Brian Rimmer put together this awesome montage of the history of Ron Grainer’s Doctor Who theme. The video collects every version of the titles & theme music 1963 – 2010 (including Matt Smith’s opening credits)!
The history of Dr. Who themes captures a cross-section of electronic music history – and also demonstrates the enduring power of Delia Derbyshire’s original 1693 arrangement.
Got a favorite? Leave a comment with your thoughts!
Versions:
1. William Hartnell (1963 – 1966)
2. Patrick Troughton (1966 – 1969)
3. Jon Pertwee (Version 1: 1970 – 1973)
– Featuring the ‘Delaware’ theme –4. Jon Pertwee (Version 2: 1973 -1974)
5. Tom Baker (Version 1: 1974 – 1980)
6. Tom Baker (Version 2: 1980 -1981)
7. Peter Davison (1981 – 1984)
8. Colin Baker (1984 – 1986)
– Featuring the ‘Trial Of A Time Lord’ theme –9. Sylvester McCoy (1987 – 1989)
10. Paul McGann (1996)
11. Christopher Eccleston (2005)
12. David Tennant (2005 – 2010)
13. Matt Smith (2010 – ?)
* All footage taken from original episodes.
* Intro/Outro Theme: Doctor Who – Mobius Variation.
1693 arrangement? :]
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Well, this /is/ about a timelord afterall…
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As somebody who was watching in 1963 and still enjoys it (though much of the 1970s and 1980s were crap), I would say 1 and 11/12. However, the important thing is that they are all better than Orbital.
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Incidentally, I have never forgiven the Radiophonic Workshop for the crap that they churned out of the 'Delaware'. (3) is a horrible reminder.
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1963 holds up well, but I like the new version, too. The late 70's & 80's ones, though, don't hold up as well!
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The one at 2:07 + the one right after, those are the best ones IMO.
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Could someone give me a quick synopsis of the show? What is it about? I don't think I've ever seen it but I do like the theme song. Catchy bugger.
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Which is a bit of a comment on the style of music from those eras
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