Will there ever be TMNT theme song that surpasses the original?

*CyberCubed* · 01-11-2010, 09:22 AM

The original cartoon theme, "Heroes in a half-shell, Turtle Power!" has remained the definitive theme song of the franchise since its debut.

While the 2k3 series had several themes, none of them really caught on like the original. The first 3 movies even had a theme, which was similar to the original too.

Do you think the original TMNT theme song will forever be the most well known and well-liked?

*discordiatookie* · 01-11-2010, 01:18 PM

It is a rather great song to open the show with, I must say. and yes, its my favourite too. However, I wonder what some of the younger fans think, you know, them that grew up with the 2K3 theme and what not.

MikesPizzaShack · 01-11-2010, 01:27 PM

no unless like Dragon Force makes a theame foe TMNT nothing will beat the original, and while i loved the 2k3 series i HATED the theme.......

*plastroncafe* · 01-11-2010, 01:30 PM

Can't explain why, but theme music with words about the content of the show make me cringe in contact embarrassment.
So while I LOVE the original OT theme, I kind of prefer the score one from the end credits than the opening one.

*oldmanwinters* · 01-11-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

So while I LOVE the original OT theme, I kind of prefer the score one from the end credits than the opening one.

I really do love everything about the OT theme song. But if I had to pick one version to listen to over-and-over again, I'd certainly prefer the score, since instrumentals don't wear on my nerves as much as lyrics. It's probably the same reason I can listen to the 90s X-Men theme song looping endlessly.

*plastroncafe* · 01-11-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

I really do love everything about the OT theme song. But if I had to pick one version to listen to over-and-over again, I'd certainly prefer the score, since instrumentals don't wear on my nerves as much as lyrics. It's probably the same reason I can listen to the 90s X-Men theme song looping endlessly.

The animated one?
I LOVED that!

And am now sitting at my workstation singing it. Thanks a heap for the earworm.

SwordofTengu · 01-11-2010, 07:14 PM

The original and Red Sky Season are tied for me.

**Shredder** · 01-12-2010, 01:16 AM

Nothing tops the original theme with the original animation.

Nelson · 01-12-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Can't explain why, but theme music with words about the content of the show make me cringe in contact embarrassment.

I agree completely. Altough the TMNT theme in particular doesn't count for me, as when I first heard it I couldn't understand the lyrics (I didn't speak english back then) so it was kind of an intrumental theme to me, heh. Even now, understanding what it says, I still have that feeling...

Wouldn't it be nice (or at least intriguing) that the upcoming series have a theme made by the same author as the old one? It seems that it was composed by Chuck Lorre, who is the producer of The Big Bang Theory (a fact that blew my mind when I discovered it a couple of monhts ago.)

*Master Splinter* · 01-12-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelson

It seems that it was composed by Chuck Lorre, who is the producer of The Big Bang Theory (a fact that blew my mind when I discovered it a couple of monhts ago.)

HOLY SMOKES! He is! That makes me feel good cause I love Big Bang and Two and Half Men...

Learn something new everyday is what they say...

-ms

p.s. I choose the original theme over any other theme...

Nelson · 01-12-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Master Splinter

HOLY SMOKES! He is! That makes me feel good cause I love Big Bang and Two and Half Men...

Learn something new everyday is what they say...

-ms

p.s. I choose the original theme over any other theme...

Weird, isn't it?
After knowing this, I stumbled across the Two and a Half Men episode where CHarlie plays the TMNT theme on the piano. Obviously not a coincidence...

*Master Splinter* · 01-12-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelson

Weird, isn't it?
After knowing this, I stumbled across the Two and a Half Men episode where CHarlie plays the TMNT theme on the piano. Obviously not a coincidence...

Ah man I would love to see video of that. Never seen that episode.

-ms

*Oculus Orbus* · 01-12-2010, 01:15 PM

For me, that song will always be the best. It brings me so many good memories, and you know, the song is actually good (I guess).

syk_skillz · 01-12-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelson

Weird, isn't it?
After knowing this, I stumbled across the Two and a Half Men episode where CHarlie plays the TMNT theme on the piano. Obviously not a coincidence...

