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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Predicate Object
instanceOf Doctor Who theme arrangement
television theme music arrangement
associatedWithDoctorPortrayal The Doctor
surface form: Eleventh Doctor

Ninth Doctor
Tenth Doctor
associatedWithShowrunner Russell T Davies
basedOn Doctor Who theme arrangement (2005 revival) self-linksurface differs
surface form: Doctor Who theme
composer Murray Gold
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
creditedTo Murray Gold
surface form: Murray Gold and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
firstAirDate 2005
firstUsedIn Doctor Who series 1 (2005)
follows Doctor Who theme arrangement (2005 revival) self-linksurface differs
surface form: 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
surface form: Doctor Who (2005 TV series)
productionCompany BBC Cymru Wales
surface form: BBC Wales
publisher BBC Radio and Music
surface form: BBC Music
recordLabel Silva Screen Records
usedForCharacter The Doctor
usedInOpeningCreditsOf Doctor Who
surface form: Doctor Who (2005 TV series)
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 arrangement (2005 revival) self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Doctor Who theme
Doctor Who theme arrangement (2005 revival) follows Doctor Who theme arrangement (2005 revival) self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Doctor Who theme arrangement (1963 original)