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HBO's Evolution of Sonic Branding
TLDR HBO updated their iconic theme song by blending a modern electronic sound with a live studio orchestra while keeping the original melody intact, creating a memorable and emotional connection with their audience. The revamp also included updating the static angel sound that played before their original shows to adapt to modern viewing experiences, maintaining a powerful emotional connection and symbol of anticipation for viewers worldwide.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The episode discusses the importance of Sonic IDs in branding and how HBO is searching for the perfect one.
03:15
HBO faced a challenge in updating their iconic theme song to better suit the modern age of streaming while maintaining emotional connection with their audience.
06:23
HBO updated their iconic theme song by blending a modern electronic sound with a live studio orchestra while keeping the original melody intact.
10:07
The updated HBO theme song blends orchestral and electronic elements, building up to a big climax with a memorable horn section, now condensed into shorter segments for modern audiences.
13:46
HBO revamped their iconic feature presentation theme song and considered updating the static angel sound that played before their original shows to adapt to modern viewing experiences.
16:57
HBO's iconic static sound logo has remained unchanged and holds a powerful emotional connection for viewers, becoming a symbol of anticipation and nostalgia for the brand's content worldwide.
20:22
HBO's iconic theme music and static sound are still the foundation of its Sonic brand, evoking nostalgia and emotional connections that cannot be manufactured or bought.
