The guy who created the time lapse for this intro actually went to my high school and is a huge influence on the art department there, he has some great works (Drew Geraci for those who are wondering).
When I was an intern in DC this show had just came out and I would play this song on repeat in my earbuds feeling like I was actually important and not gonna fetch coffee for people lolol
The good news is that Kevin was declared innocent of any charges. The bad news is that Hollywood have completely destroyed his career. Now he works here in Italy. We gave him a job and still continued to believe in him. And it paid off. Mr. Spacey is more than welcome here in Italy.
@@danielefabbro822he was declared not guilty, not “innocent”. Very different concepts. Regardless of the outcomes too, he brought this on himself by coming out as gay to deflect from the accusations and from not denying the accusations, just saying that he didn’t remember them happening and that he was sorry if he did commit any predatory behavior. He handled the controversies very poorly, and none of his accusers were proven to have been lying either. OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony were also acquitted too, for what that’s worth Good for him though, i guess
JCFG each episode is around 50 minutes long according to netflix, times that by 10 so around 500 minutes? it’s quite late and my brain is just dead so i might be wrong.
It starts off with a city that is flat and grey, and beneath that are buildings where the architecture is full of congested creativity. And then you start to see these symbolic gestures of political power, the point of view looking up at them. You begin to see shadows interacting with these tall buildings, and the perspective drops to an underground view of the city. From almost every point of view in the city you can see a taller whitewashed building where all the laws that dictate a lot of people's lives are passed. And then the night shrouds the city and you expect it to end. But it doesn't, and you realize that this is a place that never sleeps. There's always movement and it never stops and it moves the fastest at night. Statues of the past are the only things that never change while the city moves around them.
+Plucky Bellhop And notice that there are no actual people anywhere, only a hint of them -car traffic, train, plane the lights turned on and off in offices etc'.
And the fact that all the symbols of politics appear at night suggest something: Night alludes to the darkness, whereas darkness is seen as a tool to exploit to perform sins when nobody is watching. This refers to the very crimes and corruption Frank commits as he plays dirty politics behind the darkness. Yet in broad daylight where everyone can see him, he wears a friendly face.
This theme song has so many layers. Each season the bring one up more than the other. Notice how the trumpet is louder this time? It represents the trumpet of a king entering his court. The piano was more pronounced in the second season because there was more movement, Frank was more conniving, each action he takes more bold than the last. The first season only set the tone to all of this. Jeff Beal is absolutely brilliant.
+Bluelilylilyblue I also think the time lapse effect has symbolic meaning as well. I think it is representing how the physical power structures in Washington DC remain constant and the same throughout the passage of time.
I recently had surgery and wanted a show to binge watch while I recovered, I chose House of Cards. Anyone who's had surgery knows that it's hard to sleep and this show, intro included, helped me so much. The show really captures the anonymity of living in the city. When I see the time lapse video of DC, I think of the tiring, endless rat race that takes place in cities. Politicians spend sleepless nights, scheming, and driving across town for secret meetings, all the while the city keeps turning. This show helped my insomnia because most scenes take place at night, and the daytime scenes are mostly indoors in the white house. After watching an episode or two whenever I hear that trumpet, I start to doze off, while imagining i'm one of those everyday citizens in DC, racing around the city, while corruption breeds and lives right under our nose.
And there it is: an intro with nothing special except for a speeding video of city clips. Yet, it is the most powerful and chilling intro I've ever seen. Beats GoT, Breaking Bad, you name it.
Arguably the best show to come to Netflix, wasn't happy with the last season but for 5 seasons I loved hearing this intro because I knew I was in for some GOOD shit
0:38 has always been my favourite part. I just love that guy in the chair and the way the camera pans. It's as if he's conducting those notes or something
It feels like the music tells a little story along with the scenes, it's like the music says "Behind all that beauty, there are hidden intentions, self interests, conspiracies, agendas, all under Politics"
Like saying: When everything works normally, the main people who make society function are in a confrontation that puts at stake nothing but society itself. Many big and dangerous things are happening while things seem to be working normally.
