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[richyawyingtmv]

[quote name='"originally posted by Nick-Nack on another forum"']Haven

Edited by richyawyingtmv, 20 July 2006 - 05:25 PM.

[Fro]

Amazing, home run choice if true. Great songwriter... voice is second to none. Pretty popular too.

His style will certainly work for a Bond theme.

Although I personally hope Audioslave will be backing him up too.

Edited by Fro, 20 July 2006 - 05:31 PM.

[Harmsway]

Great choice, if true. I'd really back that.

[The Dove]

Interesting choice if this is true.. I'm not the biggest Chris Cornell fan in the world, I wasn't much of a Soundgarden fan either.. but I'll be keeping an open mind about this..

[killkenny kid]

I don't know if this is true, but happy birthday Chris.

[The Dove]

I wonder if this is the same source that leaked the Casino Royale teaser poster image before it was confirmed?? If it is, this could be a good sign that Cornell is indeed the title song artist!!

[richyawyingtmv]

David Arnold said recently that he was in the process of writing the theme with the title artist. So whoever it was, they worked with Arnold.

I'm guessing if it was Cornell, they probably either worked on ideas seperately then merged the best ideas together. Or Cornell worked on a song, then Arnold re-worked it in his own style and then that gives him enough time to base the rest of the film's soundtrack around the music in the title theme.

Going by whats been reported about the music so far, I'm pretty certain the title theme is done and finished, Arnold was involved in writing it, and Arnold has started work on the rest of the film's soundtrack and incorporating the title theme music into it at places. Just like what he did with TWINE and TND to great effect.

If Cornell is indeed the artist, then I'm even more excited for Casino Royale than before - something that I never thought would be possible!

[Fro]

Imagine that with an orchestra backing it up (with brass replacing/playing over the guitar riff) and different lyrics.

I expect if Cornell is doing the song, it'll be something like this, which could be an action theme or a love theme depending on the tempo. A hint of bittersweetness to the whole thing.

And another great thing is, Cornell on board would guarantee no cheesy Bond theme lyrics for Casino Royale. He's a great lyricist.

Edited by Fro, 20 July 2006 - 07:21 PM.

[K1Bond007]

Well I like Chris Cornell (Soundgarden was awesome and I like Audioslave), but.. for a Bond theme? I admit to being interested to what Cornell could do and how a Bond theme by him would be like, but I just don't see this as happening.

[Mr_Wint]

Horrible choice. Hope its not true.

[inSPECTRE]

I don't fancy this at all..

he's a great singer, but he's not a Bond singer

[tdalton]

Well I like Chris Cornell (Soundgarden was awesome and I like Audioslave), but.. for a Bond theme? I admit to being interested to what Cornell could do and how a Bond theme by him would be like, but I just don't see this as happening.

I don't see it happening either. I just can't imagine what a Bond theme performed by Cornell would sound like. Sure, he is a decent singer/artist, but I'm not sure that he's right for a Bond theme.

[stromberg]

Aha.

Tony Christie confirmed that he was writing a theme song.

Tina Turner told a Croatian newspaper that she already has recorded a song.

Goldfrapp confirmed (live on stage) that they recorded a song (something that was later denied by David Arnold).

Chris Cornell confirmed that he wrote and will perform the title song.


The only report on the title song I'm going to believe will contain something like "soundtrack composer David Arnold confirmed" or "Bond producers BB and MGW confirmed..." or "an official Sony press release confirmed..." - and not "musician on search for a little extra publicity confirmed that...".

The Audioslave report may or may not have some truth to it. I'm going to take it with a big grain of salt.

[K1Bond007]

Well I like Chris Cornell (Soundgarden was awesome and I like Audioslave), but.. for a Bond theme? I admit to being interested to what Cornell could do and how a Bond theme by him would be like, but I just don't see this as happening.

I don't see it happening either. I just can't imagine what a Bond theme performed by Cornell would sound like. Sure, he is a decent singer/artist, but I'm not sure that he's right for a Bond theme.

