1980 Peter Howell - Full Theme Stereo Remaster 2018

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2017
  • As an early Christmas present, I thought I'd give you guys my Howell remix for next year.
    Each year I get better at my remixing and the Howell theme shows this the best. You could almost say this title sequence is Christmassy couldn't you?
    If you compare this to my previous remix, there are plenty changes and fixes. This theme is just too lovely and I can't help myself when it comes to remixing it!
    If I hit 800, what do you guys suggest I do for it?
    Again, I hope you guys enjoy this, and despite the fact I said my last upload would probably be the last for this year, rule #1 The Doctor lies!
    I do not own the copyright for any of the samples used, I merely put them together for a better experience.
    ©1980 Peter Howell ©1963 Delia Derbyshire ©1963 Dick Mills ©1963 Ron Grainer ©BBC WORLDWIDE
    ©2018 TRODW Theme Remixes and Remasters
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  • @MrDemoncrusher
    @MrDemoncrusher 4 года назад +438

    I remember as a kid in 1980 seeing this for the first time on "The Leisure Hive". I still remember my jaw hitting the floor in utter awe.... 40 years later in 2020 it STILL hasn't been beaten. And so glad 'my doctor' Tom Baker was the first to get it.

    • @Cornughon
      @Cornughon 3 года назад +35

      I always wondered how it must have been getting see and hear this opening theme for the very first time, after years and years of the Derbyshire arrangement (which is a classic in it's own right ofcourse).
      I always imagined it must have been awesome! But then again, I'm a synthesizer/electronic music buff, so I'm probably a bit biased.

    • @MrDemoncrusher
      @MrDemoncrusher 3 года назад +22

      @@Cornughon I take it you were either not born, or too young to remember it. Sometimes I wish I could upload or save my memories with attached feeling so others could see, hear, and feel what it was like.

    • @miyabionline5214
      @miyabionline5214 3 года назад +5

      I'm not really into DW anymore, if even whatsoever. But I'm super jealous you got to experience this live, very jealous

    • @AverageSouthernMan
      @AverageSouthernMan 3 года назад +2

      @@miyabionline5214 so I’m guessing your into jojo now

    • @ronsmodreviews5274
      @ronsmodreviews5274 2 года назад +2

      The only theme to blow my mind was sylvesters. Remembrance being my fave serial. But this as a bass line alone is peng af. Im listening with a grin Tom would be jealous of. These fan remasters edits reimaginings are so fucking good. I was born in 2000 btw but got several rotd dvds as i meled 2 and half killed the 3rd replacement disk 😂

  • @UnchainedEruption
    @UnchainedEruption 6 лет назад +178

    Listening to this puts a wide, psychotic Tom Baker-esque grin on my face.
    Sounds like bliss with headphones.

    • @KimboBravin
      @KimboBravin 5 лет назад +5

      Tom Baker was the best. His smile was infectious.

    • @ashleygibbons6599
      @ashleygibbons6599 5 лет назад +2

      Mr. JustAGuyWithALightsaber
      He looks awkward

    • @ashleygibbons6599
      @ashleygibbons6599 5 лет назад +2

      It looks like he is felling awkward

    • @iangooner
      @iangooner 5 лет назад +2

      @@KimboBravin two times more then most , no1 revenge of the cybermen where he laughs and calls harry an imbecile, no2 the very end of invasion of time where he drags out another boxed k9 and smiles

    • @crimsondynamo615
      @crimsondynamo615 4 года назад +2

      They really could have chosen that or a better headshot for the intro i think, here it looks like he was caught off guard and they flashed the camera on him before they said smile.

  • @anonymouse7164
    @anonymouse7164 Год назад +57

    My absolute fave version - I always get goosebumps when the second verse starts!

    • @PepsiChips87
      @PepsiChips87 Год назад +3

      That middle 8 is lovely

    • @XXSkunkWorksXX
      @XXSkunkWorksXX 11 месяцев назад +2

      Yamaha CS-80. What a version of DD's original - that opening and the **BOOM!!** at the end - all fabulous - but it's the second verse, or chorus I suppose where the notes go up octaves and I personally have never listened to a section of music that elevates my mood like that section of this theme. It's primal and it hits the same receptors in the brain that really, really good drugs do. A MASTERPIECE!

