@@jerry830619 Brain wash? Maybe it's just connotation, but brain washing means forcing someone into being a mindless puppet. I choose to enjoy this and I truly do enjoy it.
In my opinion in some areas you can hear many trumpets and kind of like a royal hymn. This makes me think of maybe a royal band of angels or to kind of represent the kingdom of heaven. Like at 1:42
The first time I heard this song on the very first episode I almost cried it's so powerful. You know that feeling when something is just so beautiful it nearly brings you to tears?
I felt the same way.This story is so epic.Everything about it is just magical and real at the same time.And this theme...it's one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard.
Right there with you. I have this set as my ringtone and it went off at my job and my supervisor heard it and asked, "What is that?" I said, "The theme to the best show ever."
Avengers, Game of Thrones, the Dark Knight, Inception, Edward Scissorhands, Pirates of the Caribbean: please welcome His Dark Materials in the hall of greatest soundtracks ever. Damn, I love music!
@@AspectClip it needed a sequel but it also took out important aspects that defined the saga. Otherwise the cast and effects were stellar, it definitely had potential
@@sibalsekya yeah they are both hyperamazing and superstunning and megaastounding and ultramarvellous #teamgot #teamhdm #hdm #got #gotforever #hdmforever #teamhisdarkmaterials #teamgameofthrones #hisdarkmaterialsforever #gameofthronesforever #ramindjawadi #lornebalfe #lornebalfeonroad #ramindjawadionroad
What I love about this piece is how well it fits the story. It has a distinctly clockwork like feel to it, which represents the key scientific themes in the story, although they aren't modern by any standard, more of a steampunk idea. The basey triplets at the end of every phrase are unfamiliar and dystopian, which is an absolutely genius way of demonstrating how the setting is very similar to ours but has many distinct, weird aspects to it. The bit in the "middle" is far more reminiscent of your standard quest-style shows and movies, and yet sounds almost angelic with its choral music, like a higher power is at work throughout the show (which, brilliantly, is the part where the Subtle Knife appears in the visual theme). This, tied in with the odd setting and the fact that it is very steampunk in nature, creates a very cleverly done theme. This is all just my interpretation, and it may be completely different to how the composer actually intended it to be, but I love it all the same, cause if nothing else, it's still a beautiful piece of music. Edit: Formatting
Friends: So what have u been listening to in lockdown? Me: u know just rap music and stuff.. In my head: the His Dark Materials theme tune on repeat for hours..
Sounds so mysterious yet, epic and wondrously adventuress. Gotta say, I haven’t heard a good orchestra theme in a long time, that is of course, since game of thrones.
The soundtrack is all so good, reminds me of ‘Kara’s Theme’ in Detroit: Become Human, I can’t believe how well they pulled off the show after seeing it all. I’m a long-standing fan of the series after the books and was one of the few who actually hoped for them to continue the movies, knowing how it was supposed to end but this was a better outcome, the cast, especially Coulter, were extremely well chosen 👏
As soon as I heard those female vocals, I thought "This sounds like something Lorne Balfe would make". And I was right! The man, the legend from Assassin's creed.
I really appreciate the symbolism, which is the foundation for good fantasy. Otherwise its cheap shit. Like the magicians. Ugh. His Dark Materials deals with topics like childhood abuse, abandonment, pain, loss, grief, injustice, love, freedom and more. And never in a black and white way. I hate shows where obstacles are made extra hard to overcome - its not necessary. good plots work different, and the element of surprise is never missing. I am an absolute enthusiast when it comes to other worlds and travelling between them. Having a show that has not only that but complex characters, amazing actors and stunning cinematography - I dont know what to say, except that I enjoyed the first two episodes of the 3rd season immensly. And seeing Helen McCrory on ep 2 made me cry. Just fucking brilliant and beautiful!
I played this in my kitchen and then I found a funny-looking knife in the drawer Another: I played this to my plush bear and now hes destroying the house for metal
I love this song cause it works as both the standard adventure theme the first book would use, and also hints at the sheer impossible scale of the ultimate conflict
I'd like for someone to tell me if they don't think the Bear McCreary theme for AppleTV+'s Foundation doesn't sound oddly similar to this - and no, I don't mean identical, but thematically.
