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[Jackanaples]

[quote name='Tuxedo' post='581268' date='3 August 2006 - 23:42']
A couple of weeks ago many here seemed to like some kind of retro-style theme like Bassey for CR. I think that went along with the idea of CR to be kind of like FRWL as it was said here and there. But I think CR isn

[ShySmile]

Hate to say 'I told you so' and ridicule me for saying it, but back in the forum about CC doing the theme before it was confirmed, I mentioned that he would be a fantastic choice simply because we needed an edgier tune for an edgier Bond and that nothing since LALD by PMc and Wings had been as successful... not to mention the coincidence of a debut Bond!

[MarcAngeDraco]

If this song turns out to be a sort of modern equivalent to LALD, then I'll be a very happy fan indeed...

[Mr_Wint]

"...Everybody I met with said the same thing -- 'This isn't anything like any other James Bond film, so we don't really want that song, either. So go do whatever you want.'"

That 'Everybody' should be removed from the Bond film production team, IMO.

I want to call and congratulate that "everybody." It's about time we had a Bond song that just did its own thing, just like Paul McCartney did back with LIVE AND LET DIE.

Well, for me, LIVE AND LET DIE is one of the weakest Bond songs in history, so I dont really get the point.

[Harmsway]

"...Everybody I met with said the same thing -- 'This isn't anything like any other James Bond film, so we don't really want that song, either. So go do whatever you want.'"

That 'Everybody' should be removed from the Bond film production team, IMO.

I want to call and congratulate that "everybody." It's about time we had a Bond song that just did its own thing, just like Paul McCartney did back with LIVE AND LET DIE.

Well, for me, LIVE AND LET DIE is one of the weakest Bond songs in history, so I dont really get the point.

I think it's without a doubt one of the very best Bond songs, especially because of how different it is.

[avl]

I think it's without a doubt one of the very best Bond songs, especially because of how different it is.

Yes I agree - and it's great that they are going this route for CR, which seems to be all about shaking up the formula and doing the unexpected (within reason). A theme tune in the image of the lead actor. One thing I was concerned about was that all this talk about CR being different would turn out to be just that - talk. We still don't know for sure, but things are shaping up pretty interesting. I don't know Cornell at all - but I'm looking forward to that changing pretty soon

[Matt_13]

No complaints here. I'm a little worried about it's use in action scenes if it's too tough because XXX used heavy metal in it's snowboard chase and that bit IMO destroyed that scene. Anyway the title theme should be one of the best, can't wait to hear it.

[MrMoneypenny]

Yeah, to her credit, Madonna did do an original sounding song. Unfortunately, it happened at Madonna's creative low point (IMO), her "techno phase," which even in 2002 was a sound that was over. But I liked her song okay.

Finally somebody who agrees with me that the Madonna song was not bad at all! It sounded different and in a good way! As for Cornell, although I didn't know the guy, I like what I'm reading here! A song as dynamic and strong like Live and Let Die? Great!

[Gri007]

intresting that he has mentioned 'songs'. How many songs will there be in cr?

[Publius]

Well, for me, LIVE AND LET DIE is one of the weakest Bond songs in history, so I dont really get the point.

I love it. Has always been in my top five. And even if you don't personally like it, you do have to concede it's quite possibly the most popular Bond song ever.

I have high hopes for YKMN, since I respect Cornell's work, even when I don't take to it. Even if it isn't my cup of tea, hopefully it'll get CR a healthy bit of publicity.

[JCRendle]

intresting that he has mentioned 'songs'. How many songs will there be in cr?

I believe he meant You Know my Name and another song for a different film

[DamnCoffee]

"you know my name" is looking really good at the moment cant wait 'till its released it sounds great plus we havent had a male vocal performer on a bond movie for 19 years so thats a great addition to the franchise aswell

[krypt]

YKMN's approach sounds cool to me.

[The Dove]

Yeah, to her credit, Madonna did do an original sounding song. Unfortunately, it happened at Madonna's creative low point (IMO), her "techno phase," which even in 2002 was a sound that was over. But I liked her song okay.