  • @AccipiterSmith
    @AccipiterSmith 5 лет назад +241

    It has that adventerous punch with each tones and it is so vibrant that you can listen to this masterpiece everyday.

  • @udowillaert9692
    @udowillaert9692 6 лет назад +42

    This music is still FANTASTIC. Still my favorit.

    • @DaveFlash
      @DaveFlash Год назад +2

      mine too! and i am dutch, i only got into dr who when the reboots started in 2005!

  • @nicholasmaude6906
    @nicholasmaude6906 6 лет назад +50

    IMO this was the best ever Dr. Who musical theme.

  • @Whatsupsherm
    @Whatsupsherm 6 лет назад +38

    Crazy note: but the explosion at the end is a tribute to Douglas Adams, who wrote "The Hitchhikers Guide To Galaxy." The explosion is what they saw at the restaurant at the end of the universe.

    • @Stakkeroid
      @Stakkeroid 3 года назад +21

      Just watched the Peter Howell ”masterclass” video, and he said that they put the explosion there to discourage the tv announcer from talking over the end to announce the next program. They wanted to ”blow up the announcer” :-)

  • @CosmiKazie
    @CosmiKazie 6 лет назад +136

    Why I love this theme so much is that it's very thumpy in a way that really puts emphasis on the beat. It's also pretty jazzy, but still mysterious at the same time.

    • @therestorationofdrwho1865
      @therestorationofdrwho1865  6 лет назад +18

      CosmiKazie Disco music but not disco music.

    • @shaft9000
      @shaft9000 2 года назад +7

      The CS-80's resonant Highpass filter and exceptionally gooey PWM make for that super-obese bassline.
      I've made the same patch on my CS-60 - the CS-80 doubles the number of oscillators, so I have to record mine twice to get the same result.

    • @ryantowell
      @ryantowell Год назад

      @@shaft9000 I didn't even know there was a CS60 lol

  • @lukebrennan8405
    @lukebrennan8405 4 года назад +24

    The buildup and the explosion at the end was perfection

  • @craigdyer2190
    @craigdyer2190 7 месяцев назад +9

    So glad I found this, I am not a who fan by any stretch but this is the best TV tune of all time and I remember it well from being a kid

  • @eveningtsar
    @eveningtsar 13 дней назад +1

    Howell's 80's themes were the best. The most Metal of them all. . .

  • @virdydan
    @virdydan 5 лет назад +16

    Derbyshire: "My theme is eternal."
    Howell: *_cracks knuckles_*
    "hold my fucking tea"

  • @sonofhibbs4425
    @sonofhibbs4425 10 месяцев назад +12

    Peter Howell might not be your average pop star well known by millions, but this composition tops everything out there.
    So original. Handcrafted. Fits it’s purpose extremely well. This song IS Dr. Who.

  • @The-Cosmic-Hobo
    @The-Cosmic-Hobo 2 месяца назад +2

    Absolutely amazing! You've improved on a masterpiece. :)
    Being born in the late 70's, Peter (The First) was "my Doctor", and this was "my theme". (And boy was I shocked in the late 80's when I saw a re-run of Tom's last season and this was "his" theme too!)
    I even had a cassette tape with Howell's theme looped, that I would listen to whilst going to sleep as a teen...

  • @johnny5805
    @johnny5805 2 года назад +57

    I've just been through EVERY version of the theme from 1963 to the present day, and Howell's version is head and shoulders above every other.

  • @smithmtodd
    @smithmtodd 6 лет назад +165

    THE best Dr Who theme ever!

  • @mgthestrange9098
    @mgthestrange9098 6 лет назад +29

    Next year’s UK entry to Eurovision. ☺️

  • @AnthonyP73
    @AnthonyP73 2 года назад +12

    The Howell will always be MY theme.

