Absolutely adore the track at 3:43 - the slow build up and chilling feeling. I listen to the entire 40+minute soundtrack on occasion - there are tunes in there that sound like they came straight out of Resident Evil on the PSX. Happiness Patrol gets a bad rap from Whovians, but I quite enjoyed it. Aside from the pacing issues, I loved the dark vibe hanging over a 'forced happy' atmosphere, and actually really like the Kandy Man - a sub-villian with his own entire story going on (despite limited appearances) and a very creepy concept over all. Not a fantastic episode, but not nearly as bad as people make it out to be.
The soundtrack? It's here on UA-cam somewhere (or 'was' - I have a feeling it may have been deleted by the uploader). The person who uploaded it also used voice clips from the episode here and there - really added to the whole listening experience. eg. he opened it with a very creepy monologue from the Candy Man, a great way to get you in the mood.
I'll never forget that scene where the guy drowns in strawberry fondant. In my opinion one of the most unsettling scenes in the show's history. One of the only scenes that gives me chills because of that.
I think the way the music throughout the 6th an 7th doctors era played out in the episodes is just truly magical an just makes you feel creeped out, but in a good way as you are meant to feel that way as the audience. An I think it is really clever. I however do love an highly appreciate Murray Gold's scores, truly magnificent. But I do wish it could go back to the dark times of really getting at the audiences feelings an tensions an jumps. I really felt sorry for Ace's friend in this one, as I know she is feeling down an then I can not remember really what happened, been so long, since I last watched it. But think does she die? But yeah, the way Sylvester manipulates the guards is brilliant as if he is testing their minds, ''will you kill me'' kinda thing an testing them, I did however felt really sorry for awe I can not remember the little dog like creature, who dies at the end, great sense of mixed feeling in this piece. Fear, adrenaline, sadness.
You'll be pleased to know that "Susan Q" was alive and well at the end of the episode - she stayed behind with Sigma (harmonica player) to improve the planet after the Doctor left.
This is great! That last track, along with the scene it goes with, could make somebody cry in the right mood. Good on you, Dominic Glynn! I personally LOVE the Glynn Dr.Who theme.
It's a shame about The Trial of a Time Lord not having the isolated score, because there's some really great music throughout. I'm glad The Happiness Patrol has though - before I saw this video I never really realised how awesome the music sounded. I've seen some of the story, and if I remember rightly, 1:28 to 1:38 is the Kandyman's 'theme'. I actually find the Kandyman quite creepy.
It's great music isn't. Of course the music is available isolated on the DVD but I got this pre-DVD release. Dominic appeared on the radio talking about his various bits of work and sharing favourite music and personal compositions. He shared this suite and the Trial of a Time Lord one (which alas wasn't isolated on the DVD).
Is this by any chance from the DVD (e.g. the isolated score, or the photo gallery)? Wherever you found it, this music is bloody brilliant - take that, Murray Gold!
I'm a huge fan of McCoy, but I just can't stick up for this dreadful story. McCoy's Doctor is written totally out of character with where the character in general is going at the time, Ace gets a bunch of corny lines, the plot is all a bit "Doctor gets what he wants purely by chance" (such as being arrested, for instance). Sets are underlit, and the allegory of Thatcher is too heavy-handed for myself, a Thatcherite, to enjoy it. The concept is also woeful (a planet which you're forced to be happy on??), and the result was basically Ace and The Doctor telling people to be sad. The incidental music is its one redeeming feature.
With all due respect, I have to disagree. You can't blame the concept of a forced happy planet, as it's science FICTION - they can be anywhere - and, for cheaply made sets, the under lighting compliments them. Not many people realise that this story is meant to be set outside, at night. DVD special feature. At the time, McCoy's portrayal and his script was fine. Ace gets some great lines, and, like the racism in 'remembrance, she is disgusted by the way that these people have to live. Helen A is great, and the references to Thatcher weren't that strong. However, I will agree that the plot is a little forced; "Quick, Ace, open the oven door!". Why do we see a massive flame shoot out? 😉 On the whole, a good story.
So, it's a show about a time travelling alien who's nearly a millenia in age that can traverse through space and visit every corner in the galaxy, and you're complaining about the concept of human settlers being oppressed into forced happiness by fanatical zealots like it couldn't happen here on EARTH, nevermind in the Who universe? Being arrested 'by chance'? Only if you consider constantly fishing for a reason to get arrested (and finally getting one) as 'chance'. Heavy handed on the Thatcher? Bollocks, 90% of viewers wouldn't have even noticed it was a political satire at the time, and most who do now were simply made aware of it by documentaries later. Smells like raw hate from over here, I'm afraid.
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Everything about this story is underrated as hell
ACE: Shouldn't we do something, Professor?
DOCTOR: 'Tis done.
