Music that makes you think on ninja turtles?

*Icebot* · 05-13-2014, 06:52 AM

Is there any music that whenever you hear it, it makes you think of ninja turtles? Such as songs that you heard all the time in the period when a new episode of any TMNT cartoon aired?

CowabungaMikey · 05-13-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Icebot

Is there any music that whenever you hear it, it makes you think of ninja turtles? Such as songs that you heard all the time in the period when a new episode of any TMNT cartoon aired?

The intro.

Kanon · 05-13-2014, 09:45 AM

I was watching 2k3 season 3 episode 20 "Across the Universe" and my father
suddenly turned ACDCs "Highway to hell" on.

Thanks to him, everytime Raphael drives a bike this song appear in my mind.

Anton Chigurh · 05-13-2014, 12:40 PM

Not a song but I love that dam little league Pizza Hut commercial that was on the VHS, god such simpler times.... I miss it

Type 97 Chi-ha · 05-13-2014, 01:09 PM

"The Riddle" (both song and album) by Nik Kershaw. Reason: I bought a tape of the album while I was an arcade game repairman, and guess which was the most popular one at the time? I did investigate the show and Mirage comic series at the time, and two sort of melded.

*Cipher* · 05-13-2014, 03:52 PM

Oh, man. You really asked the right question for me. Get ready for some free-associative answers. I usually read things with music, including comics, so I've ended up with some albums pretty firmly rooted in my memory as being paired with certain books.

I don't even know how to explain this one, but for around six years now, Radiohead's "15 Step" has always made me think of "City at War" from the comics:

And "Bodysnatchers" from the same album of its climactic fight against the Foot Elite:

Really, most of that album. Again, no real connection other than thinking it fits tonally, I suppose. (Actually, maybe a little lyrical connection on the first one.)

Oh, also "Weird Fishes" for the entire Mirage series:

Finally, Animal Collective's "I Think I Can" evokes Turles for me, particularly Turtles Forever, as well. Maybe because they came out around the same time? And, again, I think they're a weirdly nice tonal fit:

Death in Vegas' The Contino Sessions album is my go-to reading soundtrack for Vol. 4. Particularly the track "Dirge," which has a beat almost reminiscent of the 1987 theme song, but obviously far more downbeat and strange.

Battles' Mirrored album is similarly my reading soundtrack for the early TMNT Adventures material.

*Candy Kappa* · 05-13-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CowabungaMikey

The intro.

You win

*Cipher* · 05-14-2014, 03:46 PM

So ... no other takers or people with interesting associations for this?

This could've been a fun thread. Do other people not listen to music when they read?

*triplexxx* · 06-28-2017, 02:19 AM

Aside from the themes, background music, & soundtracks, which I've always loved, including of course Vanilla Ice's Ninja Rap & ZZ Top's Can't Stop Rockin, I guess I never really associated the turtles with any music I enjoy. Since I can picture the turtles more as dancers than singers, I suppose the disco/dance genres are the best fit for them.

*Powder* · 04-15-2018, 02:45 AM

Giving this thread a bump 'cause of this-

It strongly evokes the first live action movie for me. Feels like something that would've been in the flick itself if not in a trailer or something.

*oldmanwinters* · 04-15-2018, 12:53 PM

Yeah, I see what you mean, Powder.

05-13-2014, 06:52 AM	#1
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,191	Music that makes you think on ninja turtles? Is there any music that whenever you hear it, it makes you think of ninja turtles? Such as songs that you heard all the time in the period when a new episode of any TMNT cartoon aired?

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Kanon Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 560	I was watching 2k3 season 3 episode 20 "Across the Universe" and my father suddenly turned ACDCs "Highway to hell" on. Thanks to him, everytime Raphael drives a bike this song appear in my mind. __________________ "The enemy of my enemy is my bro!"

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Anton Chigurh Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 474	Not a song but I love that dam little league Pizza Hut commercial that was on the VHS, god such simpler times.... I miss it __________________ "Whats the most you've ever lost on a coin toss?" "you have meddeled with the primal forces of nature Mr. Beale"

05-13-2014, 03:52 PM	#6
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	Oh, man. You really asked the right question for me. Get ready for some free-associative answers. I usually read things with music, including comics, so I've ended up with some albums pretty firmly rooted in my memory as being paired with certain books. I don't even know how to explain this one, but for around six years now, Radiohead's "15 Step" has always made me think of "City at War" from the comics: And "Bodysnatchers" from the same album of its climactic fight against the Foot Elite: Really, most of that album. Again, no real connection other than thinking it fits tonally, I suppose. (Actually, maybe a little lyrical connection on the first one.) Oh, also "Weird Fishes" for the entire Mirage series: Finally, Animal Collective's "I Think I Can" evokes Turles for me, particularly Turtles Forever, as well. Maybe because they came out around the same time? And, again, I think they're a weirdly nice tonal fit: Death in Vegas' The Contino Sessions album is my go-to reading soundtrack for Vol. 4. Particularly the track "Dirge," which has a beat almost reminiscent of the 1987 theme song, but obviously far more downbeat and strange. Battles' Mirrored album is similarly my reading soundtrack for the early TMNT Adventures material. Last edited by Cipher; 05-13-2014 at 03:58 PM.

05-14-2014, 03:46 PM	#8
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	So ... no other takers or people with interesting associations for this? This could've been a fun thread. Do other people not listen to music when they read? Last edited by Cipher; 05-14-2014 at 08:52 PM.

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Type 97 Chi-ha Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Posts: 1,333	"The Riddle" (both song and album) by Nik Kershaw. Reason: I bought a tape of the album while I was an arcade game repairman, and guess which was the most popular one at the time? I did investigate the show and Mirage comic series at the time, and two sort of melded.

06-28-2017, 02:19 AM	#9
triplexxx Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,596	Aside from the themes, background music, & soundtracks, which I've always loved, including of course Vanilla Ice's Ninja Rap & ZZ Top's Can't Stop Rockin, I guess I never really associated the turtles with any music I enjoy. Since I can picture the turtles more as dancers than singers, I suppose the disco/dance genres are the best fit for them.

04-15-2018, 02:45 AM	#10
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	Giving this thread a bump 'cause of this- It strongly evokes the first live action movie for me. Feels like something that would've been in the flick itself if not in a trailer or something. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

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oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 14,929	Yeah, I see what you mean, Powder. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!