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[Zorin Industries]

What does R&B stand for anyway? Repetitive and boring?

She's okay but she falls prey to the same habits they all do in her musical world...why use one vowel in a word when nineteen will do?

I could be proved wrong and I hope I am on this one, but she does nothing for me and hardly fits with the tone of the film as envisaged in the teaser trailer.

But we could all be very surprised. At least she has a pair of lungs on her.

[Skudor]

Garbage were 'edgy'(compared to Tina Turner and Sheryl Crow) yet they contributed a song for Brosnan's tenure as Bond and he was anything but edgy. We're far past the point where a song for a movie and the credibility of the singer (perceived or lack of) is an integral part of a movie's edginess (a word bandied around too many times).

There've been good Bond songs for entries most people don't generally rate as the best in the series (AVTAK being the most notable example and personally I like the YOLT song better than the actual picture as it gives the idea of a deeper film than the one we have). Ultimatley it's down to opinion as there are people who still don't rate YKMN as one of the best or 'radical' Bond songs (DAD is more innovative and it's complete dog[censored] IMO).

Fair points. As nice as it is to have a song that you/I/we might like it really doesn't affect the movie very much.

PS: Die Another Day is an example of where a dismal movie was married to a worse song (or is it the other way around...).

[Zorin Industries]

Her song, "Go Ahead" from the movie "Smoking Aces" sounds a little Bondish... Just needs the orchestra...

http://www.youtube.c...feature=related

There is nothing "Bondish" about that song. And we are not in that world anymore. Bond songs do not need to sound "Bondish". We need to get away from the brassy, vampy torch songs. At least for now...

[Agent 76]

I like some of her songs, got one of her albums, but will wait if this is true and to listen the song, then I'll say what I think of it.

[Trident]

Her song, "Go Ahead" from the movie "Smoking Aces" sounds a little Bondish... Just needs the orchestra...

http://www.youtube.c...feature=related

There is nothing "Bondish" about that song. And we are not in that world anymore. Bond songs do not need to sound "Bondish". We need to get away from the brassy, vampy torch songs. At least for now...

Not sure if I agree there. I think it is really necessary to have a distinctive song; something that's immediately recognizable, memorable, screaming 'Bond!' with the first few notes. That does not necessarily involve brassy stuff; not anymore in our time and age. But I'd love to get a song that's got a certain iconic potential to it. Something that lasts. Alicia Keys' voice would go a long way in that direction already, but first of all it would need a good song to achieve such iconic quality.

[dee-bee-five]

Phew, so many rumours about this title performer. I can't wait until an end is brought to all of this, and we get our answer! For what it's worth, I've always liked Alicia Keys, but I'm not sure this is exactly what the movie needs.

I think it needs Oasis, but have a feeling they are just toooooooooo cool.

I've a feeling they're just toooooooooo passé. Although, I believe my grandmother can recall a time when they were cool .

Still, better them than Alicia Keys, who is the very definition of dull, dull, dull. She is just what QoS doesn't need.

Edited by dee-bee-five, 11 July 2008 - 10:07 AM.

[YOLT]

I dont support black Bond, but I support black singers for Bond.

They are the best

[Leon]

All of these names being mentioned are utterly ****!

I pray that the producers, director and David Arnold are not so bloody stupid as to get some trash "artist" to do this song. The theme song will be vital for this film, to back-up everything they have been claiming they are doing with it.

Massive Attack would not be hard to get, nor Portishead or The Cinematic Orchestra...or someone else actually good. But these kind of people would suit this films vibe best anyway.

[Captain Tightpants]

All of these names being mentioned are utterly ****!

I pray that the producers, director and David Arnold are not so bloody stupid as to get some trash "artist" to do this song. The theme song will be vital for this film, to back-up everything they have been claiming they are doing with it.

Alicia Keys is a far better suggestion than anything we've had so far.

Massive Attack would not be hard to get, nor Portishead or The Cinematic Orchestra...or someone else actually good. But these kind of people would suit this films vibe best anyway.

The only way you'll see someone like Massive Attack is if they do something like fellow trip-hop group UNKLE and work in collaboration with a second artist. I think Massive Attack have been a little too experimental and electronic since Mezzanine, but if trip-hop is the way to go, UNKLE should be at the top of the list (they've worked with the likes of Richard Ashcroft, Matthew Bellamy and Josh Homme before). But I still think Muse or Radiohead would still be a better choice, with a "maybe" over the names Anthony Kiedis and James Hetfield simply because of their voices.

