Ranger Tones - An Interview with Ron Wasserman [4K]

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @YarugumaSou
    @YarugumaSou 2 роки тому +46

    "I'm going to write this for adults"
    No wonder a kid's show got one of the sickest guitar riffs ever

  • @DarthKato
    @DarthKato Рік тому +42

    Works two hours. Becomes a legend to an entire generation.

    • @leonardobravo4865
      @leonardobravo4865 10 місяців тому +3

      dude seriously ! when they asked him to have it ready by tonight. I was thinking man he at least needs a week. He was juts like ok and then done in like two hours lol like WTF

  • @nicholastorres8514
    @nicholastorres8514 2 місяці тому +8

    In 2024, I have Ron Wasserman on my gym playlist. I never stopped loving his bangers.

  • @jessy.3.16
    @jessy.3.16 2 роки тому +37

    the greatest heavy metal song in all of time and space was written by a guy who doesn't play guitar or drums, in two hours, on a keyboard, to mimic inspector gadget. And he was told to tone it down, beause it was too heavy. thats metal as balls

  • @Papercut337
    @Papercut337 2 роки тому +202

    He wrote and recorded the opening theme IN ONE NIGHT?! *rage quits*

    • @gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090
      @gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090 2 роки тому +4

      Rage quit on what? Life?!?

    • @nicrome
      @nicrome 2 роки тому +7

      But from decades of angst and creative thinking

    • @WilliamHaywardPainter
      @WilliamHaywardPainter 2 роки тому +4

      Practice makes perfect

    • @o_ofigures
      @o_ofigures 2 роки тому +20

      Not only in one night but he did everything with a keyboard and doesn't even know how to play guitar

    • @Thunderstrike2002
      @Thunderstrike2002 2 роки тому +6

      @@o_ofigures that’s the most crazy part I for sure thought that was a guitar in there

  • @ZakEmber
    @ZakEmber 2 роки тому +24

    The music was a huge reason we loved the show as kids!

  • @egyptwns89_26
    @egyptwns89_26 2 роки тому +24

    Let’s face it, the Power Rangers soundtracks back then were rock albums for kids and they are still awesome to listen to. I remember having one of the tapes and I listened to it until it wouldn’t play anymore.

  • @solidkingcobra
    @solidkingcobra 4 місяці тому +20

    This man is responsible for getting kids into fucken METAL MUSIC.

  • @dasdovian7785
    @dasdovian7785 3 роки тому +16

    This man got pitched a kids show and really said "LET'S ROCK" *face melting guitar solo*
    and set the musical tempo for an entire generation.

  • @khaosxth3ory805
    @khaosxth3ory805 Рік тому +17

    I’m 33 years old and still enjoy old school power rangers and Ron’s music! Best to work out with his masterpiece

  • @majestik29
    @majestik29 4 місяці тому +10

    thanks to him as a child and even now when I hear the MMPR 1st gen theme I get chills and tears in my eyes because it's one of my best childhood memories let's rock!! it's morphin time!!!!!!

  • @LuminesBreezer--
    @LuminesBreezer-- 2 роки тому +15

    Tommy was handlin' business on them putties! Hell yes!

  • @Kinvarus1
    @Kinvarus1 2 роки тому +19

    Man wrote a theme song that today is one hell of a banging track that holds up today and is in a lot of ways better than other themes out there in TWO HOURS AND he's doesn't play the guitar.

  • @sergiob9927
    @sergiob9927 2 роки тому +26

    GO GREEN RANGER GO! 🐲🤘
    RIP Jason David Frank

  • @theofficialgreenkane
    @theofficialgreenkane 2 роки тому +13

    This guy deserves all his flowers 💐

  • @travisohaver42090
    @travisohaver42090 Рік тому +15

    Ron Wasserman..... we kneel to you for creating epic music for our childhood.
    Im 33 and i still get pumped listening to the mmpr soundtrack!!!

  • @penrar
    @penrar 2 роки тому +14

    Can confirm, Ron replied to my email thanking him for the Redux album he released. Great guy!

    • @JJOrozcoMedia
      @JJOrozcoMedia 2 роки тому +1

      I was listening to the Redux today for my morning exercise.😁

    • @penrar
      @penrar 2 роки тому

      @@JJOrozcoMedia I've raced cars on a road bike with that soundtrack on. Good times!

  • @jersonabina1517
    @jersonabina1517 Рік тому +12

    Aged 35 and still love it!

  • @trealsteve
    @trealsteve Рік тому +17

    Ron: “My name is Ron Wasserman…”
    Me: “And you are a legend.”

