So who sang the theme song?

ratmankey · 09-28-2003, 03:49 AM

This has been bugging me ever since I watched the old show for the first time in a decade or so. I could swear the theme song is sung by Leonardo's voice actor. I'm almost sure of it. But I can't find any confirmation anywhere...it's not in the credits, and it's not in any of the cast lists anywhere on the net. Can anyone help me out here?

EDIT: Just to specify, I'm referring to the voice singing "Splinter taught them to be ninja teens" and the like. Not the big chorus.

**Nturtle** · 09-28-2003, 08:07 AM

You're right, cam Clarke's voice is distinctly one of the voices in there, but I don't know who else...

Donatello007 · 09-28-2003, 10:55 AM

I never really thought about it....

*damnhooligan* · 09-28-2003, 11:30 AM

I've been wondering about that myself. I wasn't sure if that was Cam or not. Thanks for a bit o' clarification, Nturtle.

Krangfan · 09-28-2003, 06:30 PM

I always thought it was Leo's VA too, after listening to it a couple times

**ThirdMarioBro** · 09-28-2003, 08:02 PM

The distorted voice that sings "heroes in a half shell" is Rob Paulson (Raph). I have a remastered stereo version of the theme where those words aren't distorted. That's how I can tell it's him. That version is really cool. Does anyone know where I could upload it to so as to share it with others?

~~Reznorite420~~ · 09-28-2003, 09:20 PM

Maybe if Krang's nice, he'd let you send it to him (so long as it's not MP3)...

**ThirdMarioBro** · 09-28-2003, 10:58 PM

Nah, I already asked & he didn't want it (it's mp3). Do you want me to send it to you?

uviuar · 09-29-2003, 12:11 AM

uh, why wouldnt you want it in mp3? what do you prefer, wav?

**Karpo_007** · 09-29-2003, 03:38 AM

I think the host here won't allow MP3 files.

**GK Punk** · 09-29-2003, 04:47 AM

Yeah, HIS Dosn't allow MP3, but MINE does

PM me and we'll find away to get it on my site dude.

Shadow · 09-29-2003, 07:22 AM

hey guys...post a link here when you get it all set....because i would LOVE a copy.

Raphaella · 09-29-2003, 12:44 PM

Yea, thx for the confirmation, I thought it was Cam Clarke. I've heard both him and Rob Paulson sing, and hey, not too bad for turtle voices *imagines Leo and Raph singing*

**ThirdMarioBro** · 09-29-2003, 09:12 PM

ok, grunger_kitty has the recording and will be putting it on the site very soon! I hope you all like it!

**Krang** · 09-30-2003, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Nah, I already asked & he didn't want it (it's mp3). Do you want me to send it to you?

Huh? I never said I didn't want it because it was an MP3. I just didn't put it up since it was very similar to the clips we already have (the non distorted background voices can also be heard in the UK version of the TMNT theme, and the ending theme we have is from the same version you have). I know GK already put it up on his server, but I wanted to clear up any confusion so that people don't think that I don't accept MP3s (and yes, our host doesn't allow MP3s, but I can convert them to WAVs).

**ThirdMarioBro** · 09-30-2003, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Krang

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Nah, I already asked & he didn't want it (it's mp3). Do you want me to send it to you?

Huh? I never said I didn't want it because it was an MP3. I just didn't put it up since it was very similar to the clips we already have (the non distorted background voices can also be heard in the UK version of the TMNT theme, and the ending theme we have is from the same version you have). I know GK already put it up on his server, but I wanted to clear up any confusion so that people don't think that I don't accept MP3s (and yes, our host doesn't allow MP3s, but I can convert them to WAVs).

ok, I apoligize then. It's the server's fault, not your's. It's just been a while since I asked you so I guess I forgot. Again, I apoligize.

Lisardo · 10-02-2003, 12:51 PM

Yeah I had heard somewhere that Cam Clarke (Leo's VA) had sung the song or part of the song. And I always thought Rob Paulsen (Raph's VA) sung in there too somewhere. Esp. when he said, "Gimmie a break" in the song, I could tell it was him. So I take it Rob at least did all the talking lines in the song. And maybe Cam did the other 'non-chorus' singing lines, lead vocals rather. Not sure tho. Tho Cam does sing professionally, so it's a possilibity. Here's his album:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...174818-5504906

Also he did the singing voice of Simba for the song, "We Are One" in The Lion King 2.

