For 22 years I worked at the BBC in Glasgow as an Announcer-Director (we spoke and did all the vision and sound mixing for playout. Just one person at a time!). Often I had to get into the News Channel very late at night and whenever I possibly could I would pad with trails so that I was able to run the 'Theme' for 2 minutes and then opt smoothly into the top of the hour live. I often looked forward to that bit all night!!!
It's kind of an apples and oranges thing: David Lowe's BBC theme is tech-driven with orchestrals, and John Williams' NBC theme is a strictly orchestral theme. Both are excellent.
It’s weird, because even though the BBC is in such a state currently, this makes you feel proud to have the BBC. But beyond that, it makes you feel proud to be British
In UA-cam translator he translated it as, Buenas Tardes, yo soy Eric Lord, yo soy la BBC de Londres, in english, Good Afternoon, Im Eric Lord, I am the BBC London XD
I remember the first time I heard this, I went from "this is the BBC" to "this is a nightclub in England, that just happens to be in perfect precision"
Orchestra version does help a lot , with that grand and amazing entry of the tune. This mix is more to make it even dramatic , looks cinematic , more tense from the initial version of the BBC theme.
You mostly hear the softer orcestral version at the beginning of this upload on more sombre events, most famously for royal deaths, but I'd bet that other particularly tragic and/or shocking happenings may elicit its use as well.
Super soothing. Amazing compilation. Thanks to you and the master, David Lowe, who so artistically created this classic theme, embedding blips and big drums. Could play it on loop for days!
I listened to this melody of BBC before my doctoral thesis defense and was deeply inspired, awesome feeling, now I’m a PhD who still find this a masterpiece 🎉❤😊 🎉❤
I swear musicians and composers put so much effort into theme music in general and for what?? Literally just come into the studio one day, drop the track and peace tf out like they didn't just gift the masses some of the most epic bangers in the history of music. And it's all either for the six o'clock news or a kid's show. 💀💀 Like, SIRR???
The BBC has always been a top-notch news source for me. Its Arabic and English language radio channels were instrumental in my learning and growth, providing in-depth, reliable news and diverse perspectives. The opening theme always takes me back, reminding me of the famous line: "It's 12:00 GMT here in London. This is BBC World Service. The headlines."
Wonderful. This theme is so... poignant, especially now in Ukraine and Middle East. First, you feel anxious and anxiety, then frustration and despair, finally a ray of hope that things will get better. Thank you BBC for all these years, you have our gratitude.
This theme is amazing! In Slovakia we also have some nice news themes, but unfortunatedly there are no "clean" version posted anywhere. I hope one day someone will get them.
23:58 Finding me conducting and dancing on a hot summer night on the terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Lanzarote, Bose headphones cranked up full and this masterpiece in my ears.... Man, this is heaven....
I'm in hospital awaiting surgery about to enter hour 19 of waiting on my third day here. This soundtrack is calming and a great backing track for all the comings and goings of patients and staff.
The extended theme and similar themes past and present could be played as part of an emergency broadcast system message as intermission period between news updates in the event of a major nuclear incident across the UK during war.
For those that are interested (and not yet heard it), there is a brilliant mashup made by Ben Howell (The originator of the BBC News theme mixes):- 'Dua Lipa BBC News Remix By Ben H' 👍 😎🇬🇧
Absolutely adore David Lowe official music and the remixes, but yes Ben Howell did a great job with Dua Lipa considering he RECONSTRUCTED the BBC Music entirely out of free Mac software Garageband during lockdown.
Simply materpieces! I've nearly always tried to watch the main BBC news intro video with the music - simply a materpiece of production/editing! Often don't bother with the news itself - not a patch on it! And most of the sounds are from the BBC orchestra, yes, in a large studio. It's just what the BBC does best! Would love to watch a video recording of these performances! Appreciate that quite a bit of post-editing has gone on, though.
This is the only recording I could find of the official orchestra perfomance for the theme (that isn't part of a medley compilation): ua-cam.com/video/llBi71jziUk/v-deo.html
As a Canadian who listens to CBC Radio and that twittery, silly piece of music called 'Cavalcade' that is played before every news break. To the newsreader who can't pronouce a French name if his life depended on it - THIS is a full on furious heavy cavalry charge that spears and slays and hacks and tramples all before it! Not some little 'cavalcade'. This is not some chirpy little Ottawa-approved tune. This is majesty and power.
This is hands down the best theme music in the national television news industry. The only other music package that even comes close is that of the ABC in Australia.