[Zorin Industries]

Her song, "Go Ahead" from the movie "Smoking Aces" sounds a little Bondish... Just needs the orchestra...

http://www.youtube.c...feature=related

There is nothing "Bondish" about that song. And we are not in that world anymore. Bond songs do not need to sound "Bondish". We need to get away from the brassy, vampy torch songs. At least for now...

Not sure if I agree there. I think it is really necessary to have a distinctive song; something that's immediately recognizable, memorable, screaming 'Bond!' with the first few notes. That does not necessarily involve brassy stuff; not anymore in our time and age. But I'd love to get a song that's got a certain iconic potential to it. Something that lasts. Alicia Keys' voice would go a long way in that direction already, but first of all it would need a good song to achieve such iconic quality.

I agree with you. You make a good point there about the song having to "last". I think Cornell's effort will age well.

There's just something inherently naff about Alicia Keys. She looks and sounds far too produced. At least Beyonce has a presence amdist all that - a presence that is the old 'it' factor personified. But Keys....? No.

[doubler83]

I want these guys to do the theme.

Edited by doubler83, 11 July 2008 - 01:00 PM.

[Blonde Bond]

Funny, just yesterday I was 'voluntarily' listening to one of her songs and my psychic's readings tell me that she is 'The One'

I'm not sure I want her for Quantum of Solace. There's absolutely nothing wrong with her. I dig her tunes. I'm just not sure if her tune is right for Quantum of Solace, since I want something... different. Not the same ole same ole.

I hope David Arnold just makes an instrumental tune...

[Royal Dalton]

I'm going to take this with a pinch of salt, because I heard today that Engelbert Humperdinck's doing the theme song.

In fact, he's already started writing the lyrics:

Tell me, will I find some Solace?
Tell me, Quantum, Quantum, Quantum
I thought I was on a promise
Then she went and topped herself...

[Judo chop]

I know who it'll will really, really be: Rush

Okay, they're my favorite band, but not quite a Bondian sound.

For fun then...

What Rush tune (from their present discography) would you pick? Points awarded for considering lyrical theme as well as an appropriate sound.

Something for Nothing?
Camera Eye?
Spit it Out?

[doubler83]

Linkin Park.

[zencat]

Alicia Keys...sure, why not.

Maybe it's because I not a huge music person, but I just never get excited about Bond singers/theme songs. Of all the elements in the world of Bond, this is the thing that I'm least interested in. But I'm certainly in a minority here. People and press seem to obsess about this almost more than anything else.

[doubler83]

They should just do instrumental themes from now on.

[Quantumofsolace007]

I know who it'll will really, really be: Rush

Okay, they're my favorite band, but not quite a Bondian sound.

I would be happy with Rush

As would i. I was hoping for yes but i know it's a pipe dream Rush on the other hand has a shot!

[sidspappy]

Keys is a very talented singer/songwriter. I enjoy her music and acting. I have confidence that she's good enough and intelligent enough to collaborate with David Arnold to come up with a great song that both plays to her vocal/style strength and still come up with a "Bond" flavor.

That she's with Sony speaks volumes about the chances of her landing the gig.

They could do worse. For all the naysayers: Sony, having the marketing know-how, will realize that a "over produced" artist as you say Keys is, will certainly add a level of interest for the regular Joe Moviegoer that "edgier" artists would not.

I am 40-years old, and I don't recognize many of the artists being bandied about. Keys is one of the few who I do recognize and I know many people of various ages who love her work. Sony knows this and I'm guessing would push Keys to maximize the movie's appeal to a larger demographic.

[blueman]

Alicia Keys...sure, why not.

Maybe it's because I not a huge music person, but I just never get excited about Bond singers/theme songs. Of all the elements in the world of Bond, this is the thing that I'm least interested in. But I'm certainly in a minority here. People and press seem to obsess about this almost more than anything else.

Same boat.

I think folks obsess cuz in the past Bond songs have been superlative. That hasn't been the case for some time now, just nostalgia I think. I did think YKMN was close, certainly the best Bond song in quite some time, maybe Arnold can pull another rabbit out of his hat for QOS? That'd be nice.

