Whenever someone remarks over a TV show, more often than
not its about the cast, or the plot; however, for me what clicks in a TV show
is the theme song. Agreed, I do get obsessed with the cast or the intricate
plot, but the theme song is where my real obsession lies. From listening to it
for hours no end to setting it as my ringtone, I have done it all. Here is a
little about the shows and a lot about the theme songs and where to find them.
Sherlock
Originally, Sherlock Holmes lived in the 1980’s and
smoked a pipe for recreation, and the modern day Sherlock isn’t too far along.
He does indulge in ‘recreational drugs’ and nicotine patches, besides that he
is completely tech-savvy, going at it with the latest gadgets and scientific
means of experimenting. The background score and the theme song are composed by
David Arnold and Michael Price. Caution: Before you know it you will be hooked
on and will be listening to the entire soundtrack back to back without a pause.
You have been warned!
You can download the complete soundtrack on torrents from
the link below:
Homeland
Phew! What can I say about this show that will do it
justice? Merely mentioning its name gives me the chills (which has got nothing
to do with the weather in Mumbai, which only alternates between hot and very
hot). The plot is very simple, a Marine who was captured and held by the al-Qaeda
as a prisoner of war in Afghanistan ‘turns’ against the US, threatening
national security. On his trail is Carrie Mathison, the intense and bi-polar
CIA officer, who seems to be the only one who can see right through him. Like
my friend Prajakta says, “If nothing else, this show must come with a statutory
warning stating ‘Not for persons suffering from a heart condition’”. The theme
song is a jazz number. It seems like an odd choice for a psychological
thriller, yet it brilliantly fits. Of course the song in the link below doesn’t
have the vigilant Carrie Mathison saying in the background, “I am just trying
to make sure that we don’t get hit again!” But then, you can’t have everything,
can you?
You can download the song through this link
Dexter
Say what you may about how gory or disgusting the show
gets at times, the idea of a vigilante serial killer who is also a
blood-splatter analyst in his ‘fake life’ (or so he thinks) appeals to everyone
at one point or another. This show is known for its season-long plots with
breathtaking twists that blow your brains away. And of course the smolderingly
hot Debra Morgan who can make a nun turn lesbian. The theme song of Dexter is a
music piece composed by Daniel Licht. Although, the video simply relays
Dexter’s early morning ritual of waking up, having breakfast, dressing up,
trust me, it is creepier than a Psycho joining you in the shower.
You can download the song through this link
2 Broke Girls
The executive producers of Sex and the City have struck
gold once again. Voted as the Best American Comedy of 2011, this show is back
with a bang in season 2. Billionaire-princess-turned-broke Caroline finds brought-up-by-an-alcoholic-mom
Max and thus begins the most hilarious roller coaster ride of all times.
Caroline with her peppy and I-went-to-Wharton tag line along with Max’s stick
it in your face attitude and a rack that could stop traffic, make for the most
bizarre friends ever. The theme song ‘Second Chance’ also plays as a background
score at various instances in the show.
You can download the song through this link
Theme songs play a big part. Remember Suits and how bad the theme song was? My favourite theme song so far is Rizzoli and Isles. Also Madmen.
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