Apologies for not sending this to all of you right when it came out — we got stuck in the time vortex and it spit us out here, so we’ve just now regrouped to share this amazing cello cover of the Doctor Who theme song.
You’re likely to go quite mad, in a good way, for this cello-fied take on the iconic theme song. Because oooo-weeee-ooooo just sounds classier on a stringed instrument, doesn’t it?
Comin’ at you live from YouTubers The Doubleclicks, the sister duo regularly post videos of their songs “about D&D, dinosaurs and Mr. Darcy,” just like any good geeks would.
Okay, we admit it: we posted this simply as a way to discuss the new take on Doctor Who‘s theme song now that Peter Capaldi’s in the blue box. It’s one that’s divided fans on Twitter and other internet spaces, what with its hyper-electrified ways and semi-screeching sound. Call us old fashioned but something like this feels as though it would suit the Twelfth Doctor a little bit more, what with his love of books and learning and classical accouterment like bookshelves and chalkboards. But maybe that’s just us?
We particularly love that the cellist’s carrying case is TARDIS blue! I spy with my little eye someone that’s a Whovian.
Quick Poll: Which iteration of the Who theme song is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.
Found a playlist of all the best 8-bit Doctor Who themes!! http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG7Kn8wA3q7Q6E8CSouCQleeEOySfQoP3
The original arrangement, no question. Just something about that very minimalist arrangement that appeals. Interestingly though, I also like the Trial Of a Time Lord arrangement. Pretty well hate the Sylvester mcCoy one.
1966 is my favorite theme version.
oh mY GOD THIS IS SO COOL
No matter the era’s theme, I cannot listen to any of them without singing Craig Ferguson’s lyrics out loud!
No matter the era’s theme, I cannot listen to any of them without singing Craig Ferguson’s lyrics out loud!
I am a big fan of the 11th Doctor’s theme. Punchy and modern with an homage to its origins.
The new televised theme is horrific.
This version is this best!!! I could listen over and over!!
Any except Eleven’s first.
Where can you get the score?
This one by Traffic Experiment still stands as the best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRm8qmM-DTg
That. Was. AMAZING! I wanna be like you someday
I am Doctor. 11th
It has to be either this one or Camille and Kennerly’s version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R061gfebd7Q
You have to be kidding, are you ton deaf? I had to stop it after 10 seconds of listening to that noise!
You have got to be kidding are you tone deaf? I could only listen to the 1st 10 seconds before I had to stop that noise!
The original is best. Yes it is. Delia Derbyshire knew one end of an oscillator from the other.
I think the new sound is appropriate for this Doctor, but my favourite is for Doctor 11, it has the most heart I think.
As a cellist I need the music for this….
you have a partiture to download
They never used a theramin. It was all oscillators and and piano notes
I have I Am the Doctor as my ringtone 😉
I like the long song.
2Cello’s would do an EPIC version…
Yes, I really like the Harps. If they ever get a LadyDoctor that might be an option.
My favourites so far are First and Fifth (the only Classics I’ve got through so far) and Tenth.