I remember as a kid in 1980 seeing this for the first time on "The Leisure Hive". I still remember my jaw hitting the floor in utter awe.... 40 years later in 2020 it STILL hasn't been beaten. And so glad 'my doctor' Tom Baker was the first to get it.
I always wondered how it must have been getting see and hear this opening theme for the very first time, after years and years of the Derbyshire arrangement (which is a classic in it's own right ofcourse). I always imagined it must have been awesome! But then again, I'm a synthesizer/electronic music buff, so I'm probably a bit biased.
@@Cornughon I take it you were either not born, or too young to remember it. Sometimes I wish I could upload or save my memories with attached feeling so others could see, hear, and feel what it was like.
The only theme to blow my mind was sylvesters. Remembrance being my fave serial. But this as a bass line alone is peng af. Im listening with a grin Tom would be jealous of. These fan remasters edits reimaginings are so fucking good. I was born in 2000 btw but got several rotd dvds as i meled 2 and half killed the 3rd replacement disk 😂
The Peter Howell theme is a work of incandescent artistry, my friend. It still grabs you from the initial sting to that final boom. I like the way he integrated the middle eight too. Although, there were a couple of good bits of Eighties Doctor Who… I’ll get my coat!
@@KimboBravin two times more then most , no1 revenge of the cybermen where he laughs and calls harry an imbecile, no2 the very end of invasion of time where he drags out another boxed k9 and smiles
They really could have chosen that or a better headshot for the intro i think, here it looks like he was caught off guard and they flashed the camera on him before they said smile.
Yamaha CS-80. What a version of DD's original - that opening and the **BOOM!!** at the end - all fabulous - but it's the second verse, or chorus I suppose where the notes go up octaves and I personally have never listened to a section of music that elevates my mood like that section of this theme. It's primal and it hits the same receptors in the brain that really, really good drugs do. A MASTERPIECE!
Why I love this theme so much is that it's very thumpy in a way that really puts emphasis on the beat. It's also pretty jazzy, but still mysterious at the same time.
The CS-80's resonant Highpass filter and exceptionally gooey PWM make for that super-obese bassline. I've made the same patch on my CS-60 - the CS-80 doubles the number of oscillators, so I have to record mine twice to get the same result.
Peter Howell might not be your average pop star well known by millions, but this composition tops everything out there. So original. Handcrafted. Fits it’s purpose extremely well. This song IS Dr. Who.
Crazy note: but the explosion at the end is a tribute to Douglas Adams, who wrote "The Hitchhikers Guide To Galaxy." The explosion is what they saw at the restaurant at the end of the universe.
Just watched the Peter Howell ”masterclass” video, and he said that they put the explosion there to discourage the tv announcer from talking over the end to announce the next program. They wanted to ”blow up the announcer” :-)
This is a brilliant treatment of this. That first opening few seconds of this just sends an electric pulse throughout my entire body. They didn't have to refresh the amazing original Delia Derbyshire creation, but Peter Howell absolutely knocked it out of the park. It retains the mystery, and to an entire generation it was the sound of Who. EDIT some days later - Don't stop - one day you'll think you've got it right. The reality is, you did get it right ages ago, yet you're still wanting to perfect it in any way you can - I applaud that, tis a good cause. :) Though, video wise, do pop Colin in there. He was The Doctor, whether you like it, or not! ;)
I grew up with Tennant, so the Tenth Doctor's openings never fail to make me smile. But despite that, THIS one is definitely my favourite. That deep, awesome bass. Those electric, futuristic melodies. And those smooth chords. Not to mention the middle eight!
Brilliant I grew up in the 70's with Tom Baker through the 1980's and BBC used this for Tom's intro to 1980 I loved the rock sound it had. You did a great job.
Incredible timeless piece. I wonder how much Peter Howell made from this, hope he made a bucket load, deserved it. Remember seeing it for the first time myself and I was gobsmacked. Needed something spectacular though to follow the previous iconic eerie masterpiece and boy, did we ever get it.
