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tiddlywinks950 · 05-22-2010, 12:23 AM

I know this may seem like a strange thread to start, but has anyone else noticed the music featured on Unsolved Mysteries? I'm referring to the backround music of course. It may seem trivial, but I always seemed to notice it; the music always seemed to add to the creepiness of the show (I know we all site the theme music as fear evoking, but consider the rest of it). An example would be in the Chaim Weiss segment (I know someone mentioned this in another post). The mandolin music has just always stuck with me.

Anyone else know what I'm talking about? What UM music do you remember? I will probably know what you're talking about

scm80 · 05-22-2010, 12:56 AM

What about the Brad Bishop segment...when he get's out of the car...

Apostapler · 05-22-2010, 01:04 AM

Oh I know what you're talking about! I've always wanted some tracks of just the background music from the various segments. I love that track with the mandolin. I always thought it sounded like a hammered dulcimer, though! What do I know. *shrugs*

The other one that really creeped me out was the strings music that lulled very slowly and then at important points would make a sharp note. You can hear it in the Phillip Fraser segment.

Smokescreen · 05-22-2010, 05:37 AM

Yeah, I totally dig the music for UM - the original UM -not the Spike version

I'm especially partial to the music that was selected for the "Ghost Ship" case - really kinda hypnotic and whatnot

The original theme used to make my blood run cold (I was was about nine at the time) - now it's just really cool

Funny personal story regarding UM music -

Back in 2001, I briefly worked as a DJ for weddings, parties and all that. In Manitoba there is a type of function simply referred to as a "social". A "social"is essentially a fund-raiser put on by engaged couples so they can put more money into their wedding. They raise the money by selling tickets to everyone and anyone. Most of these socials take place in bingo halls, community centres or high school gyms.

Okay, so anyway, I would have to always play the usual idiot fare at these things, to the part that it was nauseatingly formulaic (Open with "Mony, Mony", "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Brown-Eyed Girl", Polka #1, Groom dances solo to "I'm too Sexy"

, Polka #2, "Life is a Highway"

, close with "You shook me all night long"

*Nothing really wrong with most of these songs, I just never Eh Eh Everrrrr wanna hear 'em again. And no one ever wanted variety -the company I worked for insisted (and enforced that) I play the same set-list

These "socials" were essentially just packed with frat boys and hillbillies, i.e. drunken *******. The last month I worked at these things, I'd start playing the theme to "Unsolved Mysteries". I'd play it at the beginning of the night, use it as background music for the "door prize" draw and as the closing "drink-up and get the hell out" song.

I think the best compliment I indirectly received was from some young lady who walked by my booth and told her friends she was scared by the music -lol

Mystery Man · 05-22-2010, 09:02 AM

Yeah, the music always creeped me out. Gotta love that theremin though!

tiddlywinks950 · 05-22-2010, 10:50 AM

another one that i liked was in the elizabeth campbell segment. it was in the beginning when they were describing her life and how she planned to go to college. it was a piano with an electric bell striking at various points. theres just something so creepy about it.

McBevis · 05-22-2010, 11:29 AM

A lot of the background music has stuck with me over the years, and some of my favorites for getting a creepy, wistful, or just kind of "out there" feeling are: The music from the New Hampshire Serial Killer segment (also occasionally used elsewhere), the music heard during the part of the Anna Anton segment where Greg Webb is seen putting her body in the trunk and then driving out into West Bumblebleep to discard it (also occasionally heard elsewhere), the music that we first hear when we see the shot of San Francisco at the beginning at the Arthur Karopolous/Levia Molinari segment (used fairly frequently), and the music we hear after Beverly Noe drops Wendy Camp and her family at Wal-Mart (also frequently heard elsewhere). I've also always felt the warm and pleasant vibe that goes with the two piano-heavy pieces that are usually used for reunions.

tiddlywinks950 · 05-22-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by McBevis

A lot of the background music has stuck with me over the years, and some of my favorites for getting a creepy, wistful, or just kind of "out there" feeling are: The music from the New Hampshire Serial Killer segment (also occasionally used elsewhere), the music heard during the part of the Anna Anton segment where Greg Webb is seen putting her body in the trunk and then driving out into West Bumblebleep to discard it (also occasionally heard elsewhere), the music that we first hear when we see the shot of San Francisco at the beginning at the Arthur Karopolous/Levia Molinari segment (used fairly frequently), and the music we hear after Beverly Noe drops Wendy Camp and her family at Wal-Mart (also frequently heard elsewhere). I've also always felt the warm and pleasant vibe that goes with the two piano-heavy pieces that are usually used for reunions.

going on the piano pieces that you were referring to, there is another piece that is used at the beginning of the Luxci segment. I've heard it in other places to, and it's very cheery. Anyone else know what I'm talking about?

