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That comment goes along with the same belief shared by others from the old days that the fans weren't interested in seeing out-takes, behind the scenes, etc. But later Hollywood realized people were interested in seeing this type of stuff.
Thank you for all the work that you do for the Knight Rider community! And thank you to Don Peake for being so generous allowing you to rummage through his stuff !!
No disrespect to anyone, but I wouldn't say that Don Peake wrote a new theme. This is still the theme that Stu Phillips and Glen Larson wrote. He just did a different arrangement of it. It has much more of a "Don Peake feel" to it, but it's still the same basic theme. That said, this is an incredible find and thank you for bringing it to us!
The beat sounds like a bit of Sphinx by Harry Thurmann while the melody is similar to a centuries-old classical motif. It's kind of like saying John Williams ripped off Holst's "Mars, the bringer of War" in Star Wars, sure he did but it's transformed into something new.
Purchased! Thank you to Don for his generosity and of course to Joe and AJ for making it happen. I like both versions for different reasons. Don's version is brighter and more energetic. Really fascinating stuff.
I would love to hear it in the show, but just not as the opening intro theme. The original Stu Phillips theme sounds more futuristic, more mysterious and much more timeless.
What incredible finds. That was so awesome to hear some of the original sound of KITT, and of course, that proposed new version of theme...very interesting! Thanks so much for all you guys do to preserve all that is Knight Rider.
The "new" theme would have worked and to be honest it did not discard Stu Philips's composition. It still sounds like the original theme but with Don Peak's signature rhythm style the series became known for when he took over as chief music composer. To be fair, it made perfect sense after changing composers to rework the main theme so that it would match the tone of the in episode music. I think Stu overreacted when he heard about plans to change the main theme. He obviously thought Don was going to create a completely original piece rendering the original them obsolete. Glen Larson was likely made to think the same thing. I don't think Stu or Glen took the time to listen to what Don composed. They simply dismissed the idea of going with a new main theme because they did not want the original theme they both worked on to be replaced by a new piece of music. Had they listened to Don's work they would have realized it was not a threat to the original theme. It simply updated it which made it better.
Perhaps those that nixed the "new" theme were not aware that it was essentially the original theme, with some modification. Their reaction, without even hearing it, seemed a little extreme.
Yeah. I was expecting a new theme departing far from the original. But it's still very recognizable as the "Knight Rider theme" so it would have worked fine and remained popular for the remainder of the show as the familiar sound of Knight Rider. I bet the higher ups never even heard 5 seconds of it before nixing it.
some body from universal has it, with wvry year krho shoes they are capable stewards they increase the likely hood a family member will see them as great custodians of these things.
That AME logo was instantly familiar to me. Somebody associated with a totally unrelated production (not KR) once gave me some tapes from AME. AME was a contract house who did things like dubs from raw film reels to video to do editing and audio timing. The AME tapes for this other show were surplus once the edits were done, much as they are in Don's box. Different show, different purpose, but it meant a lot to me.
I’m glad to hear this and that it’s been preserved. However I’m also glad they didn’t use it on the show. Still it makes a great addition to the collection I’m slowly building of those awesome soundtracks. We have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving (and we don’t even celebrate here in the UK)
" do you think the fans would be interested in this?" of course don. Seeing and hearing what could have been is incredibly amazing to see (and hear) rough cuts/pre post footage will always be fantastic to see, same with demo tracks, alternate renditions etc
Now THAT IS AWESOME!!! Ah, to see your reaction, to see your enthusiasm AND that awesome knowledge of every piece of the episodes! I am so glad for you AND for us you were allowed to get your hands on this treasure! Yes, just watching you there is such a pleasure, dear Historians! Many thanks to Don for his generosity and to you for introducing this fantastic treasure to us.
@10:57 - Can imagine if the 'Daddy's Gone A Hunting' video had been recorded on at the right point, it could've sounded something like this "Hey Mister, Are you my father?"...."No Kid, I'm Michael Knight - KITT and I got here before Hawke and Santini did" 😉
This unused intro theme song is really good. The original intro theme by Stu Philips will always be the best, I agree. But a huge respect to Don Peake for doing his own arrangement for the theme, as long as it's still the Knight Rider feel that we all know and love.
