Two fans of The X-Files wrote lyrics for the X-Files theme song, new version recorded via video calls with 33 members of “The X-Files” cast and team

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Variety and The Wrap reports on this special version of the X-Files theme song that has lyrics written by two fans of the X-Files:



Variety article on this special version of the X-Files theme song:

‘The X-Files’ Cast Reunites for Charity Music Video (EXCLUSIVE)

"The X-Files" cast, including David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, have reunited to record a version of the show’s theme tune for charity.

variety.com

Cast and creatives of series "The X-Files," including David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, have reunited virtually to record a special version of the show's famous theme tune, with fan-written lyrics, to benefit the World Central Kitchen.

"The X-Files" series executive producer Frank Spotnitz's desire to help the needy during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic saw him devise a challenge for "The X-Files" fans to write bespoke lyrics for the show's instrumental theme tune. The winning tune was written by fans Jennifer Large and Rebecca McDonald.

Spotnitz mobilized cast members and the creative team to sing the winning lyrics in a video compilation recorded from their homes. "Song in the Key of X" was recorded via video calls with 33 members of "The X-Files" cast and team, including David Duchovny (Fox Mulder), Gillian Anderson (Dana Scully), Mitch Pileggi (Walter Skinner), Robert Patrick (John Doggett), Annabeth Gish (Monica Reyes), James Pickens Jr. (Alvin Kersh), Laurie Holden (Marita Covarrubias), William B. Davis (Cigarette-Smoking Man), Nicholas Lea (Alex Krycek), Cary Elwes (Brad Follmer), alongside the show's creator Chris Carter, executive producer-writer Vince Gilligan, composer Mark Snow, director Michelle MacLaren and many others. The video was produced by Frank Spotnitz and Avi Quijada, and edited by Quijada.

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The Wrap article about this special version of the X-Files theme song:

'X-Files' Cast Reunites to Put a New Spin on the Classic Theme Song (Video) - TheWrap

"Song in the Key of X" adds lyrics to one of the most famous themes ever

www.thewrap.com

'X-Files' Cast Reunites to Put a New Spin on the Classic Theme Song
"Song in the Key of X" adds lyrics to one of the most famous themes ever

Arguably the most legendary TV show theme song of the '90s — and possibly of all-time — belongs to "The X-Files." Now, the cast and crew of the famed series has reunited to give that theme song some lyrics.

The new video, titled "Song in the Key of X," sees show creator Chris Carter join the show's stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson along with dozens of cast members, writers and directors in an a capella version of the theme.

Among those in the video are "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan, who wrote several "X-Files" episodes; Carey Elwes, who appeared on the show's final season; Mulder's replacement Robert Patrick; and Lone Gunmen Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood and Dean Haglund. Frank Spotnitz, the show's executive producer, oversaw the reunion project.

The lyrics for the song were provided by "X-Files" fans Jennifer Large and Rebecca MacDonald as part of a charity contest to raise funds for World Charity Kitchen, which has provided tens of millions of packaged meals to families across America during the COVID-19 pandemic. More information on how to donate to WCK can be found here.

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[Akira86]

this is something i never knew i needed knew i didn't need

I am willing to allow them to make another season, maybe.

 

[Wrexis]

I'm old enough to know where they got the name from.
Robert Patrick is looking interesting.

 

[Dalek]

I kind of feel bad for the cast having to sit his. It seems silly.

 

[StrangeRoboMemory]

Is that Robert Patrick with the plugs and scorpion tats?

I kind of feel bad for the cast having to sit his. It seems silly.

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It's for charity so I think they're probably cool with it.

 

[Random Painted Highway]

Songs in the key of x? I had that album

 

[Azubah]

I thought it was "The X-Files is a show, with music by Mark Snow"?

 

[davepoobond]

didn't like it

 

[Border]

When do we get the cast of Jurassic Park singing the JP theme song?

 

[Professor Fate]

Well... it was for a worthy cause, so we'll let it slide.

 

[heavy liquid]

Is that Robert Patrick with the plugs and scorpion tats?

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It sure is.

This whole thing made me cringe even harder than I thought it would. But like you said, it's for charity so I can't hate on it too much. But it's still pretty terrible.

 

[ColdSun]

Would have preferred the golden tusk version

 

[Akira86]

Is that Robert Patrick with the plugs and scorpion tats?

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he's a whole member of Boozefighters Motorcycle Club.

 

[FRANKEINSTEIN]

That was something... I guess it's ok because charity?

 

[Ramirez]

Smoking Man is still alive??

 

[excelsiorlef]

Smoking Man is still alive??

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Yep he Davis played a key support character in Continuum from 2012-2015 to boot

And a supporting character in Upload on Amazon this year

 

[Jon Carter]

I miss James Wong. Dragonball Evolution really killed his career as a director.

 

[Dragon1893]

Very cool of them to colaborate on this. Nice to see some faces I hadn't seen in a while.

 

[mf.luder]

I want to read the lyrics again, they seemed kind of cheesy.

I don't know what was more shocking: Robert Patrick's appearance or William b Davis still alive.

 

[Fiction]

Songs in the key of x? I had that album

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Fantastic soundtrack.

 

[CD_93]

Yep he Davis played a key support character in Continuum from 2012-2015 to boot

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and The Smoking Man in 2018's The X Files.

Lest we forget.

Sort of.

 

[Teenage Fansub]

It had lyrics:
Do dee do dee do do
Do dee do dee do do
Do do do do dee do

 

[Sargerus]

Duchovny and RP look soooooooo old its making me feeling old.

 

[J_Viper]

 

[barit]

Smoking Man is still alive??

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Maybe he was an alien afterall

 

[liquidtmd]

When do we get the cast of Jurassic Park singing the JP theme song?

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Mr Swallow - Jurassic Park

An accompanying libretto to the main theme from Jurassic Park that summarises the plot. By Mr. Swallow and John Williams.

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[nekkid]

How much preparation do I need to do before the inevitable cringe?

 

[MrKlaw]

When do we get the cast of Jurassic Park singing the JP theme song?

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It's a di-no-saur
A bloody di-no-saur
Spared no expense, we made, some dinos

 

[Sheldon]

I marked out for Humbug Tattooed Fish Eating Guy.

 

[Patitoloco]

I hated this with a passion lol From the first verse, I knew I was going into something cursed.

Robert Patrick looks like the bad guy from Men in Black.

 

[mf.luder]

I watched this again and its bad. The lyrics are like pure fan service and very cringe. I trust no one but youuuuuuuuu. GRoss.

 

[Kuribo’s Shoe]

Yeah, this sucks.

 

[Silvergun-Blue]

How about the theme in a major key?

 

[Deleted member 21709]

Leave the theme song alone!!

It's a di-no-saur
A bloody di-no-saur
Spared no expense, we made, some dinos

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Perfect.

 

[impingu1984]

When do we get the cast of Jurassic Park singing the JP theme song?

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I thinks it been done already