MissFit29 · 05-22-2010, 12:40 PM

The music in the I-70 killer segment is REALLY creepy - it just never stops the whole way through....and then they show the composites and I have to flee the room.

The music during the Richard Church attack scene is that freaky, sharp, percussive stuff - never fails to get me!

McBevis · 05-22-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MissFit29

The music in the I-70 killer segment is REALLY creepy - it just never stops the whole way through....and then they show the composites and I have to flee the room.

The music during the Richard Church attack scene is that freaky, sharp, percussive stuff - never fails to get me!

I had mentioned earlier that the New Hampshire serial killer music gets me. I think the same piece was used in the I-70 killer segment.

xxxxmattxxxx69 · 05-23-2010, 12:53 AM

I honestly dig the update music from the earlier years

UnsolvedMFanatic · 08-07-2012, 11:08 PM

I'm looking desperately for the really creepy background music that has been used in very few episodes,and off the top of my head I've forgotten the names of which ones. It was used in the KC firefighters one,where someone set the fire that killed like 5 of them.
It was also used in the episode of the psychic,I cannot for the life of me remember her name,but she had a scratchy voice,and would really get into it when she "harassing" or honing in on a particular session,she will wail and cry,and they did an actual live segment of her doing a "reading".
****! I can't remember the few others it's been in! I NEEED it!
It's piano ,just three ascending keys da,daa,daaa....then a creepy synthesized drawn out whine/sharp string instrument strum,almost like a synthesized violin note. It's absurdly simple music,only 3 piano keys,and the drawn out noise....but it's the hell is here scariest music I've ever heard. It invokes a sort of far away,creepy feeling...like you're watching David stone scrawling "they think the word is in the safe. six knives in Rob's room. you's buys you's tea's and you's takes you's chances. Halloween."

Anyone? It's a very simple tune,but incredibly creepy,and let me tell you...it takes A LOT to creep me out. But that music does. I can see the composers of some of the music from some episodes on IMBD,but cannot figure out how to put a name to it,let alone find the music to download. Any help?! I have a disgustingly creepy inner need to listen to it over and over again in the dark in an abandoned old psych ward building,whilst rocking back and forth....

Blackout · 08-07-2012, 11:14 PM

GREAT THREAD!

yes the old shows had amazing background music that help[ed make the show even better

MegtheEgg86 · 08-07-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by UnsolvedMFanatic

It was also used in the episode of the psychic,I cannot for the life of me remember her name,but she had a scratchy voice,and would really get into it when she "harassing" or honing in on a particular session,she will wail and cry,and they did an actual live segment of her doing a "reading".

Her name was Noreen Renier. I know exactly the music you're talking about; it was at the beginning of that segment and the end of the KC Firefighters segment. It was also in the L'Enfant segment, and yes, it is creepy.

UnsolvedMFanatic · 08-08-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MegtheEgg86

Her name was Noreen Renier. I know exactly the music you're talking about; it was at the beginning of that segment and the end of the KC Firefighters segment. It was also in the L'Enfant segment, and yes, it is creepy.

Yes,indeed! That's it! And the L'Enfant segment is already so creepy on it's own,but it was genius to add that music in the background!
I feel 100% better that someone knows what I'm talking about....

08-07-2012, 11:08 PM	#12
UnsolvedMFanatic Robert Stack's secret Wife Occasional Poster Join Date: May 11, 2010 Location: Elmira NY Posts: 54	Piano I'm looking desperately for the really creepy background music that has been used in very few episodes,and off the top of my head I've forgotten the names of which ones. It was used in the KC firefighters one,where someone set the fire that killed like 5 of them. It was also used in the episode of the psychic,I cannot for the life of me remember her name,but she had a scratchy voice,and would really get into it when she "harassing" or honing in on a particular session,she will wail and cry,and they did an actual live segment of her doing a "reading". ****! I can't remember the few others it's been in! I NEEED it! It's piano ,just three ascending keys da,daa,daaa....then a creepy synthesized drawn out whine/sharp string instrument strum,almost like a synthesized violin note. It's absurdly simple music,only 3 piano keys,and the drawn out noise....but it's the hell is here scariest music I've ever heard. It invokes a sort of far away,creepy feeling...like you're watching David stone scrawling "they think the word is in the safe. six knives in Rob's room. you's buys you's tea's and you's takes you's chances. Halloween." Anyone? It's a very simple tune,but incredibly creepy,and let me tell you...it takes A LOT to creep me out. But that music does. I can see the composers of some of the music from some episodes on IMBD,but cannot figure out how to put a name to it,let alone find the music to download. Any help?! I have a disgustingly creepy inner need to listen to it over and over again in the dark in an abandoned old psych ward building,whilst rocking back and forth....
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08-07-2012, 11:14 PM	#13
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05-22-2010, 12:23 AM	#1
tiddlywinks950 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 15, 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 111	Music on Unsolved Mysteries I know this may seem like a strange thread to start, but has anyone else noticed the music featured on Unsolved Mysteries? I'm referring to the backround music of course. It may seem trivial, but I always seemed to notice it; the music always seemed to add to the creepiness of the show (I know we all site the theme music as fear evoking, but consider the rest of it). An example would be in the Chaim Weiss segment (I know someone mentioned this in another post). The mandolin music has just always stuck with me. Anyone else know what I'm talking about? What UM music do you remember? I will probably know what you're talking about

