New theme tune for iconic soapie
JOBURG - Legends Sipho ‘Hotstix” Mabuse and Trevor Jones have collaborated on a new theme song for Generations, which will be heard for the first time on 26 September.
Legends Sipho ‘Hotstix” Mabuse and Trevor Jones have collaborated on a new theme song for Generations, which will be heard for the first time tonight, 26 September.
Continuing with the celebrations of the SABC 1 Soap opera’s 20th anniversary, Generations creators saw it fit to bring onboard Jones, who Mjartin Meyer of Triple M Entertainment describes as “one of our finest musical exports”.
Jones is a multi-award-winning orchestral film score composer and conductor and has contributed significantly to productions such as Jozi H, Notting Hill, Angel Heart,The Last of the Mohicans, GI Jane and Around the World in 80 Days.
When asked to collaborate on the theme song, Jones saw the opportunity as a challenge he would love to tackle.
“I love a challenge and 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,” said Jones.
Before this collaboration, Mabuse and ones had never worked together but have admired each other’s work from a distance.
“I knew who Trevor was, and was always in awe of his work,” Mabuse said.
“When we did meet, the prospect and possibility of ever working together suddenly seemed within reach. We just needed to find the right moment.”
“I had been working on a bigger composition with Sipho Mabuse in mind,” Jones explained.
“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,” Jones added.
According to Meyers, the musical piece promises to be “a beautifully orchestrated and produced piece of signature music”.
As viewers tune in to receive their dose of intrigue and drama from 26 September onwards, they will be greeted and welcomed by a tune epic enough to coincide with two decades of entertainment.
