Doctor Who theme arrangement (2005 revival)

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The Doctor Who theme arrangement (2005 revival) is Murray Gold’s modern reimagining of the classic television series’ iconic opening music, blending orchestral and electronic elements to accompany the show’s 21st-century return.

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instanceOf Doctor Who theme arrangement
television theme music arrangement
associatedWithDoctorPortrayal Eleventh Doctor
linked to: The Doctor

Ninth Doctor
Tenth Doctor
associatedWithShowrunner Russell T Davies
basedOn Doctor Who theme
composer Murray Gold
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
creditedTo Murray Gold and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
linked to: Murray Gold
firstAirDate 2005
firstUsedIn Doctor Who series 1 (2005)
follows Doctor Who theme arrangement (1963 original)
genre science fiction television music
television theme music
hasArrangementVariants series 1–3 opening titles version
series 4 opening titles version
series 5 opening titles version
series 6 opening titles version
series 7 opening titles version
specials 2008–2010 opening titles version
hasCulturalImpact helped define the sonic identity of the revived Doctor Who series
hasNotableFeature blend of orchestral and electronic elements
modernized production for 21st-century audience
retains Delia Derbyshire’s original melody
includedInSoundtrackAlbum Doctor Who: Original Television Soundtrack (Series 1 and 2)
Doctor Who: Original Television Soundtrack (Series 3)
Doctor Who: Original Television Soundtrack (Series 4)
inspiredBy original realization by Delia Derbyshire
language instrumental
originallyBroadcastAsPartOf Doctor Who episode "Rose"
originalNetwork BBC One
partOf Doctor Who (2005 TV series)
linked to: Doctor Who
productionCompany BBC Wales
linked to: BBC Cymru Wales
publisher BBC Music
linked to: BBC Radio and Music
recordLabel Silva Screen Records
usedForCharacter The Doctor
usedInOpeningCreditsOf Doctor Who (2005 TV series)
linked to: Doctor Who
usesMotif rhythmic ostinato pattern
rising electronic bass line
usesMusicalStyle electronic music
orchestral music

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Murray Gold notableWork Doctor Who theme arrangement (2005 revival)
Doctor Who theme arrangement (2005 revival) basedOn Doctor Who theme
linked to: Doctor Who theme arrangement (2005 revival)
Doctor Who theme arrangement (2005 revival) follows Doctor Who theme arrangement (1963 original)
linked to: Doctor Who theme arrangement (2005 revival)