Challenge Anneka theme

Recreation of the 1991 Challenge Anneka theme tune. I created this in Cubase in February 2016 and used the HALionOne, Groove Agent One, Monologue, Korg Legacy Digital M1 and Wavestation VST instruments for the sounds along with some guitar and bass guitar. The theme was composed by David Mindel. This version was created by Oliver Sacker.
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[@danielstephenson7558]

This is such a perfect rendition of the theme! I haven't seen the titles in so long but listening back to it now. I can see the hedgehogs, I can see the Leaning Tower of Pisa being straightened. I can see everything. It's so good!

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks!

[@ListerDavid]

This is completely brilliant, takes me right back my childhood.

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for commenting, glad you like it.

[@dickoon]

Double banger. Loving your work. Right, off to bed now.

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks!

[@JonnyInfinite]

I can see the hedgehog crossing now ..

[@FromtheHerts81]

That part lasted only 10 seconds at best but made me feel like crying tears of happiness.

[@cmazing5481]

My fave theme ever 🎉

[@redfowlham]

Oh my goodness, you've excelled yourself again, Oliver. Fantastic.

[@OliverSacker]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting.

[@jonathanglass6740]

The memories this bring me. Oh wow. So glad it’s coming back!!

[@francophileable]

Brilliant work, got it perfectly. Xell done Davd Mindel

[@OliverSacker]

+David Mindel Thanks for commenting, much appreciated! I'm a fan of your TV theme work.

[@danielstephenson7558]

Is there any Trevor Horn influence in there, David? I'm hearing a very similar style to 'Two Tribes' in some places.

[@francophileable]

@@danielstephenson7558 not really, bass and brass are are all real. Don’t remember anyone pointing me that way.

[@danielstephenson7558]

@@francophileable Understood. Thanks for replying!

[@malicool1304]

@@OliverSacker the most great theme song you created ever! and the best part is its clean

[@digitalmediafan]

fantastic you did a really great job. Now back on Ch5 as you probably know !

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks! Yes, great that they used the original recording on the new series.

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

Oh so many memories! I used to love watching Anneka solve some problem or other

[@ibaisaic]

Superb version and the best quality on KZbin of this great theme tune.

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for commenting.

[@mikeytesh9613]

I love this xx

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks!

[@nickgodfrey1973]

Nailed it!

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks!

[@katelilyx7105]

Oh Nan, the days you babysat☺️❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@robertpriddle]

What a legend!!!! Love this!

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for commenting, glad you like it!

[@adamstatham2227]

Absolutely loved this aswell as interceptor as a kid

[@markanon2608]

Brilliant version of the theme tune! Perhaps offer the cleaned up version to the BBC as I’ve heard Challenge Anneka is coming back!!!!!

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks. They should use the original recording by David Mindel if it's brought back.

[@markanon2608]

@@OliverSacker Oliver in case your not aware - Challenge Anneka is back this Saturday on Channel 5!

[@Krytie2X4B]

One of my favourite TV themes expertly reproduced. Well done.

[@OliverSacker]

That's very kind, thanks!

[@cardiffguy2007]

Bloody Fantastic - You clever fella!

[@OliverSacker]

That's very kind, thanks!

[@jeremyveale6339]

When I saw this was recreated - I'll be honest, I wasn't hoping for much, but fuckin hell it's exactly the same, EVERYTHING including thunderclaps I can't stop replying it and also noticed that you've recreated other themes, so subbin to this great man.

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for listening and commenting. Glad you like it!

[@craigsmallman6392]

Ridiculous how good your versions are. It's not even "yeah, that sounds about right", it's more "nailed it in HD". Remarkable

[@OliverSacker]

That's very kind, thanks!

[@36hounddogg]

Brilliant! 👍

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks!

[@bmused55]

Great stuff. Even including the sound effects from the little cartoon :)

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks!

[@BassistPaul]

Very good, Oliver! I used a Modulus graphite 5 string for the theme (along with David's synth bass) and you've got it spot on.

[@OliverSacker]

Hi Paul, thanks for commenting - much appreciated. It's a great bass line - it gave me the chance to practise my slap skills. I found the link before the key change a bit of a workout!

[@ChaysVideoVault]

Sounds fab! Well done 😁

[@OliverSacker]

Cheers! Thanks for commenting.

