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[Rufus Ffolkes]

It will never happen, but The Postmarks anyone?

[marktmurphy]

Sarcasm is completely lost on you, isn't it? I mean, I went out of my way to sound like a sixteen year-old, and you still didn't notice it.

I think you missed my point. Being sarcastic and unpleasant to other people is the thing about your posts that I'm really rather bored with. Please just be civil; I don't want to come on here and read people being dicks to each other over James bleedin' Bond. It isn't some sort of competition where you try to score points on people by attempting to spoof their posts: we're here to have a bit of fun. You spoil it.

It will never happen, but The Postmarks anyone?

http://youtu.be/ofBiQpB8U7Y

Yes, I've liked that song for a while. It's very clearly supposed to be a Bond song: even the lyrics are Bondy!

[Captain Tightpants]

I think you missed my point.

Oh, your point was quite clear. I just chose to ignore it, because if you're bored by my posts, the solution is really quite simple: don't read them.

[SteveBolton]

Before saying who i think should sing the new theme song can i say a quick hello to everyone who uses these forums. My choice would be Adele or Duffy, both modern a great fan base and fantastic voices.

[Single-O-Seven]

Before saying who i think should sing the new theme song can i say a quick hello to everyone who uses these forums. My choice would be Adele or Duffy, both modern a great fan base and fantastic voices.

Welcome aboard!! Always great to have new perspectives on the board. Your thoughts are always welcome (even if many may disagree from time to time!)

[thecasinoroyale]

Welcome SteveBolton!

I still want George Michael to do the theme tune. A great voice, very emotive and powerful, and tender when needed, but such a legend - it's time to look to some older musicians to add a bit of 'sparkle' for the 50th. Current artists are fresh and very popular I know that, but just feel it will be someone we didn't even think about, like Chris Cornell or Jack White. I mean, Madonna could have made a good impact but her song was just mental for 'Die Another Day'. We've had Tina Turner for 'GoldenEye' and that was pretty epic, so come on...as Duran Duran probably aren't in the running and too busy touring stateside, bring in George Michael for 'Skyfall'!

[marktmurphy]

My immediate reaction to George Michael is not a great one, but you're right when you say he's the kind of person they would use and I can imagine him turning in a soulful one.

In fact, they haven't got round to Elton John yet, which is a surprise.


I hope they stick to slightly more edgy artists, though.

[SecretAgentFan]

Both George Michael and Elton John don´t seem to me as a good fit for Bond. Excellent song writers and performers but too over-exposed and unsurprising anymore. And before you can say "But Madonna..." - yes. But she has/had at least the sex appeal that still worked for Bond.

And if they need to appeal to the kids they just have to go younger.

The real question is: should Bond 23 have a soulful ballad (Adele-type) or a rocker (Chris Cornell-type). For the latter, I wouldn´t mind THE FOO FIGHTERS, by the way...

[Captain Tightpants]

For the latter, I wouldn´t mind THE FOO FIGHTERS, by the way...

I could get behind the Foos, but I think a lot of their appeal as theme performers would stem from which era their song comes from. Wasting Light is a fantastic album, but the sound is all wrong for Bond.

[SycloneFS]

I personally would like to see Coldplay preform a tune, I love what they did with YOLT.

[marktmurphy]

Is it possible that they'd get Alex Turner? The Arctic Monkeys do have a bit of a US following, after all; and he's been open about wanting to do one.

[SecretAgentFan]

For the latter, I wouldn´t mind THE FOO FIGHTERS, by the way...

I could get behind the Foos, but I think a lot of their appeal as theme performers would stem from which era their song comes from. Wasting Light is a fantastic album, but the sound is all wrong for Bond.

Probably. The question is: will EON shake things up, even with the title song? I´m sure people were shocked when they heard LALD for the first time.

[d21089]

Is it possible that they'd get Alex Turner? The Arctic Monkeys do have a bit of a US following, after all; and he's been open about wanting to do one.

I hope so- cos they would do a great job and they are definitely at or near the stage where they could do it following wise

Edited by d21089, 20 February 2012 - 03:09 PM.

[Captain Tightpants]

Probably. The question is: will EON shake things up, even with the title song? I´m sure people were shocked when they heard LALD for the first time.

Oh, don't get me wrong; I think the Foos could pull it off - but I don't think anything from Wasting Light really fits Bond. They would probably have to go back to The Colour and the Shape or There Is Nothing Left To Lose for the right kind of sound.

[marktmurphy]

The Foo Fighters are a bit too middle-of-the-road for me. I've seldom heard a singer with less conviction.

