Hockey Night In Canada Theme Song Download

The theme was associated with CBC Television's Hockey Night in Canada, and Tlvision de Radio-Canada's La Soire du hockey beginning in 1968. In 2008, the CBC announced that the negotiations to renew their licence or purchase the theme had been unsuccessful and that they would run a national contest to find a new theme. The rights were then purchased by rival broadcaster CTVglobemedia (now known as Bell Media) in perpetuity. Since 2008, the theme can be heard on hockey broadcasts on the Bell Media-owned TSN and RDS sports networks.

In 1968, the CBC commissioned McLaren Advertising to create a new promotional tune for Hockey Night in Canada.[6] McLaren contracted Dolores Claman, a classically trained composer who had produced a number of successful jingles, promotional songs and television theme music,[7] to write the tune. Claman had never seen a hockey game in person and wrote the tune imagining Roman gladiators wearing skates. "It just arrived in my head", she recalled several decades later. Claman said she wrote it to reflect the narrative arc of a hockey game from the arrival on the rink, to the battle of the game, to the trip home, "plus a cold beer."[8] Since the song was originally classified as an advertising jingle Claman did not originally get residuals but only a one-time creative fee of $800. The piece was originally performed by a 20-member orchestra.[8]

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We share with all Canadians the disappointment of this news, as we feel as strongly about the theme as they do. We are proud of the association with the former theme song and are saddened that we were unable to reach a deal, especially when we presented an offer which we believe was not substantively different from what the rights holders had proposed to us. We love the song and know this is a huge disappointment for us and for millions of Canadians. As of today, CBC Sports is moving forward with our plan to have the Canadian public compose the new Hockey Night in Canada theme song.[42]

The CBC said it had offered nearly $1 million for perpetual rights to the piece,[43] but that Copyright Music was asking for $2.5 to $3 million for those rights. According to Claman, the CBC had offered her $850,000.[8] The proposal to CBC, suggesting it purchase the theme outright, was based on industry standard formulae to derive a purchase price. This is based on earnings and at the same time demonstrated to the CBC how they could make money and save money towards recovering their costs.[citation needed] One of the contest's submissions, "Hockey Scores", had the most views and comments, and was the top rated entry, but didn't make it to the semifinals.[44][45] The new theme was revealed at 7:00 EDT, on Hockey Night in Canada, on October 11, 2008. The winner was Alberta music teacher Colin Oberst with his song, "Canadian Gold".

On June 9, 2008, CBC offered to resume negotiations under mediator Gord Kirke. "We feel this song is worth one last attempt to save. Canadians are passionate about its association with Hockey Night in Canada," said Moore.[46] However, by mid-afternoon, Claman's representatives announced they had sold the broadcast rights in perpetuity to CTV, to be used on TSN, RDS hockey broadcasts and possibly on CTV's coverage of Olympic hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics.[47] CTV opted not to use the theme during the Olympics, however, and instead used I Believe for all events including hockey. "The Hockey Theme" was played as part of the 2010 Winter Olympics closing ceremony (the ceremony itself, not as the broadcast's theme music); as the ceremonies were aired internationally, the composition received rare worldwide exposure.

The song has a long and storied history in Canadian sports and has become ingrained in the hearts and minds of hockey fans across the country. It is an iconic tune, embraced by Canadians everywhere, and we felt it was imperative to save it. We know we will be in hockey forever, so there's no doubt this acquisition will create value for us. It's an honour and a privilege to own such a cherished piece of Canadiana.[47]

Shortly after the announcement, the CBC filed applications to protect what appear to be three versions of "The Hockey Theme" as sound trademarks.[49] These applications were abandoned on December 30, 2009. Even if the trademark applications had been successful, the most favourable result for the CBC would have been that it could prevent CTV from using the theme during hockey broadcasts; the CBC itself would likely still have been barred from using the theme due to CTV's status as copyright holder.

"The Hockey Night in Canada theme song is dear to the hearts of so many hockey fans, and the kick off to many exciting Saturday nights," said Chris Wilson, the executive director of CBC Sports and Olympics, in an email.

Oberst and Burke stood side-by-side as Don Cherry announced the Anthem Challenge winner to a live studio audience in Toronto. The song was then played to start the network's Saturday night doubleheader.

The high-profile contest in which the voting public picked a song to replace the original "Hockey Night in Canada" theme was created after CBC lost the rights to the iconic tune earlier this year. The original song is now the property of TSN.

Hockey Night in Canada theme composer Dolores Claman is shown in an undated handout photo. Claman, the composer behind the former "Hockey Night in Canada" theme song, has died at 94. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - SOCAN)

CBC Music and CBC-TV's Hockey Night in Canada are currently holding a Song Quest contest to "find a new pop or rock song that reflects the game of hockey, such as the teamwork, high energy or determination required."

I'm not a hockey fan, but I adore the Hockey Night in Canada theme.

The song was written for the CBC in 1968 by Dolores Claman. A classically trained composer, Claman had written a number of successful jingles (including the music for A Place to Stand, the Academy-award winning short film shown at the Ontario Pavilion at Expo 67.)

Having never actually seen a hockey game in person, Claman said that she wrote the tune imagining "Roman gladiators wearing skates".

"It just arrived in my head," she recalled years later.

Since the song was originally classified as an advertising jingle, Claman only received a one-time creative fee of $800. A recent messy court case saw the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation lose the rights to what many consider "Canada's second national anthem".

CTV, Canada's largest privately owned network, has acquired the broadcast rights to the song in perpetuity. A new, classic rendition has recently been unveiled, recorded by 54 members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Brassy yet loungy, the fab new recording pays hommage to the original 1968 version... Needless to say, I love it!

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Tonight was the night for the big announcement as CBC's Hockey Night In Canada, the foremost hockey broadcast in the world, selected its new theme song. I am actually heading out to watch the first game shown on the 2008-09 Saturday edition if Hockey Night In Canada, featuring the Montreal Canadiens tangling with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Minutes ago, CBC announced the winner of the Anthem Challenge based upon the votes that the public submitted. The two finalists were Colin Oberst of Beaumont, Alberta with "Canadian Gold", and thirteen year-old Robert Fraser Burke of Toronto, Ontario with "Sticks to the Ice".

Without further adieu, here is your winner!

Colin Oberst's "Canadian Gold" was selected as the winner. The Celtic-themed piece was selected as the winner after 14,871 people voted on the two songs. The breakdown of the voting was not given as to how many votes were attributed to each song. Mr. Oberst takes home the $100,000 top prize and half of the lifetime royalties off the song, with the other 50% of the royalties invested by the CBC in minor hockey across the country.

Really, this contest was a great way for someone who may never get a shot at fame or fortune to show off his or her musical talents. Mr. Oberst's song is a great tune, and the additions that multiple Juno Award winner Bob Rock made only added to a solid piece of original music. By day, Mr. Oberst is an elementary school teacher who also doubles as an avid music writer and member of an Edmonton band.

"I'm thrilled that it's an ordinary Canadian whose passion for hockey will be forever associated with the show," said Scott Moore, executive director of CBC Sports. "The process has shown the passion that Canadians have for hockey, Hockey Night in Canada and for music."

Here is Mr. Oberst's video profile from the CBC. It's an interesting look at how his song evolved into what it is now.

Congratulations, Mr. Oberst! I'm off to watch hockey, but I'll be back soon! Take it easy, everyone, and enjoy your new Hockey Night In Canada anthem!

Until next time, keep your sticks on the ice!

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