[@leoandrews]

Good job!

[@OliverSacker]

+leoandrews Thanks!

[@mr.d5314]

running XP in 2016 fair play

[@joewakeford]

Great stuff! Would love to see the Cubase file in motion too as it plays through.

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for commenting. I might look at doing that for future recreations.

[@joewakeford]

Nice one.

[@JSYBen]

I'm absolutely loving these great re-creations. Fantastic work! Even the sound effects were in there, ha. If i had to ask for anything to be re-created, i'd love for you to have a go at 'The Krypton Factor'. I think you'd do well with that one.

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for your comment - it's appreciated. Great suggestion as well!

[@OliverSacker]

'The Krypton Factor theme': kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGi4oJelfNOAjac

[@DJAmandaAdams]

PERFECT :D u star

[@OliverSacker]

That's very kind, thank you!

[@Plato030986]

Hey Oliver, why don't you try an extended version of the theme? Kind Regards :-)

[@OliverSacker]

+Plato030986 Thanks for the suggestion.

[@jjfarr72]

definitely a 9.5 for this one

[@OliverSacker]

Cheers! Thanks for commenting.

[@englishvoiceguy9933]

also Oliver, Blind Date is a faboulous theme tune which i would love to see you recreate!

[@rossjewett2430]

I wonder where she is now and whats she doing

[@FromtheHerts81]

Loved the theme but never quite followed the show.

[@RetroPlus]

HELP ME THIS IS STUCK IN MY HEAD!!!!! AAAARGH But it's funky though.....

[@OliverSacker]

Ha ha! Thanks for commenting.

[@RetroPlus]

+Oliver Sacker So did you re-make this?

[@RetroPlus]

+Retro Plus Oh never mind I just read the description! This remake is fantastic, it's exactly like the original.

[@OliverSacker]

Retro Plus Thank you!

[@MatgoStyles]

This is amazing again! Do you know what might be interesting... if you were to change the instruments for something less synthetic, and see if you can create modern interpretations of all these tunes.

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for commenting, that's an interesting suggestion.

[@GallopCrush]

Can I use this track in my Twitch streams?

[@bmused55]

any chance of making an extended version like they used at the end of most episodes?

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@miguel3k]

Nice Slap Bass! Can i request you do the theme from the BBC's 'Holiday' programme? (Thevine with Jill Dando).

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for commenting and for the suggestion - that's a great theme - I'll take a look.

[@OliverSacker]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoSUhKaClNqFkKM

[@spikejrt]

A great cover of the theme. Love the bass! Is the time signature 6/4?

[@OliverSacker]

Thank you. I counted the majority of the theme as 3/4 but I'm not sure if that is technically correct.

[@spikejrt]

Just wondered really, I posted the question before I'd seen I could zoom in on the pic and see how the time signature changed through the recording. I tapped it out and 6/4 seemed mostly correct, but I don't think it matters much :)

[@OliverSacker]

6/4 is probably right. Thanks for commenting.

[@jamieb01]

Bit of a random choice, but very well re-created nonetheless!

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for commenting.

[@englishvoiceguy9933]

Oliver this is an amazing cover, i have been looking for a midi file version of this for years, anychance you could use the export feature of cubase and turn it into a midifile and send it to me please?

[@OliverSacker]

That's very kind, thanks. Sorry, but I don't share MIDI files of the recreations.

[@englishvoiceguy9933]

Ok got any idea where I could get one, I've been looking for years for midi file.

[@bmused55]

Any chance of a clean one without the sound effects? I'd love to extend it... Giving you credit of course.

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for asking. Sorry, but I don't share stems of the recreations.

[@englishvoiceguy9933]

any idea where i can find a midi file of this?

[@francophileable]

Oliver, do you still have this? I’m David Mindel the composer.

[@OliverSacker]

Hi David, yes, I have the project files.

[@francophileable]

@@OliverSacker On the new series, they were having problems finding the original theme. If necessary, could they use yours, but it would need to be without the sound effects. No decision made yet. Thank you, this is so good.

[@OliverSacker]

Thanks for the comment, David. I'd be very happy for my recreation to be used if they wish to pursue this.

[@francophileable]

@@OliverSacker thanks. I’ll get back to you.

[@OliverSacker]

@@francophileable Thank you.