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bilky asko
I fear that not having live action titles will mean that they age quicker than the old ones did. I can't say I'm a fan.

The new theme is slightly less memorable, but probably an improvement.
AS
Asa Admin
End credits are good, certainly beats scrolling on black. Presumably software these days means it's quite easy to change the text and re-render the credit sequence without too much fuss?

Not sure about the music - it's good but not as punchy as the old one. Either way, great to see the show getting a bit of TLC - it could easily be primetime.
SC
scottishtv Founding member
Part of me expects Kirsty Young to appear, with a "Welcome to Crimewatch". I do like the end credits though, and agree the tune might be a grower. The last one was a bit dated too.
ST
Stedixon
Certainly an improvement in titles and theme. The titles reflect the show better where as previous titles were a little too simple. New theme has similar sound to the previous but more modern. Definitely liking it all.
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itsrobert Founding member
For me the problem with the theme tune is that it's not catchy enough. I can instantly hum the old theme from memory right now, but I'd struggle with that one. It's just a bit too bland and generic for my liking.
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Bail Moderator
Dooooo, dedoo, dedoo, de de dedoo... No better not bring back written theme tunes again...

http://up.metropol247.co.uk/032015/1427560560_1322923577.wav
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Stedixon
For me the problem with the theme tune is that it's not catchy enough. I can instantly hum the old theme from memory right now, but I'd struggle with that one. It's just a bit too bland and generic for my liking.


Hahahaha, you could only hum the tune after quite a few airings (instantly my bum). Give it chance man. The new one has only just come to air.
EY
the eye
Not that great those new titles, feels like 1997.
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itsrobert Founding member
For me the problem with the theme tune is that it's not catchy enough. I can instantly hum the old theme from memory right now, but I'd struggle with that one. It's just a bit too bland and generic for my liking.


Hahahaha, you could only hum the tune after quite a few airings (instantly my bum). Give it chance man. The new one has only just come to air.

Sorry, I don't agree. A good theme tune can be hummed instantly. You know straight away when a theme tune (or any song for that matter) is catchy. It's either memorable or it isn't.
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bilky asko
Having just heard the theme tune in use, as it were, it does lack some punch (I presumed the limp sound was down to the speakers I was listening on, but it seems not).
GS
Gavin Scott Founding member
LOVE the new music.
GS
Gavin Scott Founding member
Incidentally, the youtube version on the previous page sounds appalling. Listen to it through a decent sound system from the iPlayer.

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