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Poll Question: Favorite TV Theme/Song
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Thanks, dude. I'll most probably spare the time for sharing stuff and listening to at least the nominations. If there happens to be more than 25 before me, that's OK too. I'll still listen to the nominations and place my votes. Love you all.

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Originally posted by Shadowyzard Shadowyzard wrote:

Hello guys & gals,

I'll hopefully participate, but my deadline is approaching for my book translation. Anyway, I'll try to spare time for this round of the awesome Interactive Poll series. Did I say series? Perhaps I've already joined the ride. Cool

don't worry about the timeframe brother... just post some when you can. I'd be curious to see what you come up with. Beer

and a big clappie to everyone Clap.. did a skim through and most I don't recognize (unlike my own I suppose to you all).  I'll be catching up this evening and perhaps tossing off a few more of my favorites but it appears you all have far more eclectic TV tastes than me haha
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I'm back with some more suggestions! They are all from non-English TV shows, none of them very recent. Lorenzo is probably too young to remember themSmile.

This one is by a band included on PA, New Trolls. The song - titled "Black Hand" - was released in 1972 only as a single, and appeared as the opening theme of a mini-series called Petrosino, about an Italian-American policeman who fought the Mafia in turn-of-the-20th-century New York:



The next one is almost legendary. Though musically the song is not exactly my cup of tea, the TV based on one of my favourite book series - the cycle of the Tigers of Malaysia (I pirati della Malesia) by Emilio Salgari. If you love adventure fiction, these books (also written at the turn of the 20th century) are highly recommended. The TV series is named after the books' hero, the pirate prince Sandokan - interpreted by Kabir Bedi, a very charismatic Indian actor who also appeared in a James Bond movie:



And then, last but not least, something not from Italy, but from Brazil - the theme song of the first Brazilian telenovela shown on Italian TV, back in the late 1970s. La schiava Isaura (Escrava Isaura) was based on a novel that was for the cause of the abolition of slavery in Brazil what Uncle Tom's Cabin was for the same cause in the US. The song, titled "Retirantes", was written by Brazilian singer Dorival Caymmi together with famous author Jorge Amado. This is the original version, with lyrics in some African language:
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Hello guys & gals,

I'll hopefully participate, but my deadline is approaching for my book translation. Anyway, I'll try to spare time for this round of the awesome Interactive Poll series. Did I say series? Perhaps I've already joined the ride. Cool
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^ Edit, forgot to mention before. I have heard that Riz Ortolani, but not much, and really love that.

Jorge: I like the He-Man music too, and the music of your other choices, I used to watch a lot of He-Man (grew up with it)

Its interesting how many people went for sitcom music. Posting this comedy one did cross my mind:



And I'm a fan of Matt Berry and considered "Beneath Me" from Toast of London.



Or, something from Snuff Box, AD/BC: A Rock Opera, or Darkplace.

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^ there's an Italian TV series called La Piovra. The music for the first season was made by Riz Ortolani (I'll post the credits theme) but Ennio Morricone dit the music starting season 2 and is brilliant. Just from those themes it's really hard for me to pick up a song. LOL




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jamesbaldwin - Was hoping for some Italian themes here.  But these are definately iconic theme songs, two of my favorites back in the day with The Jeffersons and Happy Days.  I took Monk a bit more serious though, even though the humor there was always spot on yet a little more tongue-in-cheek.  I'm a fan of Randy Newman's music and would have to pick that one for the best of the three.  

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Originally posted by TCat TCat wrote:

Snicolette - Lassie and Daktari were both childhood favorites of mine.  My Friend Flicka, for some reason, I mostly ignored.  I had to be home every Sunday afternoon to watch Lassie, though I didn't care for the Timmy and Lassie episodes so much.  I had forgotten about Daktari until I accidentally ran into to it flipping through the channels a few weeks ago, and I exclaimed, wow I had forgotten about this one.  My favorite out of your three would have to be My Friend Flika, though, as listening to the old themes now, they seem a bit contrived even if they were childhood favorites.  Shame on me for losing that childhood wonder!
  I was a horse nut...Still love them, though I can't ride anymore, we have three beauties where I am living now.  Daktari theme was so fun....different and fit the series, the visuals are so very 60's tv show.  I am also a huge fan of all of the canids (all animals, really, and have had my share of a variety of pets, including some wonderful felines as well), and thought the theme for Lassie is very pretty.  I also loved Fury, another horse tale (pun!), but the theme wasn't much to speak of...and of course, Mr Ed.  Smile  Pretty much watched all animal shows, including Flipper, which has a very 60's theme tune also.  We lived not far from Marineland and as teenagers would ride our bikes out after hours and climb under the fence to pet the killer whales.  I'm glad they have shut down most of these kinds of theme parks now, but it was quite the experience.    
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The Anders - The Matador Theme is one I haven't heard before, but that shouldn't be surprising as most of my knowledge of TV themes come from North America and a few Italian ones.  This one is quite tastefully done in a nice classical style, simple and comforting, which seems to match the tone of the clip we see in your video.  Very nice.