"Hi David, we'd like you to compose the top-of-the-hour music for the news channel." "OK." "It doesn't need to be anything much, just a beat with a hint of the pips in it." "OK." "Maybe try to make it sound a bit serious and dramatic if you can, it is the news after all." "OK." **some time later** "OK it's done." "HOLY FRICK."
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For 22 years I worked at the BBC in Glasgow as an Announcer-Director (we spoke and did all the vision and sound mixing for playout. Just one person at a time!). Often I had to get into the News Channel very late at night and whenever I possibly could I would pad with trails so that I was able to run the 'Theme' for 2 minutes and then opt smoothly into the top of the hour live. I often looked forward to that bit all night!!!
That's great
wow
Can I meet you sir ? Greethings from Turkey
Lots of people appreciated your efforts, sir!
Awesum. Listening to ur bit on BBC brings fond memories of my late husband too in the media as a Chief Editor in India.
I’m American but this is hands down the best news theme ever. Blows ours to complete shame.
Speaking as an American myself, I have to ask, what news theme?
@@blairbrown4812 all of ours pretty much lol
Anything anyone ever does is better than an American can do lol. That bar is low.
CBS might come close, but I don’t know of any major outlet that has had roughly the same theme.
It's kind of an apples and oranges thing: David Lowe's BBC theme is tech-driven with orchestrals, and John Williams' NBC theme is a strictly orchestral theme. Both are excellent.
Amazing how this general theme has gone on in some form or another for over 20 years. Shows how good it really is.
If you get a chance, you should listen to the radio interview of the guy that created it. Very interesting
This theme blows away anything CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, or CNN produce in America
It really captures the seriousness of news. But touches on the emotional aspect too. The ticking of time too. It's really really creative
@@LankyScottyso true
I have never thought that one day i will love a News music theme ❤😂
Life is full of surprises...
Currently Playing this for my 2 year old as she sleeps! Makes me proud to be British! 🇬🇧
It’s weird, because even though the BBC is in such a state currently, this makes you feel proud to have the BBC. But beyond that, it makes you feel proud to be British
Lol...😂
Lol can relate to the feeling. Same thing with the SABC here in South Africa.
So true
I agree
Don't let the likes of Liz Truss destroy or sell off your BBC. Protect it at all costs.
Love,
Australia
You’ve got to admit it, it’s a banging tune
This alone is worth paying the BBC licence fee.
😂😂 facts
true lol
This makes me want to pay the BBC fee. As I'm not british nor do I live on the British Isles, that's saying something.
The ONLY thing worth paying the license for XD
Fact! This theme has pretty much stayed the same for 23 years! Now that's saying something!....
Divine.... transcend you across the globe....the finest creation of music by humanity
Good tune brings tears to my eyes. Sometimes I feel overcome.
Pure class from Sir David Lowe
During the 1st lockdown my main exercise was getting up to have a little dance to this at the top of every hour 😅
That is good
Ur so real for that
If I close my eyes, I can imagine a live edition with Mr Bean, playing that one note, looking at his watch!
awesome music when u re working. I like most of the BBC remixes, but this one takes the cake. Will never get tired of listening this.
It definitely conveys a sense of meaning...
This mix itself deserves a grammy! I hope u get the recognition u deserve! 🙏🏽
I'm currently working on an electrical project. This theme keeps me buzzing awake, alive and, amongst all else, so focused. I love the beats.
I would watch bbc news every morning in Joburg before work. This music is forever on my mind. 🎉
"Good afternoon, Im Eric Lord, this is the BBC London"
In UA-cam translator he translated it as, Buenas Tardes, yo soy Eric Lord, yo soy la BBC de Londres, in english, Good Afternoon, Im Eric Lord, I am the BBC London XD
BBC news be hittin' em beats before announcing 2 kids found dead in a car accident
the news reporter: *dance during this anthem*..
director: and 3-2-1 we are live
the news reporter *stops dancing* "9 people died in an accident today"
It's hype you up 😎 that you don't digest bad news in a bad way
@@runemidgard938so funny you must be humorous 🙄
And still, strangely better than that intro ITV did.
" *Beat drops* Good Evening Paedophiles..."
Guess this is the music we hear just before being told to take shelter immediately.....
I remember the first time I heard this, I went from "this is the BBC" to "this is a nightclub in England, that just happens to be in perfect precision"
This will never get old
Orchestra version does help a lot , with that grand and amazing entry of the tune. This mix is more to make it even dramatic , looks cinematic , more tense from the initial version of the BBC theme.
You mostly hear the softer orcestral version at the beginning of this upload on more sombre events, most famously for royal deaths, but I'd bet that other particularly tragic and/or shocking happenings may elicit its use as well.