  • @NaijaBeats12
    @NaijaBeats12 2 роки тому +10

    Thinking back, I realize now how much the music not only contributed to the epicness of the show, but his chosen style of music gave the show a real "mature" feel & as a result, MMPR didn't come off as a children show ( although it was). Ron Wasserman had great influential taste in music.

  • @Lunarcheese72
    @Lunarcheese72 3 роки тому +13

    This soundtrack turned me into a metalhead. And I remember how fucking stoked it got me when a Power Ranger's fight scene had one of these songs on it. Pure joy.

  • @nathanlukeson9244
    @nathanlukeson9244 2 роки тому +12

    Without him. We wouldn't have the epic song we have now.

  • @cunningsmile4166
    @cunningsmile4166 Рік тому +12

    Ron youve blessed the world with something timeless

  • @JPWick
    @JPWick 2 роки тому +18

    He's right. I wrote to him in the early 2000's, and he wrote back. Coolest dude ever. I've been writing to studios, execs, and agents ever since, and studying entertainment law at USC now. I hope one day I can work with Saban, Wasserman, and SO many others.
    If you're reading this, Ron, thanks again for giving me the best workout playlist ever! I run every day to it.

  • @danielcastro6946
    @danielcastro6946 2 роки тому +12

    Never will get old for us 90’s kids

  • @hectorcollazo8845
    @hectorcollazo8845 Рік тому +9

    Master Wasserman, I can't thank you enough for the awesome music you worked so hard for in Power Rangers.
    You're Morphenomenal!!! ⚡

  • @Zeta-Mon
    @Zeta-Mon 7 місяців тому +14

    I think this is where my love of rock came from

    • @k.t.1641
      @k.t.1641 6 місяців тому +1

      Seriously! I’m the same way.

  • @officialmaydl
    @officialmaydl Рік тому +14

    Thank you, Ron Wasserman, for giving us the perfect soundtrack to our childhood! My favorite song from Power Rangers is "We Need A Hero".

    • @travisohaver42090
      @travisohaver42090 Рік тому

      It hits different now.
      Rest in peace Jason David Frank and Thuy Trang 😢

  • @Webshooters1
    @Webshooters1 3 роки тому +12

    This guy's music made the show what it was. It's just not the same without it. I got used to the synth music but putting any of Wasserman's tunes over ANY fight in the show just makes it FIRE. "Combat", "Zords", "Go Green Ranger", "5-4-1", etc. There's just too many to list.
    Hearing the theme always got me hyped to watch the show when I was a kid.

  • @MINI_91
    @MINI_91 2 роки тому +7

    Two and and a half hours to craft one of the most iconic theme tunes on TV.
    The mad lad!

  • @danmccarthy4700
    @danmccarthy4700 2 роки тому +15

    There really is no better music to have playing while mulitcolored spandex-clad superheroes are beating the shit out of evil space goons.

  • @Vaioplayer88
    @Vaioplayer88 2 роки тому +14

    This the guy. This the fucking guy.

  • @Pantallica5FDP
    @Pantallica5FDP Рік тому +18

    He captured lightning in a bottle for those songs

  • @VitorHugoOliveiraSousa
    @VitorHugoOliveiraSousa 2 роки тому +11

    Love his philosophy of being humble by fans and respecting their time recognizing that it's the greatest gift someone can give you and you should value this. It's completely different from artist and entertainers today that think they are entitled to your time, money and even prizing or else you are some "ist" because you didn't give any of that to them.

  • @milin7120
    @milin7120 8 місяців тому +13

    Insane vocals underrated 😮😮 🔥

  • @MarcelXRock
    @MarcelXRock 3 роки тому +11

    Wow in a few hours he produced this master piece. This guy is a genius and a legend.

  • @MrSilversurfer0515
    @MrSilversurfer0515 8 місяців тому +9

    You sir are a national treasure

  • @nuke97
    @nuke97 10 місяців тому +10

    The world needs the original version of that album!!!

    • @MerolaC
      @MerolaC  10 місяців тому +4

      Check my channel.

    • @nuke97
      @nuke97 9 місяців тому +3

      @@MerolaC you kick ass!

