Articles Reviews

Article 1

What makes a great TV Theme Tune?

This article was a very interesting read. Its about how a TV theme tune can be great. It says we all have are most cherished theme tune and maybe even loved more than the actual show. It mentions EastEnders, Only Fools And Horses and Murder She Wrote. These three have great memorable theme tunes. It mentions that its crucial for the composers who score the theme tunes must fit the type of program. I agree with this completely, as its so important to get the right feel and emotion to embrace when watching an opening titles sequence. As you want to get sucked in and enjoy it.

It says humming to theme tunes or having a ring tone. The Wimbledon theme is memorable as it states - "If you find yourself humming along to the Wimbledon theme".


Article 2

What makes a great TV theme song?

This was another interesting read. This article was Rachel Blum-Jose. She didn't plan to write this as she just wanted to list her favourite theme tunes, but thinking in the middle of the night she wanted to write an article all about it. She writes about different types of theme tunes, which that could be instrumentals or lyric music. She then lists all her favourite theme tunes, like Six Feet Under, Friday Night Lights, Fringe etc. She says what she likes about them, if there nostalgic, catchy and effective.

Its an interesting article and its good to find out what another person things of opening music. I'd never heard of any of the theme tunes she listed, but she said good things about them.

Article 3

15 great modern TV title sequences that sum up a show's theme

This is the best article I've read so far. Its 15 TV title sequences that sum up a show's theme. I love how for every sequence its listed below, format, mood and music. For example izombie has a colourful mood, its an animation format and the music is by Deadboy and the Elephantmen. Then it explains how it reflect the show. It does for all 15 titles, I really like this as its clear to read and has short simple answers. I agree with the list as all the sequences show that they relate to the show. First on the list is Game of Thrones. I've never watched it but I've heard lots of things about it and the music is truly wonderful and I can tell from just watching the footage it suits it very well.