What's particularly clever is how this tune is timed from the beginning of broadcast to its peak with the first toll of Big Ben at 10 pm and the revealing of the Exit poll.
A shame that the BBC jettisoned this in 2019. It's outstanding. I fully understand that it hasn't any of the sentimental value that Wakeman's music has, but nonetheless it's musically outstanding, and it pays a debt to one of your greatest - William Walton. Such brilliant stuff.
@@barneywood4019 It's by Richard Blair-Oliphant, and was commissioned by the BBC. Not sure of the title, but probably something generic, like "election Night Theme".
I'll always remember this as the music when Gordon Brown announced his resignation as he left for Buckingham Palace and David Cameron entering 10 Downing Street.
Hahaha what a coincidence, this is the first time I've played this video in a couple of years (have always loved this piece since years ago), and I currently happen to be playing Cities: Skylines at the same time! - I do agree though, the orchestration in this piece of music would fit well on the game.
This is the best election music the BBC have used. So much better than Arthur.... :) It is a shame that the BBC went back to Arthur for this year's General Election...
I saw the entire 3 minutes in full when the BBC closed their 2010 election coverage with PM Brown leaving 10 Downing Street. The video "Ninety Minutes that Made History" can be seen at www.richardblairoliphant.com/?section=5&id=18068
I know some people are fans of the old election music, but I really do like this new theme. It's inspiring and dramatic and kind of hopeful. And after last Thursday's result, hope is back in style. ;)
So much to admire in orchestral music and those involved in it. Great piece, the sound of power, of elegance and sweeping change, events taking shape and forming a conclusion all conveyed through sound, at least that's what this music is to me, something to be proud of almost. Brilliant and the relevance and use doesn't stop anytime soon, nor at the time of writing this with the EU referendum coming up for us in the UK. I hope this music continues to be heard and highlight importance for years to come.
I loved the Arthur theme but if they used it now, it would seem so outdated. There's something quite exciting and climatic about this theme...just perfect!
Ronan Murphy If they used the original 1975 version of Arthur, then yes it would be an outdated theme to use, but Rick Wakeman updated the song for the 1997 and 2005 elections.
I can appreciate that many prefer the Arthur theme though I suspect that's more to do with nostalgia than actual appropriateness. I think this new theme captures the excitement of election night sublimely, it's a work of genius. Although, admittedly (though perhaps arguably), ultimately musical taste is individual and nobody can objectively say what is better.
Whilst the old theme would be better for Election night itself, this piece is really suted to be used thoughout the campaign, and on other major Westminster occasions.
This is an excellent piece of music and in a way, it was a shame they ditched it for 2019. I like Arthur too, though it is less complex, because it captured the grave nature of the 2019 election a bit better for me. And nostalgia. I’d be happy to see the BBC alternate them for elections in future.
You can hear some of the main theme at the beginning of the debate programme from last week: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000byv4/bbc-election-debate-2019-the-prime-ministerial-debate And the "aftermath" in this video: twitter.com/BBCNewsPR/status/1191309283134230528 Obviously we'll need to wait till Thursday for the proper score...
Noticed last night they used this to close a BBC News bulletin but must have realised the accession of Theresa May was NOT the result of an 'election', and later bulletins replaced this music with another generic orchestral piece.
2010: David Cameron becomes the first Tory PM in 13 years. 2015: David Cameron returns triumphantly to Number 10. 2016: David Cameron delivers and brings about the EU Referendum, and the UK votes "Leave." He then resigns.
I still prefer Arthur. This just feels like a generic news broadcast music - and it would be excellent at that. I could see this introducing the 9 o'clock news or BBC Breakfast - but Arthur makes me think back to the Labour landslide in 97, or Major's shock win in 92. This just doesn't have the same character.
2010: 10 O'Clock and we can say the Conservatives are the largest party. 2015: 10 O'Clock and we can say the Conservatives are the largest party. 2017: 10 O'Clock and OH MY GOD the Conservatives again????? Gah!
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