I love how the symbols of power like the US capitol building and the statues remain the same as the world is changing non-stop around them, subtly tells us that - no matter what goes on in the world - the solidity of power remains as strong and same as ever. PS This theme can give a person eargasm, not a joke.
Thank you for posting this. I find this theme song to be very powerful. I would always get chills when the music would start, partly because I've been to all the places shown. Beautifully done.
I lived in Washington DC from 1988-2005. This theme always brings back memories of those exciting days. The montage is like a photo album of all the places that used to be a part of my life. I still miss it. Oh, and HOC was a great show.
What I particularly like about this theme song is that it’s the only theme song in the world that forces me to think about my future ambitions and makes me feel like I’m the First Lady of the United States (when I’m not even American), powerful, influential and important - and I love that feeling! This theme song will help me write my political thriller book set in Washington!
It’s always been shady. Politics has been shady. At best we got a third of the way there, to a higher ideal, with the enlightenment, and then the same old cabal of men who want to own everything and decide what’s best for everyone took over. Two titans almost destroyed everyone (MAD) and constantly subverted each other. Now, here we are in the first act of what may very well be the end of 300 or so year’s worth of buildup. Hopefully we do something better after.
@@DuskLegend Unlike most people, I actually liked Nixon more because of the Watergate scandal. Since as much as that revealed his shady dealings, it also showed that Nixon's shady stuff wasn't even all that awful or cruel. You can bet most other president and admin's stuff was way beyond his when it comes to the extent of cynicism.
Thank goodness for RUclips because I can watch this intro anytime I want. As a photographer, I really love this intro. It's inspirational and something about it really calms me down and makes me think clear. It's so interesting how something so simple as this intro can be so powerful. Going to miss House of Cards, it wasn't the same without Frank Underwood. Kevin made the show and the finale season was kind of boring to be honest. The way Kevin broke the fourth wall was just awesome, especially when he occasionally just looked at the camera during a conversation, definitely going to miss that!
Was watching this series while I was actually spending some time in Washington DC.. This music brings me back there every time. This music is Washington for me.
Love the use of lights turning on and off, traffic lights, car streaks, going from day to night, planes in the sky moving, water moving, flags waving etc whilst still having the camera move in real time. Genius... would be very untested how they made it.
Oh and the use of shadows and clouds is unbelievable. Especially love the shot where you can see the shadows moving up the building with columns - amazing!!
Nothing makes you contemplate Life as you walk the street, take the subway or drive the car, observing as if you are invisible or bang the table twice after finishing your cereal, decided on how you are going to destroy your co-worker quite like House of Cards Main Theme.
I always thought it would be quite cool to see frank walking through these scenes with cars avoiding him etc at normal speed whilst everything else is sped up around him.
I never skip this intro.
Haseeb Ejaz Me too 😂
Gosh ..same here!
Rarely, but its not worth skipping.
Me Too :)
Awesome me too.
There are many Netflix shows with cool openings. But the symbolism, score and visuals in this opening never get old.
I used to think this intro was way too long. Now I wish it would go even longer.
Josh Hauser Exactly! :D
I can feel you bro even 3 years after you comment. Hope youre doing good😁
pls help me my pee pee is crooked
During the first season I always skipped the intro, and once I forgot to do it and realised the this is my favourite intro ever.
There is the extended version which is satisfying.
Bucketlist: walk through Washington DC with this theme on.
I did this actually, gave me chills
I did this last Summer at night. It was great.
Gave me chills too
I live here...it's not that great lol
Rule the world with this music or with the game of thrones main theme.
My morning alarm clock.
+Eric M Never thought about it. I love this show and the music would be awesome to wake up to
What a great idea!!! I think I'm gonna steal it
+Eric M dunno if i can do that i always end up hating my alarm theme.....has this happened to you yet?
