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[richyawyingtmv]

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?

Unfortunately, the Artic Monkeys. But thankfully, I have my trusty old Massive Attack, Radiohead and Red Sparowes albums to drown out that noise.

Edited by richyawyingtmv, 20 July 2006 - 10:33 PM.

[MarcAngeDraco]

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?

At least around my part of the world, the answer is Audioslave by a mile...

[Stephenson]

Well, with all the talk about how Sony/Eon are trying to capture the younger market share, Chris Cornell does not surprise me at all. If you think about the whole "undisciplined Bond/angry Bond/ disinfranchised Bond" thing that they are trying to go for (from the sound of things so far), then a singer like Cornell or a band like Audioslave makes a lot of sense: they're dark and heavy, but not too dark and heavy; they have a fairly high profile and are generally popular, but still retain their street credibility; they are talented and experienced enough to pull-off a variety of styles and work with a producer like Arnold, but young and cool enough to pull-in the gamer crowd; they've done this kind of thing before, as has been pointed out.

Personally, I love the idea! Better than Sheryl Crowe at any rate (now THAT was a "what are thinking???" moment for me).

[Taylor]

I really hope this isn't true. Chris Cornell would make a good choice for a Chuck Norris film or something like Fast and the Furious but not Bond. A 007 film deserves an artist with a bit more class. Or at least something moody and romantic, such as Massive Attack, Radiohead or Depeche Mode.

[Flash1087]

Personally, I'd be very interested in hearing what he could do to a Bond theme. I love Soundgarden, Audioslave, and his solo stuff, and he could come closest to what I had in my mind originally for the theme.

My initial suggestion for a CR was The Tea Party based upon the song "Walking Wounded", and I can see Cornell delivering something very much along those lines. Out of all the rumors about CR themes so far, this is the first one I actually want to see come to frutition.

[ShySmile]

Fantastic choice!! To be honest though, wouldn't have thought of him initially. But looking back at LALD (coincidentally Roger Moore's debut) Paul McCartney and Wings pulled out an awesome rock tune that suited the film perfectly, not to mention influence a number of talented cover versions. My point?... an edgier singer/theme song for a much edgier Bond whose first time round is looking up to be quite successful.

[Fro]

I really hope this isn't true. Chris Cornell would make a good choice for a Chuck Norris film or something like Fast and the Furious but not Bond. A 007 film deserves an artist with a bit more class. Or at least something moody and romantic, such as Massive Attack, Radiohead or Depeche Mode.

You underestimate Mr. Cornell.

[spynovelfan]

I reckon this is true, and it's a much bolder and more imaginative choice than I'd have hoped for. Thumbs up from a small island in the Baltic.

[Johnboy007]

Fascinating.

Seems like a somewhat unusual choice, but I love Audioslave. I think Cornell will do a fine job. At the very least a male voice would be refreshing.

[morganhavoc]

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?

Sorry to say it, but it really doesn't matter what singer is popular in England. Great Britian's movie box office is insignicant when the studio's factor in total revenues. An artist that is popular in the USA is much more important than an artist who is only popular in England. Not trying to insult the brits here on the forum and I have seen how touchy they can be, but the cold hard facts are that the USA audience is considered the most important box office tally when a movie is judge to be a success or not.

[Orion]

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?

Sorry to say it, but it really doesn't matter what singer is popular in England. Great Britian's movie box office is insignicant when the studio's factor in total revenues. An artist that is popular in the USA is much more important than an artist who is only popular in England. Not trying to insult the brits here on the forum and I have seen how touchy they can be, but the cold hard facts are that the USA audience is considered the most important box office tally when a movie is judge to be a success or not.

no insult taken, cause your right USA as the largest moviegoing population is the key market if the film isn't successfull in that country it won't have a high box office, thats the problem with Britain being so small

[Fro]

I don't really think people decide whether to see the movie or not based on which artist is doing the theme song. It drives the soundtrack sales moreso (and since album sales have fallen way off in the last 4 years, that's less of a factor).

A Cornell-performed song and music video with CR clips ought to get fairly heavy airplay on the video music channels in the US, especially MTV2 & VH1 (MTV doesn't play videos anymore), and other markets like Germany where Audioslave is a pretty popular band.

That's about the only benefit of a good single/theme for the movie is the music video is a free advertisement.

Edited by Fro, 21 July 2006 - 03:50 PM.

[Fro]

David Arnold replied to me on his forum

I will give the usual boring answer which is that Sony and Eon will make an announcement shortly.There are always rumours and as I have said before dont believe anything unless its an official press release.

So that pretty much confirms it, given that he didn't deny it.

Edited by Blofeld's Cat, 26 July 2006 - 10:22 PM.

[Tuxedo]

I can see no difference between this and the Goldfrapp thing. As Mr. Arnold said, we have to wait for an official statement.