You know what, after more thought I kinda take it back. I'm not sure this rumor is true, however, I can't totally say I can't picture it. Reflecting on this more I wonder what people thought of McCartney in 73 and Duran Duran in 85 when they were announced. These are hardly the norm for a Bond theme and they did fine. In fact both of these are considered the best by many fans.

[Bon-san]

Reflecting on this more I wonder what people thought of McCartney in 73 and Duran Duran in 85 when they were announced. These are hardly the norm for a Bond theme and they did fine. In fact both of these are considered the best by many fans.

Not this one.

Is Shirley Bassey still 'round?

[Righty007]

Aha.

I'm sorry but I don't remember a-ha being rumoured as a title song performer for Casino Royale.

[stromberg]

Aha.

I'm sorry but I don't remember a-ha being rumoured as a title song performer for Casino Royale.

[Johnboy007]

Meh, I don't trust a Finnish entertainment website.

[richyawyingtmv]

Actually. I would prefer Massive Attack to Chris Cornell. MA are one of my favourite favourite musical groups of all time...even though they pretty much only consist of Robert Del Naja right now. And thats the thing. If Massive Attack got the job, then the scale of possibilities is endless. If they wanted a dark and mysterious feel to the song, Del Naja could lend his own distinctive vocals. If they wanted something a bit more...vocal, then anyone from Sinead O'Connor to Terry Callier could lend vocals - with the song still being undeniably Massive Attack. And Massive Attack have already proved successful in collaborating with David Arnold - who is apparently working with them on nearly every song of their upcoming album.

That is why I would seriously love to see Massive Attack do the theme and why Cornell will always be a second choice for me.

And also, MA's relationship and work with David Arnold is also a strong pointer that they may well turn out to be the real song artists. I seriously hope they are. But if they're not, I'm happy to have Cornell do the theme.

[Quartermaster007]

Huge Soundgarden Fan over here. Not sure how he would work out as the CR title singer. But we'll have to wait and see (if he's even doing it!).

Something like Black Hole Sun could be good.

[marktmurphy]

Pretty indifferent. I know the name but not any of the work. He's a good singer but the style isn't much to my taste, although I don't despise it.

Better than Sting, anyway.

[marktmurphy]

Actually I hope this isn't true- they need someone fresh and update but who has made their mark: some old guy from the grunge circuit of fifteen years ago isn't really finger-on-the-pulse stuff.

[richyawyingtmv]

Actually I hope this isn't true- they need someone fresh and update but who has made their mark: some old guy from the grunge circuit of fifteen years ago isn't really finger-on-the-pulse stuff.

Even though his band, Audioslave, is one of the most popular bands around today, with their albums going double platinum in sales over the world?

[marktmurphy]

Actually I hope this isn't true- they need someone fresh and update but who has made their mark: some old guy from the grunge circuit of fifteen years ago isn't really finger-on-the-pulse stuff.

Even though his band, Audioslave, is one of the most popular bands around today, with their albums going double platinum in sales over the world?

I daresay Sting, Russel Watson, Il Divo etc. could say the same thing, but they're not exactly vital, 'of the now' artists. And I couldn't name anything from their latest album, or anything they've done at all. Heard the name; that's it.

Your interest in them is just coincidental, I presume...?

[richyawyingtmv]

Actually I hope this isn't true- they need someone fresh and update but who has made their mark: some old guy from the grunge circuit of fifteen years ago isn't really finger-on-the-pulse stuff.

Even though his band, Audioslave, is one of the most popular bands around today, with their albums going double platinum in sales over the world?

I daresay Sting, Russel Watson, Il Divo etc. could say the same thing, but they're not exactly vital, 'of the now' artists. And I couldn't name anything from their latest album, or anything they've done at all. Heard the name; that's it.

Your interest in them is just coincidental, I presume...?

From Wiki:

'Their latest album, Out of Exile, was released on May 24, 2005. It debuted #1 on the U.S. charts, and featured the song "Be Yourself" as the leading single. "Be Yourself" was soon followed by "Your Time Has Come" and "Doesn't Remind Me", the latter given rave reviews and frequent radio airplay. Currently, the fourth single, "Out of Exile", is receiving moderate to high airplay on radio nationwide. The whole album was uploaded online at Audioslave's Myspace site for previewing. Critics did note Cornell's stronger vocals on Audioslave's sophomore disc, likely the result of him quitting smoking and drinking.

More recently, Audioslave performed at the Live 8 concerts. Their performance was in Barbara Ann, Germany. On August 19, 2005, Audioslave announced their first-ever headlining arena tour across the U.S. and Canada. Audioslave were nominated for the 2006 Grammy Awards in the "Best Hard Rock Performance" category for their song "Doesn't Remind Me".'

The new single will be released on the 22nd, and believe me - it's going to get huge playtime.

And dont forget they're a band made up of members from two incredibly influential groups - Rage against the Machine and Soundgarden.

Don't say that Audioslave arent a hugely popular and successful band - because they are - both commerically and critically.

Edited by richyawyingtmv, 20 July 2006 - 09:39 PM.

[Zackman]

I've liked some of the other bands mentioned, but I am a big fan of Soundgarden and Audioslave. I think Chris Cornell is a great choice. If this is true anyway.

[marktmurphy]

'Their latest album, Out of Exile, was released on May 24, 2005. It debuted #1 on the U.S. charts, and featured the song "Be Yourself" as the leading single. "Be Yourself" was soon followed by "Your Time Has Come" and "Doesn't Remind Me", the latter given rave reviews and frequent radio airplay. Currently, the fourth single, "Out of Exile", is receiving moderate to high airplay on radio nationwide.

Not this nation though, is it? I know their albums do well here but they're one of those bands that has a following but no-one really knows outside of that. Honestly, if you were to ask your colleagues at work who is one of the biggest bands in the world today do you honestly think any of them would say Audioslave?

[richyawyingtmv]

'Their latest album, Out of Exile, was released on May 24, 2005. It debuted #1 on the U.S. charts, and featured the song "Be Yourself" as the leading single. "Be Yourself" was soon followed by "Your Time Has Come" and "Doesn't Remind Me", the latter given rave reviews and frequent radio airplay. Currently, the fourth single, "Out of Exile", is receiving moderate to high airplay on radio nationwide.

Not this nation though, is it? I know their albums do well here but they're one of those bands that has a following but no-one really knows outside of that. Honestly, if you were to ask your colleagues at work who is one of the biggest bands in the world today do you honestly think any of them would say Audioslave?

Actually, me and my colleagues from work and college went to see Audioslave at the Hammersmith Apollo last year. It was absolutely sold out at every location, and we had to pay high prices on Ebay to get tickets - but it was well worth it.

And by the way, Out of Exile reached #5 in the UK charts back when it was released. So much for them not being popular in this country.

'The album, produced by Rick Rubin and released on Interscope/Epic Records May 24th, debuted this week on the Billboard Top 200 chart at No 1. It also debuted at No 1 in Mexico, No 1 in Norway, No 1 in New Zealand, No 2 in Brazil, No 3 in Ireland, No 3 in Australia and No 5 in the U.K. The album bowed Top 5 around the rest of the world as well.
"We've made an album we're really proud of and having the No. 1 record in the country is amazing. Do not doubt it: Our fans rule," Morello said.'

They are immensely popular - even in the UK. Just admit it, and look at the facts!

Edited by richyawyingtmv, 20 July 2006 - 10:20 PM.

[Loomis]

I've heard of both Soundgarden and Audioslave, but had no idea they were linked by this Cornell fellow. Is he a bit like Stone Temple Pilots? My roommate at uni played their second album to death a decade ago and I must admit it did grow on me after a while. Seems a very curious choice for a Bond song, and, as MTM points out, a bit "yesterday's big thing" (I mean, grunge, for crying out loud), but who knows? Could be good. What next, though? "Happy Mondays to record Casino Royale theme?"?

[marktmurphy]

Many bands have a following but not all are high profile popular. Artic Monkeys or Audioslave- who do you think the average fella has heard of most recently here?