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Veronica Mars theme remix - VIDEO

by Brett Love, posted Sep 28th 2006 9:41AM
Veronica Mars openIt's something that happens fairly often, and I never understand the reasoning behind it. A show is motoring right along and then a new season starts and someone has decided to redo the theme song. I remember it happening on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and That 70's Show, and I'm sure many others. Now, with season three, Veronica Mars has joined the club. For those scoring at home, season three was also when they made the change for Buffy.

The Dandy Warhols song, "We Used To Be Friends", is still the theme song, but now it's been remixed into a stripped down, more ethereal track. It's not bad, but it's not better either. Personally, I prefer the original. Watch the new open after the jump and let us know what you think.

[ thanks Wilhem ]

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Melissa Fernandez

I have been an avid Dandy Warhols fan since the ninth grade (currently I'm a senior in college), and personally, I love the remix. I want to find a full version of it so I can put it on repeat. I think the new intro is great. If anyone can tell me where (and if) I can find a full version, please let me know.

October 20 2006 at 10:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
taffy13

Honestly, I really loved both. I wish I could find the remixed version of the song, and I loved the new visuals too. Much darker. All things considered, I prefer this.

October 18 2006 at 4:10 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bess

I'm liking the visuals in the new intro but miss the verve of the original song. Great show, glad it survived the merge.

October 18 2006 at 4:08 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
thebluelady

I'm always hesitant when shows change their theme songs, but I think the remix works pretty well. As for the visuals, I really liked the scribbles, but I think this one looks much sleeker. In the commentary for the pilot (on Rob Thomas's website) he said that he wasn't totally happy with them, and wanted something more like "Six Feet Under", so I'm glad he got that.

October 08 2006 at 6:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mister

I LOVE the new remix of 'We Used to be Friends' It's a somber, more mature sounding theme for her college years. But I also still love the original version too. Then again, I've always been something of a remix/cover maven.

Visually I think the new opening is a stunner too. Love the disolves with the still photos, which speaks to Veronica's photography angle in solving crimes. It was... california noir.

I MUST have that new theme in a full-length mix soon. I wonder if The Dandy Warhols will allow it to be downloaded anywhere for a fee.

October 04 2006 at 2:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jazza

Yeah, didn't like it either, but Tina Majorino is now part of the main cast, sweeet!!

September 29 2006 at 11:51 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joel

That was actually pretty slick -- loved it. Just not sure if it's appropriate for the show's style and pace (unless they're changing that - which would be a huge mistake). Having said that I don't think the original intro nailed it either. One of the few things about the show I always thought was kinda "off".

September 29 2006 at 4:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lesley

That was beyond awful. Ugh. I always loved when they finally got to the credits, I would let them roll and listen to the song. At least this one will make me want to fast forward to the show again.

September 28 2006 at 9:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Josh

I love this intro so much more than the original. I always thought that one looked cheap. Plus, this one is just plain cool.

September 28 2006 at 6:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jennifer

They needed to change visuals, yes. Slowing down the music, however, sucked.

September 28 2006 at 3:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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