with one theme song for Law and Order, and remixed it for its three spinoffs (, , and ). The related reality show Crime and Punishment also aired with a remix of the theme.Radio
Radio programs with notable theme music include Just a Minute, which uses a high-speed rendition of the Minute Waltz by Frédéric Chopin, The Archers, which has Barwick Green, Desert Island Discs which has By The Sleepy Lagoon, and The Shipping Forecast, which has Sailing By.Minimization of importance
In the 1990s, American network television began reducing the importance of opening and closing themes in a drive to decrease intervals between programs (thereby discouraging channel switching) and to address reduced storytelling time due to increased commercials. A number of themes, such as the theme to Law & Order, were rearranged in shorter formats (the current (1993) L&O theme runs about 1/3 the length of the theme as played during the first season of the series in 1990). Closing themes are now rarely heard during their original broadcast as networks instead show promos and advertisements with the credits squeezed to the side; some shows still have such themes, however they tend to only be heard on home video/DVD release or in syndication. A lot of shows now don't have ending theme tunes. Instead, a final tag scene is played under the credits - this is usually not relevant to the episodes story. Some series, such as the 2005 series Threshold or Lost, have no opening credits theme music at all. ABC show Grey's Anatomy aired its theme song in its entirety for about the first season and a half, before reducing its length. Now, only the Grey's Anatomy logo in black upon a white screen is shown between the teaser and the first act.See also
Radio programming is the content that is broadcast by radio stations.
In the early radio age, content typically included a balance of comedy, drama, news, music and sports reporting. U.S. radio programs included the most famous Hollywood talent of the day.
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In the early radio age, content typically included a balance of comedy, drama, news, music and sports reporting. U.S. radio programs included the most famous Hollywood talent of the day.
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worldwide view.
A television program (US), television programme (UK) or simply television show is a segment of programming in television broadcasting.
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Film is a term that encompasses individual motion pictures, the field of film as an art form, and the motion picture industry. Films are produced by recording images from the world with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or special effects.
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Musical composition is a phrase used in a number of contexts, the most commonly used being a piece of music. It is also used, however, to refer the structure of a musical piece and to the process of creating or orchestrating a new piece of music.
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Definition
A title sequence generally refers to the method by which cinematic films or television shows present their title, key cast and/or production members utilising conceptual visuals and sound...... Click the link for more information.
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"Hail to the Chief" is the official anthem of the President of the United States. The song accompanies the President at almost every public appearance. The U.S. Department of Defense made "Hail to the Chief" the official music to announce the President of the United States in 1954.
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Bob Hope
Birth name Leslie Townes Hope
Born May 29 1903
Eltham, London, England, UK
Died July 27 2003 (aged 100)
Toluca Lake, California, U.S.
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Birth name Leslie Townes Hope
Born May 29 1903
Eltham, London, England, UK
Died July 27 2003 (aged 100)
Toluca Lake, California, U.S.
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Recorded 1938
Writer(s) Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger
Peak chart positions
Academy Award for Best Original Song
"Thanks For the Memory" was a song in the film The Big Broadcast of 1938.
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Writer(s) Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger
Peak chart positions
Academy Award for Best Original Song
"Thanks For the Memory" was a song in the film The Big Broadcast of 1938.
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Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an Italian American jazz-oriented popular singer and Academy Award-winning actor.
Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great
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Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a solo artist with great
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City of New York
New York City at sunset
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Seal
Nickname: The Big Apple, Gotham, The City that Never Sleeps
Location in the state of New York
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New York City at sunset
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Nickname: The Big Apple, Gotham, The City that Never Sleeps
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My Way" is a song with lyrics written by Paul Anka and popularized by Frank Sinatra. The melody is an adaptation of the French song "" composed by Claude François and Jacques Revaux. Anka's English lyrics are unrelated to the original French by Claude François and Gilles Thibaut.
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Wladziu Valentino Liberace (May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987), better known by only his last name Liberace (pronounced [ˌlɪbəˈrɑːtʃi]), was an American entertainer.
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"I'll Be Seeing You" can refer to:
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- I'll Be Seeing You, a 1944 movie starring Joseph Cotten, Ginger Rogers, and Shirley Temple
- "I'll Be Seeing You," a 1938 popular song with music written by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Irving Kahal
- I'll Be Seeing You,
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- For the album by dredg, see Leitmotif (album).
A leitmotif (IPA pronunciation: [laɪt məʊ tɪəf]) (also leitmotiv; lit.
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An interval signal, or tuning signal, is a characteristic sound or musical phrase used in international broadcasting and by some domestic broadcasters. Played before commencement or during breaks in transmission, or (most commonly) between programmes in different languages
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The Brady Bunch is an American television situation comedy, based around a large blended family. The show originally aired from September 26, 1969 to August 30, 1974 on the ABC network and was subsequently syndicated across the world.
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Gilligan's Island is an American TV sitcom originally produced by United Artists Television. It aired for three seasons on the CBS network from September 26, 1964 to September 4, 1967. It was sponsored by Philip Morris & Company and Procter & Gamble.
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The Beverly Hillbillies is an American television series about a hillbilly family transplanted to Beverly Hills, California after finding oil on their Missouri Ozarks land.
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In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. In its current use, it can sometime have a pejorative meaning - implying that the original recording should be regarded as the definitive version,
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Aerosmith is a prominent American hard rock band, regarded by some as "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band".[1][2][3]
Although they are known as "the bad boys from Boston"[4]
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Although they are known as "the bad boys from Boston"[4]
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Anthony Joseph "Joe" Perry (Born September 10, 1950 in Lawrence, Massachusetts), is the lead guitarist and a contributing songwriter for the rock band Aerosmith.
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Rawhide was a television western series which aired on the American network CBS from 1959 to 1966. It starred Eric Fleming and launched the career of Clint Eastwood.
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Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio (March 30, 1913 – February 6, 2007), was one of the most successful American singers of the twentieth century. Often billed as America's Number One Song Stylist, his other nicknames include Mr.
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Friends is a US situation comedy about a group living in the New York City borough of Manhattan that was originally broadcast from 1994 to 2004. It was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, and produced by Kevin S. Bright, Marta Kauffman and David Crane.
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Released 1995
Genre Power Pop
Length 3:09
Label Atlantic / Wea
Writer(s) David Crane, Marta Kauffman, Allee Willis, Phil Sōlem, Danny Wilde
Producer(s) Kevin Bright, David Crane, Marta Kauffman
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Genre Power Pop
Length 3:09
Label Atlantic / Wea
Writer(s) David Crane, Marta Kauffman, Allee Willis, Phil Sōlem, Danny Wilde
Producer(s) Kevin Bright, David Crane, Marta Kauffman
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The Rembrandts are an American pop-rock band formed by Phil Solem and Danny Wilde in 1989. They had previously worked together as members of Great Buildings in 1981.
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S.W.A.T. is a 1970s American television series about the adventures of the WCPD's Olympic Division Special Weapons And Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team operating in an unidentified Californian city.
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Rhythm Heritage was a 1970s American disco-funk band, best known for their 1976 U.S. #1 single "Theme from S.W.A.T." They also recorded themes for several other ABC television shows, including "Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow" from Baretta.
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Drake & Josh is an American sitcom that aired on the Nickelodeon network which starred Drake Bell and Josh Peck. Both stars had roles in The Amanda Show, as did Nancy Sullivan, who played their mother in the show.
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