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RTL Boulevard theme song voted best TV tune in Dutch history

RTL Boulevard theme song voted best TV tune in Dutch history

The theme song for RTL Boulevard has been voted the best television tune in the history of the Netherlands. The list, compiled by industry experts, also features iconic compositions from series like De Fabriek and De Wereld Draait Door.

The iconic theme music for the television program RTL Boulevard has been officially named the best television tune in Dutch history. Compiled by Vlam, publisher Richard Otto, and specialist Hans Everling, the TV Tunes Top 75 list highlights melodies that define the national viewing experience. Experts noted that the RTL Boulevard theme has maintained its consistent musical foundation since the show first aired in 2001, making it a powerful example of lasting audio branding.

The selection process evaluated tracks based on their originality, musical quality, and overall significance to the Dutch audience. Composer Emmer and Hans van Eijck both achieved ten entries on the comprehensive list, followed by Martijn Schimmer with seven, Ruud Bos with five, and Tonny Eyk with four. In the final rankings, the theme for the drama series De Fabriek by Ruud Bos secured the second spot, while the music for De Wereld Draait Door, composed by Martijn Schimmer, took third place.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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