BBC News Orchestra Countdown 25/12/15

[@ypsiow1008]

The composer deserves a Grammy. It’s so exhilarating. The countdown beeps give a sense of urgency.

[@spanglelime]

Those are the iconic pips, not a countdown. You can trace those all the way back through to 1924 on BBC Radio. 6 pips that signal the hour. I listened to an interview with the composer of the current BBC News theme, and his breakdown of his creation was really interesting.

[@glassowlie]

@@spanglelime David Lowe

[@pete.youtube]

David Lowe interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHSkn4Bsrq6kgM0

[@matthiaskleinen4060]

@@spanglelime They may be called pips, but it's still a countdown

[@rozb554]

It truly is exhilarating. So much so, I've sometimes found myself getting emotional about all the achievements of the BBC when it's aired, especially when they play the sequence where they show journalists in war zones.

[@Professorjeffsd]

It has motion, it has tension, it soars as it builds. And the composition is exquisite

[@bobinpune]

And it has a release at the end! :))))))))))

[@lsudx479]

Like a huge ORGASM, right???

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Sistic Official Soundtrack

[@maxrimawi4168]

The one who wrote this theme is genius.

[@BENZYTbenzmcpe]

idk just checked all music that is original and the creator will be in the description

[@BENZYTbenzmcpe]

its david lowe

[@mohmadarchh2754]

Max Planck رائعة

[@RavenclawFanfics]

yeah

[@WrenchBreaker]

it's david lowe

[@cukcan]

I watch BBC news because of this.

[@francismakhanu8092]

Same

[@matisanchez996]

Sameeeeeeee

[@solo6k]

Same here, and after the countdown its headlines also.

[@vandanashaw9925]

SAME

[@حرسالحدود-ن3ل]

❤❤

[@SemiSkimmedMilk123]

Whoever wrote this is a master of music and has such great taste

[@mubashekhan8001]

He has master the art of presenting headlines tune

[@connorcornwall1404]

David Lowe is his name,right.dont know if I spell his last name right

[@SemiSkimmedMilk123]

After a year, I still absolutely love this masterpiece!

[@ShadyEdit101]

@@connorcornwall1404yes you did right, it “is” in fact “David Lowe”

[@sekamanjesharesit2307]

So I listened to this over and over until I got a sequence from it. 1. This sound track is exactly 60 seconds long 2. The beeping sounds that starts is actually counting seconds 3. The tone of the beep intensifies in the last 10 seconds to signify near end or like a bomb counter that's about to end. Very brilliant guys... Very brilliant.

[@iratepirate3896]

It's the Greenwich beeps, a tradition going back to 1920s British radio.

[@jacksugden8190]

Would there have been that Promo without those beeps...?.

[@BTin416]

The beeps go back to shortwave radio, which was used each second until the top of the hour. Some shortwave signals are merely time counters, and it always changes the beep to a higher pitch in the last 5-10 seconds before the hour. The BBC took a classic signal and made it a master piece here. Although I never knew an actual orchestra ever attempted this, it was originally a purely electronic/trance oriented theme back in the day. Of course even here the beeps and some of the instrumentals were still electro, but its a good remake for sure.

[@multiverseone8115]

This is because that this is a news countdown song.

[@Terkzorr]

Big brain notices a musical piece used for a news countdown does things used in a news countdown.

[@giliy_18]

Hans Zimmer been real quiet since this dropped

[@carlosgzz5772]

hahaha

[@Kevin-h4b8d]

This theme is goated fr.

[@apolofeve]

Best news music EVER!

[@whdstudios2441]

@ApoloFEVE Really? Because NBC News's can be a song with just 3 tones. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amiueqylhrGnjqM

[@RhysBrown-w6j]

I know

[@RhysBrown-w6j]

I have to listen to it every day because I’m from London this is bbc news

[@jennifersandys8473]

My late husband . Worked in the electronic media too. Loved this music. Brings memories of my Desmond.

[@meowxgamingstuff]

I hope you are doing fine.

[@aqifwani82]

why did I got goosebumps?

[@ZeezoRockout]

u got goosebumps? i got an orgasm!

[@brendajackson13]

Me too!!

[@anubhav1143]

Same here

[@flippos]

samee

[@Rachel-wp1yz]

Me too

[@user-ie4lz7lz2c]

These guys need to hold a concert somewhere, this is shear brilliance

[@silentnight6682]

ThanQ for showing the people behind this beautiful piece. I'd attend if they had a concert.

[@premilastunkel5119]

I would too!

[@meol0390]

With 1 song, only. But yeah, i’d sit there and watch them perform it

[@silentnight6682]

@@meol0390 Laugh out very loud. I'm sure their repertoire is vast though.