05-22-2010, 12:56 AM	#2
scm80 Scott UM Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 21, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 45	What about the Brad Bishop segment...when he get's out of the car...

05-22-2010, 01:04 AM	#3
Apostapler Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 06, 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 872	Oh I know what you're talking about! I've always wanted some tracks of just the background music from the various segments. I love that track with the mandolin. I always thought it sounded like a hammered dulcimer, though! What do I know. shrugs The other one that really creeped me out was the strings music that lulled very slowly and then at important points would make a sharp note. You can hear it in the Phillip Fraser segment.

05-22-2010, 05:37 AM	#4
Smokescreen Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 16, 2010 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 125	Yeah, I totally dig the music for UM - the original UM -not the Spike version I'm especially partial to the music that was selected for the "Ghost Ship" case - really kinda hypnotic and whatnot The original theme used to make my blood run cold (I was was about nine at the time) - now it's just really cool Funny personal story regarding UM music - Back in 2001, I briefly worked as a DJ for weddings, parties and all that. In Manitoba there is a type of function simply referred to as a "social". A "social"is essentially a fund-raiser put on by engaged couples so they can put more money into their wedding. They raise the money by selling tickets to everyone and anyone. Most of these socials take place in bingo halls, community centres or high school gyms. Okay, so anyway, I would have to always play the usual idiot fare at these things, to the part that it was nauseatingly formulaic (Open with "Mony, Mony", "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Brown-Eyed Girl", Polka #1, Groom dances solo to "I'm too Sexy" , Polka #2, "Life is a Highway" , close with "You shook me all night long" Nothing really wrong with most of these songs, I just never Eh Eh Everrrrr wanna hear 'em again. And no one ever wanted variety -the company I worked for insisted (and enforced that) I play the same set-list These "socials" were essentially just packed with frat boys and hillbillies, i.e. drunken ******. The last month I worked at these things, I'd start playing the theme to "Unsolved Mysteries". I'd play it at the beginning of the night, use it as background music for the "door prize" draw and as the closing "drink-up and get the hell out" song. I think the best compliment I indirectly received was from some young lady who walked by my booth and told her friends she was scared by the music -lol

05-22-2010, 09:02 AM	#5
Mystery Man Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 16, 2010 Location: the 9th Dimension Posts: 152	Yeah, the music always creeped me out. Gotta love that theremin though!

05-22-2010, 10:50 AM	#6
tiddlywinks950 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 15, 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 111	another one that i liked was in the elizabeth campbell segment. it was in the beginning when they were describing her life and how she planned to go to college. it was a piano with an electric bell striking at various points. theres just something so creepy about it.

05-22-2010, 11:29 AM	#7
McBevis Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 09, 2010 Location: Barrington, New Jersey Posts: 415	A lot of the background music has stuck with me over the years, and some of my favorites for getting a creepy, wistful, or just kind of "out there" feeling are: The music from the New Hampshire Serial Killer segment (also occasionally used elsewhere), the music heard during the part of the Anna Anton segment where Greg Webb is seen putting her body in the trunk and then driving out into West Bumblebleep to discard it (also occasionally heard elsewhere), the music that we first hear when we see the shot of San Francisco at the beginning at the Arthur Karopolous/Levia Molinari segment (used fairly frequently), and the music we hear after Beverly Noe drops Wendy Camp and her family at Wal-Mart (also frequently heard elsewhere). I've also always felt the warm and pleasant vibe that goes with the two piano-heavy pieces that are usually used for reunions.

05-22-2010, 12:40 PM	#9
MissFit29 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 09, 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 526	The music in the I-70 killer segment is REALLY creepy - it just never stops the whole way through....and then they show the composites and I have to flee the room. The music during the Richard Church attack scene is that freaky, sharp, percussive stuff - never fails to get me!

05-23-2010, 12:53 AM	#11
xxxxmattxxxx69 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 12, 2010 Location: MA Posts: 398	I honestly dig the update music from the earlier years