For me it’s ALL the CSI themes. Take the edit for CSI:Miami, having “Won’t get fooled again” sung at the start really sets the tone of each episode. I mean what better words encapsulate the mindset of a detective? Teardrop in House M.D. season 1 I feel captures the mystery of trying to find the cause of an illness. What are yours?
Incredible Hulk TV show ending music. Recently learned this on the flute. Such a sad, beautiful song.
Another melancholy one:
I am just rewatching The Wire again and especially the version of the opening song in season 4 is stuck in my head.
Maybe it‘s because it is performed by Baltimore teenagers that makes it especially hard hitting.
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My favorite aspects of anime are often how little the ending themes reflect on the vibe of the show.
That said, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Roundabout- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuGAWR2eRyQ
which after several seasons has been… what’s the opposite of inside joke? One day I’ll put on Roundabout in my spouse’s presence and I will be flat out murdered.
I was at a party at a friend’s place, vibing and having some nice whisky/food and then I spotted the turntable.
2 minutes later the host chimes in “Oh hey, Roundabout!” and spouse near screamed. Needless to say they are not a fan of dudes in capes and bloopy doopy 1970s medieval themed wankmusic.