Doctor Who Variations on a Theme, Full CD

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Track List:
Doctor Who - Mood Version
Doctor Who - Terror Version
Doctor Who - Latin Version
Panopticon Eight - Regeneration Mix
"On 23rd November 1963, a legend was born. The world was still reeling from the assassination of President Kennedy, as Ron Grainer's evocation and haunting theme was heard for the first time on British Television to herald a new series entitled 'Doctor Who'.
Now, some 26 years later, the theme survives, generating excitement, anticipation and suspense for many millions of views around the world.
I have recently been looking back at some of the early episodes of 'Doctor Who' and apart from the title of the programme, only two things have remained constant througout the mammoth run of the world's longest running science fiction series - the police box shaped TARDIS and Mr. Grainer's theme tune.
Although the theme tune has been upaded over the years, each version has retained much of the mystery that surrounds 'Doctor Who'. (Although I know only too well that many aficionados view the original version as unsurpassable.)
What we have here are four versions of the theme arranged and executed by three of 'Doctor Who's' more recent incidental music composers. I am thrilled and delighted that in all three instances I have been instrumental in starting off their careers.
Mark Ayers, who wrote the score for "The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, "The Curse of Fenric" and "Ghostlight", has arranged an intriguing version which was first heard at the 1988 Doctor Who Appreciation Society Convention.
This is followed by an action packed version by Dominic Glynn. Before engaging Dominic to compose and execute incidental music for 'Doctor Who', we exchanged a lenghthy correspondence. From Dominic's side this consisted of lengthy letters criticising the incidental music at the time and saying that he was convinced he could do better. Eventually I called his bluff but I must admit that I was delighted with the results. Dominic's 'Doctor Who' credits include an earlier signature turn arrangement and incidental music for "Dragonfire", "The Happiness Patrol" and "Survival".
This is followed by an intriguingly witty Latin American version, again composed specially for the 1988 DWAS Convention, by Keff McCulloch - a version, which for me, conjures up visions of a 'Come Dancing' team invading the TARDIS! Keff's first journey into the world of 'Doctor Who' was in order to update the signature tune for Television - a version we still use today. He also wrote the score for "Time and the Rani", "Delta and the Bannermen", "Rememberance of the Daleks", "Silver Nemesis" and "Battlefield.
Finally, Mark Ayers supplies yet another version, doubtless influenced by the haunting atmosphere of "The Flight of the Condor", especially written for the 1987 DWAS Convention.
Just as all three composers are very different as individuals, so their versions differ greatly. However, one thing is sure, each version is fascinating just as I hope our viewers consider the programme today.
To the three composers, my congratulations - you have achieved the impossible - an entertaining mix of arrangements whilst retaining the essence of the original"
John Nathan-Turner, Producer 'Doctor Who' 1979-1989
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[@connormacleod8042]

Listening to this is bittersweet, as it's like the soundtrack to Doctor Who episodes from the early 90s that were never made.

[@Aegelis]

Thanks for listening & agree. These tunes are a surreal transporting of space & time.

[@LHyoutube]

@@Aegelis - Can you add the track listings/chapters to this?

[@Bruceybonus2008]

Had this on vinyl many years ago, great to hear it again....

[@Aegelis]

Cool! I never knew there was a vinyl release. Happy to bring the CD here and surprised this fell into obscurity, especially with how well the songs were composed.

[@Kryojenix]

But is your vinyl square??

[@DemetriusSorvo]

Ahhh... This takes me back to the 30th Anniversary. 😁

[@andypitchless]

Wow, that Latin mix has elements that wouldn't have sounded out of place on an early house record.

[@Aegelis]

Groovy jam, even though the song takes a little while getting going. My thoughts turn to the Cantina in Star Wars mixing jazziness with sci-fi.

[@andypitchless]

@@Aegelis I can hear that. Thanks foe sharing these by the way. And I'm chuffed you liked the dredd tune I uploaded.

[@brotherandsisterinthelord517]

keep it up and keep the good work

[@Aegelis]

Thank you, will continue to preserve history one out of print work at a time. 😎👍

[@janettrevitt-dd9tw]

Should have A disco Beat

[@Aegelis]

Great idea! If you can make it happen, I'd be thrilled to hear it. 🕺💃

[@PhilDrury]

I kis these versions

[@Aegelis]

Awesome! Took me a while to warm up to the Terror Version but have come to appreciate the song within the set. Happy to hear other Whovians enjoy as well. Feel free to poke around my channel to see if there's anything else you'd like to watch. Subscribing always appreciated, blessings be.

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

This somehow sounds lower quality than previous uploads of some of the tracks from over a decade ago? I hear a lot of bit-crushing.

[@Aegelis]

Sorry I'm not very tech savvy, especially on audio. I ripped from Windows Media Player to MP3 because I had a request to include the full CD instead of the first and last track separately. CD is old too, not sure if that matters.

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

@@Aegelis I’m sure it’s possible to rip the audio without losing quality.

[@Sherekhumano]

Could you give a flac version?

[@Kryojenix]

Or at least, how about some chapter markers to mark the tracks?

[@therestorationofdrwho1865]

@@Kryojenixwould help.