Orbital - Doctor Who

Ripped from "the altogether" dvd

[@whimsofmim]

Back in high school, I used to stay up late at night, get stoned, throw on some music like this and lose myself in the winamp visualizations. Good times.

[@andrewbruce5416]

When Orbital played this at Glastonbury on The Other Stage, Matt Smith came on stage and then joined the boys behind the racks with his light glasses and tweaked away. We went mental. Happy days.

[@thenextphaze]

+Andrew bruce i saw them at glastonbury - thought they'd finished and so went to get another beer - but then they started to play this - i thought sod the beer and went back!

[@davegillett7135]

Yeah I was there. Absolutely brilliant!

[@MrPaul8870]

Which year? Played there on numerous occasions. I remember them from megadog scene which this band relates to also bands known chemical bros system 7 the orb etc did universitys before Glastonbury around 91 breakthrough onto world than underground was in 93 Glastonbury came known as megadog party goers place since and beforehand. Ozric tentacles being main band linked in scene connection with owner Evans

[@PhilDrury]

still have the CD from about 1998

[@rick12373]

And here that is kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIfLiayges-gpKM

[@petersavage4207]

As a young boy the music alone was enough to scare me so much I couldn’t go to bed . As a man approaching sixty i listen to this and still feel the fear but it’s overtaken by a wild desire to face it .

[@wibblywobblymadman]

That's a cool and trippy comment, dude. 😎😁👍

[@ApMadog]

Amen to that

[@chrisfisher7288]

Hold the candle to the devil....

[@TheFlyingSailorYT]

As the 3rd Doc said: "Courage isn't not being afraid, it's being afraid but doing what you've got to do anyways."

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

​@@TheFlyingSailorYT Oh, dang! I'd been introduced to Doctor Who back in HS, and Jon Pertwee was the first Doctor I'd watched, when I didn't have homework or wasn't too tired to stay up late. Didn't remember that he'd said this. But I will have to remember it from this point on. 😁

[@Bleeter]

Delia Derbyshire was a genius. I often wonder whether The Beatles, and others, would've achieved their studio greatness if it weren't for her (and admittedly, other's) work at the BBC. The history of the recording of the original theme is incredible merely by itself. People forget it was pre-Sgt Peppers and there was no multitrack.

[@garrettwhite1695]

Delia the legend Debrashire, why have so many great woman been give the resignation the profound deserve it sickens me.

[@mrpropergander6800]

Spot on dude I came here to make a similar comment to pay respects to Delia's work.

[@michaelthomas6108]

Orbital have said in the past that Delia was a big part of the inspiration for them getting into mixing in the first place.

[@mark-yj5sg]

There wasn’t even a playable synth, just an oscillator you could tune and then record a note. If you record enough of the required oscillator pitches to tape then you can begin to assemble tiny chopped up pieces of tape into the correct order and duration to make a sequence. That sequence could then be turned into a tape loop and so on.....

[@FranciscoTyley]

Interesting you should mention the Beatles, as George Martin, their most prolific producer, had previously been at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, where Delia Derbyshire' created the original theme.

[@d3p3ch3mod3]

The fact that it sounds so much like the original and yet could be any other Orbital song shows how ahead of its time the original song was

[@solonefric9812]

Orbital is attached to all of my memories from the mid to late 90s, absolutely love these guys.

[@rassilontdavros3004]

God, I have so many fond childhood memories of winamp visualizers.

[@krunch87]

Orbital completely nails the Dr. Who theme

[@JackSurvana]

Best version , should be used as the definitive

[@Mitchcraft.]

KLF version is awesome lol

[@talbrott]

they've totally changed the timing of it, it's a 6/8 originally

[@druunderwood5602]

@@JackSurvana Marvel UK dibbs.

[@druunderwood5602]

@@talbrott Pitch.

[@WatchVidsMakeLists]

This managed to hold my cat's attention for a good few minutes.

[@roryahconnolly]

Probably the hissing.

[@8158bolga]

Thumbs up for any song that can do that.

