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Title: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Emily on May 16, 2008, 11:14:28 AM
**I'm modifying this thread for the sake of broader appeal.

What are some themesongs to radio or tv shows that you like? maybe there aren't any. I really love the intro song to Sinners Crossroads. Sometimes I just start the show to hear it. Go Sinners!
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: yesno on May 16, 2008, 11:31:42 AM
Tom's former use of the Rockford Files theme.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: todd on May 16, 2008, 11:37:30 AM
I can't get enough of the Frasier theme song! "tossed salad and scrrraaammbled eggsssss...."
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: kimota on May 16, 2008, 11:49:58 AM
I have always liked the theme from Barney Miller.  And after hearing the theme song from Neon Genesis Evangelion a million times, I think I like it now.  The extended Sonny Sharrock Space Ghost C2C theme is pretty cool.

What about dvd menu music?  The remix of Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law theme that played over the season 2 dvd menu is cool.  And I let the music for the Sealab 2021 Season 2's menu run for hours one day.  Adult Swim shows tend to have cool musics.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Bryan on May 16, 2008, 11:56:19 AM
The WKRP in Cincinnati theme is amazing. Also the closing song.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Gilly on May 16, 2008, 01:22:42 PM
Tom's former use of the Rockford Files theme.

Not to take anything from the amazing song contest winners, but I wish that would be brought back in some way.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: joanna on May 16, 2008, 01:23:21 PM
most of my favorites are instrumental, like the themes to angel and house.

but there's a special place in my heart for growing pains. show me that smile again.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Gregory on May 16, 2008, 01:36:55 PM
[youtube]wCb1pRczfP4[/youtube]

First thing that came to mind, I'll probably think of more later.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: yesno on May 16, 2008, 01:43:27 PM
Possible worst theme:  Battlestar Galactica.  New Age/wailing woman annoyingness.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Bryan on May 16, 2008, 01:50:36 PM
Possible worst theme:  Battlestar Galactica.  New Age/wailing woman annoyingness.

I kind of like that one. Plus, when the drums come in, you know to shut your eyes so you don't see the scenes from the upcoming episode that they stupidly show during the opening.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: scsiduck on May 16, 2008, 01:56:40 PM
The WKRP in Cincinnati theme is amazing. Also the closing song.

I second that vote on the closing song. Yes, the battlestar theme is terrible. But even worse was the version of All Along the Watchtower that closed last season. Uggghhhh. (and I love that show!)
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Sploops on May 16, 2008, 02:26:43 PM
[youtube]iJv7ABy54zw[/youtube]


and I second the Rockford Files.  It's my ringtone!
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: AaronC on May 16, 2008, 02:49:45 PM
This is my all time favorite.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WqazleR3FE&feature=related[/youtube]
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Gilly on May 16, 2008, 03:22:00 PM
A couple old ones that I'll always love

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=DsfFf8KFELo[/youtube]

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=qQTqKcojrVY&feature=related[/youtube]

And of course...

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=QuHbLs2zcDw&feature=related[/youtube]
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Stan on May 16, 2008, 03:51:16 PM

[youtube]_6eue0Nquqk[/youtube]

[youtube]k2WlYgDe1Vs[/youtube]

[youtube]fcjOi_3H7gw[/youtube].




Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: AaronC on May 16, 2008, 04:06:26 PM
my favorite cartoon theme song
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxCInOkn6OU[/youtube]
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: joanna on May 16, 2008, 04:11:21 PM
Possible worst theme:  Battlestar Galactica.  New Age/wailing woman annoyingness.

I kind of like that one. Plus, when the drums come in, you know to shut your eyes so you don't see the scenes from the upcoming episode that they stupidly show during the opening.
ha! i'm so glad i'm not the only person who does that!
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Sarah on May 16, 2008, 04:13:53 PM
I'm glad you chose the version of the theme song used in season 1 of Buffy, Stan.  Not only does it have the little mistake, which I like, but it's much more raw and lively.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Stan on May 16, 2008, 06:49:38 PM
It was intentional, Sarah. I prefer the Nerfherder original versus the later version by The Breeders.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Phantom Hugger on May 16, 2008, 06:52:28 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/xV_-u9sxYZM&hl=en

them horns give me the willies to this day.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: dania on May 16, 2008, 07:29:17 PM
I love this man:
[youtube]IWYjOhxPr8Q[/youtube]

this was before the whole Hustler ordeal in the 90's, at least I think it was in the 90's, and after that, they changed his screen name to Star Gazer.  Go to this website and be delighted for hours:
http://www.jackstargazer.com/JHSG_DNLD.html
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Susannah on May 16, 2008, 07:48:31 PM
I think I may have posted this on a thread a while ago, but this to me is perfect:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BndlTz_K2lg[/youtube]
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Beth on May 16, 2008, 07:51:54 PM
[youtube]20BZID081Vk[/youtube]

[youtube]Kzhwx8aOO0A[/youtube]
[youtube]
DGBFAjgRI7g[/youtube]

[youtube]y1GVKNZ3FhU[/youtube]

all favorites. particularly 'taxi'.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: yesno on May 16, 2008, 08:00:31 PM
I second Jeeves and Wooster.

