Doctor Who Series 1 & 2 Soundtrack - 31 Dr. Who, tv series theme

The more you listen to the original Who theme, the better it sounds, and the more you read about the meticulous process that went into assembling it, the more the legend of the Who theme gains in stature which is why I wanted nothing to do with it. But then, in October 2004, the first episode of the new series was on my desk with Delia Derbyshire's original recording of the Ron Grainer classic playing over the end credits. And it didn't feel right. It just didn't seem to suit the ebullient clatter and chaos of 'Rose'. I added string lines, a booming horn and some clatter and chaos of my own, and it stuck. I adapted the theme for the Christmas Special in 2005, restoring the B section. It was performed by the superb BBC National Orchestra of Wales, who by that time were cramming into their studio in Cardiff for Doctor Who sessions at fairly regular intervals. - Murray Gold