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This 2004 track hints at a past Kanye who was calmer, family orientated and less materialistic. Yes, really! But whether you believe the sentiment or not, it's a definitely a super-groovy slab of old-school Yeezy complete with his customary soul samples.
The theme for the 1964 TV series The Addams Family was written and arranged by longtime Hollywood film and television composer Vic Mizzy. The song's arrangement was dominated by a harpsichord and a bass clarinet, and featured finger-snaps as percussive accompaniment.[1] Actor Ted Cassidy, reprising his "Lurch" voice, punctuated the lyrics with the words "neat", "sweet", and "petite". Mizzy's theme was popular enough to enjoy a single release, though it failed to make the national charts.
The song has become popular as a staple of the Addams Family. It is referenced in other media prominently, especially in the 2022 series Wednesday. In the series, the code to enter the sanctum of the secret society of the Nightshades is to snap twice (similar to how snapping twice is part of the song). Christina Aguilera recorded her own version of the song for The Addams Family 2 soundtrack in 2021.[2]
With the new AC:Origins video having a rendition of Ezio's Family I think we need to accept the fact that this is the theme song for the entire series. I'm still seeing complaints about the overuse of this theme and how it doesn't fit with the other games but at this point it has become much more than just Ezio. Also, it's an absolutely beautiful piece and I enjoy hearing all different renditions of it. I think we just need to accept that Ezio's Family is Assassin's Creed.
I looove the show, I've binged it SO fast. But the theme song makes me feel anger. It's so loud and annoying! I'm not sure if it's because Netflix won't let you skip it without forwarding it yourself, I just hate it so much!
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Though The Addams Family only existed for two seasons on television in the mid-'60s, it captured the macabre imagination of America, due in no small part to its incredibly catchy theme song. Rarely have any four chords been given so much instant recognition as those that open this melody, always followed by the requisite and iconic finger-snaps.
In the era of golly-gee wholesomeness of Leave it to Beaver and I Love Lucy, The Addams Family provided an eccentric version of the All-American family. There was oddly charming patriarch Gomez Addams, his vampire-like wife Morticia, their giant butler Lurch, and their depraved children Wednesday and Pugsley. Their antics would inspire a Halloween special and three films in the '90s, and their catchy theme song would find its way into the very soundtrack of pop culture with commercials and covers. Here's ten "Things" you didn't know about it!
A popular composer for film and television in the '50s and '60s, Vic Mizzy also had radio hits going back as far as the '30s and '40s. He's known for composing Les Brown Doris Day's smash hit, "My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time," and for composing the theme songs for Shirley Temple programs. Given his aptitude for catchy, feel-good songs, it's curious that he chose to work on arranging the Addams Family theme.
Though he pushed to have everything about The Addams Family theme done electronically and added in later, the producers of the television series wanted Vic's input on the introduction and opening credits. They urged him to direct the main title, down to everything from positioning the cast to explaining how best to get their finger-snaps perfectly in sync.
The film involves crooks trying to steal the family fortune, a case of mistaken identity, a lover's quarrel, and a fabulous Halloween bash. You'll notice some aspects of the film make it into the 1991 Addams Family film. It's a zany, entertaining addition to the franchise's canon, and features a different take on the classic theme song.
The Hammer version features his rap verses, which directly tie into the plot of the film, accompanied by the familiar rifts from the theme song. It was also used in the sequel Addams Family Values. It was popular for films of the day to create a theme song named after the film it pertained to, see also Ghostbusters and even Speed.
Famous recording artists like Kasabian and Mannheim Steamroller have covered the Addams Family theme song for their Halloween-themed albums. Both of the songs alter the original significantly but retain enough of its recognizable melody and whimsy to register with fans.
For the third Addams Family film, Addams Family Reunion, R&B group Strate Vocalz recorded a version of the theme song, though it didn't receive much positive attention. The film, in general, didn't receive much praise, as it featured an entirely different cast (Tim Curry replaced Raoul Julia as Gomez, and Daryl Hannah replaced Anjelica Houston), and was generally made on a much smaller budget.
Though several different television and film versions of The Addams Family existed by the time it was made into a stage play, the Broadway version was the first of its kind and a new way to experience America's favorite spooky family. The original cast included Nathan Lane as Gomez and Bebe Neuwirth (Lilith on Frasier) as Morticia, but only from 2010 to 2011.
When describing the overall feel and look of the production, producers asked themselves, "If Uncle Fester was directing a Broadway show, what kind of a Broadway show would he do?" It features a number of original songs, as well as the classic theme song. The production won the Drama League Award as well as the Drama Desk Award. It continues to tour nationally and in the UK.