I agree Zencat.. In my opinion, Madonna really hasn't been good since the mid-90's.. with her Bedtime Stories album. I did like her Beautiful Stranger song from Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.. its too bad that she didn't do something similar to that for Die Another Day. The DAD song works pretty well in context with the movie, but as a regular song, its terrible!

[Pam Bouvier]

Yeah, to her credit, Madonna did do an original sounding song. Unfortunately, it happened at Madonna's creative low point (IMO), her "techno phase," which even in 2002 was a sound that was over. But I liked her song okay.

Finally somebody who agrees with me that the Madonna song was not bad at all! It sounded different and in a good way! As for Cornell, although I didn't know the guy, I like what I'm reading here! A song as dynamic and strong like Live and Let Die? Great!

Not my favorite, but a good song, especially looking at the opening scenes. Never understood why Madonna & the song got knocked so much. The main them from The Living Daylights isn;t one of my favorites, either, but even the weakest Bond theme, is pretty good stuff!

[JimmyBond]

I agree. I recently made a Bond theme album (mostly becasue DAD isnt on any of the compilation CD's yet), and I can listen to all 20 songs over and over again. I enjoy them, all, some more so than others, but I don't really dislike any of them.

[WC]

When it says "aggressive", how do we know it's not like that song (whatever it was called) by whoever it was at the end of both Bourne films? You never know if they're trying to imitate that sort of sound/ feel to a song.

[Jericho_One]

When it says "aggressive", how do we know it's not like that song (whatever it was called) by whoever it was at the end of both Bourne films? You never know if they're trying to imitate that sort of sound/ feel to a song.

Well, that's a possibility...

[Orion]

When it says "aggressive", how do we know it's not like that song (whatever it was called) by whoever it was at the end of both Bourne films? You never know if they're trying to imitate that sort of sound/ feel to a song.

That song is Extreme Ways by Moby and that is not "agressive" very few Moby songs are

[WC]

When it says "aggressive", how do we know it's not like that song (whatever it was called) by whoever it was at the end of both Bourne films? You never know if they're trying to imitate that sort of sound/ feel to a song.

That song is Extreme Ways by Moby and that is not "agressive" very few Moby songs are

Well "aggressive" is all relative in the Bond franchise. Pierce Brosnan was seen as aggressive when he was stamping his foot to break open the floor of the train in Goldeneye, or when he put up a bit of resistance and tossed Xenia over his head in the sauna, telling her "no foreplay!"

[DaveBond21]

Yes, very interesting news.

I must admit, I was one of those wondering about a classic Bond style of theme, and I also suggested a pulsating instrumental like OHMSS.

However, Chris Cornell would never have been my choice, so it is an interesting one. I like the description of the sound as being rock with an orchestra. It really does sound like a modern-day LALD.

I can't wait to hear it.

[ChickenStu]

This is gonna kick . I'm a huge Soundgarden and Audioslave fan. The news that Cornell is doing this song is very exciting to me. KICK !!!

[Johnboy007]

No complaints here. I'm a little worried about it's use in action scenes if it's too tough because XXX used heavy metal in it's snowboard chase and that bit IMO destroyed that scene. Anyway the title theme should be one of the best, can't wait to hear it.

I imagine the metal part is mainly just the title. To use Live and Let Die as an example it's a huge heavy rock song, but it's use in the actual score is strings and brass.

Still, I have no idea what they're doing with score but Live and Let Die is a good frame of reference for how it can be used.

[Special Agent X]

From AICN:

"The music wasn't completed with other soundtracks thrown in as a temporary guide. Some things work and some things don't. The first thing we gotta talk about is the theme. Someone said afterwards that it was by the band Audioslave, but everyone at my table agreed that... the song is crap. Absolutely unmemorable and just not Double-O-Evoking. Someone made a comment saying they didn't like it because it was sung by a man, but that is not the reason it didn't work at all. One of the best Bond songs is Live And Let Die, Wings anyone? This one is just not good, plain and simple. Martin Campbell really seemed to take that on board when our table told him. I personally kept my mouth shut because it's something you can see they have no intention of changing. The movie comes out in 2 months. I don't know why they didn't just call in Radiohead. I'm telling you Thom Yorke will MURDER a Bond theme, just listen to 'Harrowdown Hill' off his latest album.

