What is the tune to Van Der Valk?
Eye Level
“Eye Level” is a 1972 single by the Simon Park Orchestra. It was produced originally for the De Wolfe Music Library and selected by Thames Television to be the theme tune for their Netherlands-based detective series Van der Valk.
Who was the original Van Der Valk?
Barry Foster
The main character, Simon “Piet” van der Valk, was played by Barry Foster from 1972 to 1992, and by Marc Warren since 2020. The first three series were produced for the ITV network between 1972 and 1977, with two more being commissioned in 1991 and 1992.
What is the story of Van Der Valk?
Gritty British-made Police drama series set in the beautiful location of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Cynical Dutch Detective Commissaris “Piet” Van der Valk (Barry Foster) and his colleagues investigate murders, kidnappings, and political corruption.
Who wrote Van Der Valk theme?
Jack Trombey
Composed by Jack Trombey, it began as a piece of library music but quickly climbed the charts after its adaptation for the ITV show. When it returned in the 1990s, the same original theme could be heard.
Does the new Van der Valk have the same theme tune?
The 2020 Van Der Valk theme tune is named Dutch Detective, made with a piano melody that gives a nod to the 1972 original without being an exact copy of the initial masterpiece. Fans were left hugely disappointed when the ITV 1970’s remake of Van der Valk decided to scrap the original theme tune.
How many Van Der Valk are there?
There are three episodes of Van Der Valk, each one feature length, lasting two hours.
Will there be a Van der Valk Series 2?
Van Der Valk Season 2 release date Like the first series, the second will be made up of three feature-length episodes. There’s no official release date from ITV in the UK and PBS in the US at this stage, but with filming starting in June 2021, a 2022 broadcast seems likely.
Will there be another Van der Valk series?
Will there be a season 3 of Van der Valk?
All3Media International and ITV have announced that Company Pictures’ hit detective drama Van der Valk has been commissioned for a third series.
Will there be a series 3 of Van der Valk?
The new adaptation of Nicolas Freeling’s Van der Valk mysteries hadn’t even aired in the U.K. when March’s pandemic shutdowns and lockdowns of 2020 hit.
Who played the .music in Van der Valk?
The original Van Der Valk theme was called Eye Level. It was originally performed by the Simon Park Orchestra, who landed themselves a pretty big hit with the track, as it went all the way to number one in 1973.