Super soothing. Amazing compilation. Thanks to you and the master, David Lowe, who so artistically created this classic theme, embedding blips and big drums. Could play it on loop for days!
BBC should never stop using this song. Ever.
Yep! Specially for the TV license we have to pay, I think we have a say!
I listened to this melody of BBC before my doctoral thesis defense and was deeply inspired, awesome feeling, now I’m a PhD who still find this a masterpiece 🎉❤😊 🎉❤
I like how the beginning sounds similar to a movie's sad epic song. Thanks for the upload! :)
its what the BBC made live when the queen's coffin was being moved
When the main villain finally gets to put his plan into action after hiding in plain sight for millennia
I get chills every time I hear it!
Amazing!!!
Simply a BBC's masterpiece!!!
This is the first time that I'm listening to the long version. It's excellent, definitely. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
No matter when, every time I listen to the different versions, love them all.
Hands down one of the best news themes I've ever heard. And it's also as iconic as both NBC Nightly News and Star Awards.
It should have been entered into the charts
This is my go-to music whenever I feel like studying or learning. Such a bop creation!
David Lowe's BBC News theme is excellent. Only John Williams' NBC theme, also used by Australia's Channel 7, is in the same class.
And this towers above them all. I say this as the NBC theme is magnificent.
I would definitely listen to this dramatic track as the world is coming to an end.
Likely the best piece of music written in the past century. A masterpiece indeed. David Lowe!
did I really just listen to 10 minutes of news theme, and ENJOY it THOROUGHLY? Smooth mixing, particularly at 3:20
If you didn't notice, all of these version are played at 120bpm, so every second is 2 beats.
Right. Otherwise, the countdown music and beeps would be offbeat.
Heading to bed listening to this masterpiece is like being in another world !!! Wowow ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤🙏🏻🇬🇧🏴🥰🙏🏻❤️
There are ads on this video
This epic tune playing just before the:
“Good morning this is the BBC. 3 teenagers have been stabbed in a park in Birmingham today-“
holy heck this is the complete collection I figure, thanks a lot for uploading!
this music killing it
i think i have a problem, the fact that im legitimately vibing to this 😭
U got no problem.Its just a great hit I fell in love with.
U got no problem.Its just a great hit I fell in love with.
It’s just beautiful.
8:45 onwards is just pure bliss
Awesome, fabulous, fantastic, excellent theme. I love to listen this beautiful music any time any where.
First time I've sat and read a youtube video description for 10 minutes 😂😂😂 This was amazing!
I swear musicians and composers put so much effort into theme music in general and for what?? Literally just come into the studio one day, drop the track and peace tf out like they didn't just gift the masses some of the most epic bangers in the history of music. And it's all either for the six o'clock news or a kid's show. 💀💀 Like, SIRR???
They also do it with flash games😭
the better the music the more money
Well, I think David Lowe is fully engaged with this theme. There are hundreds of variations and its continuously updated.
One of a kind Theme. Simply amazing 🎉
The BBC has always been a top-notch news source for me. Its Arabic and English language radio channels were instrumental in my learning and growth, providing in-depth, reliable news and diverse perspectives. The opening theme always takes me back, reminding me of the famous line: "It's 12:00 GMT here in London. This is BBC World Service. The headlines."
Wonderful. This theme is so... poignant, especially now in Ukraine and Middle East. First, you feel anxious and anxiety, then frustration and despair, finally a ray of hope that things will get better. Thank you BBC for all these years, you have our gratitude.
Beautifully put. Also, to me, the beat is like the pulse of someone deciding to go on living despite all the terrible news.
I am very grateful for these comments - made me cry (passionate BBC supporter for 43 years).
This theme is amazing! In Slovakia we also have some nice news themes, but unfortunatedly there are no "clean" version posted anywhere. I hope one day someone will get them.
23:58 Finding me conducting and dancing on a hot summer night on the terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Lanzarote, Bose headphones cranked up full and this masterpiece in my ears.... Man, this is heaven....
23:58? this vid is not more than 10 mins
@@shikharashish7616it's a bot
6:17 Start of BBC News Countdown/Intro
This mix is a true masterpiece - love it ❤️🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶😁
I'm in hospital awaiting surgery about to enter hour 19 of waiting on my third day here. This soundtrack is calming and a great backing track for all the comings and goings of patients and staff.
GOD bless you brother...!!
It's an insult that this has ads
Use an addblocker... its youtube doing it, not the uploader.
@@wardfiction5693 Quite agree - no ads at the start or half way through all because of a free ad-blocker
I’m listening to this for the 10th time this month!