  • @philrob1978
    @philrob1978 Год назад +35

    This is a brilliant treatment of this. That first opening few seconds of this just sends an electric pulse throughout my entire body. They didn't have to refresh the amazing original Delia Derbyshire creation, but Peter Howell absolutely knocked it out of the park. It retains the mystery, and to an entire generation it was the sound of Who.
    EDIT some days later - Don't stop - one day you'll think you've got it right. The reality is, you did get it right ages ago, yet you're still wanting to perfect it in any way you can - I applaud that, tis a good cause. :)
    Though, video wise, do pop Colin in there. He was The Doctor, whether you like it, or not! ;)

    • @fadedstudiosx5800
      @fadedstudiosx5800 Месяц назад

      colin's probs not here coz he is more recognised for his second theme

  • @CyrusTheYoshi
    @CyrusTheYoshi Год назад +20

    I know it won’t happen but I would love for this version of the theme to be remixed for Ncuti Gatwa’s run, this is easily one of the best

  • @0ilovetherain011
    @0ilovetherain011 4 года назад +8

    This makes me want to actually watch every episode of doctor who i mean ughhhhhgg

  • @feilvei4498
    @feilvei4498 5 лет назад +62

    This is my all-time favorite Doctor Who theme

  • @terrycharnley
    @terrycharnley 2 года назад +5

    Incredible timeless piece. I wonder how much Peter Howell made from this, hope he made a bucket load, deserved it. Remember seeing it for the first time myself and I was gobsmacked. Needed something spectacular though to follow the previous iconic eerie masterpiece and boy, did we ever get it.

  • @SevenofSevensProd
    @SevenofSevensProd 6 лет назад +82

    Wow! Brilliant with headphones.

    • @UnchainedEruption
      @UnchainedEruption 6 лет назад +11

      I love it. I never get tired of listening to this. :)

    • @garyhewitt886
      @garyhewitt886 4 года назад +2

      Doing it now.Wow its fantastic!

  • @derek622
    @derek622 5 лет назад +12

    Brilliant I grew up in the 70's with Tom Baker through the 1980's and BBC used this for Tom's intro to 1980 I loved the rock sound it had. You did a great job.

  • @retrodude1131
    @retrodude1131 6 лет назад +10

    One of my favourite versions of the theme!

  • @nicholasmaude6906
    @nicholasmaude6906 4 года назад +4

    This is the best ever opening and closing credits Dr. Who theme music EVER!

  • @RightEyeRaptor
    @RightEyeRaptor 5 лет назад +32

    I love the vaguely electric guitar-sounding notes throughout from 0:26. I used to hate this theme (I found it as a kid through the The Veiled Leopard audio drama CD they gave out with Doctor Who Magazine) but the more I heard it, the more I grew to love it, and now it's my second favourite version of the theme! :3

    • @channingcheese2
      @channingcheese2 5 лет назад +4

      The first being?

    • @therestorationofdrwho1865
      @therestorationofdrwho1865  5 лет назад +4

      SillyDouglas My guess the original theme or 10th doctors? Those are common favourites.

    • @channingcheese2
      @channingcheese2 5 лет назад +2

      @@therestorationofdrwho1865 hm. maybe.

    • @josephmarkey9096
      @josephmarkey9096 3 года назад +7

      Oddly enough its not an electric guitar but voice filtered through a Synthesizer called "Vocoding" there are specialized devices for this called "Vocoders".

    • @RightEyeRaptor
      @RightEyeRaptor 3 года назад +2

      @@channingcheese2 That honour goes to 8 :)

  • @DanielWoodenJr.-cm4qd
    @DanielWoodenJr.-cm4qd 19 дней назад

    The 3rd, 4th, and 5th Doctors were my favorites.😊😊😊

  • @rorypayton
    @rorypayton 5 лет назад +79

    Best version of the theme by far.

  • @HappisakVideos
    @HappisakVideos 6 лет назад +53

    The best Doctor Who theme. Never been a huge Dr Who fan but this theme stuck with me as I grew up.

    • @MichaelM28
      @MichaelM28 3 года назад +1

      Wrong! The 60s and 70s themes were better

    • @batman6621
      @batman6621 3 года назад +9

      @@MichaelM28 Wrong. Theyre all good

    • @thespaceram2879
      @thespaceram2879 Год назад +3

      @@MichaelM28 My favorite is the 1980 theme. My second favorite is the 1986 theme.

  • @therestorationofdrwho1865
    @therestorationofdrwho1865  6 лет назад +6

    Sorry to everyone who was expecting an 800 subs special. I've felt that perhaps should do one every 200 subscribers now because coming up with a great idea every hundred subs isn't easy! New video is in the works, just not exactly sure on its release.