[@8158bolga]

Oh please say that it is!

[@WatchVidsMakeLists]

***** Dalek Emperor​ Of course my cat's still alive. XD Why wouldn't she be?

[@ssp6186]

did they use this in some extracts of doctor who night

[@esportswomen]

Thank you Delia Derbyshire.

[@dominiquepilon5764]

As the the ninth doctor would say it’s fantastic

[@Saucypants1000]

15 years later, and I still love this as much as the first time I heard it.

[@myluresstuckinatree2111]

Yes

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

This was my first intro to Orbital. Unbelievable mixing and a tribute that makes my heart soar. ❤

[@UnchainedEruption]

Just imagine if THIS were the Doctor Who intro for the 2005 reboot.

[@andrewlawless9796]

it kind of is the theme for dr who confidential

[@joshbason964]

I remember hearing this when I was in my senior year of high school (‘05-‘06), and I loved it, although I had never watched Doctor Who. And then in 2013, my then boyfriend at the time introduced me to Doctor Who, to which I fell in love. And hearing the theme song the first time, I realized I had heard it years before. It was just funny to me how it had come full circle. A beautiful coincidence. Although I’m sure the real Doctor would dismiss it as coincidence.

[@Random-Draw-Time]

Depends on which Doctor

[@joshbason964]

Random Draw Time good point!!

[@terpysappenstien659]

Saaaaame!!!! Down to the senior in high school (2002 for me) and seeing dr who first time years later (I dunno, like 2006) wtf lol. And I was like “I know this song!?” Haha. Wasn’t my bf but another fellow who introduced me wanted to date me, and we almost did. So odd *coincidence*? 🤔

[@Lovely2291]

cannot think of words to describe how amazing this song is.

[@plugingagaulla]

This is so much better than the mix the series is using now. This is mysterious, dark and exciting, like the original theme! Not like Gold's current mix! Nice vid by the way :)

[@Gibby1872]

Not a Dr Who fan, or a massive Orbital fan, but bloody love this

[@fuccasound3897]

There are over 55 years worth of episodes, maybe you would find some that are worth a watch? It's just a question of suspending your disbelief and not taking it too seriously, go on, give it a go....

[@wolfishmotorhooves8115]

@@fuccasound3897 "suspending your disbelief" "go on, give it a go..." wow what is this comment! Lol but cool

[@sharkweak]

ditto

[@dommoore6180]

@@fuccasound3897 yeah but how can you convince someone to go out of their way to find the good stuff when the absolute trash of the 6th doctor era, the 11th 12th 13th a good amount of the RTD era, early 7th, most of the 5th era.... When the show is good it's really good but when it's bad it's almost unwatchable and it's been pretty much constantly bad for about a decade.

[@fuccasound3897]

@@dommoore6180 when it's 'bad' that's the time to suspend your disbelief. i don't really subscribe to the good bad thing, because that's a real rabbit hole right there....

[@hamza19992010]

This was part of the London 2015 New Years fireworks!

[@miriamkorver1443]

I know, that's why I looked this up! So short though. The fireworks/light were real pretty when this music came up. Also, I kind of expected Doctor Who music.

[@lordharper2904]

I know. Does anyone like dr who

[@miriamkorver1443]

Pairport Fan Everyone likes Doctor Who.

[@lordharper2904]

Except girls

[@miriamkorver1443]

Pairport Fan Hm? Is this some kind of sexist comment? I'm a girl, and I know a lot of girls who like Doctor Who. Why can't girls like Doctor Who?

[@plugingagaulla]

This is so much better than the mix the series is using now. This is mysterious, dark and exciting, like the original theme! Not like Gold's current mix

[@mark-yj5sg]

💥💥2023💥💥 🔥Still Fresh 🔥

[@GalileoAV]

The video effects are a look back in time too, stellar example of old school VJing

[@SomewhatSinny]

When I heard this in the fireworks I was completely amazed and shocked. Literally fantastic!

[@richardcochrane1966]

A rarity in the music business - a cover that surpasses the original - this is a STUNNING piece of work!

