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Originally Posted by Ross Hendrie
No-ones disputing the fact that both themes rock, but I just think that the SW theme seems a bit better.
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That's sad. The Star Wars theme is just a bunch of instruments played together to make something that sounds remotely stirring. Personally, I don't like the tune, and I don't think it is in the least bit emotionally stirring or anything of the sort, but that's just me. The Doctor Who theme is something new, and the simplicity of the bassline with that original haunting melody is something that will never be beat. Its simplicity adds to its greatness -- something the Star Wars theme cannot even attempt to compete with.
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Originally Posted by David Carter
Danny, It was not meant as a response to what you said. In SW and the TOS movies, they could have easily gone with music that sounded futuristic, but instead, they went the other way, and Williams made great music that sounded classical (A genre that is rarely used in film/tv). You can brush this off and say its just my opinion, but that's exactly what it is. My opinion. And IMO, Williams is better than Delia Derbyshire. I dont care if you do not agree. In fact, I know that you do not agree. But at least accept that these are my views. Nothing you can do or say can change them. I feel more emotion in Williams' themes. I guess im just a band person. I've been in band, I've played Williams' songs. To me, they are some of the greatest pieces that have been made.
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I see your point, and I acknowledge what you're trying to say. And you're welcome to keep your opinion (believe me, I don't want it). I'm just saying that Delia Derbyshire is the only one who does what she does (or did, since she's dead now), whereas John Williams is one person who excels at what thousands of other people are doing. The underdog and the creative deviant will always be the one that commands my respect above someone who has a unique way of doing a tried and true art.