Jump to content


Photo

Soap Opera Background Music Thread


  • Please log in to reply
335 replies to this topic

#1 Toups

Toups

    R.I.P. James E. Reilly

  • Administrator
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 16,836 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:00 AM

AMC
- Sounds like Marty Davich's piano cues: 0:57 - 2:15; 2:49 - 3:38; 5:54 - 6:38:

- Short clip from Babe's funeral (October 30, 2008):


DAYS
- Bo and Carly's theme I'm guessing (DAYS 1993). Composer - Marty Davich: From 2:43 - 4:14:

- Bo and Carly's theme again. (DAYS 1993). Composer - Marty Davich: From 3:35 - 5:15:

- Roman's theme (80's version). Composer - Marty Davich: From 3:10 - 6:58:

- Roman's theme (90's version). Composer - Marty Davich: From 6:28 - 8:25: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQYYAvG1o0k

- Stefano's theme (80's). Composer - Marty Davich: From 2:57 - 4:17: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpMtvulo1iU

- Roman and Marlena's theme (80's). Composer - Marty Davich: From 7:00 - 7:37: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsU_qHM7nec

- Steve and Kayla's theme (80's). Composer - Marty Davich: From 1:47 - 3:27: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5WMGdP6uIs


GH
- Stone's death theme (November 1995). Composer - Marty Davich: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYcuq9y0Zfk

- Stone's death theme. Composer - Marty Davich: From 3:30 - 6:40: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dMbnx_puHI

- Carly's theme. Composer - Marty Davich: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idEQINTRXuc

- Sonny and Brenda's theme. Composer - Marty Davich: From 1:30 - 2:10: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3310QS3hBs


Y&R
- Victoria finds Gary's collage of photos (2000). Composers - Jack Allocco, Jez Davidson Guito, David Kurtz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Amdkqh7h3w

- Noah visits Cassie in the hospital (2003). Composers - Jack Allocco, Jez Davidson Guito, David Kurtz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0i890TUudA

- Cassie's theme. Composers - Jack Allocco, Jez Davidson Guito, David Kurtz: From: 6:58 - 8:20: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxLGFE3D774

- Adam sneeks into Victor's (October 13, 2008): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb1k1Kivuxw

- Nikki/Victor flashbacks (October 14, 2008). Composers - Jack Allocco, Jez Davidson Guito, David Kurtz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYG0DaS-z0k

- Victor's theme (October 31, 2008). Composers - Jack Allocco, Jez Davidson Guito, David Kurtz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8Gi82vgRQY

- Victor and Ashley's theme (Nov 10th, 2008): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daE3JhWEcfs

Edited by Toups, 07 March 2009 - 12:38 AM.

  • 0

#2 Y&RWorldTurner

Y&RWorldTurner

    Lifetimer

  • Members
  • 19,869 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:03 AM

Aw, LOVED his stuff at GH and PC. I guess he and Julie are friends from their days at GH and PC together...

I didn't know he was still composing music for anything outside of the sinking ship that is ER.

Edited by Y&RWorldTurner, 31 May 2008 - 01:03 AM.

  • 0

#3 detroitpiston

detroitpiston

    She bad, y'all mad

  • Members
  • 3,964 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:05 AM

One JHC has always been good at is hiring great music composers.
  • 0

#4 Toups

Toups

    R.I.P. James E. Reilly

  • Administrator
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 16,836 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:09 AM

QUOTE (Y&RWorldTurner @ May 31 2008, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aw, LOVED his stuff at GH and PC. I guess he and Julie are friends from their days at GH and PC together...

I wonder what happened. Did JFP stupidly fire him or did JHC steal him away?


  • 0

#5 Y&RWorldTurner

Y&RWorldTurner

    Lifetimer

  • Members
  • 19,869 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:11 AM

RC Cates is another former GH-er I just noticed from the list as well...
  • 0

#6 Toups

Toups

    R.I.P. James E. Reilly

  • Administrator
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 16,836 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:18 AM

QUOTE (Y&RWorldTurner @ May 31 2008, 02:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
RC Cates is another former GH-er I just noticed from the list as well...

