“Our goal was to create a memorable theme that is both current and timeless," composer Pinar Toprak said. “We leaned on the big brass and muscular energy of legacy scores, in combination with unique, lyrical moments, to achieve a feeling of heart and soul.”
Well, consider it mission accomplished for Toprak and Co.
With the Chargers and Chiefs setting the tone for the debut of “Thursday Night Football,” the music may have actually been the real tone-setter.
Here it is:
It feels a bit more bright and “superhero-y” than some other network offerings, which is especially fitting, considering Toprak composed the music for Marvel’s “Captain Marvel.”
Here’s the song in its entirety:
