It is said that the ripple animation which lasts for 1-2 seconds before the explosion is meant to allow regional outputs to have sufficient buffer time to return to the network feed. The N24 and WN versions of the titles do not have this buffer. Today, NAO, NAS and NAT feature the animation of circles sliding across the screen with one long chord being heard, before the main theme starts. This serve the similar purpose of providing buffer time for regions.
This opening theme sounds heavier than its N24/WN counterpart from the same era, which fits the dark theme of the titles. And even a bass guitar is heard during the opening theme! This opening theme is the first to feature the 3-note string theme, and a loud deep synth bass which coincides with the 3rd string note. This format has been used for most news intros from then on.
I like the little "explosion" in the titles.
Yes right yes very dramatic to start a news programme
It is said that the ripple animation which lasts for 1-2 seconds before the explosion is meant to allow regional outputs to have sufficient buffer time to return to the network feed. The N24 and WN versions of the titles do not have this buffer.
Today, NAO, NAS and NAT feature the animation of circles sliding across the screen with one long chord being heard, before the main theme starts. This serve the similar purpose of providing buffer time for regions.
I remember BBC news looking like this thanks
I love the drums
The Great Dalek Exterminator the bass is the best! Funky!
This opening theme sounds heavier than its N24/WN counterpart from the same era, which fits the dark theme of the titles. And even a bass guitar is heard during the opening theme!
This opening theme is the first to feature the 3-note string theme, and a loud deep synth bass which coincides with the 3rd string note. This format has been used for most news intros from then on.
I prefer the 2004 graphic and the 2006 music without the orchestra hit at the end.
Date of transmission: Monday 1st May 2006
The day before BBC News creates a new look. @AlexOsborneTV @EmilySWood
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Date of transmission?
She had trouble keeping up with headlines music
Presenter: Jane Hill I guess?
Yep.
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