Very good show, great music - you really need a good sound system to appreciate it fully. After the sequels to the movie were a no go I was happy to see that this is happening, too bad without Daniel Craig anymore but James McAvoy is doing a great job too! Glad they didn't try to cram any SJW nonsense into this, as it often happens nowadays. Very anti big-government, if that's what You want Your kids to watch :D
@@rChaoz The book is called 'The Golden Compass' in the US, 'Northern Lights' in the UK and other regions. Honestly I prefer the former, it fits better with the sequels.
The naming is a bit complicated. The book series was originally going to be called The Golden _Compasses_ (referencing Paradise Lost: the implements used by God to draw the circles of creation) but was changed to His Dark Materials (also referencing Paradise Lost), which is where the TV show gets its name. The first book was titled Northern Lights but the US publisher, liking the rejected title and mistakenly believing it to mean the alethiometer, instead called it The Golden _Compass,_ which is where the film got its name. I would agree that the title fits better with the sequels (The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) if it were actually intended to refer to the alethiometer.
Why tf are they so bad at marketing tho? I didnt discover it until 1 year after it released, when i read the books and stumbled upon it because i was curious to see if ther was any adaptation.... Id very much be happy to trade these dumb youtube ads about negative IQ mobile games for trailers of this amazing series....
This theme is about the only thing truly "epic" about this series so far (half way through season 1). Inconsistent acting, odd, awkward moments that jar you out of your suspension of disbelief, plot holes the size of alternate realities that are never explained, sophomoric directing and actors who have been clearly miscast. It's just barely worth continuing on...but then I watched the entire season 1 of War of the Worlds, so the bar during the pandemic is indeed very low.
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Check out the 1 Hour Version (ua-cam.com/video/Tm1U_zar7P0/v-deo.html) if you find this extended too short.
Thank you
404 now.
@@cubicunity508 Yeah...
don't brain washing me with this amazing theme extended.....
@@jerry830619 Brain wash? Maybe it's just connotation, but brain washing means forcing someone into being a mindless puppet. I choose to enjoy this and I truly do enjoy it.
The perfect mix of mystic heroism, underscored by this bass line of totalitarian dread. This show!!!!
This is the best description of this song. on point.
This comment is soooooo accurate and soooo beautifully written!
In my opinion in some areas you can hear many trumpets and kind of like a royal hymn. This makes me think of maybe a royal band of angels or to kind of represent the kingdom of heaven. Like at 1:42
Im so exited for this years season
@@edc6172 that is actually ppl singing in the background and that gives it the royal angels feeling.
The first time I heard this song on the very first episode I almost cried it's so powerful. You know that feeling when something is just so beautiful it nearly brings you to tears?
Me too. It's almost for a second I became Lyra traveling through infinite worlds amongst daemons, angels and northern lights. So incredibly beautiful.
Pure art
I felt the same way.This story is so epic.Everything about it is just magical and real at the same time.And this theme...it's one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard.
Stendhal syndrome
Myself X2 This made you cry? I know it’s good but to cry? Lmao.
I remember hearing this on the first episode and thinking "they've nailed it". Perfect for the Dark Materials trilogy.
this theme song is a masterpiece
Sure is
what else could you expect from Lorne Balfe ? :)
Yes indeed
The series is good to
Yes definitely
My best friend: So what's your favorite song?
Me: it's complicated...
word!!!
Right there with you. I have this set as my ringtone and it went off at my job and my supervisor heard it and asked, "What is that?" I said, "The theme to the best show ever."
@@davidstone281 That's a frickin good idea
ill do it too
No it is not, it's the main theme from His Dark Materials series, how complicated that can be?
@@rafaelalodio5116 Yeah this meme is Overused for no reason.
This theme is the perfect example of why Hans Zimmer took on Lorne Balfe to be his assistant! Balfe did a fantastic job!
Avengers, Game of Thrones, the Dark Knight, Inception, Edward Scissorhands, Pirates of the Caribbean: please welcome His Dark Materials in the hall of greatest soundtracks ever. Damn, I love music!
Lo, Avengers? XD Far from the best, even far from really good.
Bruh how dare you forget Star Wars
and transformers dark of the moon battle is amazing
Attack on Titan exists
What about interstellar
This show exceeded my expectations
As everyone, the movie was. .. awful
No it wasn't, the movie was excellent, it's just a bit older. It badly needed a sequel that we never got.
