Day 316: The Sea Devils Episode 5

Amongst a certain type of person, there is one thing that distinguishes The Sea Devils to most other stories of its time, being the soundscape. The music is normally done by Dudley Simpson, however for this story the director instead utilised the talents of Malcolm Clarke and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop to provide a more electronic score. The result is incredibly interesting, as it uses sonic elements that don't normally get heard in places outside of experimental music venues.

The electronic mix is something new, vibrant and different, and is able to inject life into this series as it provides something completely different from what surrounds it. But it adds a strong dissonance to the story itself as we are used to the way in which these stories are normally told. Whilst electronic music has been creeping into the series since Terror of the Autons (and arguably since the series itself began) there's still some unease about this new-fangled technology. And to inject it into the ears of unsuspecting viewers makes for a bit of a shock, and could turn some people away. That said, the story is the main focus here and it is hopefully interesting enough to keep viewers interested in the series, as The Sea Devils approaches its conclusion.