Where Does The EastEnders Theme Tune Come From?

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He originally began composing the EastEnders theme

during his first piano lesson

, when he was just seven years old with his piano teacher Anne. The original tune sounded quite different, the theme was created by accident by pressing the wrong piano key.

How many DUF DUFS in EastEnders theme tune?

Having done the necessary research (by slowing down the theme tune so we can clearly count the beats), we can confirm that there are in fact

nine

‘doof doofs’, and anyone who says otherwise should be publicly shamed.

How many duff duffs ended EastEnders?

In the biggest stand off since the blue or white dress debate, no one could come up with a definitive answer – all hearing the iconic drum beat in different ways. Lycett said there were

eight

, while David claimed as ‘doof doof’ is a unit, then there’s only four.

Who wrote the BBC theme tune?


David Harry Lowe

(born 11 April 1959) is an English composer and music producer. His work comprises primarily of music for television, radio, commercials and idents. Lowe is best known for his extensive work on theme tunes for bulletins and programmes for BBC News.

Why is it called Julias theme?

“Julia’s Theme” refers

to an alternative version of the usual theme

, which was named after one of the show’s creators, Julia Smith. It has been used in place of the regular theme 70 times as of 14 December 2021.

How many doof Doofs are there?

Britain’s most instantly-recognised piece of music after God Save the Queen, int it? And they got it wrong. There are

nine doof doofs

.

Who has had the most doof Doofs?

No. Character 2010 Count 1

Phil Mitchell

206
2 Ian Beale 141 3 Sharon Watts 138 4 Grant Mitchell 131

What is the EastEnders theme tune called?


“Anyone Can Fall in Love

B-side “EastEnders theme tune” Released August 1986 Recorded 1986 Genre Pop

Is Dot Dead EastEnders?

Well,

Dot is alive for now at least

! After her final appearance on-screen last year, Brown revealed on the podcast Distinct Nostalgia that she would “never” return to EastEnders.

What is duff duff music?

duff duff ​Definitions and Synonyms

The term refers to

the drum beats in the theme tune

.

When was Julias theme first used?

There have been a few different versions used during its run, the original used

between 1985-1996

, the second used from 1995-2008 before being revamped in 2009 and last heard in September 2013, a third version from 2000-2006 before a revamp in 2010 which was last heard on 14 December 2021.

Where is the Eastenders set?

Eastenders is set in

the fictional borough of Walford

. If we had to pin it on a map (and we did), then it’d be centred somewhere round Bromley-by-Bow, whose tube station is replaced by Walford East in on-screen tube maps. Alternatively, it might be closer to the Olympic Park, which shares the square’s postcode of E20.

When did the EastEnders theme change?


1994-1999

. The original EastEnders theme was reinstated 11 April 1994, albeit a remixed version, as a consequence of the negative viewer feedback to the so-called Jazzy Theme.

Is EastEnders ending?

The final episode of EastEnders that BBC has made available will air on

December 12, 2021

. While unfortunate, we respect the BBC’s decision regarding programming they can make available.

How old is dotty in EastEnders?

Dotty was originally eleven years old, but on Conlin’s casting, they changed her age to

seven

. Introduced as a guest character by Santer she made her first appearance on 26 December 2008. Starting to appear more frequently, Dotty became a recurring character.

Did Nick Cotton have a son?

Ashley Cotton Spin-off appearances Return of Nick Cotton (2000) Classification Former; regular showFamily

Is Duff a real word?


Standing for designated ugly fat friend

, duff is a rude, though often humorous term people use for that one friend who makes you look better.

When did EastEnders go to 3 times a week?

EastEnders was broadcast at 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with an omnibus on Sunday. More episodes were added over the years to satisfy demand, a third in

1994

and a fourth in 2001. The programme also spawned an online spin-off, E20.

What are the piano notes?

There are seven natural notes on a piano:

C, D, E, F, G, A, B

. You’ll notice that the pattern of two black keys surrounded by three white keys then three black keys surrounded by four white keys repeats itself several times up the keyboard.

Did EastEnders change theme tune?

Named after Julia Smith, one of the soap’s creators, it replaces EastEnders’ dramatic drums with an emotional piano solo and a choir. The ‘doof doof’ music is

only ever changed

for the departure of huge characters and the alternative theme used sparingly.

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