SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:16 Min.
The original 1983 NBC TV opening credits theme by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter clocks in at a 1:40 running time, including John Ashley’s voice-over narration and various sound effects.
This extended instrumental cover by The Daniel Caine Orchestra, however, doesn’t replicate those extra elements. In addition to its digital availability, this cover version appears on at least two other Daniel Caine Orchestra CD’s: 2007’s The A-Team: Music from The Original Television Score and the earlier 1999 NYPD Blue: The Best of Mike Post.
REVIEW:
The Daniel Caine Orchestra emphasizes the original A-Team theme more as a patriotic anthem (i.e. lots of militaristic drumming beats). This soaring Caine version also notably doesn’t mimic the edgy rock guitar vibe that Post and Carpenter imbue the TV theme’s mid-section with. Instead, this cover is more of a seamless blend of orchestral work and a collegiate marching band-style of sound. While it isn’t close to the original theme, The Daniel Caine Orchestra’s cover delivers a fun and worthwhile interpretation.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
Note: Post & Carpenter’s 2nd season opening credits version (including the narrative voice-over and the distinctive sound effects) appears on 1990’s Television’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 3: ‘70s & 80’s album — in CD and cassette form.
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