WEAU 1984 news theme music

[hofflalu 0]

Wondering if anyone can identify this theme from WEAU-TV in Eau Claire, WI. This was the basic theme used from 1984-88 (it was modified in 1986 by being pitched-up a half-step). I got this audio clip from an old tape of mine from August 20, 1984 (my father was the longtime News Director there). Here's the clip:

 

https://soundcloud.com/hofflalu/newscenter13august1984

 

Any info? Thanks!

[24994J 5577]

This should help you out...unless it's wrong.

 

http://southernmedia-nmsa.com/#1,1,WEAU

[hofflalu 0]

This should help you out...unless it's wrong.

 

http://southernmedia-nmsa.com/#1,1,WEAU

That one's actually a bit wrong. The Gari "Hello News" was used from 1988-92, and "Hello News II" from 1992-98 (I actually have the music package cassettes sitting around here at home!). Not completely sure on the ones afterwards, though I think the dates are off by a few years. But, thanks for the link!

[Samantha 2895]

Whoa, now that's something interesting!

 

I don't have any clue, but I believe there's a chance it's production music. There's a lot we don't know about some of the old DeWolfe library (especially their vinyl era) or some of the defunct and disused libraries. I think there are a lot of unknown music themes that are production music (there are some that are known to be custom pieces by actual news music composers though).