I'm pretty sure the backing track is simply for the audition stage. They'll create the new theme to suit the winner's voice and they presumably also want to keep the new version a surprise!
I think the new theme is OK, but it heavily relies on the singer being very good. I also think that backing is probably the final version.
The only one I've heard so far which sounds good is Daniel Boys from today. (The Aussie ones have been appalling in general - I've no idea how they managed to shortlist singers who don't stick to the melody or timing.)
The AU episodes - the big explosion episodes - have had these people screeching over the opening credits. They make our entries look musical superstars.
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But to be honest I do find it funny! I can't help laugh how terrible new song is.
Whichever person wins they are singing by far the worst song on soap in fact worst tv theme tune ever!
They need to change it back to last one.
AWFUL.
The only one I've heard so far which sounds good is Daniel Boys from today. (The Aussie ones have been appalling in general - I've no idea how they managed to shortlist singers who don't stick to the melody or timing.)
On another, the lovely Daniel Boys' voice would lend itself beautifully to the original music.