Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime Opening Theme Audio Clip
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Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 24th, 2012 @ 1:29am CDT
Never watch Japanese versions of shows or anime anyway I suppose. Though I'm guessing someone will like it.
Posted by Mkall on March 24th, 2012 @ 1:40am CDT
Now Jam Project's Animated Intro - that was a theme song.
Posted by mattwhite924 on March 24th, 2012 @ 1:44am CDT
Transformers Animated still has my favorite opening theme. I love how they modernized the G1 theme for it.
Posted by Autobot032 on March 24th, 2012 @ 2:02am CDT
Posted by Mykltron on March 24th, 2012 @ 5:53am CDT
Posted by Shadowstream on March 24th, 2012 @ 6:22am CDT
Posted by guarayakha on March 24th, 2012 @ 6:33am CDT
Posted by KnightStrike on March 24th, 2012 @ 8:36am CDT
Posted by KnightStrike on March 24th, 2012 @ 8:57am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 24th, 2012 @ 10:08am CDT
Since it still sounds like a rap to me, I said it once before and I'll say it again:
Sabrblade wrote:
WHY?!!!! Why another rap theme song?!!!
It barely worked for Beast Wars (though, most would say that it *didn't* work at all), so why would they ever try it again with this?!!!
Transformers and rap do NOT mix! In ANY form.
Also, I just found this:
The song sounds a little better in this video, but not by much.
You're missing out. And you're gonna kinda have to with the Shout! Factory DVDs, of the Japaense G1 cartoons.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Ew.
Never watch Japanese versions of shows or anime anyway I suppose. Though I'm guessing someone will like it.
Amen! Transformers EVO. =Mkall wrote:Meh.
Now Jam Project's Animated Intro - that was a theme song.
Yes. Whiule the Japanese are all for Gratuitous English, the level of it in this song is ridiculous.Autobot032 wrote:Is that...English I'm hearing??
What does Korea have to do with this?guarayakha wrote:God I duckin' hate K-pop so much. How does that even fit in with what Transformers Prime is all about?
Posted by RazorSlash92 on March 24th, 2012 @ 2:54pm CDT
Posted by Blurrz on March 24th, 2012 @ 5:09pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:What does Korea have to do with this?guarayakha wrote:God I duckin' hate K-pop so much. How does that even fit in with what Transformers Prime is all about?
BB is K-pop/from South Korea
Posted by Vicalliose on March 24th, 2012 @ 8:56pm CDT
Usually I can actually withstand the force of terrible J/K-pop, since I simply cannot understand the lyrics. But as an opening/ending theme for TFPrime? Any words I could use to describe my feelings would be highly offensive and I'm not certain I could get away with that language on this board. Heck I wouldn't even call this good for a J-pop song.
Posted by guarayakha on March 25th, 2012 @ 2:04am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:What does Korea have to do with this?
Blurrz wrote:BB is K-pop/from South Korea
What Blurrz said. This is a Korean group performing a Japanese song with Engrish in it.
Posted by Nekoman on March 25th, 2012 @ 3:17pm CDT
Then again, after mentioning Flow, I think it would've been 10x better had they done it.
Sabrblade wrote:Since it still sounds like a rap to me, I said it once before and I'll say it again:Sabrblade wrote:
WHY?!!!! Why another rap theme song?!!!
It barely worked for Beast Wars (though, most would say that it *didn't* work at all), so why would they ever try it again with this?!!!
Transformers and rap do NOT mix! In ANY form.
Srsly? I loved the Beast Wars track. That first OP was the absolute best.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 25th, 2012 @ 11:05pm CDT
This song is the one I'm referring to:Nekoman wrote:Srsly? I loved the Beast Wars track. That first OP was the absolute best.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy it too. It even made it onto my top 20 list of the greatest Japanese Transformers opening themes. But, it's purely guilty pleasure material, as this song is, by no means, an excellent song.
Posted by GetRightRobot on March 27th, 2012 @ 6:03pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2012 @ 6:18pm CDT
EDIT: Well... that was... something.
Honestly, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would have been. It did have some genuine catchy and upbeat parts in it, but... yeah, it just doesn't have that right "feeling" (ironic, isn't it? ).
Admittedly, the more I listen to it, the more it grows on me (as has been the case with every Japanese TF song I've heard). I honestly don't think this song is bad at all, just that it isn't anything that special either. At best, it's... okay.
It's nowhere near as cool as some of the previous JTF opening themes. I mean, RiD got Koji Wada! Micron Densetsu got Psychic Lover! Animated got JAM Project! So, yeah, with this, there is no comparison.
But, all the same, it isn't a bad song. It's just one that none of us was expecting after all the more epic-sounding theme songs we've had in the past. And, who knows, maybe the ending theme song will be cool. And, maybe the visuals of the theme song will help make this one work better.
For now, it's not great, but I've honestly heard much worse. It isn't "bad", it's just "different".
Posted by Optimus1116 on March 27th, 2012 @ 6:26pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on March 27th, 2012 @ 6:58pm CDT
Posted by Kylehudson1996 on March 27th, 2012 @ 7:24pm CDT
Posted by CrimsonPrime on March 27th, 2012 @ 7:54pm CDT
But I will say this though...That doesnt sound like a Transformers song at all. AT ALL. That sounded like an opening theme of an anime >.>....An actual anime rather than TF Prime translated to Japanese.
