This is how shredder should be. Feared, intimidating and badass. This movie is the best tmnt movie ever.

I love how people claimed that Shredder's helmet was a ripoff of Darth Vader's.. meanwhile.. this iconic helmet design is actually based on an old samurai helmet

"Ah the rat! It has a name. It HAD a name!" "You Lie!" "Do I...?" dem shivers

"Money cannot *buy* the honor, that you have *earned* tonight. You make us *all* proud. Only effort, loyalty, discipline, earn the right to wear the Dragon Doji"

I love how dark & gritty this movie was yet still fit into a PG rating. Still the quintessential TMNT movie.

The one true Shredder. No alien or ninja-magic crap to cheapen him, just one evil man able to command respect from an entire room by simply walking into it, and is still capable enough on his own strength to fight four opponents with barely a single scratch. Even the way he went out is powerful. Just like Raph was warned about in the film's beginning, he let his anger blind him upon recognizing Splinter and it resulted in his death.

One of the most badass and criminally underrated scores of all time

Money cannot buy the honour you have earned here tonight. Only effort and discipline can earn the right to wear the dragon dogi - you make us all proud.

“Hey, this is a 10. The tabs 13!” “You’re 2 minutes late dude” “Oh come on I couldn’t find the joint” “Wise man say forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza”

The thing I loved about the original TMNT movie was that they didn't pander it to kids. They just said f-it. You want turtles? Well strap yourself in kid, we ain't pulling any punches with this one. Shredder is going to kick all your TMNT friends asses, beat shredder to within an inch of his life... crime, thefts, drug use... this is the real shit. These days they don't make movies like this for kids. They did a proper intro for Shredder. He was a f'ing badass in this movie.

"You are here because the outside world REJECTS YOU. This is your FAMILY now! I am your FATHER!" Always loved how in this film, Shredder is simply the dark reflection of Splinter Whereas Shredder preaches hatred, hostility, power and dominance; Splinter teaches his sons love, acceptance, humility and discipline

Truly staggering how no TMNT movie made since has managed to get anywhere close to this.

2:35 - I hear the start of that fight, and tears just stream down my face for some reason. The moment was so powerful for me when I was a child that it still has an affect on me to this day at 40.

im 37 and this tune still makes me shiver...hear it when im training or having hard job

"YOU FIGHT WELL IN THE OLD STYLE, BUT NOW YOU FACE....THE SHREDDER"!

I still remember everyone in the cinema screaming "No!" when he struck Splinter. Pure evil... and the best Shredder ever.

Michelangelo: Now, exactly what point did we lose control here? Donatello: Maybe somebody oughta tell him that *WE'RE* the good guys. Raphael: Any thoughts? Leonardo: I've only got one though: *THIS GUY KNOWS WHERE SPLINTER IS!* *cue theme at **2:36*

TMNT, Highlander, The Crow, Nirvana, DMX, Super Nintendo, Mike Tyson, Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan... there really was no better time and place than 90s America

1990: portrays shredder perfectly.....everything after (even with technological advances)...fucks it up big time

Dear Disney/Marvel, Hire this composer. This is how you do a memorable, epic comic book super villain theme.

Shredder was awesome in this one. Great villain and a great movie.

The best shredder ever,.,... Let it be known!!!!!!

1:18 - 2:33 This might be an odd way of putting it, but if I had to describe the shift from the 80's to 90's, this ~1 minute of music would be it. Probably because it was the opening riff from the film, and TMNT perfectly illustrates the goofiness of the 80's giving birth to the attitude of the 90's.

"You are here because the outside world rejects you."

I'm 30 , still watch this .. My alltime favorite. Fckn dope

This shredder was the embodiment of intimidation able to send chills down your spine without saying anything or doing anything but just stand there.

An epic, menacing, and imposing villain theme! But then again, this entire soundtrack is well composed.

3:13 *Casey Jones:* Gangway man, I'll take care of these guys. *Leonardo:* You coming or what?! *Casey Jones:* I'll cover you!!! *Leonardo:* Good idea. I don't know why, but every time I hear that piece of dialogue with the music it sorta clicks with me. Casey barely knew the turtles or April at the time but guy's willing to stall an entire faction of highly trained Ninjas just to get them out of a burning building. Very few comic movies show that kind of chivalry in a few seconds.

