Theme song

[Jarrah White]

Hmm, I've just been listening to the theme song from the original series with the video footage on this website. I've also heard the Next Mutation theme on www.ninjaturtles.com and of course, I know the new series theme off by heart. Never heard the anime theme though. Which song do you think is the best?

[Nturtle]

The old one of course! The first The first 4 lines are unforgettable!

[Karpo_007]

Yep, Old show's theme song is a classic.

[Mars-Chan]

The old theme!

[Jarrah White]

Yep, Old show's theme song is a classic.

In Australia we have this saying, "Nothing beats the original"

[Mars-Chan]

True. I agree.

[raphael90]

I have not heard any except the old one from the original cartoon...I'll have to go with that one I guess...I don't think anything can top that 80's vibe it has...but I could be wrong. I'll need to hear the others...

[Jarrah White]

I have not heard any except the old one from the original cartoon...I'll have to go with that one I guess...I don't think anything can top that 80's vibe it has...but I could be wrong. I'll need to hear the others...

You've not seen the new series?

THEME

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Turtles Count it off! One! Two! Three! Four! Turtles! Mutant Chain Reaction. Turtles! Livin' Underground. Turtles! Ninjitsu Action! Turtles! It's a shell of town!

Turtles Count It Off! One, Live By the code of the martal arts! Two, Never fight unless someone else starts! Three, always stick together no matter what! Four, IF ALL ELSE FAILS THEN IT'S TIME TO KICK BUTT!

I love being (I love being), I love being (I love being), I love being a turtle! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Turtles Count it off! One, Two, Three Four, Turtles! There's no one better! Turtles! Watch out for Shredder! Turtles! There like no others! Turtles! Those teenage brothers! One! Two! Three! Four! One! Two! Three! Four! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

[raphael90]

You've not seen the new series?
Nope, I'm a bad Turtle fan I guess :lol:

I'm thinking of asking for some of the DVD's of it for Christmas though...

[Jarrah White]

You've not seen the new series?
Nope, I'm a bad Turtle fan I guess :lol:

I'm thinking of asking for some of the DVD's of it for Christmas though...

Already on my Christmas list!

[Silver Turtle]

*shudders at the words of the new theme song* I like the old one personally. Especially where it describes each of the turtles. The new song just shows they can count.

[Bowser_Koopa]

i never liked the new theme's music, i always preffered the old one

[Karpo_007]

I still think they should lose the lyrics, and just play a theme music. Many cartoons do that.

[Taloniss]

I like the old one best, although the new one is growing on me the more I hear it.

[Leo656]

I still think they should lose the lyrics, and just play a theme music. Many cartoons do that.

True, but then it would lose its identifiable nature most likely. Few instrumental songs stick in a listener's head the way songs with lyrics do. Would the old song be as memorable without the words we all know by heart? Probably not.

It's kinda like why most wrestlers prefer theme songs with lyrics in them, it makes them stand out more than the generic rock music does. The new TMNT theme doesn't have the best lyrics, but it does kinda stick in your head.

[Albrecht]

in order:

original, cool cartoony music

new, rock'n' roll

next mutation, gay assed rap

anime, never heard it.

[Karpo_007]

I still think they should lose the lyrics, and just play a theme music. Many cartoons do that.

True, but then it would lose its identifiable nature most likely. Few instrumental songs stick in a listener's head the way songs with lyrics do. Would the old song be as memorable without the words we all know by heart? Probably not.



True, but as far as I'm concerned theme song is there just to set the mood and inform when the show starts. That could be achived as well without lyrics. But you are right, it probably wouldn't be as memorable.

[Leo656]

On the other hand I'll go so far as to say SOME theme songs just don't need lyrics at all. Two examples I'll state are Justice League and the old Batman:TAS. Both shows would be hurt by words in the theme song, I feel. But the characters involved in those cases are so iconic that they need only an instrumental piece that sets a certain type of mood. The TMNT are not those iconic characters (sorry all), so they need a little bit more "help" in their theme in the form of lyrics I think.

[Karpo_007]

Those are good examples, Batman TAS used revamped movie theme and it worked very well. On the other hand, I don't think JLA's theme is anything special.

[Meira-Bates]

So far original is my vote, but I have to hear the anime theme again before I vote.

EDIT: Just thought I'd mention before anyone went and started some confusion, while they have a Japanese theme on this very site with slightly diffrent wording it's just the theme they used for the traslation of the original series, it's not the actual anime theme.

[Valorxii]

i liek the new song the best. and the 80s one second best.

[Jarrah White]

While on the subject of the new music, in Shredder Strikes Back Part 1, when Leo begins his training, the music I heard was the James Bond theme with the notes rearranged.

[Mars-Chan]

H'm...*thinks back to that episode*...I think you're right!
Cool! :D

[Jarrah White]

:lol:

Leo: A am a Turtle, Ninja Turtle.

[cqb101]

Definately the old toon theme!

[Mars-Chan]

Actually THIS would be better:
*car appears into view, kicking up a sandstorm of dust behind it...a figure then walks out of the dust slowly and puts on a pair of shades*
Leo: "They call me Turtle....NINJA TURTLE." 8)

[Jarrah White]

Actually THIS would be better:
*car appears into view, kicking up a sandstorm of dust behind it...a figure then walks out of the dust slowly and puts on a pair of shades*
Leo: "They call me Turtle....NINJA TURTLE." 8)


I think we all know what car it could be, the Astom Martin DB5. Donatello could be Q.

[RskimB]

I like the new one the most

[jeff the cheff]

nothing new ever beats the original and that goes for almost everything.

[Meira-Bates]

Ok, relistened to the anime theme X.x wish I knew how to copy music from real player movie files, but anyhoow... I voted the original, the anime's theme is nice, but it just doesn't have that turtles feel to it. If we were going for the Japanese version of the original song, then it'd be an entirely diffrent ball game for me.

[Misfit]

The 80s series theme song, no doubt about it. Every time I hear it I get filled with nostaliga and just want to get up and sing along.

With the 03 theme song, it's funny, I *hated* it for ages but after listening to it several times it's actually really grown on me and I really like it now.

[Reznorite420]

EDIT:EDIT: Just thought I'd mention before anyone went and started some confusion, while they have a Japanese theme on this very site with slightly diffrent wording it's just the theme they used for the traslation of the original series, it's not the actual anime theme.Nevermind.

But, just HOW do you know this?wish I knew how to copy music from real player movie filesOnce I re-install my Soundblaster, I might cap it for you...is it the same on both parts?

[Kid Icarus]

i like the jap. theme, just 'cause i like the sound of the japanese language.

[raphael90]

The 80s series theme song, no doubt about it. Every time I hear it I get filled with nostaliga and just want to get up and sing along.

Yeah, the one that gets me all nostalgic is the end credits theme from the 80's...man, the feelings of nostalgia and sadness that those days from my childhood are over that come from it.

[Savanti Romero]

The old one might be best but the Next Mutation one is nice too. *Na Na Na Na Na Ninja---- Ninja Turtles!* I love it! :D