I love Clara, just think she could have been written better at times. She didn’t have to be so abrasive sometimes, let us all see how much she cares about the Doctor.
the thing about this song is that it just... it IS Clara... Murray Gold took Clara's personality, her whole self, and captured it into a song... it's gorgeous
I agree with that. It’s beautiful energetic playful wry sassy and balanced much like how she is. And every time it went on when she and the doctor would talk would make anyone’s heart flutter in admiration. The impossible girl heh.
Clara's theme is my favorite of all the Companion themes. Amy's theme was my favorite, but the first time Clara stepped into the TARDIS the melody just swept me away. Amy's theme gave that "childlike wonder" that Matt Smith seemed to embody. The feeling we all get when we first start to watch the Doctor. But Clara's theme is more romantic and simply magical.
I agree with you. I loved Amy's Theme too, but I love Clara's even more. ad with the character of Clara (played by Jenna Coleman) she plays at being strong and witty but she's really still got that "little girl" in her somewhere and she has a soft spot for the doctor because she's seen 'all faces of the Doctor' if you like. I like her because she's The Impossible Girl and as she's said "The Doctor Is Safe Now And My Journey Is Done" ...
+Galen Alexander Deeds I agree with you Clara is my favourite companion as well followed my Rose and Amy/Rory/River because Amy's theme song is very child like but also magical and it's the same with Clara's but Clara's theme song has more.
Galen Alexander Deeds that melody started even before she stepped aboard. it played when she was Souffle Girl. I hadn't realized it till I watched it again
Murray Gold is a genius. He's definitely a huge reason as to why Doctor Who is so successful today. I feel like he doesn't get enough credit. His music adds a whole new element to Doctor Who that you just couldn't find in the classic series. Don't get me wrong, I love Classic Doctor Who, but the incidental music was just awful.
No, it wasn't. There are great pieces of music in the Classic DW too. The electronic music makes it really creepy sometimes. I have The Tenth Planet OST and it is amazing. I love the old cybermen theme. Murray Gold is awesome but I wish he would sometimes take an inspiration from the Classic episodes or cooperate with the BBC radiophonic workshop. The synthetizers and the orchestra int the background would be brilliant. I recommend you to listen to the compilation of classic who pieces from the Proms 2013: watch?v=8SdqozaWh2o
I agree. You only have to listen to the 11th series soundtrack to be clearly sure about. The music isn't awful, but I just don't hear it, nothing "captures" me... Same for the 'Classic Who'. I know that some fan(atics) will say the contrary. But they're the same who used to compare Mozart and The Beatles, Beethoven and ZZ Top, Chopin and Supertramp !... Ah! And for 'roman', Murray Gold was cooperating with the BBC Orchestra.
:Is it a sad song?" "Nothing's sad till it's over. Then everything is" What's it called? "I think its called Clara" Annnnnnnnnnnnd heart broken two minutes in
What if, when The Doctor regenerates, he looks in the mirror and realizes that he's ginger; but, instead of laughing or making some wild, Doctor-like remark, he just whispers "Pond".
That would be epic Now you've said that it just coined to me that Matt Smith said about that in the end of time ... And his 1st companion was ginger Like I knew from the beginning that Amy was ginger and seen the end of time ending sequence multiple times but only just realised my previous statement after reading your comments Duh. Stupid me :)
Ah, Clara's theme. To me Murray's best Companion theme, as it was so versatile, it wasn't just music to use in sad, contemplative moments, as the basic notes could be used for sad scenes, happy scenes, action scenes or whatever was required! A handful of notes, and you immediately recognised who was being referenced, indeed probably only second to "I am the Doctor" in its flexibility when you consider the variations on the S7, Snowmen, TOTD, S8 and S9 soundtracks!
My favorite companion, and she has my favorite theme ! This is just magicall ! Murray Gold captured Clara into notes, and this is as beautifull as she is
I remember being so excited about meeting Clara when I started season 7 a month ago (I am very new to the Doctor Who fandom and I did extensive research before actually watching the show, which, unfortunately, resulted in me spoiling some important plot twists for myself) and I fell in love with both Oswin and 19th century Clara before the real Clara showed up. I watched the last 3 episodes of season 9 earlier this week and I haven't stopped crying since. I've never thought that I would miss a companion more than Rose, but here I am, listening to this theme on repeat and trying to deal with the pain. Thank you, Impossible Girl, you brilliant, wonderful human being. It's been a great adventure for me.
I knew i shouldn't read comments until ending season 9 .____. I didnt like her in S7, but now... I saw Zygon episode yesterday and i think i was wrong. She finished Donna's mission and made Doctor somebody, who really, really deserve for this name. There are two favourite companions now :>
I wasn't sold on Clara for a long time, and her theme seemed to be used in too simple places, a bit on the nose for "happy". Then the last episode happened. Too good. Too beautiful. It seemed to be played different, melancholically, so fitting. Then the reference to her in the first episode of season 10, with Bill not wanting to forget. It killed me. I had started disliking Clara, and know I missed her. P.S.: even though I learn American English, since this is the most I've heard the name being used, whenever I think of it in my head it has a more British pronunciation, going towards Scottish.
