Dave Lowe, the composer behind the BBC News theme, has revealed the origins of the distinctive tune. In a recent video, Lowe explained how he began with the sound of a clock ticking one beat per second. From there, he built up a series of tracks that work together to create the final product. The video was released to mark the 25th anniversary of the iconic theme’s creation.
Despite being around for a quarter of a century, the BBC News theme recently captured the attention of a new generation. A TikTok video by Rachel Leary, in which she danced to the music, was viewed millions of times on social media. Her enthusiasm sparked a wave of interest, with other users creating their own videos based around the theme.
Lowe composed the theme in 1997, but its origins can be traced back to a piece of music he created for a bank commercial. The clock sound was added as a way of linking the theme to the idea of breaking news. The finished version consists of multiple tracks, including a bass guitar, a string section and a synthesizer. Despite its age, the theme has stood the test of time and remains a key part of the BBC’s identity.
In addition to the BBC News theme, Lowe has worked on a number of other well-known tunes. He created music for computer games such as “The Secret of Monkey Island” and “Frontier: Elite II,” as well as TV shows like “What’s Up Doc?” and “The Really Wild Show.” His work has won him multiple awards, including a BAFTA for the BBC Olympics coverage
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