+iRRichiee nope, I wake feeling pragmatic and ruthless.
+iRRichiee everyone hates their alarm...lol. At least this would be nice to wake up to
“Power is a lot like real estate. It’s all about location, location, location. The closer you are to the source, the higher your property value.”
One of my favorite themes from all of television.
yes. It's the only netflix show I watch that I don't skip the intro.
I miss Kevin spacey 😭
@@puurrrr he misses little boys
@@puurrrrme too.. His acting skills can never be replaced. Hope he'll be back soon
This music calms me down ....forces me to think about my ambitions
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The guy who created the time lapse for this intro actually went to my high school and is a huge influence on the art department there, he has some great works (Drew Geraci for those who are wondering).
His time lapsed photography is quite amazing. Apparently, he has done work for directors Steven Spielberg and David Fincher.
Sophisticated camera 📷
When I was an intern in DC this show had just came out and I would play this song on repeat in my earbuds feeling like I was actually important and not gonna fetch coffee for people lolol
😂😂😂
😅😅
Who else miss this show and Kevin Spacey's great acting?😪
Me
The good news is that Kevin was declared innocent of any charges.
The bad news is that Hollywood have completely destroyed his career.
Now he works here in Italy.
We gave him a job and still continued to believe in him.
And it paid off.
Mr. Spacey is more than welcome here in Italy.
@@danielefabbro822 thanks bro
@@danielefabbro822 lmao of course. Italy, the world capital of rich guys doing sex crimes and facing no consequences for it.
@@danielefabbro822he was declared not guilty, not “innocent”. Very different concepts. Regardless of the outcomes too, he brought this on himself by coming out as gay to deflect from the accusations and from not denying the accusations, just saying that he didn’t remember them happening and that he was sorry if he did commit any predatory behavior. He handled the controversies very poorly, and none of his accusers were proven to have been lying either. OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony were also acquitted too, for what that’s worth
Good for him though, i guess
We can all agree that season 6 doesn't exist
Digvijay Mane it ended when spacey left, I know he’s bad, but dam he was perfect actor for this character.
@@DrumToTheBassWoop how do you know that is a fact
I refused to watch it.
DrumtotheBass Woop you know he’s bad? Wtf? Seems someone has been heavily brainwashed!
Moai look I cannot comment on his personal situation, I am not knowledgeable in this area. But he played Frank Underwood in a sublime fashion.
With everything going on with Trump and Biden, we’re literally living in the world of House of Cards
Killer theme music. One of the best theme musics out there.
0:50 That part where the lights coming on syncs with the music is always so sick
This intro gives me such a euphoric high when I hear it, more than any other. It's one of the reasons I finished season 4 in less than a week.
Lol a week? I finished it in 3 days
Well I had to you know work and do other things lol. And I wanted to savor it. :9
+TangibleNought haha yeah it is good to savor. I blew a weekend watching it, barely even left the room
JCFG each episode is around 50 minutes long according to netflix, times that by 10 so around 500 minutes? it’s quite late and my brain is just dead so i might be wrong.
Guess what, there are 13 episodes in season 4 meaning it would equal to around 650 minutes, i still might be wrong
It starts off with a city that is flat and grey, and beneath that are buildings where the architecture is full of congested creativity. And then you start to see these symbolic gestures of political power, the point of view looking up at them. You begin to see shadows interacting with these tall buildings, and the perspective drops to an underground view of the city. From almost every point of view in the city you can see a taller whitewashed building where all the laws that dictate a lot of people's lives are passed. And then the night shrouds the city and you expect it to end. But it doesn't, and you realize that this is a place that never sleeps. There's always movement and it never stops and it moves the fastest at night. Statues of the past are the only things that never change while the city moves around them.
+Plucky Bellhop And notice that there are no actual people anywhere, only a hint of them -car traffic, train, plane the lights turned on and off in offices etc'.