[@silentnight6682]

@@JohnSmith2906 Thanks man.

[@nadyalotfy1585]

@@premilastunkel5119 ذذذضذ٠0٠٠٠⁰⁰⁰٠0ششذ٠0ذ٠0سس

[@LAGoodz]

Iconic. Still so fresh after all the years. When is was travelling around the world for work, this gave me goosebumps thinking about my family back home. Paramount pictures’ intro also makes me feel the same.

[@nadeemnaqvi8656]

Aggressive and sensational BBC news theme , inviting everyone's attention towards news. Hats off to the composer.

[@subhashis-786]

What a theme ! What a combination !! And what a presentation !!! I think this is the finest countdown music of 21 century .

[@kaycey7361]

Compared that to our DD 3rd class socialist theme. Gandu DD and prasar bharti. Hope they close it down.

[@camdenkazunguza4501]

At 0:21 i got goose bumps, the violins OMG make me wanna start loving orchestras!

[@arthurmsiska3800]

0:26 for me

[@josemacias8010]

@@arthurmsiska3800 0:53

[@sami-faisal]

احب هذه الموسيقة انها اسطورية وغامضة وتشعرك بالعالم وكوارثه انها حقا افضل موسيقى اخبارية تحية ل bbc من السعودية🇸🇦

[@andrewmwells9606]

I will never listen to this piece of music the same way again!!

[@ZainuDeen-os6ck]

Maybe there is some problem with you.

[@user-po4dv9sp3n]

I don't know why i sound weird but dat beat is on fire 🔥

[@roseevery3983]

It is on ice ❄and 🔥 fire

[@USColdplayFan]

You don't sound weird at all! Many like me agree with you!

[@roseevery3983]

USColdplayFan thank you

[@VauxhaIIOpel]

lit🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@4vesta255]

Good morning, I’m Naga Munchetty here with the news at 10. Our top story: after a worldwide broadcast of the BBC News theme song across all video streaming services, televisions, radios and PA systems, the UN has unanimously agreed, with support of literally all human beings, to make the BBC the sole global broadcasting network. “It’s a bloody great tune.” Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the UN. “The BBC News theme is tremendous” Donald Trump, President of the United States. “Please UK, recolonise us! This theme is epic!” Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India. “We will dismantle our nuclear weapons program in exchange for being allowed to broadcast BBC Korea.” Kim Jong Un, Supreme Leader of North Korea. I wasted too much time writing this comment.

[@amoghavarshamurthy]

Appreciate the effort mate!

[@napoleonhitler1343]

I think we can listen to the theme tune without getting colonised again

[@lazydamsel]

@@napoleonhitler1343 agree lol

[@KingsleyJamesIMV]

Awesome comment

[@dreamer2260]

Hahaha

[@harryaldieny7697]

ok I changed my mind, we are a great species

[@ironbutterfly12]

Lol. Just when i had given up on humanity, i see this comment.

[@The7legacy]

This is BBC world news.

[@dylannies650]

The7legacy Live From London

[@The7legacy]

@Dylan I Love The Opening Of BBC With The Music And The World Turning!

[@rzvu]

BBC

[@chriswadhams4802]

Is there any way to make this a ringtone for my iPhone

[@TheYoutubeUser69]

@@chriswadhams4802 download it and put it as your ringtone :D

[@jscanl]

the drummer is mesmerizing.....is why I keep watching this short film.....over and over

[@djstuartphilippines2967]

The perfect theme song for the apocalypse coverage.

[@steigerpower]

The best of British brilliance. I had sense a special warm inner feeling when ever I'd herd this intro theme whilst traveling in numerous countries in the 1990's and beyond.

[@abhikush4017]

Why ur pfp is paddy

[@TheSpeciallady43]

Stayed up late one night and heard this piece of music. Absolute genius, excellent composition. Love it

[@AllenAcNguyen]

Great orchestra arrangement with the BBC news countdown!

[@LlwtyDeer]

+Allen Nguyen This was recorded by the BBC in abbey Road...

[@engiansimwanza194]

Great sound

[@georgeholland2934]

Fascinating to see the musicians behind this theme tune. I didn't realise how many orchestral instruments were used; I assumed it was mainly synthesized. It's evolved over 22 years and potentially could be around for a long time still, now it is so well recognised as the sound of BBC News. I cannot help thinking it would be suitable to introduce a declaration of martial law!

[@robertchapman2174]

i think it was synthesized but this is a true orchestral

[@robertchapman2174]

ugh my comment got yeeted but i think it was synthesized but this is an actual orchestral version of the theme

[@BarchibaJ]

I listen to this when fatigued and get energized!