Have you ever stumbled across or seen the the scenes used for the ad breaks for the show in the UK? I assume they were made by the channel/network (ITV) that broadcasted it at the time..probably just lifted out of an episode,,,just can recall KITT spinning about amongst some hay bales everytime the ad break came up!
You should have had a box with some old video tapes, pulled out one old Beta-max with K.I.T.T. on the label, said 'No, seen that' and then find the reel to reel with the alt theme for season two. 😊
I'm alone here... but I prefer the new theme. Especially if it had been used Season 3 onward, it would've fit even more. Reminds me of Sylvester LeVay's theme on "Airwolf", how they kept tweaking it. It started more grounded and orchestral. Then synth came in in Season 2 (like Don's addition on KR). By Season 3 of AW, the Main Theme was VERY synth-heavy. I think Don's updated theme would've been a nice refresh for Season 4 with the addition of Super Pursuit Mode & KITT's convertible conversion. Thanks Don & you guys for this amazing find! Makes me feel 10 years old again.
Similar thoughts crossed my mind. The orchestral scoring Season 1 of Airwolf theme was so much better than the rest, mainly for the dogfights. The intro still worked fine as synth, though. Knight Rider theme was synth to begin with so Don's reworked theme wasn't as dramatic of a change.
Hi im Lee from the united kingdom im a huge knight rider fan i collect knight rider toys and memorobiliar Thank you for shairing knight rider tapes and series two none used theme
Fantastic finds. That new theme sounds amazing. Guess its similar to Doctor Who, in that there's a remixed version of Delia Derbyshire's 1963 theme for each new Doctor. New season, new musical composer, new theme.
Great video here Joe. A fantastic find with the vhs rough cuts. The new version of the theme certainly has the Don Peake touch, but glad the powers that be kept the original.
it's pretty impressive what comes to light again after such a long time. Hopefully it will be possible to digitize a lot and make it publicly accessible instead of letting the treasures disappear again in an archive or safe where they might be lost for ever.
Speechless. I was totally with you all on watching the unboxings, and you could feel the excitement! Agree, this is just the best result since finding both parts of the Semi. I have a feeling you'll have a few more of these eureka moments. Thanks, as ever, for sharing them with us! 🙌🏼
"Over my Dead Body !" I’m glad they kept the original theme, but I have to say this theme could’ve been a great background song for a montage of KITT and Michael driving through the country roads.
Is it just me but did anyone else notice a bright light and angels singing when that box was first opened? 😂 It's like finding the Holy Grail 😅 Hey I love the desert video that went with the updated theme. All pretty cool 👍
VERY smart to talk during the theme, it's very easy to just snag the audio from this video....that will insure he gets his proper dues for his work. And you have GOT to show us some of KITT VS. KARR!!!!!
Title themes were a BIG DEAL in the 1970s and 1980s because they were a cue to remind people elsewhere in the house to come back in the room and watch the show. Back then there were really only 3 tv channels playing shows every night-your goal was to have a TV stay tuned to your station all night (“Don’t touch that dial!”) and if they’ve left the room, to come back and watch. It’s no wonder NBC was likely somewhat serious about not having the theme change-they wanted people to keep watching for the advertisers who were paying them to air the show.
Not really a "new" theme. It's a variation. Honestly I seriously doubt that most folks would have even noticed the difference. Back when the show aired most of us were watching it live and wouldn't have had access to a VCR to check it against the existing theme. Threatening to cancel the show over it was crazy. 😂 Very cool that this was preserved either way. Thanks to Don for keeping all this stuff that might have been tossed in the dumpster otherwise. I look forward to the video and audio to come.