One of the things that worked superbly and I told the director and producer afterwards, and dared them to use it (but they won't because Hollywood has no balls) was the 'temporary' instrumental use of the Bond theme by 'Garbage' "The World Is Not Enough". It was absolutely fantastic. It's when Bond is going to a clubhouse and he gets off a boat or something. It reminds everyone that this is a bond theme you are watching but it was used in the same stylish way Tarantino would sample a movie. I urged them to keep it in, but David Arnold's own ego would probably prevent that from happening."


Does not sound promising... I was all pumped up for the first REAL Bond song since TLD, what with Arnold working with CC on writing "You Know My Name"...

I really hope this reviewer just has bad taste and the song turns out to be the classic I've been waiting a long time for... but I'm not all that pumped up any more unfortunately

Another title song disappointment me thinks

[Orion]

From AICN:

"The music wasn't completed with other soundtracks thrown in as a temporary guide. Some things work and some things don't. The first thing we gotta talk about is the theme. Someone said afterwards that it was by the band Audioslave, but everyone at my table agreed that... the song is crap. Absolutely unmemorable and just not Double-O-Evoking. Someone made a comment saying they didn't like it because it was sung by a man, but that is not the reason it didn't work at all. One of the best Bond songs is Live And Let Die, Wings anyone? This one is just not good, plain and simple. Martin Campbell really seemed to take that on board when our table told him. I personally kept my mouth shut because it's something you can see they have no intention of changing. The movie comes out in 2 months. I don't know why they didn't just call in Radiohead. I'm telling you Thom Yorke will MURDER a Bond theme, just listen to 'Harrowdown Hill' off his latest album.

One of the things that worked superbly and I told the director and producer afterwards, and dared them to use it (but they won't because Hollywood has no balls) was the 'temporary' instrumental use of the Bond theme by 'Garbage' "The World Is Not Enough". It was absolutely fantastic. It's when Bond is going to a clubhouse and he gets off a boat or something. It reminds everyone that this is a bond theme you are watching but it was used in the same stylish way Tarantino would sample a movie. I urged them to keep it in, but David Arnold's own ego would probably prevent that from happening."


Does not sound promising... I was all pumped up for the first REAL Bond song since TLD, what with Arnold working with CC on writing "You Know My Name"...

I really hope this reviewer just has bad taste and the song turns out to be the classic I've been waiting a long time for... but I'm not all that pumped up any more unfortunately

Another title song disappointment me thinks

Well the reviewer didn't actually no who did it, so its doubtfull it was his sort of music, Cornells stuff is normally you either love it or hate it, and if he didn't know who he was... i think if you like audioslave you'll like You Know My Name

[Diabolik]

Sounds like it's a real ballsy song.

Well it should be if the film features a testicle-beating torture scene!

[Publius]

I wish the AICN reviewer had specified just what it was about the title song that didn't work. I only read the intro and the parts about Craig and the music so as to minimize spoilers, but I doubt he elaborated elsewhere. For all I know, it'll be something I love but most hate, or vice-versa. Some specificity would have been nice.

[Harmsway]

I wish the AICN reviewer had specified just what it was about the title song that didn't work. I only read the intro and the parts about Craig and the music so as to minimize spoilers, but I doubt he elaborated elsewhere. For all I know, it'll be something I love but most hate, or vice-versa. Some specificity would have been nice.

He just found it rather *blah* (he elaborates on his comments on the Superherohype boards). Nothing overly impressive about it.

[DanMan]

I don't think we should worry about what this guy has to say considering his favorite Bond song is TND by Sheryl Crow.

[Qwerty]

Sounds like it's a real ballsy song.

Well it should be if the film features a testicle-beating torture scene!