  • @cdst8888
    @cdst8888 11 месяцев назад +1

    My first and favorite version of the theme I started watching with Peter Davison.

  • @KimboBravin
    @KimboBravin 5 лет назад +4

    The best theme music for the show ever.

  • @GreatAwakening78
    @GreatAwakening78 2 года назад +1

    Rediscovering my love for the Doctor after going back to the classic episodes. I grew up when this theme tune aired and loved it so very 80's. Tom embodied the doctor so well very eccentric and British. Such good memories! I had Dr. Who figures when I was young. Always wondered what a K9 was now I know! Long live the Doctor!

  • @TrentonBlessWrestlemania489
    @TrentonBlessWrestlemania489 6 лет назад +12

    Wonderfully done!

  • @TPJH850
    @TPJH850 3 года назад +4

    Always puts a smile on my face. Brilliant remix

  • @lbscsproductions
    @lbscsproductions 6 лет назад +37

    I love this theme so much especially with the sixth doctors into

    • @therestorationofdrwho1865
      @therestorationofdrwho1865  6 лет назад +11

      LBSCS Productions To me, this theme doesn't fit Colin's titles. This theme is brighter and lighter. Colin's was dens and dark.

    • @Patrickmayonaiseinstrument
      @Patrickmayonaiseinstrument 5 лет назад +4

      @@therestorationofdrwho1865 if only Colin's outfit matched his personality

    • @therestorationofdrwho1865
      @therestorationofdrwho1865  5 лет назад +3

      Lpf32504 The Oncoming Storm fair enough.

    • @Hoodied
      @Hoodied 5 лет назад +6

      The transition when Colins face appears onscreen and is all multicoloured is timed better with Glynns

  • @1978rharris
    @1978rharris 6 лет назад +10

    This is a cream dream when played via Bluetooth on a surround sound system! Thanking you!!

    • @therestorationofdrwho1865
      @therestorationofdrwho1865  6 лет назад +2

      1978rharris thank you!

    • @1978rharris
      @1978rharris 6 лет назад +3

      The Restoration of Dr Who Nono. Thank YOU!!

    • @therestorationofdrwho1865
      @therestorationofdrwho1865  6 лет назад +3

      1978rharris Haha I’m glad you like it so much. It’s straight from my high quality multitrack so no premixed crap.

    • @1978rharris
      @1978rharris 3 года назад

      @@therestorationofdrwho1865 3 years later and I’m back to say, I’m still impressed. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

  • @herbiehartwig9685
    @herbiehartwig9685 3 года назад +3

    All time favourite, no other compares. 👌👌👌👌

    • @schubertuk
      @schubertuk 2 года назад

      There's a rather blatant contradiction in your statement that perhaps undermines your intent?

  • @vitalmode2913
    @vitalmode2913 6 лет назад +9

    My favourite Doctor Who theme

  • @JinxyZombieHyperdrive
    @JinxyZombieHyperdrive 3 года назад +1

    Everytime I hear this it's like it's music that is still so so far ahead of it's time!

  • @TheOfficialArtOfAsh
    @TheOfficialArtOfAsh 2 месяца назад +2

    This is the only version of the Doctor Who Theme that when I here it, a big goofy, Tom Baker smile curls up on my face.

  • @benmiller3252
    @benmiller3252 2 года назад +2

    The starfield titles (1980 - 1986) is my favourite title sequence from the classic era of doctor who

  • @UnchainedEruption
    @UnchainedEruption 6 лет назад +4

    Great to hear another one of your masterpieces!

  • @claretbex
    @claretbex 3 года назад +2

    I could listen to this all night, the definitive Dr Who theme!

  • @Whiteythereaper
    @Whiteythereaper 9 месяцев назад +1

    Using a Vocoder to sound like an overdriven Electric guitar but smoother is pretty genius. Howell and the Radiophonic workshop really made some magic with this version. That bass and the synth pads will always have a timeless charm, and changing the key was a nice touch too to give it that new feel

  • @mathieuleader8601
    @mathieuleader8601 6 лет назад +5

    crisp quality

  • @jimsy3342
    @jimsy3342 6 лет назад +3

    Love it, great job !! 😉👍

  • @DanielWoodenJr.-cm4qd
    @DanielWoodenJr.-cm4qd 19 дней назад

    This was the absolutely the best Doctor Who version of the theme song.😊

  • @mpittard21
    @mpittard21 9 месяцев назад +1

    My personal favorite theme. Just love the full synthesiser take on doctor who

  • @cag9284
    @cag9284 6 лет назад +2

    Wonderful mix. Well done.