I love the vaguely electric guitar-sounding notes throughout from 0:26. I used to hate this theme (I found it as a kid through the The Veiled Leopard audio drama CD they gave out with Doctor Who Magazine) but the more I heard it, the more I grew to love it, and now it's my second favourite version of the theme! :3
Oddly enough its not an electric guitar but voice filtered through a Synthesizer called "Vocoding" there are specialized devices for this called "Vocoders".
Peter used the Yamaha CS80 and ARP Odyssey amongst others to realise this, plus effected sound snippets (like the sound of a match being struck) - in a time when digital sampling was very much in its infancy. All of this was done with analogue tape.
Rediscovering my love for the Doctor after going back to the classic episodes. I grew up when this theme tune aired and loved it so very 80's. Tom embodied the doctor so well very eccentric and British. Such good memories! I had Dr. Who figures when I was young. Always wondered what a K9 was now I know! Long live the Doctor!
Absolutely amazing! You've improved on a masterpiece. :) Being born in the late 70's, Peter (The First) was "my Doctor", and this was "my theme". (And boy was I shocked in the late 80's when I saw a re-run of Tom's last season and this was "his" theme too!) I even had a cassette tape with Howell's theme looped, that I would listen to whilst going to sleep as a teen...
Using a Vocoder to sound like an overdriven Electric guitar but smoother is pretty genius. Howell and the Radiophonic workshop really made some magic with this version. That bass and the synth pads will always have a timeless charm, and changing the key was a nice touch too to give it that new feel
Voice activated musical notes. Cool. And it's Delilah Derbyshires wonderful realization of the Ron Grainer theme that doesn't change . Variations of her theme are still used on Doctor Who today.
The original is of course iconic so to make a new version faces the challenge of meeting a very high standard that still stands the test of time. This is definitely the best revised version and it's worth playing loud, one of the best themes ever created.
I was born in 1972 And I remember watching the show every day that it came out I used to love watching the show this is the original Doctor Who I don't care what anybody else says
I bought the record when it was released and have Peter Davison Doctor on the cover. Don't have a record player anymore but intend to keep it in my collection
Sorry to everyone who was expecting an 800 subs special. I've felt that perhaps should do one every 200 subscribers now because coming up with a great idea every hundred subs isn't easy! New video is in the works, just not exactly sure on its release.
When I was on holiday as a kid my parents bought me the BBC Childrens Themes which Doctor Who was the first Theme on the record. I remember I couldn't wait to get home to listen to it, firstly not via a tv speaker or rubbish sound from TV recording via a portable tape machine mic which picked up every noise in the room.... but from a brand new record out of big hifi speakers!! The memory still sends shivers and I remember wondering what comes after the fading intro as I had never heard the middle 8 before as it was missing from the earlier Tom Baker theme.
Very nicely done. I like this version of the theme better in its entirety. When you just hear this on the show they cut out a lot. Hope you are well. DEFINETLY-- headphones!
I remember as a kid in 1980 seeing this for the first time on "The Leisure Hive". I still remember my jaw hitting the floor in utter awe.... 40 years later in 2020 it STILL hasn't been beaten. And so glad 'my doctor' Tom Baker was the first to get it.
I always wondered how it must have been getting see and hear this opening theme for the very first time, after years and years of the Derbyshire arrangement (which is a classic in it's own right ofcourse).
I always imagined it must have been awesome! But then again, I'm a synthesizer/electronic music buff, so I'm probably a bit biased.
@@Cornughon I take it you were either not born, or too young to remember it. Sometimes I wish I could upload or save my memories with attached feeling so others could see, hear, and feel what it was like.
I'm not really into DW anymore, if even whatsoever. But I'm super jealous you got to experience this live, very jealous
@@miyabionline5214 so I’m guessing your into jojo now
The only theme to blow my mind was sylvesters. Remembrance being my fave serial. But this as a bass line alone is peng af. Im listening with a grin Tom would be jealous of. These fan remasters edits reimaginings are so fucking good. I was born in 2000 btw but got several rotd dvds as i meled 2 and half killed the 3rd replacement disk 😂
Peter Howell's rendition of the main theme is the best thing to come out of 80s Doctor Who, and I will die on this hill.
I’ll join you on that hill
Totally.
Me too
You guys aren't alone.
