Will there ever be TMNT theme song that surpasses the original? - Page 2

*ToTheNines* · 01-12-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Shredder

Nothing tops the original theme with the original animation.

What's funny is that people seem to remember very little about the content of the actual show, but this sticks to everyones memory like glue.

*sdp* · 03-02-2010, 08:00 PM

Well that depends on what you mean, will we get an opening theme song as awesome as the 87 show? I doubt it, its not only awesome but iconic as well, people will always think of that song when it comes to the turtles and I doubt the new cartoon will have an opening theme as awesome, the 2k3 one grew on me but it was definitely a huge letdown.

But what about the TMNT having a "theme", similar to how Batman has a "theme". The original composer for the 2007 movie said he was going to give the TMNT a theme similar to how Batman had his theme but then his soundtrack was too dark and got replaced, and I thought sadly that was the end of it. However when I bought the DVD of the new movie I noticed that the new composer did make a "theme" for the turtles and its awesome, its dark and heroic and fits the turtles perfectly. Sadly I thought that was the end of that. Hopefully the new TMNT movie will also give the turtles a "theme" like the last movie did.

Now, it also seems gave another "theme" for the turtles for the Turtles Forever movie. Its the song that played in the original teaser and plays at the end of the movie right before Laird/Eastman appear. I also think that is a perfect "theme" for the turtles.

Shockdingo · 03-02-2010, 11:54 PM

For me, I tend to love music scores over lyrics, but I loved this. It's just completely nostalgia, popculture, and era locked for me. I don't think, in my opinion, anything will surpass the original in its own flavor, but there could be things people like more for a current era flavor and such, if that makes sense.

cartoonistaaron · 03-13-2010, 10:13 AM

The original series theme is definitely a classic. I think the art of cartoon theme songs (if indeed it is an art) hit an all time high in the 1980s. Between Inspector Gadget, Voltron, Transformers, The Real Ghostbusters, TMNT... even shows I didn't watch like GI Joe or Thundercats had pretty cool theme songs.

And, of course, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe had a great instrumental theme. And you have to love having a buff, tan, half-naked guy telling you his life story as orchestral disco music plays in the background.

jalexbrown · 03-13-2010, 11:55 AM

The OT theme was an absolute classic. One of the few songs where I can hear that one note at the beginning and know what it is. Oh, and I'm probably going to catch a lot of flak for saying so, but the T-U-R-T-L-E Power song by Partners in Kryme for the first movie is awesome, too (except for that one slip-up in the lyrics where they call Raphael the leader; that was carelessness).

Vivi · 03-18-2010, 06:52 AM

I agree with others, the original theme is in a league of it's own. Most people can hum it, where as if you say there has been several themes, the response usually is "Wha-?"

The Partners in Kryme song is pretty rad, too. And I like the Fast Forward theme song --despite the 'It's Ninja Time' catchphrase they laboriously tried to ingrain into us.

03-02-2010, 08:00 PM	#22
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,216	Well that depends on what you mean, will we get an opening theme song as awesome as the 87 show? I doubt it, its not only awesome but iconic as well, people will always think of that song when it comes to the turtles and I doubt the new cartoon will have an opening theme as awesome, the 2k3 one grew on me but it was definitely a huge letdown. But what about the TMNT having a "theme", similar to how Batman has a "theme". The original composer for the 2007 movie said he was going to give the TMNT a theme similar to how Batman had his theme but then his soundtrack was too dark and got replaced, and I thought sadly that was the end of it. However when I bought the DVD of the new movie I noticed that the new composer did make a "theme" for the turtles and its awesome, its dark and heroic and fits the turtles perfectly. Sadly I thought that was the end of that. Hopefully the new TMNT movie will also give the turtles a "theme" like the last movie did. Now, it also seems gave another "theme" for the turtles for the Turtles Forever movie. Its the song that played in the original teaser and plays at the end of the movie right before Laird/Eastman appear. I also think that is a perfect "theme" for the turtles. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

03-02-2010, 11:54 PM	#23
Shockdingo Random Punk Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 16	For me, I tend to love music scores over lyrics, but I loved this. It's just completely nostalgia, popculture, and era locked for me. I don't think, in my opinion, anything will surpass the original in its own flavor, but there could be things people like more for a current era flavor and such, if that makes sense.

03-13-2010, 10:13 AM	#24
cartoonistaaron Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 737	The original series theme is definitely a classic. I think the art of cartoon theme songs (if indeed it is an art) hit an all time high in the 1980s. Between Inspector Gadget, Voltron, Transformers, The Real Ghostbusters, TMNT... even shows I didn't watch like GI Joe or Thundercats had pretty cool theme songs. And, of course, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe had a great instrumental theme. And you have to love having a buff, tan, half-naked guy telling you his life story as orchestral disco music plays in the background.

03-13-2010, 11:55 AM	#25
jalexbrown Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 139	The OT theme was an absolute classic. One of the few songs where I can hear that one note at the beginning and know what it is. Oh, and I'm probably going to catch a lot of flak for saying so, but the T-U-R-T-L-E Power song by Partners in Kryme for the first movie is awesome, too (except for that one slip-up in the lyrics where they call Raphael the leader; that was carelessness).

03-18-2010, 06:52 AM	#26
Vivi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ninja HQ, Moon Posts: 1,076	I agree with others, the original theme is in a league of it's own. Most people can hum it, where as if you say there has been several themes, the response usually is "Wha-?" The Partners in Kryme song is pretty rad, too. And I like the Fast Forward theme song --despite the 'It's Ninja Time' catchphrase they laboriously tried to ingrain into us.