He still composing for GH too.

Example of Marty's greatness:


  • 0

#7 Y&RWorldTurner

Y&RWorldTurner

    Lifetimer

  • Members
  • 19,869 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:26 AM

QUOTE (Toups @ May 31 2008, 01:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
He still composing for GH too.

Wow, didn't know that. He and Marty should compose for OLTL as well then LOL, I've always thought they had the weakest background music of the ABC soaps and the most generic.

QUOTE (Toups @ May 31 2008, 01:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wonder what happened. Did JFP stupidly fire him or did JHC steal him away?

JFP is notorious for reworking scoring and background music on the soaps she works for. I'm surprised he stayed there as long as he did with her as his boss.

Was it Shelly Curtis who hied him at GH? I notice Corday and Langan went fire crazy in the early 90's and Curtis, Davich, and Francesca James all went over to GH.

I LOVED Carly's theme as well. They occasionally play this background music from time to time now, but I've noticed that they've chopped it up so badly.




And how could anyone not love Sonny and Brenda's theme? wub.gif


  • 0

#8 Kubla Khan

Kubla Khan

    Contract

  • Members
  • 758 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:29 AM

I'm really glad that he's at AMC. I was thinking today, that besides the good writing and acting, the background music has really perfected the shows this week.
  • 0

#9 Toups

Toups

    R.I.P. James E. Reilly

  • Administrator
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 16,836 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:31 AM

Here's another example. At 3:10, Roman's theme (that's what I call it, I don't know if it was actually his theme) kicks in. I love this piece!!




Another example of Roman's theme.....10 years later. It kicks in at 6:30: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQYYAvG1o0k




  • 0

#10 Jonathan

Jonathan

    Soap Historian

  • Members
  • 7,248 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:39 AM

WOW! I just finished watching Wednesday's episode and I thought, gee the background music is sooo good. Then I come here to read this!

Edited by Jonathan, 31 May 2008 - 01:45 AM.

  • 0

#11 Toups

Toups

    R.I.P. James E. Reilly

  • Administrator
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 16,836 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:42 AM

QUOTE (Y&RWorldTurner @ May 31 2008, 02:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow, didn't know that. He and Marty should compose for OLTL as well then LOL, I've always thought they had the weakest background music of the ABC soaps and the most generic.

I actually love OLTL's BG music because it's so dark and gothic. David Nichtern and Lee Holdridge have been there since 1992. I love them!


QUOTE
JFP is notorious for reworking scoring and background music on the soaps she works for. I'm surprised he stayed there as long as he did with her as his boss.

That's no surprise. She used to be a music supervisor for GH (70's) and SB (early 80's)

QUOTE
Was it Shelly Curtis who hied him at GH? I notice Corday and Langan went fire crazy in the early 90's and Curtis, Davich, and Francesca James all went over to GH.

Yeah, it was probably Shelley. He arrived in 1993. I also have him at DAYS in 1994.


QUOTE
And how could anyone not love Sonny and Brenda's theme? wub.gif

One of the best themes ever!


QUOTE (Y&RWorldTurner @ May 31 2008, 02:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I LOVED Carly's theme as well. They occasionally play this background music from time to time now, but I've noticed that they've chopped it up so badly.

Oh you're right. Now they just play the beginning part of that.
  • 0

#12 DevotedToAMC

DevotedToAMC

    Lifetimer

  • Inactive
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 18,484 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:44 AM

I have always liked and appreciated AMC's music...it really adds a lot to the scenes
  • 0

#13 Kubla Khan

Kubla Khan

    Contract

  • Members
  • 758 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 01:59 AM

So when did Marty leave GH?
  • 0

#14 Toups

Toups

    R.I.P. James E. Reilly

  • Administrator
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 16,836 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 02:02 AM

QUOTE (Kubla Khan @ May 31 2008, 02:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So when did Marty leave GH?

