New music being adapted

[NightHawk451]

Why did wwe replace orton's catchy theme with the i have voices in my head song? first thing that came up my mind to that theme was ''hmmm who this be?'' they should change it back to it's original because that theme could really pump people up

 

[Monkey_Mania]

Now I am probably one of the few on here that actually likes Randy's new theme. If you listen to the lyrics they fit his new gimmick to a T. Add in the fact that his slow walk to the ring fits so well with the groove of the music and the look on his face when walking to the ring. I am going to put the lyrics up here now and you guys can take a look at them.

(CHORUS)
I hear voices in my head,
they council me,
they understand,
they talk to me!

You got your rules and your religion,
all designed to keep you safe.
But when rules start getting broken
you start questioning your faith.
I have a voice that is my savior
hates to love and loves to hate.
I have the voice that has the knowledge
and the power to rule your fate.

I hear voices crying.
I see heroes dying.
I taste the blood thats drying.
I feel the tension rising.

Repeat chorus

all the lawyers are defenseless
all the doctors are disease
and the preachers all are sinners
and the police just take the grease
all you judges you are guilty
all the bosses i will fire
all you bankers will have losses
and politicians are all liars

I think those are the words i listened to the song a million times on my VCR. If they are not correct they are damn close.

Back to my original topic though. Those lyrics fit his new persona to a T. I cant think of a better song than that. I do agree that they need to find a spot to play the song when he wins a match. I have picked that spot as...

I hear voices crying
I see heroes dying
I taste the blood thats drying
I feel the tension rising

But that is just me. Its where the song starts picking up and would be the perfect spot to do it. Hopefully they keep using this theme because I for one really enjoy it.

 

[kieran_devlin]

Ortons new theme = porno music. I think everyone will agree with me on that notion. Just as i said before it is crap and dosnt fit Ortons character AT ALL.

I dunno why people like Kenndys new theme it just sounds like some sort of indy pop rock that ya hear on the radio all the time. It must be someone's personal taste in music if they like it.

I like themes that are original and are memorable, EXACTLY like Edge with his theme being recognised as EDGE or as Batistas theme or HHH Motorhead theme.

Its all the same i think they need to go back to classic themes, i think Kennedys old theme was a classic theme.

Either that or themes with parts done by the wrestler itself.

The only remix re sung theme i like is Rey Mysterios POD theme because it has his voice in it as well as the lead singers and retains that beat essentially making it the same theme but better.

 

[Monkey_Mania]

Ortons new theme = porno music. I think everyone will agree with me on that notion. Just as i said before it is crap and dosnt fit Ortons character AT ALL.

No. Just No. You dont have to like the song. But to say it doesnt fit his character is ludicrous.

Have you been watching the same Randy Orton that im watching or are you watching the debut of Orton on smackdown Five years ago? Orton is no longer that pretty boy wonderbread like face that he was when he started out.

This music fits his new sadistic charcter perfectly. The way it seems like there is something going on in his head all the time. The way he stalks his opponents and knows what they are going to do before they do it (usually). I for one am glad they changed his theme because his old theme used to fit his character but after awhile it just didnt seem to make sense.

P.S. What kind of porno have you been watching because his music sounds nothing like that type of music.

 

[kieran_devlin]

this post is in answer to your post.

First of all i feel Ortons character isnt MANKIND with a split personality.

Mercy Drive song had a line in it - "im gonna take whats mine"
that is he is out to win all the time.

The new theme just dosnt even suggest he is crafty or is out for himself it suggests he has a split personality.

3 variety of porno amature, pro and pro with a story

You get bad porno dvds like the plumber who came to fix the loo but ends up shaggin a milf it has bad music that can only be described as classic porno music this is just a made up example

lets drop it because i dont want spam

 

[Monkey_Mania]

this post is in answer to your post.

First of all i feel Ortons character isnt MANKIND with a split personality.

Mercy Drive song had a line in it - "im gonna take whats mine"
that is he is out to win all the time.

The new theme just dosnt even suggest he is crafty or is out for himself it suggests he has a split personality.

3 variety of porno amature, pro and pro with a story

You get bad porno dvds like the plumber who came to fix the loo but ends up shaggin a milf it has bad music that can only be described as classic porno music this is just a made up example

lets drop it because i dont want spam

This song has a whole verse to explain Ortons new Gimmick.

You got your rules and your religion,
all designed to keep you safe.
But when rules start getting broken
you start questioning your faith.
I have a voice that is my savior
hates to love and loves to hate.
I have the voice that has the knowledge
and the power to rule your fate.