The Peter Howell theme is a work of incandescent artistry, my friend. It still grabs you from the initial sting to that final boom. I like the way he integrated the middle eight too.
Although, there were a couple of good bits of Eighties Doctor Who… I’ll get my coat!
Listening to this puts a wide, psychotic Tom Baker-esque grin on my face.
Sounds like bliss with headphones.
Tom Baker was the best. His smile was infectious.
Mr. JustAGuyWithALightsaber
He looks awkward
It looks like he is felling awkward
@@KimboBravin two times more then most , no1 revenge of the cybermen where he laughs and calls harry an imbecile, no2 the very end of invasion of time where he drags out another boxed k9 and smiles
They really could have chosen that or a better headshot for the intro i think, here it looks like he was caught off guard and they flashed the camera on him before they said smile.
The best version of Dr Who theme tunes. Thank you Peter Howell.😊
100% definitive
😊
It has that adventerous punch with each tones and it is so vibrant that you can listen to this masterpiece everyday.
I've just been through EVERY version of the theme from 1963 to the present day, and Howell's version is head and shoulders above every other.
My absolute fave version - I always get goosebumps when the second verse starts!
That middle 8 is lovely
Yamaha CS-80. What a version of DD's original - that opening and the **BOOM!!** at the end - all fabulous - but it's the second verse, or chorus I suppose where the notes go up octaves and I personally have never listened to a section of music that elevates my mood like that section of this theme. It's primal and it hits the same receptors in the brain that really, really good drugs do. A MASTERPIECE!
Why I love this theme so much is that it's very thumpy in a way that really puts emphasis on the beat. It's also pretty jazzy, but still mysterious at the same time.
CosmiKazie Disco music but not disco music.
The CS-80's resonant Highpass filter and exceptionally gooey PWM make for that super-obese bassline.
I've made the same patch on my CS-60 - the CS-80 doubles the number of oscillators, so I have to record mine twice to get the same result.
So glad I found this, I am not a who fan by any stretch but this is the best TV tune of all time and I remember it well from being a kid
THE best Dr Who theme ever!
M. Todd Smith I agree with you
David Tennant wants to battle
My Favorite One.
This is in my top 3 but sorry tennants first theme is just iconic
Nope. The 60s and 70s ones are the best
Peter Howell might not be your average pop star well known by millions, but this composition tops everything out there.
So original. Handcrafted. Fits it’s purpose extremely well. This song IS Dr. Who.
The Howell will always be MY theme.
This music is still FANTASTIC. Still my favorit.
mine too! and i am dutch, i only got into dr who when the reboots started in 2005!
IMO this was the best ever Dr. Who musical theme.
Best version of the theme by far.
Crazy note: but the explosion at the end is a tribute to Douglas Adams, who wrote "The Hitchhikers Guide To Galaxy." The explosion is what they saw at the restaurant at the end of the universe.
Just watched the Peter Howell ”masterclass” video, and he said that they put the explosion there to discourage the tv announcer from talking over the end to announce the next program. They wanted to ”blow up the announcer” :-)
Wow! Brilliant with headphones.
I love it. I never get tired of listening to this. :)
Doing it now.Wow its fantastic!
The buildup and the explosion at the end was perfection
1:48 I absolutely love the ascending chords 👌😮
The absolute BEST Middle 8 of them all.
This is my all-time favorite Doctor Who theme
This is a brilliant treatment of this. That first opening few seconds of this just sends an electric pulse throughout my entire body. They didn't have to refresh the amazing original Delia Derbyshire creation, but Peter Howell absolutely knocked it out of the park. It retains the mystery, and to an entire generation it was the sound of Who.
EDIT some days later - Don't stop - one day you'll think you've got it right. The reality is, you did get it right ages ago, yet you're still wanting to perfect it in any way you can - I applaud that, tis a good cause. :)
Though, video wise, do pop Colin in there. He was The Doctor, whether you like it, or not! ;)
colin's probs not here coz he is more recognised for his second theme
The best Doctor Who theme. Never been a huge Dr Who fan but this theme stuck with me as I grew up.
Wrong! The 60s and 70s themes were better
@@MichaelM28 Wrong. Theyre all good
@@MichaelM28 My favorite is the 1980 theme. My second favorite is the 1986 theme.