Guys. What a find! The biggest of the big! ‘Keep up the good work’ is not appropriate here. All of those daydreams that us fans have had about production, about how the shows came to fruition, about decisions made and alternatives available, with little more than some home made VHS taped episodes to keep the candle flickering in the 90s/00s?. It’s like a whole new world has emerged, all because of you. ‘The world of the Knight Rider’ 😉🫶
They seriously need to fully excavated that garage searching it from top to bottom using all legal means at their disposal to unearth all possible Knightrider material. *All* video/audio cassette tapes found associated with Knighrider *must* be ceased and, with the greatest urgency, rushed to a suitable location to be stored in a refridgerated environment to fully preserve them. Their contents need to be digitaly transfered to a digital format using the latest and best technology known to humanity and done by the best sound engineers and videographers for posperity!
See. I could easily see this being used for a fan production's intro. A 'What if KARR had been salvaged and rebuilt to be part of the knight foundation' fan film, as an example. It'd be a nice hat tip to the fact Don Peak wanted to have a greater mark on things but was told in the most overkill way possible. 'No.' I'm glad you're giving him proceeds from the digital sales. Classy of you. I mean i"m sure there are reasons you're doing the things you do the way yo udo with part of that being to avoid legal issues, but this is the morally correct thing in my opinion.
Listening to Don's version of the theme, it's a fairly subtle arrangement of Stu's original. It's easy now to pick out the more noticeable changes, but 8-year-old me in 1983 might have taken some time to realize it was different if it had been used. It's not like a complete wholesale theme change, like Hardcastle & McCormick changing from "Drive" to "Back to Back", only to end up going back to "Drive" because the latter, while not a bad buddy-buddy theme, lacked the hard-driving energy of the former. (And the less said about the DeLorean-X, the better... I get they needed to better accommodate Brian Keith, but it's just not as visually appealing as the original.)
Love this!!! Hearing and seeing the rough cut eps is amazing. Would be great to hear Don discuss how he scored the eps. Did he receive the rough ep and then begin to compose the music for the ep? Or was he given episode info/notes ahead of time to come up with ideas prior to receiving any footage? A lot of music was electronic, but some used orchestra type music via groups of musicians playing french horns, etc... After writing it, did he then direct the orchestra and record them playing with footage playing on a screen so he could time it to the visuals? Like John Williams did with Star Wars?
When you said "this is the most significat find....I said "since the Semi"...there was a beat...you said "since the semi...." yeah. We're on the same page ......😅😅😂😂
Hmm, intresting to hear that alternate theme. Certainly prefer the original though. The original has more of an edgy mature dark vibe, whereas this different take sounded more innocent and light.
Surprised that the shelved theme song was so similar to the original. I was expecting a completely different song. Reminds me of how the Halloween theme was changed slightly for Halloween II.
Hm i dont know about you guys, but this "replacement" theme doesnt sound that different to the original. They should have switched to it after KITT received the upgrades to the newer interior.
Got the theme. It probably could have still been used. Perhaps at the end of the each Episode. Probably did not want people to feel like the show was changing in any sorta way. That's just my own opinion. I am gonna use it as my ring tone. (I work in retail..) I am sure people gonna ask about it.... LOL
Head on over to 💥knightriderhistorians.com 💥 to download this fantastic (formerly) lost Knight Rider theme music! (Look in the Music Digital Downloads section!)
The funniest part is Don saying "do you think the fans would be interested in this?" Yes Don!!!! Yes we are!!! What a gold mine!!!
That comment goes along with the same belief shared by others from the old days that the fans weren't interested in seeing out-takes, behind the scenes, etc. But later Hollywood realized people were interested in seeing this type of stuff.
Without wanting to be disrespectful, but I'm somehow glad they hang on the original Theme song.
Ah, the way Don asks "Is Goliath in here?" with hope in his voice! And so shall we remain hopeful that one day it will eventually be found.
Thank you for all the work that you do for the Knight Rider community!
And thank you to Don Peake for being so generous allowing you to rummage through his stuff !!
No disrespect to anyone, but I wouldn't say that Don Peake wrote a new theme. This is still the theme that Stu Phillips and Glen Larson wrote. He just did a different arrangement of it. It has much more of a "Don Peake feel" to it, but it's still the same basic theme. That said, this is an incredible find and thank you for bringing it to us!
Wasn't the theme stolen from a song by a European composer?