[@armaan8449]

Such a masterpiece of strings and beats, same as the legendary British Broadcasting Company. Thanks for sharing BBC!

[@LouisIreland]

BBC is that best☺️

[@lsudx479]

It's the British Broadcasting Corporation. Not company.

[@MarkPentler]

@@lsudx479 it used to be Company before 1922, interestingly

[@lsudx479]

@@MarkPentler Ah! I did not know that. I wonder why they changed it.

[@glassowlie]

@@lsudx479 The company was liquidated and became the corporation.

[@dfh]

BBC dropping them beats before announcing 7 children dying in a car accident

[@Ephemeradude]

The one news intro that effectively cancels out every other news intros......

[@khansheheyar]

👍 Orchestra, perfect example of excellent team work, where everyone strive for the best results

[@akdhuri]

This is the best theme ever. I used to watch BBC as a kid and feel it is at least 100 times better than our Indian news channels.

[@RJ21T]

I've just had chills go down my spine listening to this! Listening to an orchestra perform a piece of music is just so fantastically amazing! Brilliant :D

[@russiazvezd]

This was my ringtone from the time I opened my eyes in the English world. I was at that time student of English Department. And our teacher urge us to watch the news in English. I liked the music so much. Way to go BBC Team, you are super.

[@HighTen_Melanie]

I want to be the one crashing the cymbals!

[@arthurmsiska3800]

I want to be on the violins or whatever they are

[@OmerAdam49]

All of this in just a minute? What a wonderful minute!

[@rezabadei3229]

Absolutely Brilliant, Ecstatic and Timeless!

[@teejayy2130]

It is just the best news theme ever produced. Authoritive and dramatic.♥️

[@yourfinancialadviser4578]

The music is so detailed & deep than the news itself 😂😂😂

[@JohnnyX50]

I love this tune so much, I even bought the cd directly from the composer David Lowe who based it on his Nation to Nation/ World TV mixes. Weird how its so punchy and mind grabbing. Also such a massive fan of the BBC and its orchestra, love watching them play tv themes and other well known songs.

[@graceabar4005]

I always wait to the top of the hour just to hear this count down theme piece. It’s epic!! I can’t stop watching it.

[@VictorMatuu-ul2fq]

The composer a genius. The song a masterpiece. Unbelievable. Thought it was computer generated. My best piece of music ever.

[@buddingeek]

I just used to watch the BBC news every one hour for this countdown music

[@manigarg8125]

I love this music...really impressive...

[@Rohwit]

Such a huge fan of this theme. I think the obsession I have for this theme is borderline unhealthy… Much love from India

[@dinkarfowkar999]

So true. But you gotta admit Aaj Tak has the most Indian theme ever made

[@tarun9616]

​@@dinkarfowkar999DD!

[@rozb554]

You should also look up this tune they made for the BBC called Perfect Day. Makes me cry every time.

[@eleanor2000]

Me, too❤!!!!

[@ianlite6108]

This theme is my 2021 ringtone 😍😍 Nowadays I don't receive calls instantly as I have to dance to the tune for a while 🥰🥰

[@RachealIfeanyiOjoh]

How did you get it as ringtone please? I need same. Any link?

[@nickyn286]

chatGPT would never write a piece like this

[@glassowlie]

Of course it can't because it's text based AI.

[@nickyn286]

@@glassowliethey do write music nowadays

[@hugolloyd940]

Absolutely brilliant music I'd love to hear it live. Thank you.

[@DRSEXPLORING]

i watch the news and i did not relies how much effort it takes to make the music amazing

[@Maxywoo]

Honestly? This is an absolute banger

[@pablo3133]

Its giving me the goosebumps and I love it. This guy deserves everything the world has to offer. That was a master peace 😎

[@ssaran2]

This is the classiest thing you will ever hear! Hats off to you guys for pulling this off

[@augustinennadozienwokocha8393]

I don’t miss this each day. Immediately it’s 60-90secs to a bbc news, I’d reach for the tv just to listen to this countdown. Now I have the whole 60sec download to my phone for my listening pleasure. With love from Nigeria.

[@alisonmcnabney-stevens5600]

I could listen to this over and over ...makes me proud to be British

[@rayanajahra6002]

Genius brilliant! Best theme ever!

[@durshaneedaby-bhinda6542]

This gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. This is genius,

[@gavahood4367]

The composer of the century this rythm is just entrinsic for such good years even the beats are amazing such professionals

[@tracobuttons7763]

Genuinely though was done with a synth! To see it being done with an orchestra is awesome!