And the fact that all the symbols of politics appear at night suggest something: Night alludes to the darkness, whereas darkness is seen as a tool to exploit to perform sins when nobody is watching.
This refers to the very crimes and corruption Frank commits as he plays dirty politics behind the darkness. Yet in broad daylight where everyone can see him, he wears a friendly face.
Beautiful
Comment section used to its best. Thanks for imparting a deep meaning to the video with this short write-up.
much like frank's monolouge
This theme song has so many layers. Each season the bring one up more than the other. Notice how the trumpet is louder this time? It represents the trumpet of a king entering his court. The piano was more pronounced in the second season because there was more movement, Frank was more conniving, each action he takes more bold than the last. The first season only set the tone to all of this.
Jeff Beal is absolutely brilliant.
+Bluelilylilyblue I also think the time lapse effect has symbolic meaning as well. I think it is representing how the physical power structures in Washington DC remain constant and the same throughout the passage of time.
+Sama Alnassiry Also the opera singer at 1:17 signaling the end?
+Sama Alnassiry OMG you are amazing
+TideatMileHigh holy shit thats true
+TideatMileHigh It's also shows how fast DC movies, night or day. The shadows represent Frank's presence climbing his way to the top.
I recently had surgery and wanted a show to binge watch while I recovered, I chose House of Cards. Anyone who's had surgery knows that it's hard to sleep and this show, intro included, helped me so much. The show really captures the anonymity of living in the city. When I see the time lapse video of DC, I think of the tiring, endless rat race that takes place in cities. Politicians spend sleepless nights, scheming, and driving across town for secret meetings, all the while the city keeps turning. This show helped my insomnia because most scenes take place at night, and the daytime scenes are mostly indoors in the white house. After watching an episode or two whenever I hear that trumpet, I start to doze off, while imagining i'm one of those everyday citizens in DC, racing around the city, while corruption breeds and lives right under our nose.
That's Deep Bro. Hope you're doing well now.
so youre a street racer?
Corey in the house got good
+Tiernen Made my day
My day has been a crapshoot, and then I read your comment good sir
LMAO
LOL.😂
Person ahhahaahahahhahahah
RIP House of Cards 2013-2017
Nope, RIP Kevin Spacey's career. There WILL be a 6th season in 2018 ! Thanks, Netflix.
House of Cards without Francis Underwood is something like Game of Thrones without Daenerys. Absoultely no sense.
PiotrX360 yea
@@burlingtonbill1 well, it sucked.
burlingtonbill1 house of cards without kevin spacey? Just pull the plug
It's amazing how the music gets so serious when night comes, it explains what happens during that time in the series.
yesterday my girlfriend wanted to skip this intro on netflix...
think i'll be waiting to marry her
@MUFC tf?
@edinho9984 then why u here then ?
She’s not the one
She skip the intro, leave her
@@Surya-tz6id nobody is getting the joke
Some like suits, some like house of cards. One day I’ll be in
And there it is: an intro with nothing special except for a speeding video of city clips. Yet, it is the most powerful and chilling intro I've ever seen. Beats GoT, Breaking Bad, you name it.
Prison Break, Bosch and Narcos also have very good intros
But it is special, the music is deep, there is actual meaning to it. Cant say that for most music these days.
Succession, Rubicon, The Leftovers and Vikings are also great
@Terror I see your point. Perhaps that's exactly what they intend
Well, this intro is actually pretty symbolic. And then, well, I can't really say Breakibg bad's intro was too... Fancy or complicated.
R.I.P. House Of Cards.
This theme will be one of my fondest memories of this show.
This intro is really really powerful!
2021 and it's still art.
2022
2024 and still…
Probably the best serie I have ever watched, this theme became part of the soundtrack of my life.
I live in DC. The intro makes it wayyy more hype than it is. Admittedly though, very enjoyable.
Such a classic intro. This show made Netflix.