[@graemekeable8461]

Such an iconic tune. Delia Derbyshire created one of my very favourite tracks ever. Over the years, sadly, it has been the victim of some diabolical misinterpretations but this, this is absolutely magnificent and definitely one of my favourite Orbital tracks. The Hartnoll brothers mange to stay true to the original as well as turn it into something new

[@KeiranCounsellKC1994]

this is the best remix of anything i have ever heard, i found it on a doctor who dvd with the 45th anniversary video, its just epic

[@jocallis8282]

One of the most seminal works in electronic music

[@rushb45]

One of the best versions of the DR.WHO theme. A+

[@WTFBOOMDOOM]

Absolutely epic... A really great remix of a really great, groundbreaking track. The original is just legendary, and this remix is a masterpiece as well... And I like the video that was made for the DVD, it flows pretty well with the song. It's a nice complement to the (of course far richer) texture and especially dynamics of the song itself, and it's pretty cool how it opens up and closes with the Orbital circle logo :)

[@robertroy92]

Craig Ferguson: Tonight's show is a little different. Tonight's show is about a man who's not really a man. He's a doctor, but he's not really a doctor. Like Doctor Phil, but awesome. Most people in the United States of America have not heard of him. He's just like me in that regard. Who is he? He's The Doctor! In 1963 the BBC premiered a show about an alien who traveled through space and time to combat the powers of evil. Sid the rabbit: He's a force for good in an otherwise uncertain universe. Craig: You are correct in your summation of his character my profane rabbit friend. Geoff Petersen, robot skeleton sidekick: Ooh, tell me more! Craig: The show has been running in Britain almost fifty years, with many different actors in the role of The Doctor. Wavy Rancheros the Alligator/Crocodile: The Doctor doesn't die he just regenerates. Craig: The crocodile alligator speaks the truth. One thing is consistent though and this is why the show is so beloved by geeks and nerds. It's all about the triumph of intellect and romance over brute force and cynicism. Intellect and romance over brute force and cynicism! And if there's any hope for us in this giant explosion in which we inhabit then surely that's it. Intellect and romance triumph over brute force and cynicism! Right, Doctor? The Doctor: Absolutely, Craig!

[@cesarvidelac]

I saw Dr.Who for the first time in 1977, the Fourth Doctor, when I was 6 years old. I never thought I'd find such good form to put the Dr.'s theme. Thank you for posting

[@delawareoverview3624]

This Was On The London New Year Fireworks!

[@Sean_Last1995]

I don't know why but this feels like it would fit with Capaldi's Doctor.

[@jahkneeprovo5801]

Just add him on guitar...

[@shahryarrakeen]

I so wanted this to be the opening theme when Dr. Who came back in 2005

[@marieharrington3573]

Heard The BBC Radiophonic Orchestra (credit to Delia Derbyshire for her realisation of it originally, of course!) play this live at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, and It Blew My Mind. And then Orbital live too, with this! Unreal xx

[@Loverboy19691]

The Doctor who theme is awesome and exciting, and nobody does a better remix of the theme than Orbital.

[@YeeSnarky]

Highly recommend the whole album, and also the DVD version too. (I have both and listen/watch often).

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

0:17 the lemming spieces from this morning with all the add ons 😂

[@baggierols73]

Is it just me or is this as every bit as good as the original???

[@wolvenmoonstone8138]

if Dr who was on on in the 90s this would have been the theme...

[@user-gp3oo8ev5l]

It was.

[@garristhemont1586]

+wolven moonstone Probably!

[@JeMoederGamesJMG]

+Robert Fox Only the TV Movie mate

[@mathewrichardson3499]

wolven moonstone

[@JD-Media]

If BBC has continued it likely not.

[@weldonwin]

These guys have a particular talent for that Sci-Fi style of music. I love Orbital

[@saturn1returns]

All good techno should sound Sci-Fi, like Jeff Mills etc...

[@MegaKamandi]

Tom Baker forever

[@AveburyEddie]

Would you like a Jelly Baby :)

[@AustraliaRealEstateMobi]

And Leela. And Romana 1.