@@themobseatCorrect! They asked to use the song, then were refused by the writer, so they just stole it.
The beat sounds like a bit of Sphinx by Harry Thurmann while the melody is similar to a centuries-old classical motif. It's kind of like saying John Williams ripped off Holst's "Mars, the bringer of War" in Star Wars, sure he did but it's transformed into something new.
indeed! A very old fashioned mash-up.
@@MagicAl5F4781To be clear I was referring to Sphinx, not the Sylvia Act III 14 Marche et Cortège De Bacchus melody. 1876 is long out of copyright! 😂
Purchased! Thank you to Don for his generosity and of course to Joe and AJ for making it happen. I like both versions for different reasons. Don's version is brighter and more energetic. Really fascinating stuff.
That was actually a good theme. Amazing find.
Absolute gold. Theme purchased.
I feel like there’s more in that garage guys…if there’s a chance to go through more of it, I’ve got a strong feeling it would be worth it.
We went through the entire garage!
@ alright, but next trip, the ATTIC! Lol.
@@Lastactionhero101 lolz
I would love to hear it in the show, but just not as the opening intro theme. The original Stu Phillips theme sounds more futuristic, more mysterious and much more timeless.
What incredible finds. That was so awesome to hear some of the original sound of KITT, and of course, that proposed new version of theme...very interesting! Thanks so much for all you guys do to preserve all that is Knight Rider.
Kudos to Glen Larson, Stu Phillips & NBC for retaining the iconic theme song opening throughout KnightRider's 4 seasons
It was rerecorded though, by Don.
S4 opening theme sounds different to S1 opening theme. The instruments are different.
Very very cool. I too am happy they kept the original theme though.
Well....the unused theme is interesting (being polite) but I'm glad it wasn't used.
Yep the timing is not good ( so to speak) on this one lol
Elements of that theme were used frequently as incidental music in the show from S2 onwards.
The "new" theme would have worked and to be honest it did not discard Stu Philips's composition. It still sounds like the original theme but with Don Peak's signature rhythm style the series became known for when he took over as chief music composer. To be fair, it made perfect sense after changing composers to rework the main theme so that it would match the tone of the in episode music. I think Stu overreacted when he heard about plans to change the main theme. He obviously thought Don was going to create a completely original piece rendering the original them obsolete. Glen Larson was likely made to think the same thing.
I don't think Stu or Glen took the time to listen to what Don composed. They simply dismissed the idea of going with a new main theme because they did not want the original theme they both worked on to be replaced by a new piece of music. Had they listened to Don's work they would have realized it was not a threat to the original theme. It simply updated it which made it better.
They probably got royalties everytime that arrangement was played. (Not to mention young Timbaland and Magoo had big plans in Stu’s future….)
Perhaps those that nixed the "new" theme were not aware that it was essentially the original theme, with some modification. Their reaction, without even hearing it, seemed a little extreme.
Yeah. I was expecting a new theme departing far from the original. But it's still very recognizable as the "Knight Rider theme" so it would have worked fine and remained popular for the remainder of the show as the familiar sound of Knight Rider. I bet the higher ups never even heard 5 seconds of it before nixing it.
There's a lot about the new arrangement I like, and it would be interesting to see how well it works played over the opening credits.
One step closer to finding the pilot preview?
We can only hope!
some body from universal has it, with wvry year krho shoes they are capable stewards they increase the likely hood a family member will see them as great custodians of these things.
That AME logo was instantly familiar to me. Somebody associated with a totally unrelated production (not KR) once gave me some tapes from AME. AME was a contract house who did things like dubs from raw film reels to video to do editing and audio timing. The AME tapes for this other show were surplus once the edits were done, much as they are in Don's box. Different show, different purpose, but it meant a lot to me.
Thank you for this. I was wondering!
Done and done. Purchased pretty much as this video was wrapping up. Thank you Don and everyone at Knight Rider Historians for offering this.
Happy to say I am now the proud owner of Don's Knightrider theme 👍
That was new... 41 years later... amazing. Purchased. Thanks, Don. When you find Goliath music, let us know ASAP.
