Marriage is back on BBC One tonight (Sunday, August 21), and one of the biggest talking points from viewers is that theme tune.
It’s fair to say that the vast majority have been irritated by it.
So what is the intro music for Marriage and what have viewers said about it?
What is the Marriage theme tune?
The theme tune opens out of seemingly nowhere at the beginning of the show: the loud song involves people shouting instructions like ‘to the side’ and ‘around’.
It’s unlikely to be a tune you recognise, credited as Partita for 8 voices: No 1, Allemande. The acapella tune was created by American composer Caroline Shaw.
It was composed for the vocal group Roomful of Teeth and was released on their Grammy Award-winning debut album in 2012.
The piece was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2013, making Caroline Shaw the youngest recipient of the award.
It’s even been named one of “the best classical music works of the 21st century”.
But Marriage viewers wouldn’t seem to agree with this!
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What have viewers said about the Marriage theme tune?
Twitter users were full of complaints about the BBC drama‘s theme tune.
One said: “My God that bloody theme tune! Ready to stick my boot through the screen.”
Other viewers noted how quiet the dialogue is compared to the super loud theme tune, as this viewer complains: “Turned the sound up on Marriage because I couldn’t hear it properly. Then the theme tune scared me half to death!”
What else have viewers said about Marriage?
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While Marriage went down well with initial reviews from critics, not all viewers seem to agree.
The show, led by well-loved actors Nicola Walker and Sean Bean, hasn’t done enough to keep viewers watching, with many people complaining the show is boring and too slow.
One said: “Never ever thought I could be so disappointed at a drama starring Nicola Walker!”
Another viewer agreed, saying: “Had really been looking forward to watching this new drama but I couldn’t believe what I was watching it was plain weird! It was uncomfortable viewing. So disappointed.”
But it’s not all bad, with some viewers full of praise for the drama: “Can’t believe I’m a lone voice here. Thought it was utterly brilliant.
“Not always easy viewing. Very much along the lines of Mum. Loved it. Nicola Walker and Sean Bean are mesmerising.”
Mum is another series from the creator of Marriage, Stefan Golaszewski, which received great reviews from critics and viewers.
Some people appreciated the lack of drama in the programme: “You’ve all totally missed the point! Love, loss and ordinary life.
“It’s just portrayed it perfectly. The lack of mayhem has totally sold it to me.”
So, if the more emotional and thought-provoking dramas are your thing, Marriage is the show for you.
If not, it’s probably best avoided.
What happens in Marriage episode three?
Emma attends a legal conference with her boss, Jamie, while Ian waits at home, worried about what she’s doing.
As the day goes on, Emma starts to see a new side to Jamie – how she couldn’t already see what a Class A twonk he is is beyond us.
She has the choice of to go back to his room at the end of the night. (Don’t do it, Emma!)
Meanwhile, Jessica meets a lovely new admirer who while hopefully highlight just how awful that boyfriend of hers is in contrast.
Marriage continues on Sunday August 21 at 9pm on BBC One. The fourth and final episode airs Monday, August 22, at 9pm.