With such a recognizable theme song, it's no wonder that various brands over the years have decided to use it to add instant nostalgia. In the mid-'90s, the melody was used as the theme for Nestle's "Buncha Crunch," and in the mid-'00s, M&M's company used the theme for a series of Addams Family TV commercials for their chocolate candies around Halloween.
The Simpsons have used an amalgamation of its theme song combined with The Addams Family rift for various introductions of their Treehouse of Horror series of Halloween specials. Elvira, the Mistress of the Dark herself, has used a jazz-lounge version of the tune on her album Elvira Presents Monster Hits.
The Addams Family will once again enjoy a romp on the big screen with a new movie coming in 2019. This film will be completely computer-animated, featuring the vocal talents of Oscar Isaac as Gomez, Charlize Theron as Morticia, Chloe Grace Moretz as Wednesday, Finn Wolfhard as Pugsley, and Bette Midler as Grandma. It will also feature a new take on the classic theme song.
This time, the Addams clan will have to go toe-to-toe with the host of a reality television series, hoping to cash in on the eccentricities of their family life. The Addams must grapple with the complexities of the 21st century, rooted in greed, avarice, and self-promotion. Will their family values prove strong enough to meet the challenge?
The Proud Family Opening Theme is the song that plays after the prologue of every episode of the Disney Channel animated television series The Proud Family as well as its Disney+ revival The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. The original version of the theme song was performed by Solange featuring Destiny's Child, while the current version was performed by Joyce Wrice and one spoken word by the show's voice actor. The song was composed by Kurt Farquhar, who composed both versions of the theme song.
During the making of the show's revival, Farquhar stated the plan was to modernize the song for a new generation. So he gave it a new beat, and the team selected a new vocalist, R&B singer Joyce Wrice (she is 29 years old), who was a fan of the original series.
The intro begins with Puff's and family's colored stills. Transition to her room, Penny Proud is talking on her phone, BeBe and CeCe pulled her hair, the twins crawled while Penny Proud walking and seeking Trudy holding CeCe, feeling underwhelmed, still seeking in hallways, BeBe squirted strawberry milk and Penny Proud's hair became wet. Oscar hungers chicken and waffles (not in the revival, due to racial themes), Penny Proud drinks milk in breakfast before she leaves with her friends and closes the door, the series' logo (with photos in the revival) and zooms out into Oscar's camera, the family is in the couch while taking a picture, Oscar opens the door and seeing Penny Proud is running with a paper and her friends smiled, closing and pops out with (insert minor character here), Suga Mama and Puff opens in, Still, the family is in the couch before taking a picture, Transition to the picture, Puff bites Oscar's ear. The series' logo appears. Bruce W. Smith is credited and the voice actors were not credited.
The intro begins with the family's and Puff's colored stills. Transition to her room, Penny Proud is talking on her phone, Kyla Pratt is credited, CeCe steals her phone, Penny Proud tried to grab CeCe to get her phone back, Tommy Davidson is credited, she grabs her and CeCe throws her phone to BeBe, Jo Marie Payton is credited, Penny Proud get a determined face then chases after BeBe to retrieve her phone, BeBe hides behind Trudy, Trudy has Penny's phone, Paula Jai Parker is credited. Penny's "bae" is calling, Penny swipes the phone from Trudy, Penny runs to the door as Oscar is doing an experiment and Bobby is singing, Cedric the Entertainer is credited. The experiment ends up exploding in his face, Penny comes in and takes a selfie, she waves goodbye and closes the door, Penny and her friends are taking a selfie, Keke Palmer is credited. The Gross Sisters have their hands out demanding money, Penny's friends run away, Penny catches her phone and also proceeds to run, Alisa Reyes is credited. Oscar is talking to BeBe and CeCe, Karen Malina White is credited. Penny is seen out the window running home, Oscar opens the door for her, Soleil Moon Frye is credited. He snatches her phone, Penny's friends (excluding Sticky) try to enter, Raquel Lee Bolleau is credited. He closes the door and pops out with (insert minor character here), EJ Johnson is credited. Suga Mama and Puff opens in, Oscar slams the door in panic, but Suga Mama slams it open crushing Oscar and grabs Penny's phone, Artist "A Boogie" Dubose is credited. She throws Penny's phone to her and sits down on the couch, Aries Spears is credited. Oscar runs behind the couch pointing to the camera, CeeLo Green is credited. Everyone positions themselves for the pictures, Zachary Quinto is credited. Transition to the picture, CeCe and Puff both bite Oscar's ear and BeBe tries to pull Puff off. Bruce W. Smith is credited.
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