@@AspectClip it needed a sequel but it also took out important aspects that defined the saga. Otherwise the cast and effects were stellar, it definitely had potential
They both had potential, but the series made better use of it
Overwhelmingly.
The influence of Balfe’s mentor Hans Zimmer is so prominent.
Zimmer is just 👌👌👌
They both are great, but this song is tied with Hans’ Reckless for my favorite none lyric song.
This series is so underrated. The acting. The cinematography. Everything makes this such a classic
I never skipped the intro when I watched that show because it's just soooo good!!!❤
Game of thrones: we have the best theme/intro
His Dark Materials: hold my dust
They both amazing
@@sibalsekya yeah they are both hyperamazing and superstunning and megaastounding and ultramarvellous
#teamgot #teamhdm #hdm #got #gotforever #hdmforever #teamhisdarkmaterials #teamgameofthrones #hisdarkmaterialsforever #gameofthronesforever #ramindjawadi #lornebalfe #lornebalfeonroad #ramindjawadionroad
totally truth and it reminds me game of throne generic song
One of the best tv show intros of all time...and the show isn't even available yet in my country
Also for me
Streaming is the way by now
Best theme ive heard in years, takes me back to when movies used to have great compositions
What I love about this piece is how well it fits the story. It has a distinctly clockwork like feel to it, which represents the key scientific themes in the story, although they aren't modern by any standard, more of a steampunk idea.
The basey triplets at the end of every phrase are unfamiliar and dystopian, which is an absolutely genius way of demonstrating how the setting is very similar to ours but has many distinct, weird aspects to it.
The bit in the "middle" is far more reminiscent of your standard quest-style shows and movies, and yet sounds almost angelic with its choral music, like a higher power is at work throughout the show (which, brilliantly, is the part where the Subtle Knife appears in the visual theme).
This, tied in with the odd setting and the fact that it is very steampunk in nature, creates a very cleverly done theme. This is all just my interpretation, and it may be completely different to how the composer actually intended it to be, but I love it all the same, cause if nothing else, it's still a beautiful piece of music.
Edit: Formatting
Everything Lorne Balfe touches is a masterpiece
Baruch and Balthamos were my favorite part of the books so I hope they're going to appear in the show too.
Some major Patroclus/Achilles symbolism between those two.
Massively underrated show damn
Friends: So what have u been listening to in lockdown?
Me: u know just rap music and stuff..
In my head: the His Dark Materials theme tune on repeat for hours..
LOL yes
GoT: we have the greatest opening theme song ever.
HDM: hold my beer.
Hold my Tokay
Hold my alethiometer... OR NOT!!!!
the show and the song is literally a masterpiece, just perfect
This song is the definition of divine!!!
It fives me goosebumps EVERY.SINGLE.TIME
I play this when I do cardio. Makes me feel like I’m going on an adventure
First time I heard villa Volta it gave me the same feeling as this one first time hearing it. Great piece. Can't get enough of it
This is one of my favourite series of all time
@@John-dx8th u were close but it's a instead of a e
@@John-dx8th Lyra is my favourite character
@@John-dx8th and lorek is my second favourite character
@@John-dx8th what does that mean
I love how you can hear Lyra's theme and Will's theme combined!
Kate will’s theme? :) which one is that?
Sounds so mysterious yet, epic and wondrously adventuress. Gotta say, I haven’t heard a good orchestra theme in a long time, that is of course, since game of thrones.
The soundtrack is all so good, reminds me of ‘Kara’s Theme’ in Detroit: Become Human, I can’t believe how well they pulled off the show after seeing it all. I’m a long-standing fan of the series after the books and was one of the few who actually hoped for them to continue the movies, knowing how it was supposed to end but this was a better outcome, the cast, especially Coulter, were extremely well chosen 👏
Masterpiece !!!
This sounds like a blacksmith song forging something epic while everything going on around him
Amazing soundtrack, the sound design of the show is also spectacular.
the strings in this is so badass uhh
Watching this series again, third time around, love everything about it- and this theme song- it does not get anymore perfect.
As soon as I heard those female vocals, I thought "This sounds like something Lorne Balfe would make". And I was right! The man, the legend from Assassin's creed.
