Impressive new theme tune for ‘Generations’
Renowned South African film score composer Trevor Jones has written a new theme tune for Generations.
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Known for his work on high-profile movies like ‘Time Bandits’, ‘Labyrinth, ‘The Last of the Mohicans’, and ‘Notting Hill’, Jones was commissioned to write and record a new theme tune for the popular SABC soapie by its creator Mfundi Vundla. He agreed and subsequently started spending time with the show’s head writer and watching clips.
“I love a challenge. Collaborating on a piece of music for a soap opera as successful as Generations meant I had to find a way to do justice to a show that mirrors popular society as well as it does. The music runs in tandem with the energy and aspiration that’s broadcast each weekday,” says Jones
The song features legendary saxophonist Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, who eagerly agreed to lend his talent after Jones approached him about a collaboration after they met for the first time at the 2013 independent music conference Music Exchange.
“I knew who Trevor was, and was always in awe of his work,” says Hotstix of their meeting. “When we did meet, the prospect and possibility of ever working together suddenly seemed within reach. We just needed to find the right moment.”
Jones’ recollection of this initial meeting echoes that of Mabuse. He recalls: “I had been working on a bigger composition with Sipho Mabuse in mind. So when the opportunity came along to work on the Generations score, inviting him along for the ride made perfect sense. Sipho’s a consummate professional, a wonderful friend, gifted musician and performer. His contribution here is nothing short of inspired.
“This piece of music could not have been created with anyone other than Sipho. He has a distinctive way of playing, and you can hear his signature saxophone from the opening bars of the piece.”
‘Generations’ will be broadcast with its new theme tune on Thursday, 26 September.
– TEAMtalk Media