+Symon2099 What do you think how's going to be the new companion? I'd love to see Ashildr but the Doctor doesn't like her anymore I guess. Hopefully it's not Rigsy though.
+Emily Morse I imagine Maisie's still too committed to GoT to be able to take on another full time role. As for an alternative, as long as it's not a guy, I'm not too fussed. For me, the show needs the balance of genders. Particularly as there aren't a huge amount of good roles for women in UK sci-fi TV anyway, so to take away one of those very few parts and give it to yet another male actor would just seem unfair. What I would like to see maybe is a more Leela'esque companion, someone a bit more hands on and kick-ass! Actually, either Jenny could fill that role! ;-)
To me this theme really embodies "run, you clever boy, and remember me"; the first bit sounds lots like Clara is saying, "I'm gonna go away a lot, but I'll always come back. Don't worry. Everything will be okay in the end." The second theme seems to hold lots of romance and hope... Like the Doctor at last embraced her words that all would be well and joy came out of it, as well as him opening up his two hearts in a way he hadn't before, because Clara was so like him and so invincible. He found hope that she would always be with him. Then it returns to that gentle reminder, but without the worry that she'll go away; Instead it's the simple bliss of "don't you worry"... but then it is somber by the end, like a foreshadowing. The following is ever more gentle and intimate sounding, perhaps less hopeful, but more "present": like the Doctor and Clara are only embracing always the time they have with one another and not thinking of the future. It is simply soft and happy and peaceful and quiet. Later it becomes a bit more adventurous and quirky-esque, like Clara is finding more of herself through the Doctor, that she could be a Doctor too. And so now they're running together, hands holding tightly. It slows down a bit, and things are different than they were, but still good... And finally it rests again in the initial theme, a reminder to the Doctor... everything will be okay. And I love you. The theme ends again on a tinge of sorrow, so that the moment of the reminder is over and now is begging that the Doctor really remember and hold on.
I've noticed within the last few season of DW that the music hasn't been as distinct or memorable as it use to be. For me the music was always an important part of DW starting with the Russel T. Davies era with Rose, Martha, Donna, and The Doctor's themes. The music was a key part of the storytelling with different arrangements of the The Doctor's theme popping up during more somber or emotionally powerful moments. This can also been seen with the different arrangements of Roses, Martha's(especially Martha's), and Donna as well. Moffat's era had a key number of tracks that showed up in multiple episodes as well, in particular the use to Amy's theme for 11 as well as Clara's. The way these songs came up over and over again in multiple episodes cemented their emotional importance to the overarching story being told as well as the arcs for each character. Unfortunately the music in the last couple seasons has felt utterly unmemorable in every way. Neither Graham, Ryan or Yaz have any themes that I can recall from memory or stand out for their character growth or importance to the overarching narrative (not that there has been much of either). I feel like this is a very important element that they Chris Chibnall has been lacking.
Claras theme always hits me with hard emotions, because it reminds me of this girl who i met and she was impossible in so many ways, and i actually nicknamed her "My impossible girl". Were still talking today and were SUPER MEGA HYPER BESTEST BEST FRIENDS!!! All i can say is she saved my life and if i saw her in person again it would be the best day ever, i love her hugs and she saved my life, so if only she could see this comment, just thank you my impossible girl
Clara's theme, to me, sounds very much like mystery and curiosity. And then, when it speeds up a little, it also sounds like...progress, like when you're exploring a beautiful place and you get that weird feeling of adventure and satisfaction. Murray Gold seems to always know how to make his music fit.
I have been listening to Murray Gold soundtracks of Doctor Who and I have become a huge fan of his work. There is a bit of everything in his composing. I noticed hints of Williams, Morricone and Zimmer and loads more. In combination with the images his music is breathtaking and makes me so emotional. But also while listening only to the pure music it opened up whole new dimensions, rater fitting for DW, don't you think? :-) Clara is one of my favourite companions and this theme sums her up in all of her wonderful self. Murray did an outstanding job with this as well.
Oh, Clara...I feel that out of all of the Doctor's companions, she's the one who helped the Doctor the most. Technically, he literally wouldn't be alive without her...
rurumeto I just got done watching the first how to train your dragon and for some reason I read “Well most of them” in a Scottish accent like at the end when gobber says “well, you know, most of him” it’s not really relevant. Just thought you should know you put me into Scottish mode for a moment...
She did help him the most, but I think most of the companions saved the Doctor's life at some point ( I don't know if the Classic ones did but the New Who ones did) Rose did on more than one occassion ( most significantly when she crossed over to the parallel world to warn Donna ) and so did Martha ( most significant when she walked the earth ) and Donna, especially when she saved the universe. Amy saved the Doctor when she remembered him back into existence.