  • @jonnydabullet
    @jonnydabullet 3 роки тому +13

    This guy is a fucking LEGEND

  • @helco2856
    @helco2856 2 роки тому +8

    The music definitely complimented the fighting scenes. For sure. I was born 93. Started watching power rangers religiouly 2 years after that

  • @BlackWingedSeraphX
    @BlackWingedSeraphX 3 роки тому +13

    This guy is awesome! I still listen to some of the tracks today for fun! XD Especially when I'm writing stories haha

  • @BastardOfTheNorth
    @BastardOfTheNorth 2 роки тому +13

    This guy got me into my first taste of heavy music 🤘

  • @awbr1991
    @awbr1991 3 роки тому +11

    Absolute legend.

  • @nslater1388
    @nslater1388 2 роки тому +8

    We need a Hero is my favorite song from the OG series. Thank you Ron for all your hard work!

  • @ASUFAN-
    @ASUFAN- 2 роки тому +6

    Ron wasserman is just as important to mmpr as the actors. I hope i can meet him and tell him thank you for making the theme to the best 90's kids show. All hail ron!!!

  • @DOFIXERR
    @DOFIXERR 2 роки тому +7

    Hell yeah! The soundtrack sound was synonymous with my memory of the OG Power Rangers cast. I used to listen to that soundtrack until the cassette tape got eaten by my walkman.

  • @lilithriddle8612
    @lilithriddle8612 Рік тому +10

    This was such an awesome interview. His music and work such in inspiration even in 2023. Really set the the tone of what rock is and meant to be. Thank you Ron. Mighty Morphin would not have been complete without your touch.

  • @alansinger5110
    @alansinger5110 5 місяців тому +13

    Wrote to Ron in 2011 ....He wrote back

  • @BlackWingedSeraphX
    @BlackWingedSeraphX 3 роки тому +11

    "Fight" and "We need a hero" are my favorites!

  • @VincentStevenStudio
    @VincentStevenStudio 2 роки тому +20

    This man is responsible for my childhood obsession. He also did the X-Men theme.

  • @stevebooth9542
    @stevebooth9542 Рік тому +8

    Pretty sure Ron Wasserman is the reason I love Rock. I was 5 IIRC when I first heard that theme. It hasn't left my brain in over 30 years.

  • @T2Master01
    @T2Master01 8 місяців тому +9

    Moral of the story, if you got a great idea, produce it and give it back to the world.

  • @NitroNEXT
    @NitroNEXT 3 роки тому +9

    "We need a hero" really resonated with me as a kid. Still love them. I wish he could have released those obscure instrumental cues that used to play between fight songs.

  • @BADAZZ_Movies
    @BADAZZ_Movies Рік тому +7

    I’m glad I saw this. I was a kid and remember MMPR especially the first years. Without the music the show would have not been the same.

  • @Rusher-Bolt
    @Rusher-Bolt 2 роки тому +11

    I tip my hat to the man who made my childhood rock

  • @josephmendoza9523
    @josephmendoza9523 2 роки тому +14

    Man the theme song "Fight" and "We need a hero" are iconic

    • @yenb2443
      @yenb2443 2 роки тому +3

      Um don't forget combat

    • @Vikashar
      @Vikashar 2 роки тому

      We'll take theemmmmmmm, we'll take theeeeemmmmm....dooowwwwnnnnnnn

  • @FireFoxOmicron
    @FireFoxOmicron 2 роки тому +22

    Ron Wasserman Is a great guy. I loved the work He did for MMPR and Dragon Ball Z In the 90s. Haim Saban Is such a scumbag with how He treated Wasserman.

  • @paulieswalnut
    @paulieswalnut 5 місяців тому +5

    There's a very desperate feeling of almost dread at the beginning of "Fight" that leads into this small sense of hope that then leads into the visceral feeling of knowing the heroes have arrived to save the day. Ron knew what he was doing. He put his heart into it and 31 years later, it still shines through

  • @SoothingSounds531
    @SoothingSounds531 Рік тому +7

    LEGEND!!!! Power rangers would not be the same without this man. That guitar is legendary 🫡

  • @brujaguz
    @brujaguz Рік тому +9

    It's actually the best theme ever! So lit 🔥

  • @travisohaver42090
    @travisohaver42090 2 роки тому +15

    When Go Go Power Rangers!!! is on I get pumped!! And I'm 32 years old. Lol
    Hell the whole soundtrack is a banger!!!!

    • @bakionigeri6414
      @bakionigeri6414 2 роки тому +1

      The song We Need a Hero always kind of brought a tear to my eye. But suffering the loss that we have a couple weeks ago, did hearing Ron Wasserman explain that that's how he felt about his Heroes when he wrote the song, hits me hard

    • @Phillygoat1983
      @Phillygoat1983 Рік тому +1

      Me too I'm 39 yup I'm kid so wat lol

    • @travisohaver42090
      @travisohaver42090 Рік тому

      @@bakionigeri6414 that song for the tribute to Jason David Frank made me cry 😭

    • @crimsonhawk4912
      @crimsonhawk4912 Рік тому

      After jasons passing i rewatched the episodes where he was evil and i was like 😱 how did i miss when tommy went inside the mega zorde and beat everyones ass!?!?!?

