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[Nicolas Suszczyk]

I've always liked "Backseat Driver", "Aston Montenegro", "I'm the money", "Dinner Jackets", "Time to Get Out", and "I never left", just to name a few.

[Mr_Wint]

Thank You.

Don't quote me out of context. My whole point is that your hypothetical scenario was irrelevant to anything being discussed.

In case you already forgot (or can't read your own posts here); The Beatles music in DAF was used to show you that "being very, very good" and "influential" is not enough to explain the music Barry created. It is, without hesitation, obvious to me that Barry gave his Bondfilms a timeless quality. And the fact that he did not use so much inspiration from contemporary music plays a significant role here.

[Harmsway]

In case you already forgot (or can't read your own posts here); The Beatles music in DAF was used to show you that "being very, very good" and "influential" is not enough to explain the music Barry created.

Ah, but I stated that your original comparison doesn't work, because you were asking me to put Beatles music in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER. Naturally that isn't going to work.

But do I think the Beatles' music is really more dated than, say, Bassey's DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER? Though it does depend on what Beatles music we're talking about, I'm going to generally say, no, I don't think it is. So we'll just have to agree to disagree on this one, Mr. Wint.

And the fact that he did not use so much inspiration from contemporary music plays a significant role here.

It depends what you call "contemporary" music. If you're think about the stuff at the top of the charts, no, Barry wasn't really looking there. But Barry was definitely drawing from a lot of influences on the scene at that time, but they weren't in the spotlight.

[Mr_Wint]

So we'll just have to agree to disagree on this one, Mr. Wint.

At least we can agree on that.

[Mr. Blofeld]

My absolute favorite is currently Time to Get Out, which is about as thrilling an action cue as Arnold has ever concocted (I usually prefer his non-action scoring).

I agree; I managed to synch it up with the unscored portions of the FYEO PTS, and it made it even more exciting!

[sharpshooter]

Apart from the obviously good Arnold tracks, I really like the mysterious brooding cues such as ‘Nothing Sinister’, ‘Unauthorised Access, and ‘CCTV’. They’re short, but I like the atmosphere they create.

[MattofSteel]

I'm partial to Inside Man & Field Trip from QoS, but that whole score is just so damned good it's hard to pick. The fact notwithstanding, that I've loved every score he's come out with.

I've never understood the hate toward the guy. He could keep scoring the films for another 20 years and I'd consider it a victory for the franchise.

[00Jaws]

I've never understood the hate toward the guy. He could keep scoring the films for another 20 years and I'd consider it a victory for the franchise.

Because he isn't even to close to Barry who will always be a comparison, and there a quite a few composers out there who are simply better. Why not try giving another composer a chance?



2t: City Of Lovers: one of the few cues which is catchy and classic.

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I actually use a few of Arnold's shorter tracks as ringtones on my phone. "I'm The Money" is my default one, while "Talamone" signifies when my girlfriend calls and "Inside Man" is for family. All are great tracks that beat the hell out of the guff that came pre-installed on the phone.

As for my favourite Arnold track overall, "White Knight", "Aston Montenegro", "Night at the Opera" and "Come In 007, Your Time Is Up" are among them.

[darthbond]

I'll have to do a couple from each, as I love David Arnold.

TND - Company Car and Backseat Driver
TWINE - Come in, 007. Your time is Up and Welcome to Baku
DAD - On the Beach and Hovercraft Chase
CR - (Tough one) Dinner Jackets, Vesper, The Bitch is Dead and The Name's Bond... James Bond
QoS - Time to Get out, The Palio, Inside Man, Bond in Haiti, Wait a minute... I love every one from this one.

darthbond

[MicroGlobeOne]

"Hovercraft Chase" from Die Another Day is simply stunning. I would have to choose this as my favorite.