I hate that show but that scene is a must see for me. know the name of the episode

*Krutch* · 01-12-2010, 03:11 PM

I kinda dug the Next Mutation theme song. Not all of it, but the "Na-na-na-na-Ninja! Ninja Turtles!" was pretty catchy.

*Roland* · 01-12-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Juggalo

I kinda dug the Next Mutation theme song. Not all of it, but the "Na-na-na-na-Ninja! Ninja Turtles!" was pretty catchy.

I agree, but i don't which one is my absolute favourite the Next mutation song or the original theme song. I got both on my cellphone's playlist.

*Raph's Girl* · 01-12-2010, 03:28 PM

Chuck Lorre was the writer/co-exec producer/supervising producer of Roseanne...as well as the writer/creator/co-executive producer / supervising producer for Grace Under Fire and the writer/creator/exec producer for Dharma & Greg, Cybill, Big Bang Theory, and Two & a half men.

He's won awards for the theme songs to Two and a half men and the OT TMNT series (which he co-wrote with Dennis Challen Brown....who did the theme for Dharma & Greg)

Check out their IMDB.com profiles and see all the shows they've done songs for!
Dennis Brown: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0113399/

Chuck Lorre: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0521143/

*tone-master21* · 01-12-2010, 04:56 PM

I also think the original theme is the best.

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Originally Posted by syk_skillz

I hate that show but that scene is a must see for me. know the name of the episode

It's the second episode of the series it's called "Big Flappy Bastards".

*Koi* · 01-12-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by discordiatookie

However, I wonder what some of the younger fans think, you know, them that grew up with the 2K3 theme and what not.

I am part of the younger generations and I have to say I prefer the older theme it was more catchy. I kind of think all the 80-90's theme songs are much better then todays.

**Venom** · 01-12-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Chuck Lorre was an accomplished Hollywood player...

Chuck Lorre: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0521143/

I doubt he'd do another TMNT theme unless the contract was sealed tighter than Fort Knox since he wasn't paid royalties for his work on the OT theme. He talked about it on one of his vanity cards (the thing that flash at the very end of his show's credits).

01-11-2010, 09:22 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,870	Will there ever be TMNT theme song that surpasses the original? The original cartoon theme, "Heroes in a half-shell, Turtle Power!" has remained the definitive theme song of the franchise since its debut. While the 2k3 series had several themes, none of them really caught on like the original. The first 3 movies even had a theme, which was similar to the original too. Do you think the original TMNT theme song will forever be the most well known and well-liked?

01-11-2010, 01:18 PM	#2
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01-11-2010, 01:27 PM	#3
MikesPizzaShack Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 466	no unless like Dragon Force makes a theame foe TMNT nothing will beat the original, and while i loved the 2k3 series i HATED the theme....... __________________ Hey Check out my Site WWW.TheFanriot.com and our podcast The FanRiot on iTunes!!!! "Welcome to Mikes Pizza Shack! You order the pizza and I eat it."

01-12-2010, 01:16 AM	#8
Shredder Admin/Layton Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Isla Nublar Posts: 481	Nothing tops the original theme with the original animation. __________________ "Well, actually, I always wanted to be a writer. Being a ruthless conqueror was my second choice." --Shredder, Take Me to Your Leader

01-12-2010, 03:28 PM	#17
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Chuck Lorre was the writer/co-exec producer/supervising producer of Roseanne...as well as the writer/creator/co-executive producer / supervising producer for Grace Under Fire and the writer/creator/exec producer for Dharma & Greg, Cybill, Big Bang Theory, and Two & a half men. He's won awards for the theme songs to Two and a half men and the OT TMNT series (which he co-wrote with Dennis Challen Brown....who did the theme for Dharma & Greg) Check out their IMDB.com profiles and see all the shows they've done songs for! Dennis Brown: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0113399/ Chuck Lorre: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0521143/ __________________

01-11-2010, 07:14 PM	#7
SwordofTengu Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 102	The original and Red Sky Season are tied for me.

01-12-2010, 01:15 PM	#13
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	For me, that song will always be the best. It brings me so many good memories, and you know, the song is actually good (I guess).

01-12-2010, 03:11 PM	#15
Krutch Like, stupid rich. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Rawkzone Posts: 2,808	I kinda dug the Next Mutation theme song. Not all of it, but the "Na-na-na-na-Ninja! Ninja Turtles!" was pretty catchy.