Orton does not give a flying beeswax about the rules. He has no respect for anyone and for that fact hates everyone. How does that not get across that he will do whatever it takes to win? I realize he isnt Mankind but he sure as hell is very evil and sadistic. Which is why this theme represnts him so well.

 

[HellBoundPower]

How much does that Orton theme after hearing it again sound like really bad Porno music.
They are trying to go for the feel that Orton is a pizza delivery boy with a 12inch sausage.

You're totally getting rep for that comment. Hilarious!

This music fits his new sadistic charcter perfectly. The way it seems like there is something going on in his head all the time. The way he stalks his opponents and knows what they are going to do before they do it (usually). I for one am glad they changed his theme because his old theme used to fit his character but after awhile it just didnt seem to make sense.

Again I have to disagree. His new character is not calm, and he's not suffering from dissociative identity disorder, which means that he doesn't hear voices. He's just a cold son of a bitch. The new music is really just too calm and relaxing to fit someone like Orton. I think the Mercy Drive theme still fits him, because he's out to take everything, be his own man, and shine the spotlight on himself, which is exactly what "Burn In My Light" eludes to.

 

[AnthonyMango/NoFate007]

I think the biggest issue here is that it doesn't follow the formula:

"First note of recognition for audience's attention and huge pop, few seconds of build, wrestler enters, theme picks up pace and continues at the same level".

A majority of the themes that don't just sound like boring generic rock or hip hop music follow this pattern. Orton's new theme starts off in the same basic (if not faster) tempo, which doesn't allow for any psyching up or build. Essentially, his theme is as emotionally stirring as "Awaiting the Cage" is...you know, the repetitive humming beat that they play when they're lowering a cage around the ring.

Orton's theme isn't a bad song...its something to tap your foot to...but that's the problem. If you're just tapping you're foot slowly, your rhythm is the same as a lullaby: repetitive, lacking energy, and droning so that its tiresome. Its completely devoid of that jolt that gets you excited.

To those that say it fits Orton's character, it seems there's 2 arguments being presented. One is lyrics. While lyrics are, obviously, an important aspect of any song, the WWE's lyrics aren't as much of a necessity, since who is really paying attention to the music's lyrics while they're trying to take in the action itself? This is within reason, naturally. If you're trying to go with a masculine song, you don't want lyrics talking about strawberry scented muffins, unicorns, and fairies. But more importantly, you don't want Undertaker to be changed to a theme song where the lyrics talk about death and such, but the only instruments are a triangle, a flute, harp, and the highest pitch on a piano. Ambiance over lyrics. The other argument seems to be that Orton is slow, methodical, and this fits him much in the same realm as how Taker has slow music. Even though Orton isn't running around the ring like Kendrick, he doesn't have an imposing gimmick of intimidation like Taker does, so having a slow theme doesn't build up suspense, it kills it.

They could do worse...but they could do much, much better. In my opinion, the Mercy Drive song had all the essential elements to a good entrance theme, so why bother changing it?

 

[buddy_z34]

i dont know about you guys but i like the switches on all of them. they all fit the character gimmicks that they currently are using.

Orton's new music is slow and steady and it fits him quite well. i really liked it.

Kennedy's music is sort of an in your face kinda song. just like he is.

Hardy's music is fast paced just as he is.

they all seem to fit the personas quite well. as mentioned before it might just be a ploy for the WWE to sell it's entrance music CD's.

 

[THE Madcap]

Orton's new theme - Haven't heard it properly because I won't catch RAW until later this evening, but from that video I can safely say that for now, I don't like it. Burn in my light is Orton. Period. If I think Orton, I think of bronze lights, the bronze shower and "hey.....!". Even though the song was more fitting from when he split from Evolution, portraying the spurned guy out to prove his doubters wrong, it just became him, it fitted his slower walk to the ring he's recently adopted and I think many will stuggle to identify with it.

Kennedy's - I hated it when I first heard it, mainly because I hated the idea of a face Kennedy. But at least you can recognise and associate the song with him and in time it will gro. But it does sound very AC/DCish which I never noticed. Thunderstruck's my favourite song by the way... maybe Orton should come out to that.

Benjamin's - I LOVE this new theme. Fits his cocky heel persona perfectly and IMO gives him more of a big time feel. The old one felt kinda rookie-ish and I only really associated it with him beating HHH, and giving him that gay little slap mid match.

 

[ABS]

I hated both Jeff's and Kennedy's new musics when they came out , but now they got over me and I love Hardy's new music. Just give Ortons some time and you wilsl surley get hooked up to it and think its better than the old one.

 

[SeriphinX]

I liked Kennedy's new music the first time I heard it..I just could not buy into his "in your face" character as much with that female vocal on his first music. The one now has an upbeat ACDC sound to it, which I like.