  • @Yodelinthegully.-
    @Yodelinthegully.- 2 года назад +2

    Peter Howell is a genius!I love the synth that sounds like a delay at 1:29

  • @Mahoromatic
    @Mahoromatic 6 лет назад +2

    Wow... Superb!

  • @anthonyrodden246
    @anthonyrodden246 3 года назад +1

    The radiophonic goodness!

  • @dabigman_guy7688
    @dabigman_guy7688 6 лет назад +1

    I so love this channel!!!!

  • @dktibbot
    @dktibbot 6 лет назад +2

    My favorite version

  • @HumanoGuy
    @HumanoGuy 3 месяца назад

    I must say that this remaster is one of the most pleasing themes to listen to. I thank your heavily sir.

  • @RichardCJohnson
    @RichardCJohnson 9 месяцев назад

    Could listen to this all day. Still my favourite DW theme of all time

  • @wj11jam78
    @wj11jam78 4 года назад +10

    I grew up with Tennant, so the Tenth Doctor's openings never fail to make me smile.
    But despite that, THIS one is definitely my favourite. That deep, awesome bass. Those electric, futuristic melodies. And those smooth chords. Not to mention the middle eight!

  • @TheWandererRemixes
    @TheWandererRemixes 4 года назад +6

    Have you ever heard any remix of the theme that uses the chord progression seen at 1:57 as it's always been a personal favourite of mine since I first heard the full theme on a cassette I had!

  • @rennmaxbeta
    @rennmaxbeta 6 лет назад +2

    Love it, great!

  • @herbiehartwig9685
    @herbiehartwig9685 4 года назад +1

    Brilliantly done, just love 💕 it. 👍👍👍

  • @carltonleboss
    @carltonleboss 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love this theme. Probably my favourite version of the Doctor Who theme.

  • @r4h4al
    @r4h4al 2 года назад +1

    Amazing! Thank you for the upload. Davison was underrated.

  • @PictureHouseCinema
    @PictureHouseCinema 2 года назад +1

    The original is of course iconic so to make a new version faces the challenge of meeting a very high standard that still stands the test of time. This is definitely the best revised version and it's worth playing loud, one of the best themes ever created.

  • @NWGeigrapher
    @NWGeigrapher 11 месяцев назад +1

    Always listen to this with headphones 🎧

  • @carrroad
    @carrroad 3 года назад +12

    This version has an almost 1980s new wave/synthesizer sound to fit the era. Love it!

    • @mimotakito1114
      @mimotakito1114 2 года назад +5

      i wonder why

    • @andyonion3408
      @andyonion3408 9 месяцев назад

      Peter used the Yamaha CS80 and ARP Odyssey amongst others to realise this, plus effected sound snippets (like the sound of a match being struck) - in a time when digital sampling was very much in its infancy. All of this was done with analogue tape.

  • @Novusa
    @Novusa 5 месяцев назад +1

    Contender for my fav dr who theme

  • @illcritikz
    @illcritikz 4 месяца назад

    This is the version I remember as a kid, love it.

  • @wolfganggerhard4761
    @wolfganggerhard4761 Год назад

    I was born in 1972 And I remember watching the show every day that it came out I used to love watching the show this is the original Doctor Who I don't care what anybody else says

  • @garyhewitt886
    @garyhewitt886 4 года назад +1

    Favourite theme.

  • @hotelmario510
    @hotelmario510 2 года назад +2

    I always love how unsure of himself Tom Baker looks in this intro

    • @thefonzkiss
      @thefonzkiss Год назад

      Looks like he’s pushing out a turd

  • @willfomes406
    @willfomes406 2 года назад +2

    Synths and Electronic Equipment used for this:
    Yamaha CS80
    ARP Oddysey
    Roland Jupiter4
    Phase unit
    Vocoder

    • @mikethemusicman1978
      @mikethemusicman1978 Год назад

      The phase unit was broken, I'm sure you've seen the making of it with that bloke from Blue Peter. cracking video.

