The theme song/type of background music you would like to hear

[pannoni1]

First off, we've had a thread about if we got a theme song that wouldn't stuff a while back:

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=33577

Sure, we still have no idea what the soundtrack would be like, but I also want to address the background music in addition to the theme song ideas. For all you musical enthusiasts, this is your thread. I am a huge fan of the OT's background music that I have posted 10 video tracks of it on Youtube, and 4kids had some decent themes (though not as memorable). But the musical landscape keeps changing, and part of the reason that I hope drives the new show is the music/sound effects. Of course we're waiting for the new theme song, which can drive some of the background music for the show. There are obvious tones such as location, character and plot situation (enemy attack, Turtle attack, resolution themes) that help deliver a good soundtrack, provided that the musical compisition fits the plot/animation/character styles. Any suggestions on how the proper soundtrack can be delivered?

[Powder]

Hard to make that decision without seeing a few animation sequences first, to get a feel for it... But I guess hip-hop instrumentals.
The old kind, mind you. East coast early 90's boom bap kinda stuff, with the mood set by the samples.

[Slap-Happy]

I believe it was said that the music in the pilot was by Handsome Boy Modeling School and DJ Shadow.

If the music in the finished show is close to the style of them, I'll be quite happy.

[RiseAbove873]

I would like the theme song to be rock music. More like the original.

[Venom]

Rock/ lite metal/etc.

Just NO rap; jeez, how did the Turtles get associated with rap when they came from metal roots?!

Not dissing the genre, but it is bewildering.

[Bauer536]

Like I said, it should sound like "In the Air Tonight."

However, another way is to create a theme that features Japanese flutes, violins, DJ record scratching, and rock guitars to represent each turtle.

Still, I think I came up with a song:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! (Repeat 2 more times)
Turtle power! Cowabunga!

New York City, dark and gritty! Always has thugs sprawling the streets at night.

Until, one day, a green ooze fell on four baby turtles giving them the power to fight.

Now they've grown up to be invisible, never to be seen around.
There all strong willed and intelligent, and they kick butt throught the town.

Raphael's cool but rude! A hothead who throws a fit.
Michelangelo's a party dude! Such a clown, but still has wit.
Donatello does machines! Super genius with his gear.
Leonardo leads the team! He's got skills to use when the Foot Clan's drawing near.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! (Repeat 2 more times)
Turtle power! Cowabunga!

What do you think? It's not really a big deal. Besides, it may need work.

Truth is, I'm kind of hoping for a cool instrumental this time. I don't know.

Alright, Nickelodeon: dazzle me!

[pannoni1]

Originally Posted by Venom

Rock/ lite metal/etc.

Just NO rap; jeez, how did the Turtles get associated with rap when they came from metal roots?!

Vanilla Ice, of course. Go Ninja Go! Honestly, I'd only want rap if it was appropriate, such as being associated with a gang. No rap in front of Splinter, of course! But how about some Shred Metal for Shredder?

[Slap-Happy]

Originally Posted by Venom

Rock/ lite metal/etc.

Just NO rap; jeez, how did the Turtles get associated with rap when they came from metal roots?!

Not dissing the genre, but it is bewildering.

I always thought Hip-Hop works way better with the turtles than rock or metal ever could, IMO

Originally Posted by pannoni1

Honestly, I'd only want rap if it was appropriate, such as being associated with a gang.

What?...

[RiseAbove873]

Originally Posted by The Chicken Whisperer

I always thought Hip-Hop works way better with the turtles than rock or metal ever could, IMO

I totally disagree. Not just because I hate hip hop but because they're martial artists. If it's not going to be traditional Chinese music then it should be fast and rocking.

[The Stryker]

Why should it be chinese? Everything in TMNT is influenced by the japanese.

I don't understand how rock is more appropriate for ninjas than hip-hop. They make about the same amount of sense to me which is not much.

[RiseAbove873]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Why should it be chinese? Everything in TMNT is influenced by the japanese.

I don't understand how rock is more appropriate for ninjas than hip-hop. They make about the same amount of sense to me which is not much.

Yeah, I meant Japanese. I was thinking of karate's origins. And with the music, I guess it's just personal preference. But when I think of martial arts, I think speed, and with speed I think of fast rock music.

[Dirty Blond]

Maybe Lady Gaga will don a Shredder costume and do the theme herself.

[Spitfire]

Originally Posted by The Chicken Whisperer

I always thought Hip-Hop works way better with the turtles than rock or metal ever could, IMO

People only make that association because the movies used that style. Rock and metal are what the creators actually listened to and it works just fine for turtles. Truth be told any kind of music will work with anything given the context of the scene. Something like say Children of Bodom is great for a fight scene because it's fast, in your face, and creates energy.

I personally prefer score to any kind of soundtrack. All soundtracks do is date things unless the music is already classic.

[Jester]

I agree with Spitfire...I want a good score. For the theme...who knows. we'll see.

[PAAATE]

Get Bear McCreary!

Okay, so that won't happen...

Get Jeremy Zuckerman!

[The Stryker]

Originally Posted by Dirty Blond

Maybe Lady Gaga will don a Shredder costume and do the theme herself.

You say that like it would be some sort of awful thing.

[Whitewolf89]

Originally Posted by Dirty Blond

Maybe Lady Gaga will don a Shredder costume and do the theme herself.

No. Please. Just...no.

[SherlockJr]

Originally Posted by Bauer536

Like I said, it should sound like "In the Air Tonight."

However, another way is to create a theme that features Japanese flutes, violins, DJ record scratching, and rock guitars to represent each turtle.

Still, I think I came up with a song:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! (Repeat 2 more times)
Turtle power! Cowabunga!

New York City, dark and gritty! Always has thugs sprawling the streets at night.

Until, one day, a green ooze fell on four baby turtles giving them the power to fight.

Now they've grown up to be invisible, never to be seen around.
There all strong willed and intelligent, and they kick butt throught the town.

Raphael's cool but rude! A hothead who throws a fit.
Michelangelo's a party dude! Such a clown, but still has wit.
Donatello does machines! Super genius with his gear.
Leonardo leads the team! He's got skills to use when the Foot Clan's drawing near.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! (Repeat 2 more times)
Turtle power! Cowabunga!

What do you think? It's not really a big deal. Besides, it may need work.

Truth is, I'm kind of hoping for a cool instrumental this time. I don't know.

Alright, Nickelodeon: dazzle me!

Not bad-- love the throwbacks to the OT theme song. It seems like a mesh between the theme tunes of the OT and 2k3, now that I think about it.

[Zany Orange Dude]

Like Bauer, I think an instrumental theme fitted with some awesome visuals would be epic!

[Dirty Blond]

Originally Posted by Bauer536

Raphael's cool but rude! A hothead who throws a fit.
Michelangelo's a party dude! Such a clown, but still has wit.
Donatello does machines! Super genius with his gear.
Leonardo leads the team! He's got skills to use when the Foot Clan's drawing near.

Every theme so far mentions Leo first; you go the other way. It may be a trivial thing to point out, but I like your deviation.