Arguably the best show to come to Netflix, wasn't happy with the last season but for 5 seasons I loved hearing this intro because I knew I was in for some GOOD shit
Everybody's gansta till the choir echo at 1:17 kicks in
This opening is very beautiful, I feel a strong emotion every time I listen.
As someone who grew up in DC, this intro made me fall in love with the city all over again.
0:38 has always been my favourite part. I just love that guy in the chair and the way the camera pans. It's as if he's conducting those notes or something
Thomas Quill that would be Chief Justice John Marshall, and I agree
"I WILL NOT YIELD"
Ironic how those words matter today
0:38 my favorite bit of the entire theme.
It feels like the music tells a little story along with the scenes, it's like the music says "Behind all that beauty, there are hidden intentions, self interests, conspiracies, agendas, all under Politics"
Like saying: When everything works normally, the main people who make society function are in a confrontation that puts at stake nothing but society itself. Many big and dangerous things are happening while things seem to be working normally.
I love how the symbols of power like the US capitol building and the statues remain the same as the world is changing non-stop around them, subtly tells us that - no matter what goes on in the world - the solidity of power remains as strong and same as ever.
PS This theme can give a person eargasm, not a joke.
With the juxtaposition to the polluted rivers, and high crime neighborhoods show through the bridge shots etc.
I miss this soundtrack so much... One of the best shows ever made...
One of the only intros I never skip.
When I first heard this theme I knew instantly this would be a great series
It's depressing the way a great show was plummeted into trash. Seasons 1-4 were a true masterpiece.
This screams power.
I lived in NZ when I first started watching this show and my first child was born. He is nearly 8 now. This tune takes me back to my days as a new mom
RIP House of Cards. I miss you Francis!
Has anyone noticed how at 0:53 there's a drum beat when bridge lights come on, it's like a sound effect for them, cool!
The whole score is synced to stuff happening in the video
Biden out, Harris endorsed. Will Trump go back to the white house? House of cards Season 7, airing November 5th
Ancient Rome hasn't changed much in 2000 years! Lions, Senate, architecture and politics! Progress?
Netflix: wanna skip the intro?
me: *that's illegal.*
I haven't seen any episodes (don't have a Netflix subscription), but wow... this is one of the best intros I've ever seen.
Everytime I listen to this a cigarette by the window is some how needed
The transition at 0:38 is everything 🥇
This theme song reminds of a serious business deal.
I knew that when he became president they'd add a choir to the theme song... I thought it would be less subtle though
Ace Alderman (NotChukkov) Soprano*
Ace Alderman well.... i dont wanna make spoiler... watch season 5 and discover if frank is president first
Kevin Spacey just got cleared of some allegations.
Just saying...
I listen to this when i'm in distress...
I live in the DMV and I love this intro. I have lived here close to 13 years and being in the orbit of DC is something else.
Could you elaborate how it’s something else.just interested lol
@@alon4039 DC residents have taxation without representation. Lookup the official DC license plate.
You live in a DMV? Must be hell
Every time I go to DC the theme song starts playing. Just listened to it and now I need to make my way back to Washington.
best political series i’ve seen
Thank you for posting this. I find this theme song to be very powerful. I would always get chills when the music would start, partly because I've been to all the places shown. Beautifully done.
I got a promotion. That’s why I’m here.
Congratulations my man, I wish best and to make better and better choices in your life and my Christ bless you
I don't think I'll ever see such an attractive intro like this again.
One of the best intro's
I lived in Washington DC from 1988-2005. This theme always brings back memories of those exciting days. The montage is like a photo album of all the places that used to be a part of my life. I still miss it. Oh, and HOC was a great show.
Man, what an anthem...gives me goosebumps...brilliant show...roll on Season 5.
I really loved this intro. It really conveys all of the respective scenes at once.
I miss Frank so much. 😢
A Intro And Theme Song That Fits Perfectly With The Show That Why I Like House Of Cards
Love those dissonant notes behind the first trumpet call.
A única abertura de série que vejo do início ao fim, nunca pulo, rsrs.