John Smith Thank you! :) Whenever I see two of my fandoms combined, I just can't resist. ;) Yours is cool too, I like real-life-turned-into-animation or vice versa almost as much.^^
I swear, I think I loved Clara from the moment she appeared on camera. I clung to her wit in Asylum of the Daleks, but it was Murray Gold's BEAUTIFUL theme that started when she appeared as the "barmaid Clara" that solidified my new favorite companion. I love that her theme continues in series 8, and keeps that lightness that was always with Eleven. Can't wait for Series 9 to see what Murray Gold comes up with next!!
This music is magical and captures what Clara is like in notes. She was by far my favourite companion as she was quirky and funny. Whenever I hear the music it makes me extremely emotional because it is such a beautiful piece of music.
I adore Clara's theme. Something so perfect and magical. Stunning. Amy's theme is a close secong but man I love this, I will now go back and watch some Clara doctor who
+gefelice I think that most people did, after "The Bells of Saint John" and ESPECIALLY "The Name of the Doctor" Clara should've been just like Oswin but she was still written like she wasn't at Oswin's level of intelligence or wit
oswin was (base Oswald) + dalek database Clara was (base Oswald) even if clara had downloaded the whole internet into her brain, oswin had that too, as well as the entire dalek internet
I always see rankings online saying Clara is the worse companion. She may not be the best sidekick to The Doctor but she is a great *Doctor* Clara had some cons throughout. She almost ran away when she thought the Doctor was not the same person when he regenerated, she also lost control and planned to take over the Doctor to bring back Danny Pink but in the end, didn't the Doctor also do everything to bring back Clara even if it means rupturing all time and space. Amy and Rory are still my all-time favorite companions but Clara is the greatest because she is the Doctor's Doctor
She caught my eye as a Dalek who had a problem with souffle's. She had me as the serving girl who pops through the top of the coach and says "Doctor Who?". And I fell in love when she ran around the Tardis and proclaimed "It's smaller on the outside". And, yes, it hurt as Peter Capaldi played it on his guitar, proclaiming his love for his lost Impossible Girl. The 'eye thing'. That face. That smile (and those dimples!) Murray Gold's music is as much a part of the modern Who as the Doctor. And the song is almost as beautiful as Jenna herself.
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I like to think that after Clara stole her own TARDIS, she went off and made a name for herself much like in the way the Doctor did. She became one of those fantastical stories in the universe whose tales outlive the stars themselves and inspire others to dare and to dream. She fought and dreamed and loved and lost and over it all, she just LIVED. Even in the end she was impossible.
I am SO gonna miss Clara as a companion she was my absolute favourite I love her soooo much and this theme is just a masterpiece!!! ...Aaaaand here come the waterworks😭😭😭😭😭 Gonna miss you Impossible Girl!
I love Clara, I first saw Jenna Coleman play Queen Victoria on the show Victoria watch the first season of that and you'll think Clara is the kindest, sweetest person ever. Also, she and the 12th doctor have one of the best relationships in my opinion, not only did she support him, but she also stayed with him through regeneration, unlike Rose who he went from a Comedic goof to a younger, dashing, handsome man, Clara went from a childish and young to an older, grumpy, Scotsman!(Still love you 12, solid third favorite doctor)
I could honestly listen to this all day. Such an iconic piece of music for such an iconic character. Clara was just so magical. There are many ways to describe her but that's a word I'd choose. Magical. Mystical. Whimsical. Honestly the list goes on. I'll always miss her, and she'll always be my favourite ❤
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The only way I watched the show was on Amazon Prime because we don't have channels and stuff. It was free on prime for years, and they just now took it off, and I can't rewatch it over and over like I used to. This was my favorite companion, (ree to those who don't like her), and this song brings tears to my eyes. I know it's stupid, but that show was literally my childhood. I miss it.
i cant remember if i commented before, but whenever i watch doctor who or listen to the soundtrack i get all restive and christmas-y because at Christmas theres a huge doctor who marathon that goes on for i think 1-2 days and its a tradition that we watch the whole thing until midnight on Christmas eve and its amazing.
Murray Gold is an absolute genius. His musical scores are always exactly what each moment of each scene requires. Of all the themes of the DW characters, "Clara's Theme" is the one that gives me goosebumps (and evokes the occasional tear).
bawling :'( she's my favorite, so sweet and kind and curious and sincere and clever and bad ass and the doctor loves her so much and she helped him so much and then he forgets and this music fits perfectly and my heart is broken and there are so many feelings.
I remember the time when I watched the last episodes with Clara. I was not a human anymore- at night I dreamed of her, I tried to play her theme on my violin and on my piano, I wrote poems about her and all day my thoughts were with her- especially after watching "face the raven"...
