CSI New York: Theme Song Mystery Solved...Unless It's a Decoy!
Ah, CSI: New York. The Big Apple with a side of forensics! But what's a gritty crime scene drama without a pulse-pounding theme song? That, my friends, is where the plot thickens (or maybe it's the ketchup...depends on the crime!).
The Truth Is Out There (But It's Not "X-Files")
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For those who haven't been waterboarding themselves with reruns (hey, no judgement!), the theme song for CSI: New York is none other than "Baba O'Riley" by The Who. Yes, you read that right. The same epic rock song that soundtracked teenage wastelands is what ushers us into the world of yellow tape and lab coats.
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Why "Baba O'Riley"? We May Never Know (But Here's My Totally Unofficial Theory)
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Maybe it's the fightin' in the fields for survival vibe that reflects the competitive nature of CSI work? Perhaps it's a metaphor for sifting through evidence, separating the truth from the teenage wasteland of alibis? Or maybe, just maybe, CSI: New York needed a song that could drown out the constant honking from impatient New York cabbies.
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Fun Fact: CSI: New York Actually Had a Chance to Theme Song Shop
While "Baba O'Riley" became synonymous with the show, series creator Ann Donahue revealed they considered several other options, including original compositions. In the end, "Baba O'Riley" won out, adding a touch of unexpected classic rock to the modern crime drama.
Frequently Asked CSI: New York Theme Song Questions (Because the Internet Never Sleeps)
- How to listen to the CSI: New York theme song? Search "Baba O'Riley" by The Who on your favorite music streaming service. Bonus points if you crank it up to 11 while pretending to analyze a crime scene with a magnifying glass.
- How to play "Baba O'Riley" on air guitar? That, my friend, requires mastering the art of the windmill and channeling your inner Pete Townshend. There are plenty of instructional videos online (because apparently everything needs a tutorial these days).
- How to convince my friends that "Baba O'Riley" is the best CSI theme song ever? This might be a bridge too far. But hey, you can always show them this post (just don't blame me if they think you're obsessed).
- How to solve a crime using only the lyrics to "Baba O'Riley"? While highly inadvisable (and probably illegal), it would certainly make for a compelling episode of CSI: New York: The "Teenage Wasteland" Edition.
- How to appreciate the awesomeness of CSI: New York, theme song and all? Easy! Just grab some popcorn, settle in for a marathon, and don't forget the CSI: New York drinking game (disclaimer: drink responsibly, folks).
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