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[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1477921576' post='3165257']
Learn something everyday. I thought it was 'Mo Foster'.
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I think we're both right - I didn't know this before, but it seems there are two versions - one Foster (fretted) and one Katz (fretless).

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[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477923833' post='3165271']
I think we're both right - I didn't know this before, but it seems there are two versions - one Foster (fretted) and one Katz (fretless).
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Any links for the fretted version ? I have never heard a fretted version.
It would be interesting to compare them.
I know that there were two or three alternative arrangements over the various seasons.

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[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1477925445' post='3165292']
Any links for the fretted version ? I have never heard a fretted version.
It would be interesting to compare them.
I know that there were two or three alternative arrangements over the various seasons.
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Try this, note fretted gliss @ 0.03 -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9iyPEJ4ELw

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[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477926735' post='3165309']
Try this, note fretted gliss @ 0.03 -

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9iyPEJ4ELw[/media]
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Ah..ok. A full track version.

This is the version I thought was Mo Foster (The opening titles cue)[/font][/size]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b3FLCpu8bk

[size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color="#222222"][size=2]I believe 'Rich' (moderator) interviewed him for Basschat, maybe he knows.[/size][/color][/font][/size]
[size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color="#222222"][size=2]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182955-interview-with-mo-foster/[/size][/color][/font][/size]

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[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1477927319' post='3165315']
Ah..ok. A full track version.

This is the version I thought was Mo Foster (The opening titles cue)[/font][/size]



[size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=2]I believe 'Rich' (moderator) interviewed him for Basschat, maybe he knows.[/size][/font][/size]
[size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=2][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182955-interview-with-mo-foster/"]http://basschat.co.u...with-mo-foster/[/url][/size][/font][/size]
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The thit plockens: I think that's an early version, fretless, and therefore (according to my theory) Dill Katz. I attach him to the Bergerac music because when the series was running there was a music video (presumably made by the Beeb) of the theme showing the musicians, with DK on fretless. Of course, we could have been hearing Mo Foster and seeing someone else...

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[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477928395' post='3165325']
The thit plockens: I think that's an early version, fretless, and therefore (according to my theory) Dill Katz. I attach him to the Bergerac music because when the series was running there was a music video (presumably made by the Beeb) of the theme showing the musicians, with DK on fretless. Of course, we could have been hearing Mo Foster and seeing someone else...
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One reason reason I assumed it was Mo (apart from some interviews), was back then, Guitarist Ray Russell was also writing some cues on the show (although George Fenton composed the themes)
They were all good friends and worked a lot together (from what I have read).

Maybe 'Rich' Moderator might have some info.
He did an interview with Mo Foster for Basschat (a very good read, actually).
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182955-interview-with-mo-foster/page__p__2322435__hl__mo%20foster%20interview__fromsearch__1#entry2322435"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2322435[/url]

EDIT: I just emailed Ray Russell to see if he can offer up anything. :)

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[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1477930393' post='3165344']
One reason reason I assumed it was Mo (apart from some interviews), was back then, Guitarist Ray Russell was also writing some cues on the show (although George Fenton composed the themes)
They were all good friends and worked a lot together (from what I have read).

Maybe 'Rich' Moderator might have some info.
He did an interview with Mo Foster for Basschat (a very good read, actually).
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182955-interview-with-mo-foster/page__p__2322435__hl__mo%20foster%20interview__fromsearch__1#entry2322435"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2322435[/url]
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Interesting, thanks lowdown. I'll have a look at the interview tonight after Only Connect!

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[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477930825' post='3165345']
Interesting, thanks lowdown. I'll have a look at the interview tonight after Only Connect!
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Ok, sorted.
Just sent you a PM.
:)

Paul Westwood - Original version.
Mo Foster - Updated version

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Lots of "proper" tunes that ended up doing double duties as TV themes. Here are some of my faves...

Heartsong - Gordon Giltrap, Holiday
http://youtu.be/ktRsmHrLHU4

Billy Taylor Trio - I wish I knew how it would feel to be free, Film'XX
http://youtu.be/jlH_XFuf3wU

Kate Rusty - Village Green Preservation Society, Jam and Jerusalem
http://youtu.be/HGnNQ6PX-Mg

Siobhan Maher Kennedy - I wanna see the bright lights tonight, sitcom can't remember the name
Nantucket Sleighride's already been mentioned.

Light Flight - Pentangle, Take three girls
http://youtu.be/d9gCN9-

Theme and Variations 1-4, Andrew Lloyd Webber, South Bank Show (the original version features Coliseum as the backing band with Don Airey, Gary Moore, John Hiseman and John Mole plus Barbara Thompson and Rod Argent!) Most but not all on this vid...
http://youtu.be/TMCb90JpvxY

Here's a little video playlist for ya...
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGIYNBxcSZ3s4Q2qC42nv4yaQbP7KHKEd






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  • 4 years later...

As an 80s child I have a big thing for Mike Post theme tunes and likely credit that for getting me into music overall.

Other TV tunes include the unmatched children's TV theme of Mysterious Cities of Gold....

As for movies I've always loved John Carpenter that's been mentioned like Assault on Precinct 13 and Johnny Pate including things like The Taking Of Pelham 123. 

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  • 2 weeks later...

I'mm sure there are many others, but I reckon the following two theme tunes are among the best.     Chris

Favourite TV Theme has to be ..................

 

 

Favourite Movie Theme has to be....................

 

 

 

 

 

 

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