Ahhhh, what a golden nugget! Original sounds of KITT
We need to buy all of his music in every season !
I’m glad to hear this and that it’s been preserved. However I’m also glad they didn’t use it on the show.
Still it makes a great addition to the collection I’m slowly building of those awesome soundtracks.
We have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving (and we don’t even celebrate here in the UK)
" do you think the fans would be interested in this?" of course don.
Seeing and hearing what could have been is incredibly amazing to see (and hear)
rough cuts/pre post footage will always be fantastic to see, same with demo tracks, alternate renditions etc
Now THAT IS AWESOME!!! Ah, to see your reaction, to see your enthusiasm AND that awesome knowledge of every piece of the episodes! I am so glad for you AND for us you were allowed to get your hands on this treasure! Yes, just watching you there is such a pleasure, dear Historians! Many thanks to Don for his generosity and to you for introducing this fantastic treasure to us.
Thank you so much! That was my genuine excitement showing through!
@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial That´s why I liked it so much.
@10:57 - Can imagine if the 'Daddy's Gone A Hunting' video had been recorded on at the right point, it could've sounded something like this "Hey Mister, Are you my father?"...."No Kid, I'm Michael Knight - KITT and I got here before Hawke and Santini did" 😉
This unused intro theme song is really good. The original intro theme by Stu Philips will always be the best, I agree. But a huge respect to Don Peake for doing his own arrangement for the theme, as long as it's still the Knight Rider feel that we all know and love.
I'm SO glad that they kept the original theme
Have you ever stumbled across or seen the the scenes used for the ad breaks for the show in the UK? I assume they were made by the channel/network (ITV) that broadcasted it at the time..probably just lifted out of an episode,,,just can recall KITT spinning about amongst some hay bales everytime the ad break came up!
I thought the ad break was a scene of kitt going across the desert at dusk 🤷♂️
I love how that Napoleon thing caught my attention and then it gets Don Peake's attention later. Lol.
You should have had a box with some old video tapes, pulled out one old Beta-max with K.I.T.T. on the label, said 'No, seen that' and then find the reel to reel with the alt theme for season two. 😊
Dang it! That would have been perfect!
I'm alone here... but I prefer the new theme. Especially if it had been used Season 3 onward, it would've fit even more. Reminds me of Sylvester LeVay's theme on "Airwolf", how they kept tweaking it. It started more grounded and orchestral. Then synth came in in Season 2 (like Don's addition on KR). By Season 3 of AW, the Main Theme was VERY synth-heavy. I think Don's updated theme would've been a nice refresh for Season 4 with the addition of Super Pursuit Mode & KITT's convertible conversion. Thanks Don & you guys for this amazing find! Makes me feel 10 years old again.
Similar thoughts crossed my mind. The orchestral scoring Season 1 of Airwolf theme was so much better than the rest, mainly for the dogfights. The intro still worked fine as synth, though.
Knight Rider theme was synth to begin with so Don's reworked theme wasn't as dramatic of a change.
Absolutely ASTONISHING finds!
Hi im Lee from the united kingdom im a huge knight rider fan i collect knight rider toys and memorobiliar Thank you for shairing knight rider tapes and series two none used theme
Fantastic finds. That new theme sounds amazing. Guess its similar to Doctor Who, in that there's a remixed version of Delia Derbyshire's 1963 theme for each new Doctor. New season, new musical composer, new theme.
Great video here Joe. A fantastic find with the vhs rough cuts. The new version of the theme certainly has the Don Peake touch, but glad the powers that be kept the original.
The revised theme sounds more synthy and drums are more electronic. I think Don's original version of Stu Phillips theme is timeless.
This is a fantastic discovery. Wow!!! After almost 4 decades. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Great job In finding the videos
Waaaaau, Awesome!!!!👍👍👍 Greetings from Finland🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸
Omg!! this is an AMAZING discovery. Best Thanksgiving/ Christmas present ever 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
I wanted to see and hear more lol. Great find guys.
it's pretty impressive what comes to light again after such a long time. Hopefully it will be possible to digitize a lot and make it publicly accessible instead of letting the treasures disappear again in an archive or safe where they might be lost for ever.
