Which TMNT opening theme song is your favorite? - Page 2

*Cipher* · 05-02-2013, 07:32 PM

Tie between Fred Wolf and the Nick cartoon, which is a really great homage.

All the 4Kids theme songs are awful. Next Mutation is completely stupid but also really catchy, so I guess it's second.

Gwydion · 05-02-2013, 08:22 PM

I too like the OT opening and the Nick opening equally, so I voted Nick since it had fewer overall votes. The original is just super catchy and fun while the Nick version is a cool revamp.

...and maybe I'm weird, but I actually kind of like the Next Mutation theme, lol. Wouldn't have voted for it anyway, but even after I stopped watching the show I would usually stick around for the song after whatever program came before it. It's not all that good, per se, but it's darn catchy!

Seems weird that there's no choice for alternate songs from the same series (2nd OT opening and FF and BTTS) either, but I suppose these are the three most likely to get votes.

Pterobat · 05-02-2013, 08:34 PM

The OT opening.

Mmm'baaa, I'm a sheep!

*Shark_Blade* · 05-02-2013, 08:39 PM

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1987 here, with Nick in a close second...although for 2k3, I love the version of it where Mikey dances around with Shredder's helmet singing "We shredded Shredder!"

Ha, yeah.

**Jester** · 05-02-2013, 08:51 PM

Can't beat the original.

*Cipher* · 05-02-2013, 09:03 PM

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Can't beat the original.

I don't know. Have you heard the news?

*Shark_Blade* · 05-02-2013, 09:37 PM

For those who like 2k12, I'd like to share this piano version that is currently stuck in my head. :3

The beginning always gives me chills.

The OT piano version is great too.

*Refractive Reflections* · 05-02-2013, 10:49 PM

Gotta go with the OT because the instrumental track and simple catchy chorus is just iconic. The guitar riffs, drum machine, and synthesizers are just awesome and encapsulate some of energy of the glam metal sound of that time (late '80s).

The Nick version has good lyrics, probably better in terms of lyrical depth when describing the Turtles, but it's NOT completely original in terms of using the same OT chorus lyrics. (So that's why I couldn't go with Nick. It seemed like they used the OT song as a template of sorts.)

As for 2K3, ugh... While the story writing and series is good, the intro song leaves much room for improvement. It's such an eye-roller when I hear the "Turtles" do this and that roll-call (chain reaction, never let us down, ninjitsu action) and that annoying "1, 2, 3, 4!" part. Really?? Counting? As if we didn't know there were 4 Turtles already, not just from the franchise, but in the first few seconds of the intro scenes itself! I mean counting, ...5 times in the intro?

I mean is this intro sponsored by Sesame Street/PBS Kids in learning how to count?

Leave the "1, 2, 3, 4" counting to Coolio, Okay 2K3 TMNT? ROFL

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*tone-master21* · 05-02-2013, 11:43 PM

I voted for the original 87 theme.

LH · 05-02-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

For those who like 2k12, I'd like to share this piano version that is currently stuck in my head. :3

The beginning always gives me chills.

You're right... There's just something so epic about it...

Darth Knuckles · 05-03-2013, 03:04 PM

I voted for the Fred Wolf 1987 cartoon theme song. It's the best to me and is my all time favorite cartoon theme song as well. Turtle Power!

DonatelloNinja82 · 05-03-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Ha, yeah.

YAAAAAYYY!!!! Love it!

*Refractive Reflections* · 05-03-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Ha, yeah.

It's a funny scene with Mikey, but.. after seeing that looped GIF, I see Leo is wiping his nose/mouth and then scratching...um... where? LOL

dudeabides · 05-03-2013, 10:23 PM

Turtles count it off.. 1, 2, 3, 4... Turtles (needle scratchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh) .... Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Heroes in the half shell... Turtle Power!

*gobo* · 05-04-2013, 12:28 AM

Next Mutation's original theme song. I might be saying that just because it was the best part of that travesty of a show though.

dawwe · 05-04-2013, 08:24 PM

Nothing really beats the classic 87 intro but the Nick cartoon one is pretty nice and the 2003 intro isn't completely terrible, it's actually pretty catchy. But I don't think there will ever be a better TMNT intro than the 87 one.

The Sewer Lord · 05-05-2013, 05:50 AM

The 4kids theme. The beat is awesome, but yeah, the lyrics do kinda suck. Until the fourth season, that's when they fixed the lyrics.

*Candy Kappa* · 05-05-2013, 06:03 AM

I really want to like the new Nick theme, but the vocals sounds so uninspired, theres no soul in their singing/rapping.

For a certain individual I'd like to remind the Forum rule nr. 9:

"The total size of all images and text in your signature should be no more than 250 pixels high and 550 pixels wide. Also, no single picture in your signature should be more than 300KB in file size."

Your siggy is way too tall

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*Guitar_Raph* · 05-05-2013, 07:31 AM

Though I voted for 2K3, I'll always liked this for the video.

Can somebody please post screencaps of Mikey on the drums if you have that dvd?

GodzFire · 05-05-2013, 09:06 AM

This poll is flawed. You're missing the Red Sky theme from the OT, The Next Mutation, and some from the 2K3 series.