Dexter is pretty good-- not the music, but the opening:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5WpxxJpL-g[/youtube]
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: scsiduck on May 16, 2008, 08:02:22 PM
We should throw the Shadowy Men's theme for Kids in the Hall in there for me. I can't really stand to hear it for too long any more, but they are still all-time favourite Toronto band.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Gilly on May 16, 2008, 09:23:23 PM
I forgot about how great the Punky Brewster opening was.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: todd on May 16, 2008, 09:29:28 PM
I'm glad you chose the version of the theme song used in season 1 of Buffy, Stan.  Not only does it have the little mistake, which I like, but it's much more raw and lively.

What little mistake?
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: erika on May 16, 2008, 09:41:25 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAoXs4Veuog[/youtube]

!
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Stan on May 17, 2008, 12:42:09 AM
I'm glad you chose the version of the theme song used in season 1 of Buffy, Stan.  Not only does it have the little mistake, which I like, but it's much more raw and lively.

What little mistake?

 From a business standpoint, when Arista signed Nerfherder. Now that was a mistake.

*rimshot!* (http://www.instantrimshot.com/)
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: scsiduck on May 17, 2008, 02:05:49 AM
This is a late night classic around here too, more of a neverending thememusic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe4nDMiHGv0
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: A.M. Thomas on May 17, 2008, 04:17:41 AM
[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=omPGf5_6dUA[/youtube]

A pretty mediocre series, but a great opening sequence.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: scsiduck on May 17, 2008, 10:02:10 AM
I love this man:
[youtube]IWYjOhxPr8Q[/youtube]

this was before the whole Hustler ordeal in the 90's, at least I think it was in the 90's, and after that, they changed his screen name to Star Gazer.  Go to this website and be delighted for hours:
http://www.jackstargazer.com/JHSG_DNLD.html

Weird, I was just learning that song on piano…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWpV7L4YHuU
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: yesno on May 17, 2008, 12:09:54 PM
A pretty mediocre series, but a great opening sequence.

Wow, despite your qualification that does make me want to watch the show.

Let me plug DJ Waldie's awesome book "Holy Land," which is also about the creepy beauty of the suburbs.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Beth on May 17, 2008, 12:37:14 PM
A pretty mediocre series, but a great opening sequence.

Wow, despite your qualification that does make me want to watch the show.


The opening segment  is good, but yeah, I can't really get into the show. They have a different person do the song every week-from bigger people like Elvis Costello to lesser-known musicians. My friend Sarah actually did one, but I don't know how to find it.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Jouster on May 17, 2008, 02:44:25 PM
A pretty mediocre series, but a great opening sequence.

I haven't seen it in ages, but isn't this basically just a lift from Edward Scissorhands?  At least the shot with the cars pulling out of the driveways, I think.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Bryan on May 17, 2008, 05:17:37 PM
I think we have a winner with Erika's nomination of the Freaks and Geeks theme. It's the best one.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on May 17, 2008, 06:20:17 PM
could only find a whole episode. but you need only first 35 seconds for this thread.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu4r7sAe9XM[/youtube]

Every single song in the world should sample that guitar. Even opera.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: PatrickChew on May 20, 2008, 04:35:56 PM
Sure, the Quincy theme is good, but with lyrics it's GREAT

[youtube]cRltZc416m0[/youtube]
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Gilly on May 20, 2008, 04:47:11 PM
Freaks and Geeks is one of the best shows ever but I never liked the opening all that much or at least the theme song choice. It doesn't fit with the show.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Gregory on May 20, 2008, 06:11:16 PM
Michael Shelley has played that Quincy theme with lyrics a few times.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Bryan on May 21, 2008, 09:57:28 AM
I really like Ricky Gervais' use of melancholy songs for his tv shows:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKTvAP06ECM[/youtube]

If I recall correctly, Extras doesn't have an opening song, but uses Cat Stevens' "Tea for the Tillerman" as its closing song.
Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Vambo on May 22, 2008, 08:07:05 PM
could only find a whole episode. but you need only first 35 seconds for this thread.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu4r7sAe9XM[/youtube]

Every single song in the world should sample that guitar. Even opera.


Like this?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV8UC7HsjnY[/youtube]

Title: Re: Themesong appreciation thread
Post by: Vambo on May 22, 2008, 08:10:54 PM
Je suis Dotte leur petite soeur.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJxrEOuAME0[/youtube]