I feel like I am the main character on a very critical mission.
I rarely feel proud to be British these days. And then there is this (in all it's forms) - never fails to bring me to tears.
The extended theme and similar themes past and present could be played as part of an emergency broadcast system message as intermission period between news updates in the event of a major nuclear incident across the UK during war.
yeah
I could wait for news till 10 past hour to listen to this first ❤
Never expected this, definitely a phenomenon!
For those that are interested (and not yet heard it), there is a brilliant mashup made by Ben Howell (The originator of the BBC News theme mixes):-
'Dua Lipa BBC News Remix By Ben H' 👍
😎🇬🇧
Absolutely adore David Lowe official music and the remixes, but yes Ben Howell did a great job with Dua Lipa considering he RECONSTRUCTED the BBC Music entirely out of free Mac software Garageband during lockdown.
@@Richiecandyloveryes, he MADE it happen!
The creativity and the level of music was at is exceptional
Absolutely beautiful.
Simply materpieces!
I've nearly always tried to watch the main BBC news intro video with the music - simply a materpiece of production/editing! Often don't bother with the news itself - not a patch on it!
And most of the sounds are from the BBC orchestra, yes, in a large studio.
It's just what the BBC does best!
Would love to watch a video recording of these performances! Appreciate that quite a bit of post-editing has gone on, though.
This is the only recording I could find of the official orchestra perfomance for the theme (that isn't part of a medley compilation): ua-cam.com/video/llBi71jziUk/v-deo.html
@@mashumarusero Thanks! That is so good to see the players!
Superb rythme, i could Listen all time long, greetingd from Germany
I feel like this could be played if they need to take the news off air for extened period of time or for closing a channel for the night.
They use it for synching up regional news programs ending and leading into the hourly news.
yeah
I love overly dramatic TV News themes
Masterpiece! Feeling I'm know everything happening in the world when this music play
Wow !!! This is amazing
It is my favourite part of BBC News. Thank you for uploading!
I assume this is the soundtrack from BBC News: The Movie
I listened 2022 version too many times, so it's good to se you again and welcome from Türkiye :)
What a great string and rhythm BBC Song.Just lovely and Upbeat.Good is Good.Kudos to it's Composers.❤
David Lowe (the composer) does awesome music.
This is wonderful music, a great masterpiece, a remarkable orchestration! From 🇧🇷
This is literally some final battle music for a movie or something. I love it.
Good work OP. This.... Hits... Where it can be felt.
ICONIC is an understatement!!
As a freelancer, while working on my computer, I listen to this music every day.
This sounds really good. I might use part of it for my weather time lapses.
yea if you dont mind the largest media corporation in the world after you
Wow this is so amazing
It's exactly 25 years since this masterpiece was created and this will forever BANG.
David Lowe! TOP G!
Hello.
This is just an outstanding piece of effort!!
Ajay/ India.
Brilliant work. Great to have the bookmarks as well, so that you can see all the individual themes.
oohh ohhh.... @9:30 the sneaky electronic cymbals comes in!!! whoa!
The real national anthem.
I am obsessed with this tune!!! No other intro are as good across tv news channel...NUMBER 1 is the BBC one
The beginning sounds like music that would play when showing satellites in space.
I'm ripping this to mp3 format and playing it on my Mazda bose sound system.
BBC News dropping this banger getting ready to report on a mass casualty event 😂
Covid deaths hit 1 million. Drop the beat! Russia invaded Ukraine. BANG EUPHORIA!
Lol
Amazing!!!
Nice variation on the usual loops found on youtube. Good work! 😁
As a Canadian who listens to CBC Radio and that twittery, silly piece of music called 'Cavalcade' that is played before every news break. To the newsreader who can't pronouce a French name if his life depended on it - THIS is a full on furious heavy cavalry charge that spears and slays and hacks and tramples all before it! Not some little 'cavalcade'. This is not some chirpy little Ottawa-approved tune. This is majesty and power.
Live from London, this is BBC News...
This is hands down the best theme music in the national television news industry. The only other music package that even comes close is that of the ABC in Australia.
Banging tune. Well done for editing it all together.👍
"Hi David, we'd like you to compose the top-of-the-hour music for the news channel."
"OK."
"It doesn't need to be anything much, just a beat with a hint of the pips in it."
"OK."
"Maybe try to make it sound a bit serious and dramatic if you can, it is the news after all."
"OK."
**some time later**
"OK it's done."
"HOLY FRICK."
As always 2:30 dropping hard ❤
YASSSSSSS
The whole thing does imo.