[Glenn]

I really do not care who sings the song, as long as my money doesn't go to the Amy Winehouse fund for drugs and alcohol. I would really be displeased if she gets the contract.

[Quantumofsolace007]

To insert some random humour sure Alica keys isn't great but it could be worse.

Youtube MST3K Space mutiny to hear as tom servo puts it "Music Noramally heard at the day inn lounge at colombian heights"


Like i said insert odd humour as it seems people are taking the "who should sing the title song" a bit to seriously it's not like Alicia Keys is writing the movie. Then i'd get nervous.

Edited by Quantumofsolace007, 11 July 2008 - 11:41 PM.

[Harmsway]

Alicia Keys?

Good choice. Safe, and a little boring, but good nonetheless. She's one of the best pop artists around these days.

[JimmyBond]

Safe, and a little boring, but good nonetheless.

My thoughts exactly.

Why not get someone interesting like Metallica? Let them write it and everything, I bet it'd be a great Bond song (I'm past the point where I care if it gets put in the movie or not by Arnold).

[DaveBond21]

If you all read this entire thread again, and you will see that whoever they pick, half of us are going to be unhappy.

[The Richmond Spy]

Alicia Keys could work

What do I know? I thought Chris Cornell would suck.

[Publius]

This could go either way for me. I loved YKMN because it was the first rock Bond theme since '73 and went along with the best title sequence since '65. If they go back to dancing girls and guns to the tune of some pop song, I won't be happy.

However, I do think Keys is talented enough that there's definitely hope for the best vocals since k.d. lang's Surrender. Still wish the powers that be wouldn't play everything so safe, especially considering that CR was a success because of the ways it shook up the formula.

[Harmsway]

This could go either way for me. I loved YKMN because it was the first rock Bond theme since '73 and went along with the best title sequence since '65. If they go back to dancing girls and guns to the tune of some pop song, I won't be happy.

Agreed (though I think CR's title sequence was the best since '67... I think YOLT is Binder's best effort). I really did love YKMN as a theme, largely because it was a refreshing change of pace. Maybe Keys could do something distinctive, though, rather than just another Bassey homage.

[tdalton]

This could go either way for me. I loved YKMN because it was the first rock Bond theme since '73 and went along with the best title sequence since '65. If they go back to dancing girls and guns to the tune of some pop song, I won't be happy.

Agreed (though I think CR's title sequence was the best since '67... I think YOLT is Binder's best effort). I really did love YKMN as a theme, largely because it was a refreshing change of pace. Maybe Keys could do something distinctive, though, rather than just another Bassey homage.

Agreed. Keys is a decent choice, but I would like to see EON make a less obvious choice. There are a lot of great artists out there today, and while Keys is a good artist, there are others that I would prefer to have singing the title track. I know that I've said this a few dozen times recently, but I still think that Lindsey Buckingham would turn in a fantastic title track for QUANTUM OF SOLACE. To me, the title track should be fairly moody and introspective as a way of picking up from the end of CASINO ROYALE as far as looking at Bond's emotional state after losing Vesper, and that's truly where Buckingham has been excelling with his recent work. His song "Say Goodbye" from the last Fleetwood Mac album, with a bit of reworking, could have been something that would fit with QUANTUM very well. Plus (and this is just my opinion, and a bit biased as I'm a huge fan of his work) he's playing the guitar better than he's ever played it, and I'd love to see one of his guitar riffs over a Bond title track, and he'd be a good continuation of the style of music that Chris Cornell brought to the franchise with "You Know My Name".

Anyway, Keys is a good choice (if this is true), but there are several other artists that I would rather see get the job mainly due to my being a fan of theirs. But, Alicia Keys has had some good songs released in the last year or so, so I have no doubt that she would turn in a great Bond title track if she is the one that EON has chosen for the job.

[Syndicate]

Alicia Keys is another one of those singers on my list of singers of mine, I don't think would be a good choice to do any James Bond theme songs. I forgot to put here on the back the on that topic. For the list should do it or who are good singers but not sure can they do a do a good James Bond Theme song or this area is not for them. Here goes the link to where the post is.

http://debrief.comma...mp;#entry878625