I suggest deleting this thread and redoing it.

View Poll Results: Which TMNT opening theme song is your favorite?
Fred Wolf '87	38	63.33%
4kids 2k3	6	10.00%
Nick 2k12	16	26.67%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

05-02-2013, 08:22 PM	#22
Gwydion Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 331	I too like the OT opening and the Nick opening equally, so I voted Nick since it had fewer overall votes. The original is just super catchy and fun while the Nick version is a cool revamp. ...and maybe I'm weird, but I actually kind of like the Next Mutation theme, lol. Wouldn't have voted for it anyway, but even after I stopped watching the show I would usually stick around for the song after whatever program came before it. It's not all that good, per se, but it's darn catchy! Seems weird that there's no choice for alternate songs from the same series (2nd OT opening and FF and BTTS) either, but I suppose these are the three most likely to get votes. __________________

05-02-2013, 08:34 PM	#23
Pterobat Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 380	The OT opening. Mmm'baaa, I'm a sheep! __________________ "No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream"--Shirley Jackson http://pterobat.tumblr.com

05-02-2013, 08:51 PM	#25
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Can't beat the original. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

05-02-2013, 10:49 PM	#28
Refractive Reflections Mad Scientist $Refractive Reflections's Avatar$ Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,371	Gotta go with the OT because the instrumental track and simple catchy chorus is just *iconic. The guitar riffs, drum machine, and synthesizers are just awesome and encapsulate some of energy of the glam metal sound of that time (late '80s). The Nick version has good lyrics, probably better in terms of lyrical depth when describing the Turtles, but it's NOT completely original in terms of using the same OT chorus lyrics. (So that's why I couldn't go with Nick. It seemed like they used the OT song as a template of sorts.) As for 2K3, ugh... While the story writing and series is good, the intro song leaves much room for improvement. It's such an eye-roller when I hear the "Turtles" do this and that roll-call (chain reaction, never let us down, ninjitsu action) and that annoying "1, 2, 3, 4!" part. Really?? Counting? As if we didn't know there were 4 Turtles already, not just from the franchise, but in the first few seconds of the intro scenes itself! I mean counting, ...5 times in the intro? I mean is this intro sponsored by Sesame Street/PBS Kids in learning how to count? Leave the "1, 2, 3, 4" counting to Coolio, Okay 2K3 TMNT? ROFL : Last edited by Refractive Reflections; 05-02-2013 at 11:25 PM.*
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05-02-2013, 07:32 PM	#21
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	Tie between Fred Wolf and the Nick cartoon, which is a really great homage. All the 4Kids theme songs are awful. Next Mutation is completely stupid but also really catchy, so I guess it's second.

05-02-2013, 09:37 PM	#27
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	For those who like 2k12, I'd like to share this piano version that is currently stuck in my head. :3 The beginning always gives me chills. The OT piano version is great too.

05-02-2013, 11:43 PM	#29
tone-master21 Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,152	I voted for the original 87 theme. __________________

05-03-2013, 03:04 PM	#31
Darth Knuckles Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mutani-Isle Posts: 703	I voted for the Fred Wolf 1987 cartoon theme song. It's the best to me and is my all time favorite cartoon theme song as well. Turtle Power! __________________ "Shredder, what have you done!?!" - Tiger Claw (Annihilation: Earth!)

05-03-2013, 10:23 PM	#34
dudeabides Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 105	Turtles count it off.. 1, 2, 3, 4... Turtles (needle scratchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh) .... Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Heroes in the half shell... Turtle Power!

05-04-2013, 12:28 AM	#35
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Next Mutation's original theme song. I might be saying that just because it was the best part of that travesty of a show though. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

05-04-2013, 08:24 PM	#36
dawwe Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 136	Nothing really beats the classic 87 intro but the Nick cartoon one is pretty nice and the 2003 intro isn't completely terrible, it's actually pretty catchy. But I don't think there will ever be a better TMNT intro than the 87 one. __________________

05-05-2013, 05:50 AM	#37
The Sewer Lord Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Battle Nexus Posts: 330	The 4kids theme. The beat is awesome, but yeah, the lyrics do kinda suck. Until the fourth season, that's when they fixed the lyrics. Last edited by The Sewer Lord; 05-05-2013 at 06:39 AM.

05-05-2013, 06:03 AM	#38
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I really want to like the new Nick theme, but the vocals sounds so uninspired, theres no soul in their singing/rapping. For a certain individual I'd like to remind the Forum rule nr. 9: "The total size of all images and text in your signature should be no more than 250 pixels high and 550 pixels wide. Also, no single picture in your signature should be more than 300KB in file size." Your siggy is way too tall You can hide it with a spoiler tag, that way it won't be that space taking and people can see the comic if they want to __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

05-05-2013, 07:31 AM	#39
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	Though I voted for 2K3, I'll always liked this for the video. Can somebody please post screencaps of Mikey on the drums if you have that dvd? __________________ Mikey drums with nunchucks!

05-05-2013, 09:06 AM	#40
GodzFire Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sewers Posts: 292	This poll is flawed. You're missing the Red Sky theme from the OT, The Next Mutation, and some from the 2K3 series. I suggest deleting this thread and redoing it.