I guess it's different tastes for everyone..Back before The Rock hit his stride, I could not stand his music, it was all bass beat and boring..then when he turned face and got the title and they added that little guitar riff toward the end of it, it was awesome all of a sudden.

 

[DeadmanInc.]

I'm not a fan of Orton's new music either. His old one suited his cocky personality perfectly. His new music seems better suited for a guy like Mic Foley or even Festus.

Jeff's new theme is good. It's not as energetic as his old one, but that was The Hardyz theme, not his own.

 

[MrScott]

Okay ortons was defiently better this week, but it seems they tweaked it a little, the vocals seem quite a bit louder, and since they now start it with "I hear voices in my head" it gives it a move impactful start to the song

 

[ATTITUDEERA4EVER]

I liked Kennedy's new music the first time I heard it..I just could not buy into his "in your face" character as much with that female vocal on his first music. The one now has an upbeat ACDC sound to it, which I like.

I guess it's different tastes for everyone..Back before The Rock hit his stride, I could not stand his music, it was all bass beat and boring..then when he turned face and got the title and they added that little guitar riff toward the end of it, it was awesome all of a sudden.

Yeah, I also liked that theme...the one he used when he came back to join the WWF against the Alliance?

Randy ortons theme is alright but the verses at the beginning just don't do it. it seems too slow. austin had glass shattering, Rock had "IF YA SMELL", Foley has car brakes screeching, Ric Flair has "Wooo!", but it doesn't seem like once you hear the theme you'd expect to hear a huge pop.

They really need to stop using these gay rock songs for entrance themes.

 

[Straight_Edge_Mystic]

After glancing through this thread the past week, I paid special attention to Orton's and Kennedy's music tonight to truly gauge a reaction for myself. Orton's grew on me a little bit. Although not as catchy or flashy as "Burn In My Light", this "Voices" one does fit him and I do like it, especially the lyrics. if they could remix it and give it some umph and time his entrance right, it could be killer. And Kennedy's, like a lot have said, just plain sucked. It doesn't fit him and for an AC/DC-ish song is actually rather quiet and boring. The singer also has a horrible voice. I love Jeff's, it's just so mellow yet badass just like Jeff.

 

[TheOneBigWill]

While I realize posting Randy Orton's new song is going to be a bit overkill.. I have to do it at least once more, because to the most recent date, I've found the best version of it, and the longest version.

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After listening to that much of it, I've changed my mind. I now officially love the song as it is. That song is played in a loop as well, but even still its a great song. However, I'm still not sold on it being a perfect fit for Randy Orton.

The main lyric of the song is "I hear voices in my head, they talk to me." When I hear that, I don't think of someone who's suppose to be a Legend Killer, or soulless. I think of Mick Foley when he was Mankind. I think of Al Snow when he had head. I mean, seriously.. the song is a great song, but its not completely perfect like "Burn In My Light" was originally. Its new, which is going to help Orton in the long run as everyone's theme song dies out from time to time. (Almost everyone, anyways, with a few exceptions)

 

[SeriphinX]

Ever since Kennedy's music has changed, I've noticed he has gotten a larger pop from the crowd..so its obviously effective. And that's what you want in an entrance theme. Of course, people were begging for MRK to turn face because they (me) really want to like this guy. And personally, I think this angle of interrupting people and being obnoxious fits PERFECTLY..If they want to push him to Rock or Austin status, they should keep doing this. Blaring MRRRRRRRRR..K E N N E D Y on the mic right in an opponents face is just hilarious to me.

 

[Richnap]

I agree with most people so far. I just don't understand why a entrance song like Jeff Hardys witch is used in pop culture and is familiarized with the Hardys is completely axed. But I guess I felt the same way when Matt changed his song but now I like it. I guess it just takes some time. Randys song isn't bad but I thought his last song was great and fit him better. Randy does play mind games but with other people not himself. I have mixed feelings with Kennedys. Whats next a horrible rap version of Sexy Boy? Maybe Cena can come out to elevator music. how far will this go? Thank god Ric Flair retired before they remade his famous entrance music

 

[TNABlowssssss]

Jeff Hardy - Fits him well, last one was good and everyone who watches will always remember his old one, but his new one seems more for him being a main eventer and a new step for him.

Mr. Kennedy - Like most of you, not really feeling it, never really liked his old song either, so I think he needs another one.

Randy Orton - At first did not like it, thought it was really stupid. But now it fits him, the sadistic, slow walking, not caring Randy Orton. It really fits him. And now im starting to really like the song and going crazy so i can download it. But cant find a CD Quality download anywhere

 

[benmaney]

Orton's new theme is really bad. It says the voices talking to me, which makes no sense with Orton's character. I think that if they just had to change it, they should have gone with something by AC/DC because his trunks all have AC/DC on them (the ones that I have seen, I don't look back there on purpose, it's where the camera angle is.)