This is by far the best portrayal of the Shredder. There are no comparison to his sinister appearance.

Shredder had the same fear that Vader gave me as a kid and how he corrupted young people scared me as a kid haha still bad ass

0:20 & 4:07 Roland D-50 "Intruder FX" patch, 1:32 Korg M1 drum sounds 3:30 Korg M1 pan flute & synth sound. Just some info for the die-hard fans. :D

This is the best shredder even without a back story he still has a cool helmet,a menacing voice,and a entire army.

Love the roller coaster of emotions this song provokes, each part has such a unique vibe and sound to it. The intro when Shredder walks out for the first time, his intimidating silhouette, then the 2nd part which is just kind of menacing and mysterious used in the intro of the movie and a number of other scenes, then the epic battle music from the apartment and final battle. Never crossed my mind that those three songs were actually just one really diverse song.

I watched it early 1991 in the theatres! Sigh can't describe the nostalgia! I miss being a kid ! These were great times to go to the movies , it was all so new and fresh! Today, CGI crapfests everywhere, so boring!

Amazing score/song!!! Every part fit so perfectly in each scene. The battle in the antique shop is epic!!!

The Best Villain Theme and entrance of ALL TIME!

The Michelangelo nunchuk show off in April's apartment..... holy cow dude. I dare a TMNT to do any better.

"Ah, the rat! It has a name. It *had* a name,"

I'll never call Golf a dull game again

2:33 Here comes the 90's baby

John Du Prez does very solid work. I miss the days when movies were made with adults in mind but also for kids to appreciate. Only thing that comes to mind is Incredibles.

"You fight well in the old style but you have caused me enough trouble. Now you face The Shredder." The soundtrack only made the fight even better. The Shredder looks and is done so much better in this movie than in the second one.

"You fight well in the old style, but you've cost me enough trouble! Now you face....THE SHREDDER!!!!!"

The beginning goes hard as hell but It gets real at 2:35

street atmosphere.. REAL STREET FIGHTING.. imagine grafities on the wall.. garbage on the sideways.. dark halloways... awwwyeah.. this is real street fight feeling.. i had a great childhood .. when THIS KIND OF APPEREANCES MADE YOU BELIVE THAT THIS WAS REAL.. street fighter mortal kombat tmnt.. THOSE EPIC TIMES!!

Death comes for us all Oroku Saki.

This track really makes me feel like I'm in the clutch of an unseen force in the beginning ambiance, then transfer to the second part and the scene is a city wide takeover from the inside, Ninja pouring from every shadowy corner all coming out of the woodwork to wreak havock. The final melody sends home the desperate struggle of one not trying to win an encounter, but to survive it with their life in tact. Nowhere is safe from the foot.

Now that's a TRACK!!!⚡

I got goosebumps while listening to it. This is one of my best favorite childhood movies. And still is.

Original tmnt 1990 was awesome. It was dark, not afraid to go to distance and push the boundaries. Stupid movie makers just had to pussify the two sequels.

His version of the Foot Clan didn't take shit from nobody original movie was the best

The BEST ENTRANCE THEME EVER!!!

at 2:35 bad ass song when the foot invade April's apartment

"You can say that again, Chuck!"

This one and utrom shredder are the best

this muvie has one of the best villan soundtracks ever!

The Shredder is one of my favorite TMNT villains period. These creatures remind me of something in the past. These turtles.

Best Turtles movie ever made by a huge margin.

I still get chills watching this movie. The best tmnt movie of all time. Part 2 is a close second, still can't touch the first.

Epic music that sends chills down my spine james salito was the best shedder by far.

"your a claustraphobic" "i never onced looked at another guy"

"Prepare yourselves, for now you face; THE SHREDDER!"

this song is fire man. So much nostalgia

Still the best live action shredder we've had yet.

I finally pre-ordered the CD soundtrack from Waxwork records. Cant wait to listen to it. Its long overdue.

