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A former member
I have to be honest I just don't like this new version, with is extra drum beats, and that extra thing
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Thanks for the download links, always appreciated.
You know, I can't make up my mind if this '2009 version' is a new recording, or simply a remix (with added flourishes) of the 1994 recording. I really like it though. The skip beat in the first bar is still there (as introduced in the 1994 version) but it's been toned down a bit... plus, it actually sounds in some parts as if it's been synchronised with 1984 original recording for a couple of bits.
In the bridge section which was crudely edited onto the end whistle (when the credits had to be shortened in the early 2000s), this new mix makes that join sounds smoother, and the rhythm track now seems to be actually "getting ready" for the jump to the whistle section. Even if it's a straightforward remix, I think Simon May's tried to do something a little clever and it works.
Not so keen on the new opening titles. They're simply on a par with what went before, but with a small amount of added cloud, and slightly different colouring. I have to say that I thought it looked like it was done on Powerpoint as it's not as smooth an animation as the previous one (quite jerky pull back at the end of the credits for example).
And here endeth the sermon!
You know, I can't make up my mind if this '2009 version' is a new recording, or simply a remix (with added flourishes) of the 1994 recording. I really like it though. The skip beat in the first bar is still there (as introduced in the 1994 version) but it's been toned down a bit... plus, it actually sounds in some parts as if it's been synchronised with 1984 original recording for a couple of bits.
In the bridge section which was crudely edited onto the end whistle (when the credits had to be shortened in the early 2000s), this new mix makes that join sounds smoother, and the rhythm track now seems to be actually "getting ready" for the jump to the whistle section. Even if it's a straightforward remix, I think Simon May's tried to do something a little clever and it works.
Not so keen on the new opening titles. They're simply on a par with what went before, but with a small amount of added cloud, and slightly different colouring. I have to say that I thought it looked like it was done on Powerpoint as it's not as smooth an animation as the previous one (quite jerky pull back at the end of the credits for example).
And here endeth the sermon!
TE
Cheers for posting this!
Well there's the Julia's Theme version of the new close:
Eastenders Julia 2009
Eastenders Julia 2009
Cheers for posting this!
LI
No problemskies 
It's the only version I'm aware of that's longer than what's already been posted.
It's the only version I'm aware of that's longer than what's already been posted.
GR
Nicely edited together there! I think the real version blends more with Julia's Theme and the main programme theme.... and isnt that the 2000 version?!
Well there's the Julia's Theme version of the new close:
Eastenders Julia 2009
Eastenders Julia 2009
Nicely edited together there! I think the real version blends more with Julia's Theme and the main programme theme.... and isnt that the 2000 version?!
HY
This version any better? Converted from cassette source, I still have this somewhere if you'd like me to dig it out?