We've already digitized all of it!
Speechless. I was totally with you all on watching the unboxings, and you could feel the excitement! Agree, this is just the best result since finding both parts of the Semi. I have a feeling you'll have a few more of these eureka moments. Thanks, as ever, for sharing them with us! 🙌🏼
"Over my Dead Body !"
I’m glad they kept the original theme, but I have to say this theme could’ve been a great background song for a montage of KITT and Michael driving through the country roads.
Is it just me but did anyone else notice a bright light and angels singing when that box was first opened? 😂 It's like finding the Holy Grail 😅 Hey I love the desert video that went with the updated theme. All pretty cool 👍
That music does prove, if it ain't broke! Great to hear it though. Great work all, and thanks to Don.
God, the theme sounds pretty amazing, if I had the money, I'd buy it in a heartbeat!
Don Peake is peak! 🏆
VERY smart to talk during the theme, it's very easy to just snag the audio from this video....that will insure he gets his proper dues for his work. And you have GOT to show us some of KITT VS. KARR!!!!!
well, radio commentators did the same like 40 years ago ^^
Thanks for understanding! And yes, all of the rough cuts will be released as soon as we figure out the best way to do so!
Yeah, I'm glad they didn't change it. It's very cool, but the original will always be the best.
Would the fans be interested? Yes Don YES!!! This is amazing thank you for sharing these Don :-D
The origin of this tape should be on the opening of the KRH opening ❤ I even do the song myself
oh man gonna watch the whole thing later tomight, wow!
Love it. Great work fellas!!!!!
38:25 For all those out there who say that title themes are pointless and we "just wanna get on with the show", show them this!!!
Title themes were a BIG DEAL in the 1970s and 1980s because they were a cue to remind people elsewhere in the house to come back in the room and watch the show. Back then there were really only 3 tv channels playing shows every night-your goal was to have a TV stay tuned to your station all night (“Don’t touch that dial!”) and if they’ve left the room, to come back and watch. It’s no wonder NBC was likely somewhat serious about not having the theme change-they wanted people to keep watching for the advertisers who were paying them to air the show.
Love it! Sounds really good
Don is one of the best.
Could you eventually in time release the lost theme onto UA-cam in some point or get someone to closely recreate it? Thats so darn cool!
Im glad the theme wasn't replaced
Sounds like a club dance version
Amazing theme
Amazing!!
Wow thank you!
what a find!
Amazing!!!!!!
AWESOME!!!!!❤❤❤❤
The changed season 2 intro music reminds me if how we see kitt for the first time in goliath, driving through the desert in season 2.
Not really a "new" theme. It's a variation. Honestly I seriously doubt that most folks would have even noticed the difference. Back when the show aired most of us were watching it live and wouldn't have had access to a VCR to check it against the existing theme. Threatening to cancel the show over it was crazy. 😂
Very cool that this was preserved either way. Thanks to Don for keeping all this stuff that might have been tossed in the dumpster otherwise. I look forward to the video and audio to come.
Guys. What a find! The biggest of the big! ‘Keep up the good work’ is not appropriate here. All of those daydreams that us fans have had about production, about how the shows came to fruition, about decisions made and alternatives available, with little more than some home made VHS taped episodes to keep the candle flickering in the 90s/00s?. It’s like a whole new world has emerged, all because of you. ‘The world of the Knight Rider’ 😉🫶
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Knocking it out of the park with the videos lately guys. Keep up the great work!
Appreciate it!
They seriously need to fully excavated that garage searching it from top to bottom using all legal means at their disposal to unearth all possible Knightrider material. *All* video/audio cassette tapes found associated with Knighrider *must* be ceased and, with the greatest urgency, rushed to a suitable location to be stored in a refridgerated environment to fully preserve them. Their contents need to be digitaly transfered to a digital format using the latest and best technology known to humanity and done by the best sound engineers and videographers for posperity!
We went through the entire garage!
@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial Is there anywhere else left to look for the missing soundtracks?
