Theme From Banacek

[young1s4u4]

I'll always remember this song forever...it came at a time in my life when everything was perfect!!!! Rock on JP!!!

[Marcos2797]

quem gosta de jazz não pode ficar sem ouvir esta maravilha..

[enoorkoiv]

When are you coming to England?.. will be the first in the Q.

[youtubeuserwilly]

@enoorkoiv thanks so much

[LisaMCD00]

Thank you! I really enjoyed this!

[enoorkoiv]

A wonderful arrangment, well done gentleman......

[doctorw2]

my favorite detective banacek i wish the tv show lasted for 20 seasons. i love banacek and i miss george peppard :(

[Sewnknit]

Good job on this version of the theme, but I'll stay with the original. Loved the series and George, of course.

[thutton67]

BANACEK FUCKING RULES

[mlarthur33]

Adored the theme song and love this redition. I hear it and I'm in that convertible with the wind in my hair. Love it!

[ph1lanthrope]

Well played!!

[Magamiam]

@ph1lanthrope Hey, Phil, incredible arrangement and with that flute.....my God!

a.breezin' & swaying!!!

Wonderful, thank you so much, dearest!!!

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[phillipbailey70]

time stood still..... thanks...

[young1s4u4]

What a great rendition of a fantastic piece!!!!!

[6300lennoxstreet]

Great, timeless piece played wonderfully.

[tjgong911]

You can download a copy of this song from a lnk on Willy's YouTube site. It's easy and costs .99.

[ab4qc]

Come on guys, where can we get a CD copy of the terrific verison of banacek arrangement? Anybody please.

[Casio61]

Some nifty bass playing there. Great tune - didn't the same guy write the themes for Kojak and Harry O?

[irarube]

yep. Good touch with TV themes i'd say.

[wab001z]

No, the guy that wrote the theme for Banacek only wrote that theme.

[trumpetman514]

Dynamite arrangement of a great tune.

Impressive soloists...especially Frank Elmo on the flute. I would love to sit in with this band.

[neweast1]

when i watch and listen to this i wish i had a drop of musical talent in me like these guys

[neweast1]

can you get this on on cd anywhere

[neweast1]

great theme song. to bad george had such a problem with the hooch

[young1s4u4]

The theme song is off the chain regardless of his personal life it will always be remembered period!!!!!

[sarnow76]

Come on Willy. You have to put out a cd with this on it. I'll buy the first copy. This arrangement is just that damn good.

[youtubeuserwilly]

Tony--every week I buy a NJ PIC_6 and say to myself, "if this hits I'm going to record the band..." so far I've been off by a couple of numbers. But we're performing at Trumpets on Sept. 17 and if you're in the neighborhood come in and I'll dedicate the tune to you. Thanks so much for your support.

[youtubeuserwilly]

just an added comment--I read every comment that is written about my videos--the good and the bad. I usually don't reply but I really appreciate the positive comments--they're not necessary but I am grateful for them--thanks for watching.

[Survivor2002]

THAT is a beautiful arrangement, well-performed! Any chance you guys do Don Ellis's theme to THE FRENCH CONNECTION as well?

[ivorbigunzz]

Superb musicians.

[sarnow76]

Good show Willy Good show!!!

[edybeast]

Very classy arrangement of a classy tune; well done!

[falkie2007]

Is this on cd anywhere ? the music not the video ?

[sarnow76]

If it is on CD please let us know.

[towerladder44]

Good arrangement,trumpet to brassy He's spliting notes.Overall great piece.

where can I get this bands music?

[kelif73]

I think the suggestion that #4 is Hot l Baltimore is a very strong possibility. Does anyone know of clips from the show? The Museum of Television in LA may have the answers.

[youtub3k]

In general, I liked it. But I think they gave the bones a bit too much to do, to feel useful. They're nice to have, where they're really needed. But they can overpower the arrangement, if you're not careful.

[TenorSaxBreed]

in the actual banacek theme song...the bones r the lead parts in the beginning also so...get on the arranger of the original piece.

[youtub3k]

I'll be honest and admit to being a musical novice. But I have a good ear for arrangements. I could always tell a John Williams score, from a J. Horner score. But now that I've got both seasons' DVDs of Banacek. I "see" how much they altered the theme from episode to episode. Unlike other series, that at lease kept it the same for one season. And of course Columbo never had its own theme, among those of the NBC Mystery Movie rotation. But some end credit themes were notable.

[dziadosz]

This is excellent. Thanks to youtube and you guys. Killer song, arrangement, and performance. A forgotten gem.

[ihateokra]

FRANK!! its me Dianne--your worst student ever from 25 years ago!! You still sound amazing and I still sound like shit!! LOL. LUV YA 4EVR!

[XxSaxCannon921xX]

haha, what did you study with him on?

[sarnow76]

Very nice arrangement of a great theme song!!

[dalek7]

Is that guitar player wearing a Banacek wig? Looks great! The song is awesome! They just don't make shows like that anymore. It's just great!! Thanks.

[amusicianinparis]

A very fresh sound... I like it Mr Elmo

[us71]

Cool!

[theyoung1s4u4]

For anyone who grow up with TV shows during the years when they put a lot of effort in their theme songs this is as good as it gets, nuh said...A great rendition of a fabulous TV show theme song, even better than the original theme song...WONDERFUL!!!!

[theyoung1s4u4]

AWESOME!!!!

[TenorSaxBreed]

I must play in a band like this...that is my goal.

[theyoung1s4u4]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME ISN'T IT!!!!!!

[FungoBoy]

mr flautist looks so uninvolved

[theyoung1s4u4]

Just listen to this unbelievable piece with your ears you'll get it!!!!

[SaleGuy]

You mean Billy Goldenberg youtubeuserwilly.

[youtubeuserwilly]

right--I'll correct it.

[elmosax]

Why???????????

[youtubeuserwilly]

so youse could hear the original without the uplifting flute solo

[theyoung1s4u4]

If you have to ask why? Then you really don't know do you???????