My first and favorite version of the theme I started watching with Peter Davison.
I love this theme. Probably my favourite version of the Doctor Who theme.
I grew up with Tennant, so the Tenth Doctor's openings never fail to make me smile.
But despite that, THIS one is definitely my favourite. That deep, awesome bass. Those electric, futuristic melodies. And those smooth chords. Not to mention the middle eight!
Always listen to this with headphones 🎧
I know it won’t happen but I would love for this version of the theme to be remixed for Ncuti Gatwa’s run, this is easily one of the best
🤯
One of my favourite versions of the theme!
Brilliant I grew up in the 70's with Tom Baker through the 1980's and BBC used this for Tom's intro to 1980 I loved the rock sound it had. You did a great job.
Incredible timeless piece. I wonder how much Peter Howell made from this, hope he made a bucket load, deserved it. Remember seeing it for the first time myself and I was gobsmacked. Needed something spectacular though to follow the previous iconic eerie masterpiece and boy, did we ever get it.
Next year’s UK entry to Eurovision. ☺️
I love the vaguely electric guitar-sounding notes throughout from 0:26. I used to hate this theme (I found it as a kid through the The Veiled Leopard audio drama CD they gave out with Doctor Who Magazine) but the more I heard it, the more I grew to love it, and now it's my second favourite version of the theme! :3
The first being?
SillyDouglas My guess the original theme or 10th doctors? Those are common favourites.
@@therestorationofdrwho1865 hm. maybe.
Oddly enough its not an electric guitar but voice filtered through a Synthesizer called "Vocoding" there are specialized devices for this called "Vocoders".
@@channingcheese2 That honour goes to 8 :)
This is a cream dream when played via Bluetooth on a surround sound system! Thanking you!!
1978rharris thank you!
The Restoration of Dr Who Nono. Thank YOU!!
1978rharris Haha I’m glad you like it so much. It’s straight from my high quality multitrack so no premixed crap.
@@therestorationofdrwho1865 3 years later and I’m back to say, I’m still impressed. 🤷🏻♂️😂
This is the best ever opening and closing credits Dr. Who theme music EVER!
Howell's 80's themes were the best. The most Metal of them all. . .
The best theme music for the show ever.
The middle 8 is amazing it’s so heroic it’s brilliant
That's one way to put it!
All time favourite, no other compares. 👌👌👌👌
There's a rather blatant contradiction in your statement that perhaps undermines your intent?
This makes me want to actually watch every episode of doctor who i mean ughhhhhgg
I love this theme so much especially with the sixth doctors into
LBSCS Productions To me, this theme doesn't fit Colin's titles. This theme is brighter and lighter. Colin's was dens and dark.
@@therestorationofdrwho1865 if only Colin's outfit matched his personality
Lpf32504 The Oncoming Storm fair enough.
The transition when Colins face appears onscreen and is all multicoloured is timed better with Glynns
This version has an almost 1980s new wave/synthesizer sound to fit the era. Love it!
i wonder why
Peter used the Yamaha CS80 and ARP Odyssey amongst others to realise this, plus effected sound snippets (like the sound of a match being struck) - in a time when digital sampling was very much in its infancy. All of this was done with analogue tape.
Rediscovering my love for the Doctor after going back to the classic episodes. I grew up when this theme tune aired and loved it so very 80's. Tom embodied the doctor so well very eccentric and British. Such good memories! I had Dr. Who figures when I was young. Always wondered what a K9 was now I know! Long live the Doctor!
Absolutely amazing! You've improved on a masterpiece. :)
Being born in the late 70's, Peter (The First) was "my Doctor", and this was "my theme". (And boy was I shocked in the late 80's when I saw a re-run of Tom's last season and this was "his" theme too!)
I even had a cassette tape with Howell's theme looped, that I would listen to whilst going to sleep as a teen...
The greatest theme in science fiction history.
