I like the Tom Baker version and the Eccleston version. The Eccleston version is my ringtone.
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Favorite Who Theme Rendition or Version...? Worse?
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Best version is Delia's original. It's absolutely timeless, and an acknowledged classic milestone in electronic music. Of course, it was never used on the show itself!
For versions actually used on the tv, I'd have to say that the third tv version (1970 to 1980) is probably the best - especially once they dropped the stutter opening (never sure what the point of that was - it didn't add anything).
Peter Howell's version (1960-85) is also brilliant. Even Delia loved it.
For versions actually used on the tv, I'd have to say that the third tv version (1970 to 1980) is probably the best - especially once they dropped the stutter opening (never sure what the point of that was - it didn't add anything).
Peter Howell's version (1960-85) is also brilliant. Even Delia loved it.
I'm afraid the description is wrong. What this is is Grainer's attempt at a "disco" version. (Not surprising that a composer might want to revisit his most famous piece - especially as it was 17 years old at that point - in a contemporary style.)
It was always the intention back in 1963 to have the Radiophonic Workshop realize the theme. Grainer reportedly considered adding conventional instruments as backing to the radiophonic track, but decided there was no need when he heard what Delia had achieved with tone generators, scissors and sticky tape.
I've got a soft spot for the McCoy version. Because that's when I first watched the show with any regularity.
Objectively it's the Hartnell original (the Pertwee/Tom Baker rendition always seemed worse for me, somehow).
Of the new series versions, it's the Eccleston one that is the best. They hit that outta the park on the first try, and the themes have all gotten progressively worse as the new show has gone on.
Objectively it's the Hartnell original (the Pertwee/Tom Baker rendition always seemed worse for me, somehow).
Of the new series versions, it's the Eccleston one that is the best. They hit that outta the park on the first try, and the themes have all gotten progressively worse as the new show has gone on.
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Bill
I'm gonna sounds like a dick, but I really love the second Colin Baker on for trial of a Timelord. It is actually a little more mysterious than the other 80s one. I also love the Paul McGann TV movie theme. The original 60s-70s theme is obviously brilliant and I'm also liking the Capaldi theme.
My least favourite is probably the later David Tennant theme, didn't really suit the show.
My least favourite is probably the later David Tennant theme, didn't really suit the show.
The big problem with that one is that it sounds fairly OK in stereo etc on CD/MP3 and earphones (and at the time on a Home Gramophone System), but it sounded awful coming out of the mono speaker of a mid-1980s TV set.
Theme song would be Season 7 part 2, perfect use of the bass and the drums and that awesome horn line.
Favorite intro would be the lighting tunnel of season 5, back when they actually attempted to bother with it.
Favorite intro would be the lighting tunnel of season 5, back when they actually attempted to bother with it.
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I'm still really partial to the first version. As has been said before, your first theme, like your first Doctor, is likely to be your favorite.
Favorite: Season 18 / Davison / Early Colin Baker
Least Favorite: Three way tie between the Capaldi version, the McCoy version, and the "Delaware" version, which I generally (and not affectionately) refer to as the "Dingly-Doing" version.
Least Favorite: Three way tie between the Capaldi version, the McCoy version, and the "Delaware" version, which I generally (and not affectionately) refer to as the "Dingly-Doing" version.
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My favorite version is the 9th/10th Doctors theme. My least favorite is the 11th Doctor's main theme, it just felt too busy and was a step down from the earlier opening theme.
For older Who, I like the classics, but I also like the 6th/7th Doctor themes. They were a bit different, but interesting.
For older Who, I like the classics, but I also like the 6th/7th Doctor themes. They were a bit different, but interesting.
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