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Rezny@gmail.com · 02-13-2011, 09:57 PM

Theme.Which do you like better? 1)The ORIGINAL theme by the late Bernard Herrmann and the narration by Rod Serling that goes as follows:"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man.It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity.It is the middle ground between science and superstition,and it lies between the pit of mans fears and the summit of his knowledge.This is the dimension of imagination.It is an area which we call-The Twilight Zone" Or 2-)The one with the doo-doo-doo-doo theme by Marius Constant and the narration by Rod Serling that goes as follows "You're travelling through another dimension.A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind.A journey into a wonderous land whose boundaries are that of imagination.That's the signpost up ahead-your next stop---The Twilight Zone".or the 3 other openings,the modified versions of openings 1 and 2,and the last opening ,used for ALL the hour shows and the last season shows.Why did they change the openings? And which closing themes did you like-1)the late Bernard Herrmann's very eerie closing theme or 2)The familiar closing theme by Marius Constant?For question 1,I liked both opening themes ,as well as the modified version of opening 1(with the eye,and the line).I didn't really care for the other 2.As for question 2,the second closing by Marius Constant was okay,I liked the first season very eerie closing theme by the late Bernard Herrmann better,and wish they'd used that closing theme in every episode.What are your favorite openings and closing themes?Feel free to post.

Rezny@gmail.com · 02-13-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rrezny@usnetizen

Theme.Which do you like better? 1)The ORIGINAL theme by the late Bernard Herrmann and the narration by Rod Serling that goes as follows:"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man.It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity.It is the middle ground between science and superstition,and it lies between the pit of mans fears and the summit of his knowledge.This is the dimension of imagination.It is an area which we call-The Twilight Zone" Or 2-)The one with the doo-doo-doo-doo theme by Marius Constant and the narration by Rod Serling that goes as follows "You're travelling through another dimension.A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind.A journey into a wonderous land whose boundaries are that of imagination.That's the signpost up ahead-your next stop---The Twilight Zone".or the 3 other openings,the modified versions of openings 1 and 2,and the last opening ,used for ALL the hour shows and the last season shows.Why did they change the openings? And which closing themes did you like-1)the late Bernard Herrmann's very eerie closing theme or 2)The familiar closing theme by Marius Constant?For question 1,I liked both opening themes ,as well as the modified version of opening 1(with the eye,and the line).I didn't really care for the other 2.As for question 2,the second closing by Marius Constant was okay,I liked the first season very eerie closing theme by the late Bernard Herrmann better,and wish they'd used that closing theme in every episode.What are your favorite openings and closing themes?Feel free to post.

Oops!I forgot a sentence from opening 1-"It is the middle ground between light and shadow,between science and superstition...."

jehobden · 10-14-2011, 07:42 PM

I prefer the first theme by Herrmann myself. It's nicely orchestrated, and I'm a bit tired of the Constant theme, especially as much as it's repeated as the definitive TZ theme.

tiredmike59 · 10-14-2011, 08:18 PM

They changed themes for the same reason a lot of shows do, to keep the show from getting stale.

Zoneboy · 10-14-2011, 09:45 PM

Rezny, it isn't necessary to say "The Late" Bernard Hermann so many times and Marius Constant is also deceased in case you're not aware of that.

I like all the themes but prefer the one from seasons 4 & 5. I also love the 80's theme by The Grateful Dead.

bookandfilmnut · 06-21-2012, 09:41 AM

I think I like the first one best, it sorts of sets the tone better for the show - gets you in a mood to be either frightened or amazed.

02-13-2011, 09:57 PM	#1
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	The Twilight Zone themes - The ORIGINAL vs. the doo doo doo doo Theme.Which do you like better? 1)The ORIGINAL theme by the late Bernard Herrmann and the narration by Rod Serling that goes as follows:"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man.It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity.It is the middle ground between science and superstition,and it lies between the pit of mans fears and the summit of his knowledge.This is the dimension of imagination.It is an area which we call-The Twilight Zone" Or 2-)The one with the doo-doo-doo-doo theme by Marius Constant and the narration by Rod Serling that goes as follows "You're travelling through another dimension.A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind.A journey into a wonderous land whose boundaries are that of imagination.That's the signpost up ahead-your next stop---The Twilight Zone".or the 3 other openings,the modified versions of openings 1 and 2,and the last opening ,used for ALL the hour shows and the last season shows.Why did they change the openings? And which closing themes did you like-1)the late Bernard Herrmann's very eerie closing theme or 2)The familiar closing theme by Marius Constant?For question 1,I liked both opening themes ,as well as the modified version of opening 1(with the eye,and the line).I didn't really care for the other 2.As for question 2,the second closing by Marius Constant was okay,I liked the first season very eerie closing theme by the late Bernard Herrmann better,and wish they'd used that closing theme in every episode.What are your favorite openings and closing themes?Feel free to post.

10-14-2011, 09:45 PM	#5
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10-14-2011, 07:42 PM	#3
jehobden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,004	I prefer the first theme by Herrmann myself. It's nicely orchestrated, and I'm a bit tired of the Constant theme, especially as much as it's repeated as the definitive TZ theme.

10-14-2011, 08:18 PM	#4
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	They changed themes for the same reason a lot of shows do, to keep the show from getting stale.

06-21-2012, 09:41 AM	#6
bookandfilmnut Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2012 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 157	I think I like the first one best, it sorts of sets the tone better for the show - gets you in a mood to be either frightened or amazed.