Always puts a smile on my face. Brilliant remix
Using a Vocoder to sound like an overdriven Electric guitar but smoother is pretty genius. Howell and the Radiophonic workshop really made some magic with this version. That bass and the synth pads will always have a timeless charm, and changing the key was a nice touch too to give it that new feel
This was the absolutely the best Doctor Who version of the theme song.😊
This is the only version of the Doctor Who Theme that when I here it, a big goofy, Tom Baker smile curls up on my face.
Peter Howell is a genius!I love the synth that sounds like a delay at 1:29
This is the version I remember as a kid, love it.
I’d say this,the early to mid 80s version is by far the BEST
The Tom baker /Peter Davison/Colin baker era
The best !
Could listen to this all day. Still my favourite DW theme of all time
By far the best doctor and by far the best theme..
Everytime I hear this it's like it's music that is still so so far ahead of it's time!
great quality
Voice activated musical notes. Cool. And it's Delilah Derbyshires wonderful realization of the Ron Grainer theme that doesn't change . Variations of her theme are still used on Doctor Who today.
The radiophonic goodness!
The original is of course iconic so to make a new version faces the challenge of meeting a very high standard that still stands the test of time. This is definitely the best revised version and it's worth playing loud, one of the best themes ever created.
I actually just recently uploaded a far superior remixing of this theme.
I must say that this remaster is one of the most pleasing themes to listen to. I thank your heavily sir.
I could listen to this all night, the definitive Dr Who theme!
Amazing! Thank you for the upload. Davison was underrated.
I was born in 1972 And I remember watching the show every day that it came out I used to love watching the show this is the original Doctor Who I don't care what anybody else says
Favourite theme.
Best version of the theme ever made
Great to hear another one of your masterpieces!
@0:43 I always wondered if the yellow light fading back to Tom’s eye was intentional or coincidence.
I bought the record when it was released and have Peter Davison Doctor on the cover. Don't have a record player anymore but intend to keep it in my collection
Wonderfully done!
My favorite version
My favourite Doctor Who theme
Derbyshire: "My theme is eternal."
Howell: *_cracks knuckles_*
"hold my fucking tea"
yeah, but no. Derbyshire's is still the standard new composers adhere to
Hahah 🤣
crisp quality
The starfield titles (1980 - 1986) is my favourite title sequence from the classic era of doctor who
Wonderful mix. Well done.
Sorry to everyone who was expecting an 800 subs special. I've felt that perhaps should do one every 200 subscribers now because coming up with a great idea every hundred subs isn't easy! New video is in the works, just not exactly sure on its release.
Brilliantly done, just love 💕 it. 👍👍👍
WHOA!
Synths and Electronic Equipment used for this:
Yamaha CS80
ARP Oddysey
Roland Jupiter4
Phase unit
Vocoder
The phase unit was broken, I'm sure you've seen the making of it with that bloke from Blue Peter. cracking video.
Wow... Superb!
When I was on holiday as a kid my parents bought me the BBC Childrens Themes which Doctor Who was the first Theme on the record. I remember I couldn't wait to get home to listen to it, firstly not via a tv speaker or rubbish sound from TV recording via a portable tape machine mic which picked up every noise in the room.... but from a brand new record out of big hifi speakers!! The memory still sends shivers and I remember wondering what comes after the fading intro as I had never heard the middle 8 before as it was missing from the earlier Tom Baker theme.
The 3rd, 4th, and 5th Doctors were my favorites.😊😊😊
I just bought this box set watching them now
Which one, season 18 or 19? Baker or Davison?😊
Fantastic!
Trippy and so synthy; I love.
I nerdgasmed so hard
I so love this channel!!!!
Love it, great!
Contender for my fav dr who theme
Thanks for this.
I always love how unsure of himself Tom Baker looks in this intro
Looks like he’s pushing out a turd
Greatest Version of the theme
Best Dr. Who theme mix I've ever heard. :)
Beautiful!
The best thing about this theme is it’s the exact same theme from the 60s except with different instruments.
On repeat on Doctor Who Day, well done!
Yes this does what it says on the tin
Still the best theme ever
Very nicely done. I like this version of the theme better in its entirety. When you just hear this on the show they cut out a lot. Hope you are well. DEFINETLY-- headphones!
My favorite Dr. Who actor ever. Tom Baker. "Ramona!!!"😂