In 2005.
  • 0

#15 DevotedToAMC

DevotedToAMC

    Lifetimer

  • Inactive
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 18,484 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 02:31 AM

Hell I would leave GH so I would not have to work for The Wicked Witch of the West JFP smile.gif
  • 0

#16 MarkH

MarkH

    Lifetimer

  • Members
  • 7,034 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 07:33 AM

QUOTE (Toups @ May 31 2008, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
He still composing for GH too.

Example of Marty's greatness:


the music is cool...I'm moved by that beautifully written scene more....

ETA: You people are killing me. Those GH clips, that Days clip....great actors, lots of locations, beautiful music, and storylines that--AT A GLANCE--made me feel something and hooked me in.

Don't ever post these clips again please :-). It's like looking at that aging relative (a metaphor I keep using), and seeing how much they have lost compared to how they used to be. I can scarcely bear to look.

Edited by MarkH, 31 May 2008 - 07:40 AM.

  • 0

#17 Sylph

Sylph

    Head of Drama

  • Members
  • 14,358 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 07:44 AM

Oh, I love Marty. biggrin.gif But, Toups, I'm surprised!! How come you pay attention to music? I didn't know you had a thing for it!

I'm impartial and think that B&B has magnificent music. With Y&R coming a very close second. cool.gif I especially like that mysterious woodwind music, I think it's an oboe... Though I'm not 100% sure.

Edited by Sylph, 31 May 2008 - 07:46 AM.

  • 0

#18 LoveDays

LoveDays

    Dayplayer

  • Members
  • 50 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 08:59 AM

I had noticed the background music (instrumental cues) too being so pretty and really just made the scenes come together on AMC. Now I know why! Marty Davich is absolutely the best. His music is so pretty. I loved when he was on Days. He was the best at Days. He was even a character on there, using his name Marty. He played the piano at Doug's Place all the time. I wish he would come back to DAYS as well.

Oh watching those Days clips of when Roman first "died" and Bo talking to him on the beach, just took me back to a time when writers knew how to write a great story using location and all characters on the canvas. Everything tied together wonderfully. Then I went to YOUTUBE and watched the scenes from Belle's Baptism to hear more of Marty's music. Those scenes with Deidre Hall and Wayne Northrop are pure gold and EMMY WORTHY material. It upsets me that back then when DAYS actors and actresses pulled off such great acting through the material they had, that they were not acknowledged or recognized. I was feeling for Roman as he went off on Marlena and I was feeling for Marlena when she was trying to explain and plead with Roman about how much she loves him and will do whatever it takes to save their marriage. They are both outstanding actors and both of them deserved Emmy wins that year! That's my little rant!
  • 0

#19 AddictedToSoaps

AddictedToSoaps

    "Happy Valentine's Day, Ryan!"

  • Members
  • 2,104 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 03:46 PM

QUOTE (Toups @ May 31 2008, 02:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
He still composing for GH too.

Example of Marty's greatness:

<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pYcuq9y0Zfk&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pYcuq9y0Zfk&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>

I love the music from that scene. I've always enjoyed the AMC background music, so I'm glad to hear that Marty's over at AMC.
  • 0

#20 Toups

Toups

    R.I.P. James E. Reilly

  • Administrator
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 16,836 posts

Posted 31 May 2008 - 04:40 PM

QUOTE (Sylph @ May 31 2008, 08:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh, I love Marty. biggrin.gif But, Toups, I'm surprised!! How come you pay attention to music? I didn't know you had a thing for it!

You didn't? LOL I've been raving about Marty Davich for years now. smile.gif Yeah, I pay attention to the music. I love background music. I download tv/film scores that I love. smile.gif

QUOTE
I'm impartial and think that B&B has magnificent music.

I think B&B has one of the worse BG music. I hate the saxaphone cues especially. B&B's music is so cheesy. There's nothing beautiful or sad or haunting or dramatic. It's just.....horrible. LOL


QUOTE
With Y&R coming a very close second. cool.gif I especially like that mysterious woodwind music, I think it's an oboe... Though I'm not 100% sure.

Y&R's very good with the drama and tension and suspense.

It's hard to believe B&B/Y&R share the same composers. They're so good at one show while sucking at another show.
  • 0




0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users