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mathman - Mike Post - the king of the TV theme song.  Out of these three I would have to also go with your favorite, The Rockford Files.  Post had this way of creating a memorable hook and then developing an entire theme song around it, and the TV producers loved it.  But so did the audiences.  BTW, that Gilligan's Island spoof was silly, but I'm surprised they didn't use the closing theme verse during the heavier section.

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Glad to see everyone's been busy with suggestionsSmile! I'll post a few more when Micky gets home in a few hours, as I haven't yet decided which song is going to be my final selection.
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Nogbad_the_bad - I love the retro sound of the Twin Peaks theme.  I always thought it fit the odd yet atmospheric feel of the series which is what Lynch is well known for.  As far as one of the most fit themes for a series, this would be it.  Funny how I always think of wood paneling when I think of this series.

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Lewian - Again, video not available in Canada.  Grrrr.  Angry


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Raffi - I'm also, strangely enough, a big fan of Don McLean and had no idea "Vincent" was used for a TV theme in any country.  But count on Italy to use such a passionate song for a TV theme.  Italy is amazing for utilizing passion in their music and other media and art.  I live the way he expresses himself when he sings, almost like he is improvising the lyrics as he sings, giving even more expression and meaning to his own original songs and even the covers that he does.  Excellent choice!

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^ Before Sopranos, I remember "Ain't Goin' to Goa" was minor hit for them.

Anyway, all videos playlist started.

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Snicolette - Lassie and Daktari were both childhood favorites of mine.  My Friend Flicka, for some reason, I mostly ignored.  I had to be home every Sunday afternoon to watch Lassie, though I didn't care for the Timmy and Lassie episodes so much.  I had forgotten about Daktari until I accidentally ran into to it flipping through the channels a few weeks ago, and I exclaimed, wow I had forgotten about this one.  My favorite out of your three would have to be My Friend Flika, though, as listening to the old themes now, they seem a bit contrived even if they were childhood favorites.  Shame on me for losing that childhood wonder!

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Micky - Love the Sopranos theme, in fact, it got me to look into the band more and now I'm a big fan of their's - Alabama 3.  Even though it is not as noticeable on the Soprano's theme, they normally do this country-hip-hop-electronic style that I find quite enjoyable in some cases (but not always).  If you are interested, here is their version of "Peace in the Valley" like you've never heard it before:


I also love the Barney Miller theme for it's cool jazziness and the great bass run.  Unfortunately, I couldn't get your last video to play (not available in my country).

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Originally posted by Gentle and Giant Gentle and Giant wrote:

The Leftovers - Max Richter. Probably the best TV show music I've heard, great show too.



The Leftovers was one of the best series in this decade.  There was also a lot of great music from that show that really captured it's feel and this is a perfect example of it.  The one I posted was the theme for the last season, and was interestingly cheery compared to the overall feel of the series, but the lyrics by Iris De Ment were a perfect fit.

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Originally posted by Snicolette Snicolette wrote:

Originally posted by TCat TCat wrote:

Originally posted by Snicolette Snicolette wrote:


Videos removed for space.  Alt-country feel to The Jones Sisters.  I like this, great energy.  Love the slidy fiddle sounds.  Resonate, like the jangly guitars and such.  Will probably check this band out more.  Thanks!  

Thanks!  I believe they only have the one album which contains all of the songs they did for the series.  Not a bad song on the entire album.  I've been wanting to post one of their songs for quite some time and this was a good excuse to do it.  
  They are very compelling.  I am not necessarily a big fan of country-ish music, but I also don't let that stop me from admiring what is outstanding, to my ears.  You have a good tap onto this kind of thing.  Love getting to know what everyone hears outside of prog, and I also don't mind hearing what is in that sort of groove, either.  The discovery of something that grabs you and moves you, no matter the genre, is what drives me.[/QUOTE]

As I've said in the past, except for a select few artists, I hate country music, mostly because it is all just assembly line, corporate music.  However, I do like the artists that capture the indie vibe and fit under an alternative-style country or indie-folk.  It has become my second favorite genre next to progressive music, and has been for a lot of years now.  There are many bands out there that can fit under that category and there are a lot that are ignored while others are quite popular.  I'm glad you like what I have presented and I'll hopefully post more of the same, but since I like quite a wide variety of styles, these threads have been quite valuable to me with all of the suggestions from the people on this thread.  Clap

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The Leftovers - Max Richter. Probably the best TV show music I've heard, great show too.
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