Classic Tunes of the Week: 8. Daleks and Thals, by Malcolm Lockyer (1965)

In memory of the late Ray Cusick, the imaginative designer behind the iconic design and look of the Daleks, who sadly passed away a few days ago, I'd thought I would choose a Dalek-themed music track in tribute. Here's a wonderful theme composed for the Daleks by Malcolm Lockyer for the 1965 film re-adaption of the classic Doctor Who story, The Daleks, rather unimaginatively called Dr. Who and the Daleks and famously starred the renowned Horror and Science Fiction film actor, Peter Cushing as the Doctor.

This track is actually called Daleks and Thals, and features a very obvious musical rip-off of the James Bond theme, however, the melody and other sections produce a rather fantastic little piece. Film music fans will notice is that even though this is the theme Lockyer used throughout the movie for the Daleks, this particular recording is actually the released single version of the theme, neatly summarised as a nice little pop-like instrumental.

Enjoy.

8. Daleks and Thals, by Malcolm Lockyer (1965)