Summary : Awesome song choice for a shonen anime. The worst song choice for a Transformers theme song -.-...
Posted by JEDI ALCHEMIST on March 27th, 2012 @ 7:58pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2012 @ 7:59pm CDT
Surely this isn't the only one that doesn't like a JTF opening. Like, all the Japanese Beast Era openings don't sound very TFish, so how do those sound to you?CrimsonPrime wrote:The song is awesome and I love it cause of the fact that I like Japanese song better than English/American songs xD.
But I will say this though...That doesnt sound like a Transformers song at all. AT ALL. That sounded like an opening theme of an anime >.>....An actual anime rather than TF Prime translated to Japanese.
Summary : Awesome song choice for a shonen anime. The worst song choice for a Transformers theme song -.-...
Posted by Bumblevivisector on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:11pm CDT
The other unfortunate parallel is that the song is so light, it seems to be actively undermining the dark, ominous tone established in "Darkness Rising", in much the same way American Beast Wars was initially lightened and dumbed-down a bit in translation.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:28pm CDT
Well, Beast Wars Metals (Japanese seasons 2-3) had more upbeat, rockin' good tunes for their openings, which maintained the serious nature of the show.Bumblevivisector wrote:All the comparisons to the Japanese opening for Beast Wars S1 have me wondering, could it be because of the detailed style of CG? Is that style considered distinctly American enough that it must be complimented with the most distinctly American style of music that permeates Asian markets, namely rap? That's the only conclusion I can come up with.
Though, both "Bad Spark" and "Cutting Edge" (both having been released as theatrical movies in Japan) had more lively tunes for their themes, so... yeah.
It was lightened and dumbed-down all the way through the show, even in Beast Machines (Beast Wars Returns).Bumblevivisector wrote:The other unfortunate parallel is that the song is so light, it seems to be actively undermining the dark, ominous tone established in "Darkness Rising", in much the same way American Beast Wars was initially lightened and dumbed-down a bit in translation.
But, frankly, I would not mind if TF: Prime were to be dubbed in a more cheery way. The show seriously needs to lighten up, as season 1 just wasn't all that fun, and took till episode 12 to really pull me in. Which is why I'm grateful we have Rescue Bots.
Posted by GetRightRobot on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:42pm CDT
Personally, the song has grown on me. I love electronica, and even though this is upbeat and poppy, I like it!
I'd like to see them use something more like this:
Posted by SlyTF1 on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:54pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:55pm CDT
At this point, there's probably no changing any plans Japan has for their dub of this series.GetRightRobot wrote:Whooaa, hold up there Sabrblade, the serious, not-so-fun-and-kiddy thing is great. I can deal with a lot of change in Transformers, but I like this dark thing they got going on, so don't go giving anyone any ideas!
Though, I will say that Animated got a great Japanese dub, being very faithful to the English version.
Posted by SlyTF1 on March 27th, 2012 @ 9:58pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:But, frankly, I would not mind if TF: Prime were to be dubbed in a more cheery way. The show seriously needs to lighten up, as season 1 just wasn't all that fun, and took till episode 12 to really pull me in. Which is why I'm grateful we have Rescue Bots.
Oh no. No, no, no. TF Prime is already too damn light for my tastes. I like how Animated always had a dark overtone to it while still being bright and happy looking on the outside. But I'd like for Prime to be dark outside and on the inside. We've had too much happiness.
Posted by 5150 Cruiser on March 28th, 2012 @ 12:01am CDT
Posted by Decepticon Spike on March 28th, 2012 @ 9:02am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2012 @ 9:34am CDT
Posted by WarzoneBeta on March 28th, 2012 @ 9:40am CDT
*shudder* Megatron boyband dancing...
Posted by Decepticon Spike on March 28th, 2012 @ 9:46am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Juat out of curiosity, how many of ya'll have listened to all the previous Japanese TF opening themes?
I have the HM,, Car Robots, and TFA themes on my MP3 player.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2012 @ 10:06am CDT
Here, this might help get that out of your head.WarzoneBeta wrote:And now I cannot get the image of the Decepticons dancing out of my head...
*shudder* Megatron boyband dancing...
Posted by Decepticon Spike on March 28th, 2012 @ 12:50pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Here, this might help get that out of your head.WarzoneBeta wrote:And now I cannot get the image of the Decepticons dancing out of my head...
*shudder* Megatron boyband dancing...
Is there a translation of what they are singing?
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2012 @ 12:59pm CDT
It's the opening to the anime Lucky Star.Decepticon Spike wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Here, this might help get that out of your head.WarzoneBeta wrote:And now I cannot get the image of the Decepticons dancing out of my head...
*shudder* Megatron boyband dancing...
Is there a translation of what they are singing?
Posted by Chaoslock on April 7th, 2012 @ 4:15am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 7th, 2012 @ 7:16am CDT
Actual info regarding the episode itself - http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/super-robot-lifeform-transformers-prime-episode-1-has-aired-t85625.php