“This Week” 2011 Theme
When Christiane Amanpour debuted on This Week, the program was relaunched with new theme music from trumpeter Chris Botti. But Amanpour’s tenure wasn’t an immediate hit...
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“Early Show” 2011 – 2012 Open
This is based on the 1987 CBS Evening News package that was picked up again in 2011. It was performed and recorded at the end of...
“CBS Evening News” 1987 – 1991, 2011 – 2016 Theme
The 1987 theme for CBS Evening News marked the first time the program used an orchestral composition. Prior to this, CBS News adhered to a policy, imposed by...
“Today” 2011 Royal Theme
For the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011, the Today Show went all out with their coverage. The show broadcast from...
“Today” 2010 – 2015 Election Open
While all NBC News programs use the same graphics for their election coverage, they don’t all use the same theme music. Today has used its own...
“Decision 2010” Theme
After using Michael Karp’s election theme for several election cycles, NBC went into a totally different direction in 2010. This election theme is more understated and...
“Vote 2010” Theme
This new election theme package (the “Rally” package) was composed by the CCO and Founder of DreamArtists Music, Matthew Kajcienski. The package was launched on the...
“20/20” 2010 – 2012 Theme
This theme is by ABC’s friends at DreamArtists Music. The package was commissioned for 20/20’s relaunch in October of 2010. The theme reflects the “darker, more...
“48 Hours Mystery” 2010 – 2015 Theme
This is the theme that has been used on 48 Hours Mystery since the fall of 2010. Like the previous themes, it is composed by Richard...
“Good Morning America” 2009 – 2012 Theme
When George Stephanopolous succeeded Diane Sawyer as anchor of Good Morning America, this theme was launched. This update of the previous theme – also by DreamArtists...
“20/20” 2009 – 2010 Theme
20/20 started using this theme in September 2009. However, the theme was originally used for ABC branding promos starting in 2008. The promo was popular and...
“Your Day is Today” 2009 Promo
According to the press release at the time, this promo celebrates the relationship between the viewer and Today. The morning show provides you with the information...
“Face the Nation” 2009 – 2015 Theme
This is a fuller, more orchestral arrangement of the previous theme. When this theme was used, Face the Nation expanded to an hour. It was the...
“Inauguration of Barack Obama” Theme
This theme was used for CBS’ coverage of the inauguration of President Barack Obama, anchored by Katie Couric. It is a great variation on the CBS...
“Why I Love Today” 2008 Promo
In 2008 Today went with a pop-sound to promote their venerable morning show. “Why I Love Today” was the slogan. The song was produced by 615...