[@RamBam3000]

And K-9, master!

[@vrass775]

Amen.

[@TGM_Productions]

Michael Wisher’s Davros.

[@FallNine]

I miss Orbital... I grew up listening to their beautiful music.

[@RamBam3000]

Absolutely brilliant, and far closer thematically to the original vision of Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire than the sped-up, overloud, bombastic orchestral version we were fobbed off with. Why they didn't use this version is beyond me...

[@glynnmorrison8018]

Uʻi Kai give it time...

[@SXTransmission]

Couldn't agree more! I shout this at the tv every time I watch. 😀

[@dr.julianbashir9193]

Because a new version for each series means you don't have to pay royalties and the BBC doesn't want to pay any money to Orbital because they are cheap.

[@RamBam3000]

@@dr.julianbashir9193 And famously so.

[@darkmaster83]

so glad they still play this on New Years Eve!

[@thecanadaman6862]

nice to meet you rose - run for your life.

[@feedmyego7542]

One of the best electronic acts out there. Musically inspiring.

[@FEARsystem89]

Some bloody fantastic analog synths going on there!! Brill stuff

[@eric1012wi]

I owe my love of electronic music to Dr. Who and Carl Sagan's Cosmo's! I was 10 years old in 1981 and I used to watch these programs with my Father. This is just killer!

[@avialiner]

Goosebumps in 2022

[@andreysavenkov905]

It is a very big insightfull visual comapanion to the MUSIC that we love. Big thank you. Please continue. The world is no more but we are still resudually here. It was fun.

[@TheMinxy76]

The intro gives me goosebumps

[@babytails1879]

Nooooo it should give you who vibes!

[@jasontowner1518]

Love this reminds me good days

[@rnsrp2]

The r/OldElectronicMusic subreddit brought me here! 🔥 💣 💚

[@iLikeTheUDK]

10 Daleks, 9 Cybermen, 5 Silurians, 3 Silence and the Master all disliked this.

[@markfrancis1210]

What did the weaping angels think?

[@AWH2205]

Sick track happy 50 years

[@Goodnightolall]

Really shocked by this song since year 2000❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Goonergroover]

Dr. Who and Orbital. The perfect combination!

[@Technorgasm]

incredible sound quality, thank Bandulu

[@carolinebrady4711]

The beat transforms you to dr who....

[@brian3174]

disco biscuit and danceall night thank u electronica ortechno i salute u 51 still techno head this songs thenuts from scotland

[@Dragonion2010]

Just remembered this excellent version by Orbital thanks to the doctor's 50th anniversary.

[@wycxl7705]

999K views. Who else is here before 1M views?

[@wycxl7705]

@Public Nuisance I’m not a doctor who fan

[@thomasfluskey5922]

This one of the best ones out there.

[@markt1387]

Wow! Must've been having a seriously good trip when he did this

[@fuccasound3897]

This captures the spirit of the original very well, but i think Delia's interpretation of Ron's composition is still the best. They use this version on the classic DVD's of the show when showing the history of the Doctor...

[@DuckDAWorld]

THAY ARE ALIVE !!! Thx God, they're back on stage, and for a year now. I love life ;)

[@B00bed0utBa22]

This at 3am off your chops, really gives your life perspective!!!!!

[@B00bed0utBa22]

Another night on the sauce. Oh well, could think of other, more sinister and painful ways to lose my mind over

[@B00bed0utBa22]

Lets go again for this Friday night, wasted in both ways

[@aranokchildofarkan]

DOCTOR WHO FOREVER!!!!!!!!!

[@Thinkandbreakout]

It was probably 2000, I’d just got out of walkabouts in Newquay after watching Goldie spin a DJ set. There was some guy in a blue BMW M3 just parked in front of the club and the first few seconds of the tune blasting the subs the subs in his car was immense. We walked up and he was snorting coke of his centre console. This tune definitely left an impression!

[@1weirdgirl]

This song is so sweet! Doctor Who is so awesome!