@@Tymkot Oh yes!
Awesome find 👍
But what else did Don have in his garage that you haven't shown us yet?
You will see!
40:15 voice come on and talks over it!! Noooooooooo!!!!!!! I get it, but dam that was annoying, specially when I had it turned up on my speakers!!!
See. I could easily see this being used for a fan production's intro. A 'What if KARR had been salvaged and rebuilt to be part of the knight foundation' fan film, as an example.
It'd be a nice hat tip to the fact Don Peak wanted to have a greater mark on things but was told in the most overkill way possible. 'No.'
I'm glad you're giving him proceeds from the digital sales. Classy of you. I mean i"m sure there are reasons you're doing the things you do the way yo udo with part of that being to avoid legal issues, but this is the morally correct thing in my opinion.
Very nice find. I'm a fan of this show.
Listening to Don's version of the theme, it's a fairly subtle arrangement of Stu's original. It's easy now to pick out the more noticeable changes, but 8-year-old me in 1983 might have taken some time to realize it was different if it had been used. It's not like a complete wholesale theme change, like Hardcastle & McCormick changing from "Drive" to "Back to Back", only to end up going back to "Drive" because the latter, while not a bad buddy-buddy theme, lacked the hard-driving energy of the former. (And the less said about the DeLorean-X, the better... I get they needed to better accommodate Brian Keith, but it's just not as visually appealing as the original.)
What an unbelievable find and I’m glad it’s in good hands!
Thank you Mike!! Love your latest mods!
Thanks Joe! Happy to send you an Ultimate Kit for your build if you’d like one? 😊 @
Heck yes Mike, thank you! I'd love to include that in an upcoming video on the model build!
@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial You got it Joe! One on its way 😊👍
@@MikeLaneMods You are the best! Thank you
Sounds like a tv spot theme tune
So was that theme done at Don's home studio as a demo? Phillips said the actual session was canceled.
He was mistaken...it was recorded at the studio at universal
Love this!!! Hearing and seeing the rough cut eps is amazing. Would be great to hear Don discuss how he scored the eps. Did he receive the rough ep and then begin to compose the music for the ep? Or was he given episode info/notes ahead of time to come up with ideas prior to receiving any footage?
A lot of music was electronic, but some used orchestra type music via groups of musicians playing french horns, etc... After writing it, did he then direct the orchestra and record them playing with footage playing on a screen so he could time it to the visuals? Like John Williams did with Star Wars?
You could dedicate a new channels as an archive on UA-cam
…Patiently waiting for you guys to go through Stu Phillip’s garage next… then Glen Larson’s! 😉
When you said "this is the most significat find....I said "since the Semi"...there was a beat...you said "since the semi...." yeah. We're on the same page ......😅😅😂😂
Great minds!
Man what a find. I am sure not gonna say. (If its planned.) But they might be unaired episodes (Or deleted scenes.) in there!!!
Hmm, intresting to hear that alternate theme. Certainly prefer the original though. The original has more of an edgy mature dark vibe, whereas this different take sounded more innocent and light.
Amazing, thank you!!! 😍
Surprised that the shelved theme song was so similar to the original. I was expecting a completely different song. Reminds me of how the Halloween theme was changed slightly for Halloween II.
Is there any way to get this on dvd or Blu-ray include soundtracks as a bonus because this would be interesting to have
I actually really like the theme and kinda wish they used it
WOW! Thanks ^^
Hm i dont know about you guys, but this "replacement" theme doesnt sound that different to the original. They should have switched to it after KITT received the upgrades to the newer interior.
Got the theme. It probably could have still been used. Perhaps at the end of the each Episode. Probably did not want people to feel like the show was changing in any sorta way. That's just my own opinion. I am gonna use it as my ring tone. (I work in retail..) I am sure people gonna ask about it.... LOL
Could you find out if there were different versions of Richard Basehart's dialogue for the opening sequence? It'd be awesome to know if there was :)
Lost Knight :-)
I’ll watch this whole video later
The theme reminds me of the feel of the pilot film music.its not bad at all .i wished the pilot music had continued on..