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*INPOLITE GUESTS GET TO FEEL THE BACK OF MY CANDY HAND!!*
Absolutely adore the track at 3:43 - the slow build up and chilling feeling. I listen to the entire 40+minute soundtrack on occasion - there are tunes in there that sound like they came straight out of Resident Evil on the PSX. Happiness Patrol gets a bad rap from Whovians, but I quite enjoyed it. Aside from the pacing issues, I loved the dark vibe hanging over a 'forced happy' atmosphere, and actually really like the Kandy Man - a sub-villian with his own entire story going on (despite limited appearances) and a very creepy concept over all. Not a fantastic episode, but not nearly as bad as people make it out to be.
Where is this 40 minute version of The Happiness Patrol?
The soundtrack? It's here on UA-cam somewhere (or 'was' - I have a feeling it may have been deleted by the uploader). The person who uploaded it also used voice clips from the episode here and there - really added to the whole listening experience. eg. he opened it with a very creepy monologue from the Candy Man, a great way to get you in the mood.
I'll never forget that scene where the guy drowns in strawberry fondant. In my opinion one of the most unsettling scenes in the show's history. One of the only scenes that gives me chills because of that.
Very creepy music. Very fitting, very underrated story, very VERY underrated Doctor and Companion.
I think the way the music throughout the 6th an 7th doctors era played out in the episodes is just truly magical an just makes you feel creeped out, but in a good way as you are meant to feel that way as the audience. An I think it is really clever. I however do love an highly appreciate Murray Gold's scores, truly magnificent. But I do wish it could go back to the dark times of really getting at the audiences feelings an tensions an jumps. I really felt sorry for Ace's friend in this one, as I know she is feeling down an then I can not remember really what happened, been so long, since I last watched it. But think does she die? But yeah, the way Sylvester manipulates the guards is brilliant as if he is testing their minds, ''will you kill me'' kinda thing an testing them, I did however felt really sorry for awe I can not remember the little dog like creature, who dies at the end, great sense of mixed feeling in this piece. Fear, adrenaline, sadness.
You'll be pleased to know that "Susan Q" was alive and well at the end of the episode - she stayed behind with Sigma (harmonica player) to improve the planet after the Doctor left.
and remember, HAPPINESS WILL PREVAIL!
This is great! That last track, along with the scene it goes with, could make somebody cry in the right mood. Good on you, Dominic Glynn! I personally LOVE the Glynn Dr.Who theme.
This is great, thanks for posting! Brings back the memories.
i love this episode its got that vibe of willy wonka and bioshock
I love its soundtrack thank you
It's a shame about The Trial of a Time Lord not having the isolated score, because there's some really great music throughout. I'm glad The Happiness Patrol has though - before I saw this video I never really realised how awesome the music sounded. I've seen some of the story, and if I remember rightly, 1:28 to 1:38 is the Kandyman's 'theme'. I actually find the Kandyman quite creepy.
The music at 3.50 is like Firefly - years before there even *was* a Firefly! 😱
Perfect for a horror game. Absolutely chilling.
It's great music isn't. Of course the music is available isolated on the DVD but I got this pre-DVD release. Dominic appeared on the radio talking about his various bits of work and sharing favourite music and personal compositions. He shared this suite and the Trial of a Time Lord one (which alas wasn't isolated on the DVD).
Is this by any chance from the DVD (e.g. the isolated score, or the photo gallery)? Wherever you found it, this music is bloody brilliant - take that, Murray Gold!
DCversusMARVEL You can buy the CDs (for Happiness Patrol, Survival and Trial of a Timelord) from Dominic Glynn! They‘re absolutely marvelous
I'm a huge fan of McCoy, but I just can't stick up for this dreadful story. McCoy's Doctor is written totally out of character with where the character in general is going at the time, Ace gets a bunch of corny lines, the plot is all a bit "Doctor gets what he wants purely by chance" (such as being arrested, for instance). Sets are underlit, and the allegory of Thatcher is too heavy-handed for myself, a Thatcherite, to enjoy it. The concept is also woeful (a planet which you're forced to be happy on??), and the result was basically Ace and The Doctor telling people to be sad. The incidental music is its one redeeming feature.
With all due respect, I have to disagree. You can't blame the concept of a forced happy planet, as it's science FICTION - they can be anywhere - and, for cheaply made sets, the under lighting compliments them. Not many people realise that this story is meant to be set outside, at night. DVD special feature. At the time, McCoy's portrayal and his script was fine. Ace gets some great lines, and, like the racism in 'remembrance, she is disgusted by the way that these people have to live. Helen A is great, and the references to Thatcher weren't that strong. However, I will agree that the plot is a little forced; "Quick, Ace, open the oven door!". Why do we see a massive flame shoot out? 😉 On the whole, a good story.
So, it's a show about a time travelling alien who's nearly a millenia in age that can traverse through space and visit every corner in the galaxy, and you're complaining about the concept of human settlers being oppressed into forced happiness by fanatical zealots like it couldn't happen here on EARTH, nevermind in the Who universe? Being arrested 'by chance'? Only if you consider constantly fishing for a reason to get arrested (and finally getting one) as 'chance'. Heavy handed on the Thatcher? Bollocks, 90% of viewers wouldn't have even noticed it was a political satire at the time, and most who do now were simply made aware of it by documentaries later. Smells like raw hate from over here, I'm afraid.