[@gerendasi]

Love the Dr Who sound. Orbital have done a great job with the mix. Stayed true but added to it :))

[@jaimecaballero8128]

Esa melodía victoriana me encanta , ingleses aquí y en la quebrada del ají

[@wwright76]

Orbital rock all time lords!

[@wibblywobblymadman]

Awesome!😎👍

[@Andrewnuva199]

This is BBC2: A Night with Doctor Who!

[@IllusivePrime]

"Do you want to live forever?! HERE'S HOW!"

[@MrBannystar]

God I remember that night so well. I was in high school and no one else shared my interest, so to see a whole evening of it on BBC 2 was immense for me at the time.

[@mickmiah7605]

Just Amazing!

[@keithstuartgoldstraw9682]

this version is ace and and the hartnoll brothers have made 'who'vians trance-dance in their tardises! got to also say the colours and patterns of the video are awesome.

[@VikingShaman808]

I will always love this!!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

1:24 didnt we already cover the flux capicitor? Sorry because of the place of the slip nothing can be done and a new key ring is needed

[@traida111]

masterful

[@traida111]

I agree

[@ImranKhan-cf8gs]

Jon pertwee and Tom baker best doctors

[@SebasChaaan27]

brilliant. def a #1 mix for me! :3 I love how the original bassline was kept in.😊✨💖 I was looking for gold like this; all other remixes seem to have gotten rid of the richness of the original bassline altogether.🙄😒 it's Not the same, without it.😫 this, however, is amazing. can't believe I never came across it until now.😥

[@Delisle4]

Excellent track!!! Thanks for posting!!!

[@BeavenBeaven]

The New Years Eve Millenium gig @ Liverpool Docks Cream Festival. Big count down clock ticking off seconds with the run up to a new millenium then this....quality, big Orbital fan and glad they are back and playing again.

[@jampox101]

i saw it in 2002 which was dr who and the daleks with peter cushing and that one was my fave film ever.

[@martingallagher961]

let them do any remix for future the tv shows.. they love the tune and show great reverence to it .. and they will be awesome...

[@andieanderssen780]

There's only two awesome versions of the Doctor Who theme. The Original and Orbitals. I also had this play at my year 12 formal... I got a lot looks when I started "OMG DOCTOR WHO!!!?!?"

[@davidarbogast37]

Heard this years ago and forgot who performed it...so glad I could find it again.

[@cesarvidelac]

@Rockorollo I totally agree! Tom Baker was cocky and funny, but deadly serious when there was a "fight". Tennant did it good, but also Eccleston, pitty he wasn't very long in the show. I'm sure both, the 9th and 10th did the same Tom Baker did in that era, mark our memories. There are many kids who will remember this in 30 years as some of us do today! And we will be there, I'll make sure to build a Tardis of my own to see the new Doctors! :D

[@Wraithlord77]

remembers the first time they played it live :)

[@mimi5fun]

Happy Anniversary Dr. Who

[@Gobtik]

@DJPriest I'm not 100% on this but I believe Orbital were commissioned (or at least allowed) to remix this and the BBC have used it on Dr Who related shows but this is 3rd hand not direct knowledge. The track is actually "Doctor ?" fwiw

[@e6o]

Reminds me of a certain drug in a certain time and me in a certain kind of mess, oh joys :)

[@TheDankee75]

My fave DrWho tune

[@halycon404]

Yes and no. BBC didn't contract Orbital to do a remix of the song, but Hartnoll brothers did have their blessing to do the remix. BBC has even used it a few times in conjunction with Dr Who for promotional materials.

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

Ths is pretty awesome! It's the verson Craig Ferguson used on his cold open dance number!

[@ChopsMcgee_]

First heard this at creamfields a few years back, made an amazing night unforgettable. Whenever I hear it my eyes well up a little.....

[@RJLupin6]

@GasserVsGoodyball I'm glad I'm not the only person who picked up on this in the theme...

[@BLUUEBOOOM]

psycodelic pictures with the weird and fantastic sounds is like a trip! (: