
The good: Michael Praed's strong performance as Robin Hood; a Maid Marian that is no wimp to await rescue; and a mix of realistic history and Celtic mythology and magic that works very well. The original music by Clannad was a perfect pairing of story and music. Ray Winstone adds a rough, threatening edge to the Band of Merry Men. The end of the second season (after just thirteen episodes) took an amazing turn in storytelling, one not often seen in series TV. And for those wondering, yes, it came back for a third season.
This version also introduced Nasir, a Saracen warrior, something not found in the traditional retellings. This no doubt influenced the adding of Azeem, the Moor, in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Like many others, my love of Robin Hood is founded on the Errol Flynn version (The Adventures of Robin Hood
As for best Robin Hood theme song, I cannot believe this is the only You Tube clip available:
And I cannot resist adding this:
© Elizabeth Burns of A Chair, A Fireplace & A Tea Cozy
3 comments:
Katie is a huge Robin Hood fan. In fact, I recognized that first theme song because she has one season of that series on DVD (bargain price at Best Buy). Should I look into the BBC series for her?
Yes! And because it's British, the first 2 seasons are only about 13 episodes; I'm not sure the 3rd season.
Robin of Sherwood is without doubt the best version of the Legend to date.
Those wanting different versions (plus this song) can go to www.robinhoodblog.com
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