09-28-2003, 03:49 AM	#1
ratmankey Mouser Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 14	So who sang the theme song? This has been bugging me ever since I watched the old show for the first time in a decade or so. I could swear the theme song is sung by Leonardo's voice actor. I'm almost sure of it. But I can't find any confirmation anywhere...it's not in the credits, and it's not in any of the cast lists anywhere on the net. Can anyone help me out here? EDIT: Just to specify, I'm referring to the voice singing "Splinter taught them to be ninja teens" and the like. Not the big chorus. __________________ "Video games don't affect kids. I mean, if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in dark rooms, popping pills and listening to repetitive music." - popbitch.com

09-28-2003, 08:07 AM	#2
Nturtle Ninja Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Technodrome Airducts Posts: 5,215	You're right, cam Clarke's voice is distinctly one of the voices in there, but I don't know who else... __________________ Fil rules. If Fil takes your 5 bucks then you should be eternally grateful that Fil would even borrow your money. Fil.

09-28-2003, 10:55 AM	#3
Donatello007 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Putnam, CT Posts: 532	I never really thought about it.... __________________ myspace

09-28-2003, 11:30 AM	#4
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	I've been wondering about that myself. I wasn't sure if that was Cam or not. Thanks for a bit o' clarification, Nturtle. __________________

09-28-2003, 06:30 PM	#5
Krangfan Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In a house Posts: 434	I always thought it was Leo's VA too, after listening to it a couple times __________________ "Home is where you hang your hat" -Krang's favorite phrase Krang owns!

09-28-2003, 08:02 PM	#6
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	The distorted voice that sings "heroes in a half shell" is Rob Paulson (Raph). I have a remastered stereo version of the theme where those words aren't distorted. That's how I can tell it's him. That version is really cool. Does anyone know where I could upload it to so as to share it with others? __________________

09-28-2003, 09:20 PM	#7
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	Maybe if Krang's nice, he'd let you send it to him (so long as it's not MP3)...

09-28-2003, 10:58 PM	#8
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Nah, I already asked & he didn't want it (it's mp3). Do you want me to send it to you? __________________

09-29-2003, 12:11 AM	#9
uviuar Random Punk Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 15	uh, why wouldnt you want it in mp3? what do you prefer, wav?

09-29-2003, 03:38 AM	#10
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	I think the host here won't allow MP3 files.

09-29-2003, 04:47 AM	#11
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Yeah, HIS Dosn't allow MP3, but MINE does PM me and we'll find away to get it on my site dude.

09-29-2003, 07:22 AM	#12
Shadow Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 489	hey guys...post a link here when you get it all set....because i would LOVE a copy.

09-29-2003, 12:44 PM	#13
Raphaella Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England, building my own sewer system Posts: 403	Yea, thx for the confirmation, I thought it was Cam Clarke. I've heard both him and Rob Paulson sing, and hey, not too bad for turtle voices imagines Leo and Raph singing __________________ "We came, we saw, we kicked their ASS!" - Ghostbusters message to UK channels : You SUCK ~ Mutant lover

09-29-2003, 09:12 PM	#14
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	ok, grunger_kitty has the recording and will be putting it on the site very soon! I hope you all like it! __________________

10-02-2003, 12:51 PM	#17
Lisardo Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 702	Yeah I had heard somewhere that Cam Clarke (Leo's VA) had sung the song or part of the song. And I always thought Rob Paulsen (Raph's VA) sung in there too somewhere. Esp. when he said, "Gimmie a break" in the song, I could tell it was him. So I take it Rob at least did all the talking lines in the song. And maybe Cam did the other 'non-chorus' singing lines, lead vocals rather. Not sure tho. Tho Cam does sing professionally, so it's a possilibity. Here's his album: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...174818-5504906 Also he did the singing voice of Simba for the song, "We Are One" in The Lion King 2. __________________ "Look I'm not gonna stop doing what's right just because it's not appreciated." -Leo