    • @travisohaver42090
      @travisohaver42090 Рік тому

      @@crimsonhawk4912 evil ranger Tommy was a badass

  • @w1ck3dz0d1ac
    @w1ck3dz0d1ac 3 роки тому +41

    I wish they would get him for Cobra Kai.

  • @playalot86
    @playalot86 2 роки тому +7

    God bless this man.

  • @BlackWingedSeraphX
    @BlackWingedSeraphX Рік тому +8

    This guy is awesome! I loved his tracks from the series!

  • @coltthestarsheriff3544
    @coltthestarsheriff3544 2 роки тому +6

    Ron Wasserman and Mark Snow are great composers and such nice guys.

  • @HihiouZabimaru182
    @HihiouZabimaru182 Рік тому +9

    I am 32 years old now. MMPR came out when I was about what 3? And even so, it became a guiding light in my life. All due respect to the actors behind the helmets as they did more than their part, but this man's songs (the original MMPR theme song and I Will Win) were the anthems of victory growing up. If ever I thought I couldnt, I'd just give them a listen and recharge my batteries. No! I will not give up. I will not retreat. A lesson learned from a young age but throughout my life and carried me into a successful military carreer and onward.
    So I hope you one day see this, and here's to you sir, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you. I'm sure you dont get the recognition you deserve compared to the other people who worked on MMPR, but you inspired me, and a whole generation just like me to live up to the potential we had within ourselves. And that, cannot ever be understated or taken away from you. May the Power protect you, as you made it do us once upon a time.

  • @JR-90
    @JR-90 Рік тому +6

    Still the best original soundtrack ever made for Power Rangers. This was one of the reasons the show had such success. I’m 33 yrs old, I was 3 when the show aired, and til this day, I still listen to this soundtrack from time to time. Thank you for this timeless music.

  • @_SYDGAMING_
    @_SYDGAMING_ 2 роки тому +9

    This man is a pure legend. All his music and Jim's get me so pumped anytime I listen to their songs. Though I do tend to copy his way when I try sing any of them. And gargle Pepsi

  • @paulieswalnut
    @paulieswalnut 5 місяців тому +6

    The "Zordon Era" of Power Rangers will forever be my favorite. I was just hitting the age where I was getting onto rock and this soundtrack (and GreenDay) were what got rhe ball rolling.
    As amazing as it was for a slew of other reasons, with out this soundtrack, it just wouldnt have been the same. (For reference, try watching a fight scene from the Japanese ZyuRanger) Thank you Ron Wasserman. Just thank you.
    👊🙏🐐 ⚡️

  • @Naksi247
    @Naksi247 2 роки тому +8

    this man is responsible for my childhood 🤩 5 4 1 is a classic.

    • @RuinNationGaming
      @RuinNationGaming 2 роки тому

      Oh I thought it was fight for 1 so reason thinking they were fighting for tommy cause his powers were failing

  • @xanderwilliams8400
    @xanderwilliams8400 Рік тому +7

    He literally changed millions of our lives yo 🙏🏾😏 I couldn't thank him enough

  • @naybur74
    @naybur74 Рік тому +8

    HERO will forever be synonyms with JDF...A very sad song indeed!

  • @lorpaoxiong812
    @lorpaoxiong812 2 роки тому +12

    Ron you are the hero behind the Power Rangers

  • @andrerosario2531
    @andrerosario2531 Рік тому +9

    Iconic. Absolutely iconic. 🤘🏾

  • @jokerpilled2535
    @jokerpilled2535 2 роки тому +9

    A legend in American entertainment history

  • @Momo-kun88
    @Momo-kun88 2 роки тому +7

    Fight is such a great song.

  • @BastardOfTheNorth
    @BastardOfTheNorth 2 роки тому +13

    7:45 "Oh shit!" 🤣

  • @TheVoice6SIC6
    @TheVoice6SIC6 2 роки тому +15

    When he said there would trouble he meant the Parents back then in the 90's, they were so jaded. 🤣🤣🤣 looking around 2022 D.A.R.E didnt work guys.