[BourneAgainBond]

I wouldn't mind hearing Weezer or Bloc Party doing a Bond theme song, although I think they have come down in popularity recently.
As for the SF theme song, I can't help but think it will be a female artist this time around. How about Regina Spektor? I also wouldn't mind Tegan and Sara but I don't know if anyone out side of Canada knows of them.

[BourneAgainBond]

When I roll into the Wild Wild Bond

When I stroll into the Wild Wild Bond
When I bounce into the Wild Wild Bond
We going straight to the Wild Wild Bond
We going straight to the Wild Wild Bond

Thank you for that thecasinoroyale I did get a laugh out of it

Edited by BourneAgainBond, 21 February 2012 - 01:43 AM.

[DominicGreene]

I personally would like to see Coldplay preform a tune, I love what they did with YOLT.

I second this. I think they're perfect for the theme; British, popular among Americans and Brits, can produce a classical Bond song, seasoned. Just a few reasons they be perfect for the theme.

[SycloneFS]

I personally would like to see Coldplay preform a tune, I love what they did with YOLT.

I second this. I think they're perfect for the theme; British, popular among Americans and Brits, can produce a classical Bond song, seasoned. Just a few reasons they be perfect for the theme.

Yeah them or Ellie Goulding. She has a perfect voice. Like her song Lights

[thecasinoroyale]

Hmm...I'm still hoping they don't go for someone to 'edgy' or major to appeal to the kids - from the direction I reckon 'Skyfall' sounds like Mendes wants to take it, I still think it will be a more powerful, soulful song with a very well known artist and not an edgier song (a'la 'Another Way To Die'.)

Still interesting to see all our hopes though..very different and a nice mix of artists.

[Stainless Steel Teeth INC]

Agreed. There has been a nice and varied selection of artists many of whom I'd be happy to hear record the Skyfall theme.

Just looking through people's latest suggestions makes me think it would be an apt time for David Arnold to perhaps do a Vol.2 of 'Shaken & Stirred' using some of these very artists.

[BourneAgainBond]

I personally would like to see Coldplay preform a tune, I love what they did with YOLT.

I second this. I think they're perfect for the theme; British, popular among Americans and Brits, can produce a classical Bond song, seasoned. Just a few reasons they be perfect for the theme.

Yeah them or Ellie Goulding. She has a perfect voice. Like her song Lights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NKUpo_xKyQ&ob=av2e

i really enjoyed that song and music video. looked really good IMO and I wouldn't mind seeing a title sequence with similar effects. thanks for introducing me to it.

[Aris007]

Miles Kane would be a smart choice for me. His style is very fresh and new and in terms of vocals he's certainly better from any other male performer today. Really fond of his work!

[Syndicate]

As I have already aboutall of these porformers before

Celine Dion
Mariah Carey
The Cranberries
Andrea Bocelli (a good singer don't know would it work with him)
Vanessa Williams
Phil Collins

Don't know would it work with any of them as also said before
The Who
The Rolling Stones
Bon Jovi
Evanescene
Robert Duncan


I was thinking what about them could they be able to doone, or is it good singers worng stuff
Chris Isaak
Harry Connick, Jr.
Sting
Eric Clapton
Gloria Estefan

You got to wonder the song If You Asked Me To, if they did not use Patti LaBelle's version for the end credit for Licence To Kill and used Celine Dion's.




Would it work iF Celine Dion did a Bond title song that she got a say in it with the song writers on how it should go and sound. Well here goes a video of her singing older Bond songs at her Vegas show last year someone filmed.

Edited by Syndicate, 26 February 2012 - 08:23 AM.

[The Shark]

Would it work iF Celine Dion did a title Bond title song that she got a say in it with the song writers on how it should go and sound.

The old bint should be happy with whatever she gets.

[Captain Tightpants]

Celine Dion performing a Bond theme?

[L4YRCAKE]

Anybody else notice that The Scissor Sisters w/Elton John recorded a faux Bond theme song a few years back?

Personally I'd like to see them do it for real:

[BourneAgainBond]

hehe

[LancasterMuso]

This would make an interesting choice!

http://www.youtube.c...d&v=I7xkyPgOSMw

Edited by LancasterMuso, 28 February 2012 - 05:39 PM.

[Goodnight]

In reference to some of the previous posts in this thread, I find it alarming that some individuals have suggested The Arctic Monkeys and/or Alex Turner.


I mean seriously? Their overall general appeal ceased about five years ago. They are simply far, far too bad to even be considered.