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Silva Screen The Caves of Androzani Music Soundtrack
The first archive release of a Doctor Who soundtrack since the Doctor Who 2005 British TV comeback, featuring music by British electronic composer Roger Limb.
The Caves of Androzani was Roger Limb’s seventh of eight contributions to the series, and the first of his two very successful collaborations with director Graeme Harper. Broadcast in March 1984, the 4 episodes showed the regeneration of The Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) into The Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker). In 2009 The Caves Of Androzani was voted the best in the history of the series by fans. Roger Limb comments on working on The Caves of Androzani: “In 1984-5 we had new tools at our disposal including the Fairlight Computer Music Instrument (CMI) which I used to create the rhythmic percussion figures, and the wonderfully versatile Yamaha DX7 which was a landmark in the development of the synthesiser.
I’d read the scripts but it was only when I saw the edited episodes on VHS that my ideas started to take shape. The greatest slice of luck was having Graeme Harper as director. He was able to explain exactly what he wanted from me, a great advantage!”
Roger Limb was part of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop team which he joined in 1972. Perhaps best known for his work on Doctor Who, from 1981 to 1985, Limb composed the music for the The Keeper of Traken, Four to Doomsday, Black Orchid, Time-Flight, Arc of Infinity, Terminus, The Caves of Androzani and Revelation of the Daleks.
In the 80s and 90s Limb has contributed music to a number of television series including The Justice Game, Aliens in the Family, Thinkabout, The Box of Delights, Kevin and Co, Martin Luther: Heretic, Storytime and the Look and Read. He is also known for the now cult “Swirley” tune, a happy piece of electronic music that was used as the theme to the BBC’s Service Information news bulletins in the late 70s and early 80s.
Release date: 25th March 2013
Tracklisting
1. Doctor Who (Opening Theme) (00’39″)
2. Androzani Minor (01’46″)
3. Gun-Runners (00’59″)
4. Morgus and Chellak (01’06″)
5. Death Sentence (01’36″)
6. Sharaz Jek (01’49″)
7. Death Under the Red Cloth (02’10″)
8. Androids (00’50″)
9. Next Time It’ll Be for Real (01’07″)
10. Nobody Lives for Ever (02’16″)
11. Spectrox (01’11″)
12. Salateen (00’32″)
13. Exile (01’06″)
14. Clever Little Android (00’44″)
15. Two Kilos, What a Deal (00’50″)
16. The Magma Beast (02’14″)
17. Blind Fools (00’34″)
18. Tear His Arms Out (02’37″)
19. Stage Three (01’54″)
20. Geostationary Orbit (01’43″)
21. The Girl Will Be Alone (01’00″)
22. Peri Abducted (01’28″)
23. Vertical Descent Pattern (00’32″)
24. It Could Have Been Worse (02’08″)
25. Do You Think I’m Mad? (02’56″)
26. The Doctor Pursued (03’13″)
27. Mud Burst (01’58″)
28. Morgus and Stotz (01’03″)
29. Face Off (01’11″)
30. Morgus Kaput (00’37″)
31. Not Beaten Yet (01’21″)
32. Milk of the Queen Bat (07’04″)
33. Return to the TARDIS (00’50″)
34. Is This Death? (02’18″)
35. Doctor Who (Closing Theme)
The 25th of March 2013 will see this seminal soundtrack released for the first time on CD and Digital Download. To keep up to date with future announcements throughout the year, you can sign up to their special mailing list at www.doctorwhomusic.com
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37 Responses to The Caves of Androzani Music Soundtrack Listings
Posted by: Some bloke March 12th, 2013
It should be pretty easy for them to release seeds of doom and terror of the zygons soundtracks as the bbc had released them on 24 january 2000
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Terror-Zygons-Seeds/dp/B00003XB2C/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1363110373&sr=8-11
Posted by: The Greater Intelligence March 4th, 2013
How come this is going to be released in the UK on my birthday (March 25), but not in America until April 26? Why do I have to wait a month after my birthday for an amazing score. I hope they release one for various stories like ‘Survival’, ‘The Invasion Of Time’, even the entire ‘Trial Of A Time Lord’.
Posted by: McGann is the Doctor March 6th, 2013
YES YES YES TO THE LAST PART !
Posted by: MR BLAH March 29th, 2013
Survival want Survival
Posted by: McGann is the Doctor February 27th, 2013
I really hope they make a CD of the cassette from 1986 which had the dominic Glynn theme tune, the original theme tune, and the disco version.
Posted by: THE ERGON February 26th, 2013
I already have the 1990s silva screen cd which includes the shorter version of this soundtrack as well as it including enlightenment,the kings demons,five doctors,warriors of the deep,the awakening,resurrection of the daleks and planet of fire. Its deleted now of course but i,m sure there may be copies out there if anybodys interested.
Posted by: McGann is the Doctor February 22nd, 2013
OHHHHHHH YES !!
They have the THEME TUNE !
It’s not a Doctor Who soundtrack unless it has the theme tune ! Hope they do one for the Mysterious Planet and Mawdryn Undead
Posted by: Mumble5557 Productions February 21st, 2013
Is this available on iTunes does anyone know?
Posted by: Eamon UltimateCliffhange February 15th, 2013
Defiently getting this at the NZ Dr who Convention of which Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann are all going to be there, i’m going t try and get this, fourth doctor sonic, Second Doctor and Dalek, Planet of Fire Set, Series 6 Doctor in blue shirt and Silent with electric hands, can;t wait, i want to listen to Is This Death?
