This is the very familiar 1980's/1990's HBO intro. I captured this in 1997 shortly before HBO stopped using this magnificent opening. The original composer of the music is FERDINAND J. SMITH I. I wish HBO would bring this back. Contact them here: rpinfo/faq/generalfaq.shtml
Click on the "Contact Us" link under "submit an email" towards the bottom of the page. Also, here is HBO's consumer affairs number 212-512-1208.