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‘The X-Files’ composer Mark Snow dies at 78. Watch him tell story of famous theme.

Mark Snow created one of the most memorable TV themes of all time. As composer of “The X-Files,” he delivered each note of the brooding, atmospheric scores in every episode. But it was his ...
The New York Times

Mark Snow, Who Conjured the ‘X-Files’ Theme, Is Dead at 78

It took a misplaced elbow, a quirk of Los Angeles geography and some whistling from his wife to produce one of television’s most memorable melodies. By Alex Williams Mark Snow, a Juilliard-trained ...
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Remembering Mark Snow: A brief oral history of ‘The X-Files Theme,’ from the strange real title to the surprising connection to a Smiths song to the missing lyrics

To celebrate his legacy, we’ve assembled a brief oral history of his most memorable song, " The X-Files Theme," which is actually titled “Materia Primoris” — Latin for “first matter” and referring to ...

33 years later, 'The X-Files' still has the best sci-fi TV pilot episode

'The X-Files' pilot episode aired on Fox in September 1993 and began the story of Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Fox ...
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'The X-Files' Will Stream for Free on a Dedicated 24/7 Channel

Back in 2021, Hannah’s love of all things nerdy collided with her passion for writing — and she hasn’t stopped since. She covers pop culture news, writes reviews, and conducts interviews on just about ...