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The iconic CSI: Miami opening theme sting from the TV crime drama, used in memes and edits for dramatic reveals and over-the-top crime scene moments.

This five-second clip captures the explosive opening of the CSI: Miami theme, a driving rock guitar riff crashing into a raw, shouted yeah that feels like a door being kicked open. It is loud, abrupt and instantly recognisable, building tension in a heartbeat before cutting off just as the drama peaks. That sudden burst makes it perfect for signalling a revelation, a twist or a moment of cool confidence, landing with the same swagger as the show itself, without needing any dialogue to sell the moment.

CSI: Miami was an American crime drama that ran on CBS from 2002 to 2012 as a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, starring David Caruso as Lieutenant Horatio Caine. Its theme was The Who's Won't Get Fooled Again, and the show's opening became famous for Caine's one-liners followed by putting on his sunglasses as the song's scream hit. Clipped and shared online, that moment turned into a shorthand for dramatic reveals, keeping the intro popular in memes and edits long after the series ended.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Drop it on the frame of the reveal or sunglasses moment, then cut to the payoff and let the scream breathe for a beat. Pair it with a zoom or slow-motion entrance, and avoid looping it, as its power comes from that single abrupt hit.

Use Cases

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  • Revealing a plot twist in a short video edit.
  • Introducing a confident character with sunglasses on.
  • Punching up a funny crime scene parody clip.
  • Ending a meme with a dramatic sudden reveal.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the CSI: Miami sound?
It is the opening theme sting from CSI: Miami, built around The Who's Won't Get Fooled Again. The short clip captures the driving guitar and famous shouted yeah used when Horatio Caine delivers a line and puts on his sunglasses.
Where does the CSI: Miami theme come from?
It comes from the American television series CSI: Miami, which aired on CBS from 2002 to 2012. The show used The Who's 1971 song Won't Get Fooled Again as its main theme, with the scream marking its most recognisable moment.
Why is the CSI: Miami intro used in memes?
Because the scream and sunglasses moment instantly signal drama, confidence and a punchline. Creators use it to exaggerate a reveal, introduce someone acting cool, or turn an ordinary scene into a mock crime drama.

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