What I particularly like about this theme song is that it’s the only theme song in the world that forces me to think about my future ambitions and makes me feel like I’m the First Lady of the United States (when I’m not even American), powerful, influential and important - and I love that feeling! This theme song will help me write my political thriller book set in Washington!
Cool 🤠
take it easy honey, you sound like Hillary
Whoever created the title "House of cards" does deserve a raise...
Melhor série da Netflix, assistindo pela segunda vez.
I worked on a 2022 midterm congressional campaign and every event I'd go to I'd play this theme song lol.
This theme really fits the current state of US politics
switfranc lol Brian, do you drive a Prius too
Yes, triumphantly Obama is out of office!
It’s always been shady. Politics has been shady. At best we got a third of the way there, to a higher ideal, with the enlightenment, and then the same old cabal of men who want to own everything and decide what’s best for everyone took over. Two titans almost destroyed everyone (MAD) and constantly subverted each other. Now, here we are in the first act of what may very well be the end of 300 or so year’s worth of buildup. Hopefully we do something better after.
@@DuskLegend Unlike most people, I actually liked Nixon more because of the Watergate scandal. Since as much as that revealed his shady dealings, it also showed that Nixon's shady stuff wasn't even all that awful or cruel. You can bet most other president and admin's stuff was way beyond his when it comes to the extent of cynicism.
@@user-mb3dx5fl9f not to mention look up what he had to say about the bohemian grove. Idk, might be pretty based
Great theme music because it sums up the whole story and feel.
Thank goodness for RUclips because I can watch this intro anytime I want. As a photographer, I really love this intro. It's inspirational and something about it really calms me down and makes me think clear. It's so interesting how something so simple as this intro can be so powerful. Going to miss House of Cards, it wasn't the same without Frank Underwood. Kevin made the show and the finale season was kind of boring to be honest. The way Kevin broke the fourth wall was just awesome, especially when he occasionally just looked at the camera during a conversation, definitely going to miss that!
This is one of the most brilliant themes I recall!
Not to say how this fits the série perfectly...
Season 6: Frank, we miss you so much! :(
Was watching this series while I was actually spending some time in Washington DC.. This music brings me back there every time. This music is Washington for me.
Want goosebumps ? 0:57
Love the use of lights turning on and off, traffic lights, car streaks, going from day to night, planes in the sky moving, water moving, flags waving etc whilst still having the camera move in real time. Genius... would be very untested how they made it.
Oh and the use of shadows and clouds is unbelievable. Especially love the shot where you can see the shadows moving up the building with columns - amazing!!
The first two seasons of House of Cards were so good
first 5 bro. Season 6 was absolute disaster
Music is very soothing, it calms me down..
Saint Cecilia
The Patron Saint Of Music
Its just PURE EVIL when you listen to it. Its like Kevin is a ghostly figure speaking to you everytime you hear this theme song.
Right.
Nope. It has shades of grey.
As a young kid left alone in a big city without anyone or anyplace to go I reflect on that with this intro. A haunting tune and video.
One of the greatest opening credit scenes of all time
When the intro demands to be viewed before every episode. Superb show superb theme
Best intro ever
It's been 9 years and I'm still coming back to watch this intro. It's amazing. Absolutely perfect.
give me chills when the guitar kicks in 1:07
This intro would always gear me up for all the thinking I had to do for that episode! What a series it was until the last season!
after hearing this i can run for presidency
Nothing makes you contemplate Life as you walk the street, take the subway or drive the car, observing as if you are invisible or bang the table twice after finishing your cereal, decided on how you are going to destroy your co-worker quite like House of Cards Main Theme.
As the seasons go on, the less vibrant the colors appear in the intro.
Such a beautiful intro
I always thought it would be quite cool to see frank walking through these scenes with cars avoiding him etc at normal speed whilst everything else is sped up around him.
The music that starts at 1:20 is the part of the soundtrack I wait for !!!
it's those violins