[stromberg]

David Arnold replied to me on his forum

I will give the usual boring answer which is that Sony and Eon will make an announcement shortly.There are always rumours and as I have said before dont believe anything unless its an official press release.

So that pretty much confirms it, given that he didn't deny it.

Everything that isn't denied is confirmed?
Turner and Christie weren't denied either. This'll be a funny song

... dont believe anything unless its an official press release.

[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?

Sorry to say it, but it really doesn't matter what singer is popular in England. Great Britian's movie box office is insignicant when the studio's factor in total revenues. An artist that is popular in the USA is much more important than an artist who is only popular in England. Not trying to insult the brits here on the forum and I have seen how touchy they can be, but the cold hard facts are that the USA audience is considered the most important box office tally when a movie is judge to be a success or not.

I didn't say it was important; just pointing out that they're not famous here.
Funny how the thread starter keeps telling us how famous this guy is but felt he had to supply links to his music because, er, we don't know who he is.

Thanks for calling a whole nation 'touchy', by the way. Smart. And ironic.

[deth]

I like Audioslave.... but I'm not sure about that style for a Bond song... hm... don't really know what to think of this.

[Barman]

You'll have to excuse my ignorance, but WHO is Chris Connell? Sorry, but I've never heard of him. Mind you, my finger isn't exactly on the pulse of modern music!
Whoever ends up singing the title song (an personally I'd have prefered an instrumental track a'la OHMSS) I hope it's not too cheesey. They're aren't too many words that rhyme with "royale" you know!

[Loomis]

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?

Sorry to say it, but it really doesn't matter what singer is popular in England. Great Britian's movie box office is insignicant when the studio's factor in total revenues. An artist that is popular in the USA is much more important than an artist who is only popular in England. Not trying to insult the brits here on the forum and I have seen how touchy they can be, but the cold hard facts are that the USA audience is considered the most important box office tally when a movie is judge to be a success or not.

Well, heck, why even bother releasing CASINO ROYALE here in sleepy ol' England? They'd only make the equivalent of a few dollars, clearly, and after tax and expenses the game would hardly be the worth the candle.

Oh, and tell, say, a J-pop singer or the makers of a Bollywood blockbuster how the American market's the be-all and end-all.

Yours faithfully, etc.,

A touchy Brit.

[Orion]

well Loomis console yourself that these yanks wouldn't be hear talking now if it hadn't been for one of our country men creating James Bond 53 years ago, the yanks may have the money but us Brits have the Brains

[Bon-san]

What's with the bits of USA v. Britain sentiment on the boards lately?

We're mates, aren't we?

[Loomis]

well Loomis console yourself that these yanks wouldn't be hear talking now if it hadn't been for one of our country men creating James Bond 53 years ago

True, although if it hadn't been for Hollywood's support and knowhow, I guess this would be a literary Bond-only forum (if active at all) and the world of 007 would be much, much poorer. (Although at least we would have been spared TWINE. )

[Fro]

What's with the bits of USA v. Britain sentiment on the boards lately?

We're mates, aren't we?

US/UK music tastes are pretty wildly different, so we get stuff like "i've never heard of this sound garden [sic] fellows, are they like savage garden? They should have (insert British flavour of the month group that nobody in the US has heard of unless they read music magazines) do the song."

[marktmurphy]

What's with the bits of USA v. Britain sentiment on the boards lately?

We're mates, aren't we?

US/UK music tastes are pretty wildly different, so we get stuff like "i've never heard of this sound garden [sic] fellows, are they like savage garden? They should have (insert British flavour of the month group that nobody in the US has heard of unless they read music magazines) do the song."

Who's been advocating flavour of the month bands?

[Orion]

What's with the bits of USA v. Britain sentiment on the boards lately?

We're mates, aren't we?

US/UK music tastes are pretty wildly different, so we get stuff like "i've never heard of this sound garden [sic] fellows, are they like savage garden? They should have (insert British flavour of the month group that nobody in the US has heard of unless they read music magazines) do the song."

Who's been advocating flavour of the month bands?

Nobody thank god, cause that would be McFly and The Arctic Monkeys (I shiver at the thought)

[marktmurphy]

Quite. I haven't a clue what he's on about.

[Orion]

Quite. I haven't a clue what he's on about.

count yourself lucky

[Shrublands]

For some reason I get the feeling that this story about Chris Cornell is true.

We should know shortly, one why or the other.

[Brix Bond]

I have recorded the new James Bond theme. There. I admitted it. Now dedicate two pages of pure speculation to me.

[The Dove]

This story is popping up all over the net.. i just did a search on yahoo under Casino Royale - Chris Cornell and a number of sites are reporting this news.. Yet, we've had no official denial from David Arnold or EON, so I'm inclined to believe that Cornell is indeed the title song artist for Casino Royale.