Interesting
Those are boys.
@@berengustav7714 The chorus?
@@kolapon6832 yes
@@kolapon6832 England is famous for all-boys choirs
damn!! HBO series have the best soundtracks! GoT, HDM and the spanish princess! EPIC!
this is everything
1 Magnific, 2 Inspiring, 3 Emotionnal. Action ♟🎲📢⏳📹 !
This song can trick an armored bear!
Superb music.......could listen to it all day!
This is my new favorite song! Filled with mystery! I love it, love it! ❤️
I am obsessed with this song !!
I really appreciate the symbolism, which is the foundation for good fantasy. Otherwise its cheap shit. Like the magicians. Ugh. His Dark Materials deals with topics like childhood abuse, abandonment, pain, loss, grief, injustice, love, freedom and more. And never in a black and white way. I hate shows where obstacles are made extra hard to overcome - its not necessary. good plots work different, and the element of surprise is never missing.
I am an absolute enthusiast when it comes to other worlds and travelling between them. Having a show that has not only that but complex characters, amazing actors and stunning cinematography - I dont know what to say, except that I enjoyed the first two episodes of the 3rd season immensly. And seeing Helen McCrory on ep 2 made me cry.
Just fucking brilliant and beautiful!
HBO and the BBC did such a fantastic job adapting this series
just back from season 2- anyone eles?
plus can i just say something- THE WITCHES ARE SUCH BADASSES👏
So epic.
this music literally made me cry
Lord of the rings: We have the best them music ever
Game of Thrones: Give me a sec
His Dark Materials: Hold My Beer
The amount of disrespectful towards John Williams, Hans Zimmer and Adam Silvestri....
How to train your dragon has entered the chat
Star Wars: Hold my blue milk
BEST INTRO EVER, EVER AND NOTHING COMPARES TO THIS!
I love it when the chorals kick in. Beautiful.
Underrated series, like why no one is watching this?
I played this too my cat and now when I walk away from him my body hurts and she can speak???
I played this in my kitchen and then I found a funny-looking knife in the drawer
Another:
I played this to my plush bear and now hes destroying the house for metal
I played this to my compass and now has turned golden and it has all of these strange symbols on it!
I played this in an observatory and now the telescope is orange
Masterpiece
I keep listening to this cuz I miss this show...such a beautiful intro
And I thought Game of Thrones theme was brilliant, this is masterful.
I love this show and it’s Dæmons
Perfectly conveys the mysterious, dark nature of this amazing story! ❤️
This show is so fucjing good chile
Got Intro: explained the past.
His Dark Materials intro: foreshadows the future.
I love this song cause it works as both the standard adventure theme the first book would use, and also hints at the sheer impossible scale of the ultimate conflict
Nicht nur die Musik ist genial, auch die Serie ist fantastisch
as much as I disliked the changes to the end of The Subtle Knife, I have to admit both this theme, and the rest of the series is a masterpiece
Magisterium is falling down!!! Hell yea ;)
Я обожаю эту серию книг! Да и сериал стоит посмотреть.
Absolutely stunning! 👍🏾
The opening sequence alone sold me on the show - too bad I'm reading the books first...
Same here! Ahahahah
Why too bad? Just means you get more context and information that the show might miss out on.
this already gives me nostalgia
MASTERPIECE
Game of thrones has the best intro theme
His Dark Materials: *Hold my Daemon*
CrAsHeRɢrαpнιcѕ wait that’s illegal
~puts gloves on, gives Dæmon back~ No. that's a massive violation.
😂😂😂😂 actually yea that's illegal, i forgot 😅🤤😂
Can't wait to see series 2 of this brilliant fantasy drama - starts on BBC1 8th November. 🔱
Thank you for making this.
I luv this!
Amazing song!
This really fits Marvel's Daredevil and Westworld's Opening Titles
How to train your dragon: We have the best theme
His Dark Materials: Hold my chocolatl
Adorei o tema. No aguardo da próxima temporada.
I love this theme. So catchy!
That moment when Eb changed only once to E. Changed the whole feel
J'adore ce thème ! 🎶
J'attends la 2eme saison avec impatience, allez voir cette série trop géniale !
Je trouve ce thème assez puissant et la chanson en latin me fait froid dans le dos.