[@mohamednashid6695]

Such brilliance. A masterpiece of a news theme countdown 👏👏👏

[@basmahsarraf62]

The best music I’ve heard ever 😍🥰

[@Wakeup275]

Omg the best news channel tune ever!!! Gives me goosebumps every time 💗💗💗💗love it

[@NazrulIslam-pv8rj]

Extremely delighted theme, the orchestra team excellent, who had composed this, he must be orchestra genius, salute to him.

[@jilldraper9817]

I've always really liked the introduction music to the BBC News, so decided to find out how it was produced. I was totally taken aback by the beautiful orchestra they all were amazing each and every one of them not to mention the composer. I really hope this introduction will carry on for many years. Sometimes you just take things for granted don't you!!

[@brandogg974]

This theme tells me something important is happening but also various things are occuring at the same time.

[@anshumankanungo4181]

I love this news theme.Very beautifully composed. KUDOS to the composers and performers ☆

[@365videoman]

This is the best theme of all of the news channels in the world.....just superb.!

[@LgLg-li9nh]

كم جميل الاستماع إلى هاته الموسيقى....كلما اعيدها اجد فيها تجدد

[@premilastunkel5119]

Listening to this almost always uplifts my mood, I start tapping my feet with a smile on my face!

[@mohamedsari1262]

I LIKE THIS MUSIC SO MUTCH MY FAVORTE MUSIC NEWS

[@realidadesefalcatruas6243]

Sensational, congratulations to the masters of instrumental music.

[@PlatoCave]

This is indeed a standard template. Timeless classic.

[@jaworskij]

Beautiful. One of the best compositions of the early 21st century.

[@muhammedalsherbeeny3982]

Masterpiece of beats by David lowe, A genius composition ❤

[@ahmedelserafy8157]

didn't realize there was so much work behind this beauty 😃

[@user-vx1em4lk2b]

BBC’s countdown music will never get old 🎉

[@adoculos4521]

Gives me goose bumps every time, it's a work of genius.❤️

[@jamesthewineguy]

Love the theme--the best of all news programme themes!

[@alisaiterkan]

This theme music could not be any more satisfying! And it's a perfect 60 beeps per minute :)

[@hadialmayahy8627]

I like this music so much .

[@tharinduabesinghe7357]

0:28 BBC- How many times do you want to listen to this??? Me - yes

[@badarinathnagarajarao8846]

Wonderful music.. refreshing and soothing..

[@ssenabulyadavid3297]

2023 here, and Still amazed by this master piece

[@ishantmeshram]

Addicted.......❤️

[@LGranthamsHeir]

The sounds you hear before BBC News brings you the top news stories of the day, every day 😉

[@sureshpatelism]

Everyone is so focussed in making the greatest tune of our generation.

[@MarniMorrows]

This is one of the reasons why The UK is one of the greatest countries on earth.❤

[@SanthoshKumar-so8tq]

😂😂

[@Ortho_1_Christ]

Even though BBC is not a perfect news media but by far it is the best in the world b/c not only their news broadcasting theme sound track hypnotizing you listening , but also their news material by far it is fair and balanced. Most watched news organization in the world. Thanks BBC for serving the truth

[@kavehbo]

well, actually I'm with you till the last part. it depends how you describe the "truth".

[@jacksugden8190]

kaveh bo What is the truth?, the truth as you saw it?, or it is the truth from other news feeds, some say the camera never lies, no smoke without fire.

[@Roystonator]

I’ve always loved the C4 intros & iconic graphics and have probably not heard this in its entirety since launch day - who doesn’t love the sound of a full orchestra and bonus kettle drums 😊

[@HassanMehdi786]

Oh my God it just give me a goosebumps. I only watch BBC News for the music

[@ck85x65]

As a Canadian who checked his watch to the Greenwich Mean Time broadcast on CBC (from the BBC) i am astonished at what the composer has achieved. It is brilliant in every way possible to imagine.

[@Dan-pd9ys]

Say whatever you want about the mainstream media these days, but this opening theme is literally the best of any news organization on earth.

[@hashimmukhtar8039]

This emotional transitional taste of BBC. Phenomenal rhythm, magnificent British exell.

[@redemidia4032]

eu amo essa Vinheta da BBC News !! Sou Fã dessa Emissora BBC News Sou do Brasil-Brazil !!

[@denisedubois5127]

So awesome! Congrats to all Musicians as well as composer.

[@hectormoreno9215]

it is beatiful genious all orchestra! !!!

[@eIucidate]

Synth + orchestra mix. They even show the synthesizer and the computer monitors in this video.

[@wingaard]

Sadly its the only thing left worth actually listening to from the BBC.

[@nites90]

This was the only news that I actually watched when I was 14 all because of the countdown soundtrack 😊

[@hullian1113]

I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS ONE SINCE FOREVER

[@dearshare]

nice..enjoyng & loving it.thanks to all the team participated.