  • @glanrichbex
    @glanrichbex Год назад

    When I was on holiday as a kid my parents bought me the BBC Childrens Themes which Doctor Who was the first Theme on the record. I remember I couldn't wait to get home to listen to it, firstly not via a tv speaker or rubbish sound from TV recording via a portable tape machine mic which picked up every noise in the room.... but from a brand new record out of big hifi speakers!! The memory still sends shivers and I remember wondering what comes after the fading intro as I had never heard the middle 8 before as it was missing from the earlier Tom Baker theme.

  • @abc-ni9uw
    @abc-ni9uw 4 года назад +2

    Yes this does what it says on the tin

  • @michaelstewart9967
    @michaelstewart9967 6 лет назад +1

    Fantastic!

  • @doctorwhofan7267
    @doctorwhofan7267 4 года назад +1

    I just bought this box set watching them now

    • @aidanwoodhead3532
      @aidanwoodhead3532 3 года назад

      Which one, season 18 or 19? Baker or Davison?😊

  • @ainationaldiscovery
    @ainationaldiscovery 6 лет назад +1

    super

  • @asiamatron
    @asiamatron 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this.

  • @johntaylor6345
    @johntaylor6345 Год назад

    I bought the record when it was released and have Peter Davison Doctor on the cover. Don't have a record player anymore but intend to keep it in my collection

  • @wolfieform9514
    @wolfieform9514 4 года назад +3

    Whoever's gonna be the 14nth they've gotta have a version of the 4th & 5th dr who's theme they've gotta 👍😎👍

  • @Ostermond
    @Ostermond 6 лет назад +1

    It's never sounded better!

  • @jameslovekin3401
    @jameslovekin3401 3 года назад +1

    On repeat on Doctor Who Day, well done!

  • @ellenmurphy2150
    @ellenmurphy2150 4 года назад

    Very nicely done. I like this version of the theme better in its entirety. When you just hear this on the show they cut out a lot. Hope you are well. DEFINETLY-- headphones!

  • @neilmcintyre4000
    @neilmcintyre4000 5 лет назад +1

    Best version of the theme ever made

  • @lmproductions6075
    @lmproductions6075 5 лет назад +1

    The beginning made me jump, not gonna lie. I think because I wasn’t expecting it to be so loud.

  • @jamesdean3548
    @jamesdean3548 9 месяцев назад +1

    @0:43 I always wondered if the yellow light fading back to Tom’s eye was intentional or coincidence.

  • @richardconnold8060
    @richardconnold8060 3 года назад +2

    JN-T gets a lot of bad press, but this is one of the things that he got absolutely right.
    Howell's version remains my favourite.
    Ps, don't mention the Delaware!

  • @thefool2007
    @thefool2007 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome!!!

  • @wolfganggerhard4761
    @wolfganggerhard4761 Год назад

    I used to watch this show I also used to watch the Twilight Zone and I also used to watch the other Sci-Fi TV show that was on in this time.

  • @seanchristophersynthesizer6999
    @seanchristophersynthesizer6999 2 года назад

    Best Dr. Who theme mix I've ever heard. :)

  • @johnlarro6872
    @johnlarro6872 2 года назад

    Beautiful!

  • @TorchwoodThree8
    @TorchwoodThree8 3 года назад

    Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ikagura
    @ikagura 6 месяцев назад

    Trippy and so synthy; I love.

  • @CaJoel
    @CaJoel Год назад

    whenever someone sings the “OOOEEEEOOOOO” of the doctor who theme my mind always jumps to this theme

  • @bogseatmalone
    @bogseatmalone 5 лет назад +2

    Every time I hear that tune I just feel like the TARDIS is gonna appear behind me

  • @creamypeanutbutterjellygir3321
    @creamypeanutbutterjellygir3321 6 лет назад

    i started watching the show when i was 9 :)

  • @doctorwhoproductions834
    @doctorwhoproductions834 5 лет назад +11

    The middle 8 is amazing it’s so heroic it’s brilliant

  • @MJ-tg6wb
    @MJ-tg6wb 6 месяцев назад

    Best version