What was your favorite version of the TF theme song?

Zeeks · Post by **Zeeks** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:33 pm

1. The original used in Season One with visual sequence ending in transformers flying behind a mountain

2. Season 2- the Jazzier version with visual sequence ending in Megs and Prime in hand to hand combat while being immersed in a purple flash grid of energy

3. the movie version suitable for fans of hair metal? (Of which, I am one)

4. The 3rd/4th season sequence with Magnus, Rodimus, and Kup coming straight at you (there was also an alternate version of this visually, but the same music).

(ed. note- these are all American versions; I'm sure there are tons of variations out there, particularly with Takara's ongoing Headmasters series)

bluekatt · Post by **bluekatt** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:47 pm

the third season one
i only really like the third season so thats not a big surprise

the theme songs for masterforce headmaster and victory are quite differnt

not really worth the bother

Ballplayer · Post by **Ballplayer** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 7:59 am

I like the song from the 3th season better, but I really like the visuals from season 2. Specificly with the grid energy...

DrEvil · Post by **DrEvil** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 11:06 am

I prefer Seaon 3's intro. But I liked the intor video we got With Unicron's head and the grid on it and whatnot.

Although in saying that I also like Lion's version(the movie).

With the JAP G1 Series in mind though I really like all of him.

Shockmeister · Post by **Shockmeister** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 1:44 pm

To be honest, it's been aaaaages since I've seen anything from season 3/4, so the theme from thenabouts has already left my memory. Thus, I'm going to go with the season 2 tune. Possibly because the accompanying animation shows Omega Supreme flatten Blitzwing. *cackles*

onearmedrich · Post by **onearmedrich** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 4:32 pm

TFTM and Season 3/4 had the best tunes, i liked Season 3 as it had the major characters from the film in it, which i suppose is obvious seeing as it was a vehicle for selling toys. MTMTE still rocks as an opening for a cartoon.

Reflector · Post by **Reflector** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 4:33 pm

"Overture" by Bad Religion. It's not actually supposed to be a cover, reference, or homage in any way, but the lead guitar riff sounds suspiciously like the "More than meets the eye!" note progression. Add that to the mechanical apocolypse-type production and effects, and it's really fitting of the theme. I pray it's included in the next video game.

onearmedrich · Post by **onearmedrich** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 4:54 pm

Did Van Halen write the touch, did Stan Bush simply take the credit as no one could believe that Van Helen had written such a master piece? Probably.

Devil Gigatron · Post by **Devil Gigatron** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 5:03 pm

Well, of the American G1 themes I like the movie opening best, followed by season 2 and season 3 and 1.

And here's my Top 5 *well, 6 actually* of the Japanese theme songs.
1. Chôjin Masterforce Opening and Ending
2. Zone Opening
3. Headmasters Opening *Hironobu Kageyama simply rocks!

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4. Victory Opening
5. Miclone Densetsu Ending

Chromia · Post by **Chromia** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 11:44 pm

I loved the Movie one, but I prefer the Season 3 one.

Seems more...
"mechanical" or something.

Elita-One · Post by **Elita-One** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:41 am

3. the movie version suitable for fans of hair metal? (Of which, I am one)

I'll take Lion anyday! I still listen to that song!!

Ozz · Post by **Ozz** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:21 am

Originally posted by onearmedrich
Did Van Halen write the touch, did Stan Bush simply take the credit as no one could believe that Van Helen had written such a master piece? Probably.

No, it is Stan Bush's song. Don't believe fools who can't label the names of songs on p2p software properly.

The Lion's version's my favourite, followed by Season 3 one.

KingMob · Post by **KingMob** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:38 am

Movie comes first.

After that, I guess I prefer the season 2 theme over the others simply because I've heard it/watched it a lot more and it therefore more easily comes to mind.

dedicon · Post by **dedicon** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:49 am

the movie version was great but i think it would've lost it charm if they would've made it a season permenent.
out of all 3(4) seasons:the season 3 theme with the season 4 visuals

Halfshell · Post by **Halfshell** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:50 am

So many of you are basing your preference for a piece of music on the visual stimuli that accompanied it. This is most perplexing.

Zeeks · Post by **Zeeks** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:57 pm

Originally posted by Illyria
So many of you are basing your preference for a piece of music on the visual stimuli that accompanied it. This is most perplexing.

I would guess the reason being is because a particular version is associated with a particular visual for the different yearly waves of characters that were being released. It is a most strong connection for me, to the point where if I see an original Grimlock figure, I think of the music and visual that he was first featured in. They are bonded together, and that was the kind of feel I was originally going for when I asked this question. However, people are free to pick based upon a.) music only, or b.) visual only.

Elita-One · Post by **Elita-One** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 4:14 pm

The music, I believe, is suppose to help some one associate the visual with the Audio.

The last few nights I have been watching Season 3, and though the theme song has changed, the other music in the backgroung has not. Its still the same.

And the rock music in the Movie made everything more exciting in my opinion. It wasn't the same old stuff, it was cool (at the time) and upbeat.

bluekatt · Post by **bluekatt** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 5:23 pm

i based my choice on the merits of the music it self not on the visual accompanying it
so i really dont care what visuals go with it

THREATMATRIX · Post by **THREATMATRIX** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 6:33 pm

Season three easily. It sounds so electronic and so mysterious. Plus the instrumental rocks!

Alpha Trion · Post by **Alpha Trion** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:31 pm

My favorite is either the opening from Zone or the opening from Superlink.