I'd like for someone to tell me if they don't think the Bear McCreary theme for AppleTV+'s Foundation doesn't sound oddly similar to this - and no, I don't mean identical, but thematically.
Well, Lord asriel is going to faint after he learns about hari seldon's plan to overthrow the empire...
Wonderful
best song
Yes, I came after I saw the season 2 trailer.
Very good show, great music - you really need a good sound system to appreciate it fully. After the sequels to the movie were a no go I was happy to see that this is happening, too bad without Daniel Craig anymore but James McAvoy is doing a great job too! Glad they didn't try to cram any SJW nonsense into this, as it often happens nowadays. Very anti big-government, if that's what You want Your kids to watch :D
I think this one is on par with the Avengers theme for me
Θέλω και'γώ αληθειόμετρο! 😆😄
I can play this on my viola and piano
Best ever
Does anyone know where I can go to listen to this with a live orchestra?
The way the riff turns from minor to major at 2:05 seems to be a nod to Game of Thrones.
I could swear parts of this were inspired by an 80s computer game by Firebird called 'Enlightenment: Druid 2'
Lee Scorsby is the best ❤🙏
hm... why this portrait reminds me... The Golden Compass? :D
Not sure if there's a joke I'm missing but yes, this is indeed a golden compass tv show.
@@---uf2zl the book is actually called "Northern Lights". The 2007 movied (which failed) was titled "The Golden Compass"
@@rChaoz The book is called 'The Golden Compass' in the US, 'Northern Lights' in the UK and other regions. Honestly I prefer the former, it fits better with the sequels.
The naming is a bit complicated. The book series was originally going to be called The Golden _Compasses_ (referencing Paradise Lost: the implements used by God to draw the circles of creation) but was changed to His Dark Materials (also referencing Paradise Lost), which is where the TV show gets its name.
The first book was titled Northern Lights but the US publisher, liking the rejected title and mistakenly believing it to mean the alethiometer, instead called it The Golden _Compass,_ which is where the film got its name. I would agree that the title fits better with the sequels (The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) if it were actually intended to refer to the alethiometer.
we need season 3!!!!
‼️spoilers:‼️
When this played after roger died, i was sobbing like a little bitch.😭
Put it a little bit further down next time
Underrated show, I was shocked when I saw it. Such a good acting, writing and cinematography . Highly recommended. This theme is just epic !
And you'll be even more shocked if you read the books!!!!!
I highly agree with this, I love the show, it makes way more sense than the movie they did years ago, I need to read the books though
I agree, right now im watching the subtle knife
Why tf are they so bad at marketing tho? I didnt discover it until 1 year after it released, when i read the books and stumbled upon it because i was curious to see if ther was any adaptation....
Id very much be happy to trade these dumb youtube ads about negative IQ mobile games for trailers of this amazing series....
This theme is about the only thing truly "epic" about this series so far (half way through season 1). Inconsistent acting, odd, awkward moments that jar you out of your suspension of disbelief, plot holes the size of alternate realities that are never explained, sophomoric directing and actors who have been clearly miscast. It's just barely worth continuing on...but then I watched the entire season 1 of War of the Worlds, so the bar during the pandemic is indeed very low.
I would kill to hear this in a live theater....amplified!
first download the better qulity version since youtube audio quality is dog crap
OMG YEEEEES!!!
Also I got the likes to 69... 😂😂😂😂
i’ve seen it live, by a school, it was a masterpiece and should think it should be performed live more
Game Of Thrones: I have the best intro/theme
His Dark Materials: Hold my Dæmon
Bro.
One does not simply hold other people's Daemons '-'
Idk there both good and they are probably similar because of HBO
And get accused of taking away someone's soul? I think not
Lmfaoo they are both written in similar keys lol. C minor to Game of thrones and his dark material is Eb major but same keys lol
Umm it's forbidden to touch or hold another's deamon but I knew what you meant lol 😃
Game Of Thrones: I have the best Theme
His Dark Materials: Hold my Alethiometer
nooooo dont u dare touch somebody else's daemon T.T
Everybody gangsta til Hans Zimmer comes
😝
There are some good shows even better. Westworld or Raised by Wolfs.
@@keremteber7420 oh yes Ramin djawadi is one of the best for sure. i get chills everytime i hear light of the seven or any other song of him