In the original graphic novels, Shredder's attack on April's apartment/store left her with nightmares he would find them & attack her. I'm glad the film seemed to draw on the darker themes of the event & nowhere is that felt more than this theme in the soundtrack.

None of the remakes have come close to this dark edgy version of tmnt with an amazing soundtrack with this being one of the highlights .

"I've only got *one* thought. (points katana) This guy knows where Splinter is!" 2:35

When I first saw him come on the scene...I knew he wasn't anything to mess with

Never forgot the thump those drums had and the scary vibe they gave off since I was a kid

what an amazing soundtrack for the villain the shredder

I remembered this movie having epic music. But this exceeded my expectations. Thanks for sharing!

The Shredder and his Foot Clan seemed so real in this movie. They were basically a cult exploiting disaffected youth, it was such a plausible premise.

Underrated film on many levels

I always loved the drummer for the whole movie soundtrack...he's so crisp and clear in his playing....examples...#1..when michaelangelo twirls his numchucks to the footsoldier in april's apartment the drummer has like a jazzy latin beat goin on........#2...when the turtles are with casey jones and its raining and they go inside the sewer and they park the pickup truck......#3 when the turtles are practicing ninjitsu with one another in the white farm house that I think it's Rafael that's wearing a cowboy hat....#4 in this video at 2:06 you see how he starts building up and playing a badass beat at 2:16... #5 the music at 2:45 when the turtles fight shredder...man that drummer is outstanding!!!! I love his style of playing...I wonder who he is????......like if you agree with me...thanks guys

As a manager this should be my theme as I enter the store when I promote someone. “Money cannot buy the honor of which you have earned tonight in making team leader…….you make us all proud”

I'm 40 now. I have the original vinyl movie soundtrack. Don't seen the new age meatbag CGI TMNT movies. Kids, please; this is an old handmade costume suits, a real villain who wants to kill the four turtles with hand weapons. This is the real TMNT, little babies.

This is your family I am your father ...Epic

This shredder was not a bumbling oaf like in the 87 cartoon. He was serious and menacing.

Something about the way you described their fighting style, something familar, something from the past

One of the first cds I owned was the 1st tmnt soundtrack. I still often listen to this now. Such a great score!

This soundtrack is so underrated, still chills from this 32 years later

Everything about this movie is underrated. It will forever be the definitive TMNT movie.

“Money cannot buy the honor, which you have earned tonight. You make us all proud”.

"Death comes for us all, Oroku Saki.. but something much worse comes for you, for when you die it will be.... without honour" - Master Splinter

Money cannot buy the honor what you have earned tonight, you make us all proud

1 minute, 50 seconds. That's where the nostalgia really hits.

'So, we meet again Hamato Yoshi. It is time for out final confrontation.' 'Hamato Yoshi is no more. There is only Splinter.' 'And soon he shall be dead as well!'

This gave me the chills

this song be playing when my groomsmen comes out during my wedding watch.

All I hear is nostalgia 😍😩👌🏾

Still have the occasional shredder nightmare because of this scene from my childhood. Incredible. Bring this Shredder back.

Imagine someone making this their song to walkout to before an MMA fight. Would be epic

I have this on CD after growing up listening to it on repeat on a casette tape. One of my all time favourite pieces of cinema score. Maybe it is just nostalgia but shit, they dont make movies like this any more. Epic.

those epic times.. when shredder whas an this man with autorithy.. japanese drumms.. no dubstep remix no rap no shit.. just good old japanese drums.. this was really good choosen .. background story.. supporting the japanese origins from oroku saki wich killed hamato yoshi... (talking about the movie not the comic) this was and still is very awesome.. suspense and "shit in your pants" music.... 80-90 when ninjas were totaly "IN" everyone wanted to learn martial arts..

Shredder has the coolest FACE MASK of all TIME

Hearing this again brings me back when I was 10 in 1990.

Best shredder ever. Dude was a boss taking on the turtles. Took Splinter to save his sons

By far and without question my favorite track on the original score. Honestly turned me out into seeking more instrumental tracks on movie scores. TMNT is eternal.

God James Saito did such an amazing job playing Shredder.