What is the Silent Witness theme song?
VIEWERS are loving Silent Witness season 24, which sees more grisly crimes solved. But some fans are wondering what the haunting opening theme tune is. What is the Silent Witness theme song? The haunting theme song played out and it is called Silencium by John Harle. It actually changed back in 2018 for season 21, offering […]
VIEWERS are loving Silent Witness season 24, which sees more grisly crimes solved.
But some fans are wondering what the haunting opening theme tune is.
What is the Silent Witness theme song?
The haunting theme song played out and it is called Silencium by John Harle.
It actually changed back in 2018 for season 21, offering audiences the delightful voice of a new vocalist, equipped with a fresh arrangement.
John is an English saxophonist and composer .
His arrangement of Silencium was originally performed as part of the Canterbury Festival in 2011.
What does the Silent Witness theme song lyrics mean?
The song is performed in Latin, and the lyrics are:
Testator silens
Costestes e spiritu
Silencium
Angeli silens
Costestes e spiritu
Silencium
But if we translate this to English, the lyrics mean:
Silent witness
The spirits who also bear witness
In silence
Silent angels
The spirits who also bear witness
In silence
What have fans said about the Silent Witness theme song?
Fans have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the theme song, with one saying: “I’d forgotten how much fun I have trying to sing the theme tune #SilentWitness.”
Another tweeted: “I’ve only been able to muster the enthusiasm to sing the Silent Witness theme tune in a half-hearted way because there’s no-one here to annoy.”
While this on said: “Brand new Silent Witness. It’s that time of year when people (me) attempt to sing along with the theme tune.”