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80s TV Themes

Discussion in 'Tips, Tricks & Talk' started by Alexander Schiborr, Jul 4, 2017.

  1. #1 Alexander Schiborr, Jul 4, 2017
    Last edited: Jul 4, 2017
    Hello Everyone,

    I don´t know if you guys are interested into that, but I thought if we could do at least once in a while a little practise for us all here, and transcribe some great classic 80s Themes. So the process would be the following:

    - Talking and deciding on what theme we chose to transcribe.
    - Doing a basic piano reduction with melody Chords and Bass
    - Posting it here
    - Discussing / Talking about the harmonic language, Counterpoint, orchestration etc.

    How about starting with the Dallas Theme?



    Believe me: You won´t regret that study as it is gold. There is everything in you should know what makes a great catchy tune.

    Let me know your thoughts.
     
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  2. #2 Mike Verta, Jul 5, 2017
    Great, and if you dig, it's wild how the arrangement changed throughout all the seasons - I think there were 13 or 14 seasons.
     
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  3. #3 Alexander Schiborr, Jul 6, 2017
    Yes, the different seasons showcase some changes in the theme. I will first stick to this one. I guess next week I am going sitdown and do a very basic transcription
     
  4. #4 Doug Gibson, Jul 10, 2017
    Ha ! Just found this thread this morning. When I was like 8 or 9 I used to hear this from the other room as my Dad ( I have no idea why) used to watch
    this show every week. The show is so terrible it's great.

    Sorry, I didn't have much time to work on this as I have as I have to get onto my gigs, but at least here is the first half. Hopefully get the ball rolling.

    I can knock off the rest tomorrow morning if you wish. Cheers !

     
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  5. #5 Pinda Dhanoya, Jul 23, 2017
    Hi Doug, .. i believe Alex is interested in a transcription of the music. But well done with the midi mock.
    Kind regards.
    P
     
  6. #6 Doug Gibson, Jul 23, 2017
    Um..... yes, I know. But I thought it was going to be a thing were a few people transcribed it, and then shared notes.
    As such I did not want to "give away" anything. However it looks like the thread has lost momentum.

    Here is the short hand version I did that one morning.
     

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  7. #7 Pinda Dhanoya, Jul 23, 2017
    Brilliant!
    I shld really start looking at thread dates!
    Thanks Doug!
     
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