I came up with a good theme for Orton. I believe the perfect theme for Orton would be Night Prowler by AC/DC. To me, Orton seems to just prowl around his enemy, like when he gets on his knees when he is getting ready for an RKO. This just came to me, please let me know what you think.

 

[Player_1]

Sometimes a change in the entrance themes are good. SOME. I would rather prefer some of the old themes of some wrestlers. In this thread, Hardy, Orton, and Kennedy seems to be the key targets.

In my opinion I prefer their old theme. But for the sake of discussion, I can get use to Kennedy's theme and Jeff Hardy's theme. Both their new themes are okay. I don't like Orton's theme. It just plain sucks to me.

 

[crspnx]

ok, you can agree with me or not
but..

orton's new theme suits him...slow, melodic, dangerous, it makes you feel like his kind of twisted, which fits orton perfectly.

kennedy's....well, im sure they had good intentions, but I hate it

when it comes to hardy and kennedy's themes though, in the past, doesnt a theme done by a real band usually signal a big push, to the level of world champion?

examples:

Batista to his Saliva theme (after world title win)
Triple H to his Motorhead theme
Edge from the generic "you think you know me" repeated over and over to Metallingus (feud with hbk, flair, and cena)
Orton from Line in the Sand to Burn in My Light (world title win)
Cena to The Time is Now (wwe championship win)
Big Show to Crank it Up (went to biggest heel on ecw, plus ecw champ)
Mark Henry to the Three 6 Mafia Theme (huge push as he returned)
Rey Mysterio to POD version of Booyaka 619 (world title win)
Kane to Finger Eleven Theme (big push)


Theme by real band= BIG push

all the best for kennedy and hardy

 

[THE Madcap]

ok, you can agree with me or not
but..

when it comes to hardy and kennedy's themes though, in the past, doesnt a theme done by a real band usually signal a big push, to the level of world champion?

examples:

Batista to his Saliva theme (after world title win)
Triple H to his Motorhead theme
Edge from the generic "you think you know me" repeated over and over to Metallingus (feud with hbk, flair, and cena)
Orton from Line in the Sand to Burn in My Light (world title win)
Cena to The Time is Now (wwe championship win)
Big Show to Crank it Up (went to biggest heel on ecw, plus ecw champ)
Mark Henry to the Three 6 Mafia Theme (huge push as he returned)
Rey Mysterio to POD version of Booyaka 619 (world title win)
Kane to Finger Eleven Theme (big push)


Theme by real band= BIG push

all the best for kennedy and hardy

I don't know if I agree with that...

Batista - Was a world champion and a Royal Rumble winner before he was given the Saliva theme.

Triple H - Was a multiple world champion coming out of the McMahon-Helmsley era and probably needed a new theme to distance himself from the old one, used by Stephanie/Chyna

Orton - Was a world champion while using "Line in the sand". Obviously he needed a new theme to detract himself from Evolution.

Cena - Went from a theme done by himself...to a theme done by himself. Could have possibly been to signal his push, but IMHO was done to raise awareness of his album.

Big Show - Had already held the WWE title before his theme change, becoming ECW champ is hardly a push, his theme was just getting stale and needed jazzing up.

Mark Henry - Was feuding with The Undertaker under his old theme. The Three 6 Mafia one was on a WWE CD that they needed to promote and was a better fit for his character than the generic rock track.

However, you could be on to something with Rey, Edge and Kane. Although IMO Rey's old theme was tacky and POD performing at wm22 might have had something to do with it. Also, Edge was turning heel and his gimmick needed separating from the E&C one, in order for him to be pushed.

 

[AnthonyMango/NoFate007]

Though it isn't new music by any means, why is Triple H the only man to have TWO theme songs now? Is it just another one of those "I want to stand out", "backstage politics" type of things again...or is this really the second week in a row that someone backstage has played the wrong theme? Lol. Honestly, it can't be the latter. Personally, I'm not a fan of either of Triple H's songs, as they just feel like generic rock music to me and those just all blend together with no real personality in my mind, but even though I'd like to see him have new music, I'm sure that there are others that wouldn't....and, on top of that...I wouldn't want him having THREE songs. Special treatment? Lol.

Newest music they've implemented seems to be Evan Bourne's but I can't comment on it as I've barely only heard it once.

And does anyone else think its time to give D.H. Smith something that isn't just another "generic rock song", but more along the lines of a revamp of Davey Boy's? Smith isn't getting over on his own (partially due to booking) but when he can't stand out in any way from anyone else, its certainly not going to help him.