Posted by: John Smith February 15th, 2013
Apparently they’re doing the same in Sydney. There’s a 101% chance that I’m going and this is going on my wish list!
Posted by: Some bloke February 14th, 2013
Hey, cant wait to get this! Do we know of any of the other stories music they will release?
Posted by: booboo February 14th, 2013
not yet
Posted by: Nathan Hancock January 26th, 2013
How much is this?
Posted by: Some bloke January 27th, 2013
don’t know yet, haven’t been given an official release date or track listing yet!
Posted by: Some bloke January 27th, 2013
oh ok so may be theres a release date, but no track listing yet. I’d say that it would be no more than £16 (hopefully)
Posted by: McGann is the Doctor January 25th, 2013
Does it include the theme tune ?
Posted by: booboo January 25th, 2013
will have to wait until we see the track listing
Posted by: I sprinkle bread crums January 25th, 2013
I will buy it if it does…
Posted by: McGann is the Doctor January 25th, 2013
Ah good for you, me aswell !
Posted by: John Smith January 25th, 2013
I loved the caves of Androzani sound track! My favorite from the classic series! I’ll buy it if it turns up on Amazon and isn’t too expensive.
Posted by: McGann is the Doctor January 25th, 2013
My favourite is probably the Leisure Hive.
Posted by: The Monitor January 25th, 2013
I am glad someone mentioned The Leisure Hive. It is extremely good music, perhaps the best.
Posted by: John Smith February 15th, 2013
I haven’t watched the Leisure Hive in yonks so I can’t remember the music terribly well. Revelation of the Daleks had very similar music (probably cos it’s by the same person) which is why it’s one of my favorite Dalek stories.
Posted by: TheWhomobile January 24th, 2013
This is excellent! I hope they also release a Logopolis and Castrovalva soundtrack as I think that has some of the best music in the classic series
Posted by: josh smith February 14th, 2013
the amabasdors of death and pyrimids of mars i would buy
Posted by: Thomas Chapman January 24th, 2013
YES! the best episode ever! love it so happy Caves Of Androzani was picked! as its my favourite classic Fith doctor story! also i called my You tube channel after it!
Posted by: DOCTOR WHO ONE January 24th, 2013
I don’t get why Caves of Androzani is so popular with fan’s. I saw it once and I didn’t like it at all, just found it to be so boring.
If anyone want’s to tell me why it’s popular then please do, I don’t mind, honest.
Give me ‘GENESIS OF THE DALEKS’ anyway
Posted by: DOCTOR WHO ONE January 24th, 2013
I mean ‘anyday’.
Posted by: Some bloke January 24th, 2013
I dont know either. I think it’s one of the better davison stories, but not long ago, DWM did a poll on the best doctor who story ever. Caves of androzani came at number 1, and after that (i cant remember what order though) was city of death, human nature and the empty child. (possibly in that order)
Posted by: DOCTOR WHO ONE January 24th, 2013
Yeah I have that issue with that poll inside it.
I’d have gone for Genesis of the Daleks at No.1 spot thou.
Many new series fan’s who’ve only seen the new series would probably suggest ‘Blink’ as No.1 story cos many new viewers begin watching Doctor Who by starting with that episode.
Posted by: The Flying Shark January 24th, 2013
Blink came second, Genesis of the Daleks was third and I can’t remember the rest of the order.
Posted by: The Silence January 24th, 2013
1. The Caves of Adrozani
2. Blink
3. Genesis of the Daleks
4. The Talons of Weng-Chiang
5. The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances
6. Human Nature/Family of Blood
7. Pyramids of Mars
8. City of Death
9. The Robots of Death
10. Bad Wolf/The Parting of the Ways
Posted by: Lachlan January 24th, 2013
Well it’s one of Robert Holmes absolute Classic Storyline’s, Robert Holmes was the man who created the Sontarans and is well known for his Horror themed Stories, The Talon’s of Weng Chiang was one of these and has been considered along with Genesis of the Daleks as the top Doctor Who Classic Story ever made and you can tell how good it is when you compare other Peter Davison Stories with this one.
Posted by: gordon January 25th, 2013
5 reasons why caves is diserving of the number 1 slot
1. Its one of robert holmes best script
2. Episode 1 and 3 has possibly the best cliffhangers in the almost 50 year history of the show
3. Great performances all round especially by the villians
4. Brilliantly directed by grahame Harper
5. It proves that regeneration stories can be low key but still cause impact
Posted by: McGann is the Doctor January 25th, 2013
The whole thing about Caves of Adrozahni is that it’s about the Doctor, the Fifth Doctor specificly.
He has lost so many friends, witnessed so much death and destruction, by the time he gets into this situation on Adrozahni he doesn’t even get involved in it, his only motivation is to save Peri.
He’s not even sure if he like Peri or not, having only just met her, yet he risks his life for her, and in the end, gives his life so that she may live.
It’s such a great way to end the Fifth Doctor’s era, very fitting to his character .
Posted by: The Monitor January 25th, 2013
The Caves of Androzani is one of the most presentable Doctor Who stories. It showcases the programme beautifully.
There is no writer to touch Robert Holmes. Ark, Genesis, Pyramids, Deadly and Caves are all brilliantly written.
Caves has spawned controversy for best part of 3 decades. It sums up the nitty-gritty 80s perfectly with easily the best and most graceful humanoid villain, the top three best direction of the whole series, some of the best dialogue, the best regeneration by far, good music, excellent story line….
Posted by: Some bloke January 24th, 2013
GREAT, I hope they other stories like android invasion and planet of spiders. SO EXCITED