  • @jaketheman091
    @jaketheman091 Рік тому +8

    What an inspirational story! It still blows my mind that he composed an otherwise "guitar heavy" theme song on a keyboard (which I assume, from the tones, is a Yamaha), but perhaps more so that he sang the song despite having no formal singing training, and was both embraced and employed for his efforts! He has such a gritty and unique singing voice, and when I hear it, I just get chills. As an aside, if you're looking for a good singer that inadvertently takes cue from him, try Paige Hamilton of Helmet beginning with their 2004 album, Size Matters. Hell, even Layne Staley's voice resembles his a bit lol

  • @tuckerj456
    @tuckerj456 7 місяців тому +5

    Thank you Ron

  • @lightheart5
    @lightheart5 Рік тому +8

    This man made Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Amazing!

  • @stevencurto1054
    @stevencurto1054 Рік тому +3

    I've had the OG '93-'95 theme on permanent repeat in my cassette/CD/mp3 players for the last 29 1/2 years!
    *Literally* one of the thee personal favorite soundtracks TO MY LIFE!! 🎶🤘🏻
    Thank you, Ron!

  • @j0nall3n
    @j0nall3n 29 днів тому

    Those 10 notes in the guitar melody of the chorus. Just perfect.

  • @NofreedomofspeechonYouTube
    @NofreedomofspeechonYouTube 2 роки тому +9

    Such a nice guy and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is the best show ever.

  • @catastrophenowimprovedfitn5383

    A very famous legend

    • @crimsonhawk4912
      @crimsonhawk4912 Рік тому +1

      This fuys the reason i got into metal. Every song made me head bang before i knew what that was

  • @jellymayhem0
    @jellymayhem0 6 місяців тому +7

    He also composed the soundtrack for the first two seasons of Dragon Ball Z.

  • @yinmon2946
    @yinmon2946 3 місяці тому +7

    so this guy is reasponsible for me becoming. a metal head. solute.

  • @9unslin9er
    @9unslin9er 5 місяців тому +2

    I remember wearing out the cassette for this show. Tremendous.

  • @beewell1600
    @beewell1600 Рік тому +7

    This guy, made a theme that lasted for decades

  • @EIH18
    @EIH18 11 місяців тому +4

    No other music makes me kill the punching/kicking bag as this playlist

  • @joesenseii
    @joesenseii 2 роки тому +4

    Ron is such a legend for this

  • @ChadKakashi
    @ChadKakashi 2 роки тому +19

    *HE DOESN'T PLAY THE GUITAR?*

  • @ronnietoobadd
    @ronnietoobadd 10 місяців тому +4

    Isnt wild that they mentioned “try to feature ‘go’, we’ve had lots of success in the past…”?! I interpret that as hypnotic, like mind control.

  • @dreamgames8551
    @dreamgames8551 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing. You brought a lot of life into people.I remember listening to this while living in Puerto Rico. I didn’t understood the lyrics back then but i loved them all the same! They helped shape my life and steer it into positives.Thank you Ron!

  • @huangjun_art
    @huangjun_art Рік тому +2

    The soundtrack of my childhood. All the songs still hold up today.
    Combat is my alltime favorite/

  • @jasontachin
    @jasontachin 2 роки тому +6

    rw:just seeing him in this clip and listening to all the Power Rangers musics he done rly made my day thnxu. ^_^

  • @gisellep177
    @gisellep177 10 місяців тому +4

    I grew up watching MMPR after school and on Saturday mornings and even saw them in person and in costume when they came to Texas years ago for a live action show tour. That is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. Unfortunately, I didn't get the opportunity to meet and train with JDF at his RSKA school before he passed away unexpectedly. GOODBYE DAN JDF RIP LEGEND AND THANK YOU FOR MAKING MMPR THE BEST AND AWESOME SHOW EVER! 💚🤍🤍❤️❤🖤🐉🐅🏎⚡️⭐️🦕🐐🥋🥷😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

  • @kencoleman5007
    @kencoleman5007 2 роки тому +12

    In the best of ways, I like to think that Ron inspired a generation of new Judas Priest fans. Listening to "Jawbreaker", I was thinking "OMG, Power Ranger vibes!".

  • @sjcobra84
    @sjcobra84 7 місяців тому +8

    X-Men, Power Rangers and Tekkaman Blade. What a unit. 🤣✊

    • @sonykent4940
      @sonykent4940 3 місяці тому

      Dbz ocean dub too episodes 1-53 ...this dude is a effin Legend

  • @wilsonmorataya5504
    @wilsonmorataya5504 5 днів тому

    Zords theme ❤❤❤ Incredible creation, a genius without a doubt