Sherlock: 10 Best Music Compositions

8. Pink

Series 1, "A Study in Pink" "Pink" is the perfect reflection of John's emotional state as Sherlock whirls him into a world of crime and murder. The first part sounds ominous, as they enter the crime scene of the murdered woman, and then divulges into a slightly brighter, more rhythmic section as John witnesses Sherlock's brilliant deductions on full display for the third time (the first and second being when he deduces John in the lab when they first meet and during the cab ride to the crime scene). This theme is often used when John and Sherlock are on a case, particularly in "The Great Game" during the Connie Prince mystery; the increasing tempo and the resolute ending gives the satisfying feeling of "case closed." The major key then moves into minor when Sherlock abandons John at the scene; both the music and Martin Freeman's incredible acting give us the sorrowful image of a man who is tired of being left behind. "A Study in Pink" has much of the best music of Sherlock; as the show's first episode, it introduces many of the themes, such as "The Game Is On" and "Pink," that become a staple of the show's distinctive soundtrack. A bit like Sherlock when he first meets John, the show's composers and creative team are eager to show off to make us see just how incredible their work can be; the music for this episode alone is a testament to that.