I love Arnold's work, and I am particularly impressed with the way in which he beautifully integrated electronic and orchestral elements throughout the Pierce Brosnan films. "Hovercraft Chase" is, for my money, the most impressive techno-enhanced remix of the Bond theme we've ever heard. Throw in a dash of Arnold's own underutilized "I Will Return" theme and you've got one potent action track. It blows me away every time I listen to it, and it's an absolute crime that the track is all-but drowned out by the noise of machinery and gunfire in the film's final audio mix.

[Professor Pi]

Favorite CD track is African Rundown.

Favorite score is Tomorrow Never Dies.

But the cue I wish was on the TWINE soundtrack is Snow Job. You can get the cue on David Arnold's website, and the theme is re-used as a variation in Going Down Together, but it's just not the same as the beautiful score played while Bond and Elektra heli-ski together.

Arnold's Bond theme over CR and QoS's end titles is wicked. And please have him co-write more title songs (Surrender, You Know My Name).

[singleentendre]

I have to say Vesper is my favorite. It's so perfect and emotional. Don't get me wrong, I love Arnold's heavier action scores too but...I don't think anything could top Vesper for me.

[Vauxhall]

I'm putting together a compilation of David Arnold's best Bond tracks for my iPod. Eventually I'll be doing the same for John Barry too, which obviously will prove a much tougher task. I came up with the following:

• White Knight
• Kowloon Bay
• African Rundown
• Blunt Instrument
• I'm the Money
• Aston Montenegro
• Dinner Jackets
• Vesper
• I'm Yours
• City of Lovers
• The Name's Bond... James Bond
• Time to Get Out
• Inside Man
• Night at the Opera
• The Dead Don’t Care About Vengeance
• I Never Left

As you can see, the list is predominantly CASINO ROYALE and QUANTUM OF SOLACE, with nothing at all from THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH and DIE ANOTHER DAY. Is there anything particularly obvious I've left out or is this a good enough selection?

[trs007]

I'm partial to Inside Man & Field Trip from QoS, but that whole score is just so damned good it's hard to pick. The fact notwithstanding, that I've loved every score he's come out with.

I've never understood the hate toward the guy. He could keep scoring the films for another 20 years and I'd consider it a victory for the franchise.

I agree, especially after the travesty of the Goldeneye score. Arnold was a breath of fresh air and did the job right, not all that techno-synth crap that [censored]hole Serra tortured us with.

I've never understood the hate toward the guy. He could keep scoring the films for another 20 years and I'd consider it a victory for the franchise.

Because he isn't even to close to Barry who will always be a comparison, and there a quite a few composers out there who are simply better. Why not try giving another composer a chance?



2t: City Of Lovers: one of the few cues which is catchy and classic.

That's not fair, although it is the way of life. All the actors get compared to Connery---but it is not mean they aren't doing a Super job; and even for the actors, there are folks here that dislike Brosnan, Moore, Dalton.

As for a new composer----who? For me, if Arnold were to step down, I'd like to see Brian Tyler get the gig--he does a great job with action scores.

[00Jaws]

That's not fair, although it is the way of life. All the actors get compared to Connery---but it is not mean they aren't doing a Super job

Yeah but it shouldn't be an excuse either that there has been someone before, who has done a much better job.
While i agree that the actors beside Connery have done a great job, i just don't think that apllies to Arnold.

I'd say give another composer a chance and look what they will accomplish. If that composer really should be worse you can theoretically go back to Arnold

As for a new composer----who?

Howard Shore

[Keanx_zZ7]

I really love the complete score for Casino Royale and I can't stop to hear "I'm the money". that piece can't get out of my head. sweet musics work perfectly with those of action. And I love all the themes in this movie "Vesper..." all of them ! probably my favorite David Arnold's score for a Bond film

[danielcraigisjamesbond007]

I really love David Arnold's work on the Bond soundtracks.
My favorites are: Saigon Motorcycle Chase, African Rundown, Vesper, Time to Get Out, Inside Man and Perla De Las Dunas