What is the thunk thunk sound on Law & Order?

It’s the sound of a jail door shutting and locking. Of a judge double-pumping to gavel a courtroom to order.

What sounds make up the law and order sound?

According to multiple sources, the sound was originally made to sound like a jail cell door slamming shut. According to IMDb.com, it “was created by combining close to a dozen sounds, including that of a group of monks stamping on a floor.”

What instruments are used in Law and Order SVU?

For the theme song, they wanted a sound to really define New York. The sound came to Post, and with his new guitar, he put things together along with a clarinet in the background. Wolf really liked it the way it was and it became an instant hit with fans of the series.

Who wrote the theme song for law and order?

Law & Order/Music composed by
Composer. Mike Post—musician, composer, arranger and producer has long been considered the most successful composer in television history. His career in television started in 1970. Over the years, he’s written the music for seven thousand hours of TV including: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.