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[univex]

If they're Kleinman's titles, they're pretty poorly rendered. Look at the flames.

Could be a trial, a very raw version of a concept

[Fro]

Definitely not the titles but might be taking some inspiration from the script or what they've seen of the title sequence.

[univex]

Definitely not the titles but might be taking some inspiration from the script or what they've seen of the title sequence.

Yes, could be as well. Didn´t someone post a picture of some random dude working on some titles for this?

Oh, and that begining is so 60s. Very Barry, very early Connery films. I´m very happy.

[sharpshooter]

My iTunes pre-order just downloaded, and it's on my iPod now. When I get back later in the day it'll be on the speakers. Excellent.

Edited by sharpshooter, 05 October 2012 - 12:24 AM.

[TheSilhouette]

The harder I look at it, the more I'm convinced we're seeing bits of the title sequence blurred behind the lyrics. A lot of girls, a lot of Bond. But the pistol at the end seems to me to be a dead giveaway. Still, no way of knowing.

I remember at a Sony event there was a banner with an image of naked silouettes in the dark wading in what appeared to be flaming water, with the caption "Let the Sky Fall" I'll try and find it.

[Matt_13]

Another potentially useless observation but one that I think is worth noting all the same: The gunbarrel. Note how the dots open into the gunbarrel like the original films through 1989, rather than carry on off screen. Maybe we'll see a return to that style for the film's gunbarrel as well.

[junkanoo]

Only James Bond could make me this excited to hear a song.

Hey that rhymed.

I don't think that word means what you think it means.

[Binyamin]

Well, apparently I have to be the one person to disagree. This song is rubbish. Repetitive. Whining. Wailing. Skyfall, skyfall, SKYFALL. Whilst skinning a cat. Did you know the title of this film is "Skyfall?"

I really had high hopes for this after listening to the earlier preview, and gave it the benefit of the doubt. But it builds to nothing. It moves from Adele wailing in pain, to Adele wailing in pain MORE. The choral echo that begins halfway through ("Let the Skyfall, let the Skyfall..." Remember, the title is Skyfall) sounds like a sing-along from a children's program.

Listening to this makes me want to go slit my wrists. I mean the actual mood and content of the song. It's whiny and, well -- depressing. I don't feel like Bond listening to this, I don't feel like driving fast or taking on the world or putting on a tuxedo. Weren't we done with the angst after the last two films? It's much squeeling, but it's not James Bond.

Am I alone here?

[JazzyBond]

Again, what's with her saying ooos at the end? Distracts from her epic singing!! Grrrrrr

[univex]

Am I alone here?

Afraid so.

No, not actually, there´s bound to be someone who doesn´t like it. Me? After the rubish that were DAD and QOS, with the pretty fine YNMN in the middle, am very happy.

Again, what's with her saying ooos at the end? Distracts from her epic singing!! Grrrrrr

Yeah, that bit sucks.

[DominicGreene]

The harder I look at it, the more I'm convinced we're seeing bits of the title sequence blurred behind the lyrics. A lot of girls, a lot of Bond. But the pistol at the end seems to me to be a dead giveaway. Still, no way of knowing.

Spoiler

Yes, and there seem to be Rorschach blurs as well. Didn´t Kleinman say this time the titles would be a bit more psychological? Plus, I see stags, I see fire, I see chinese dragons, I see a ppk settling in a bottom of a river (?), It´s the whole bloody film! I think the film themes show up while Bond is sinking and then they end with the ppk setting on the bottom of the river. My two cents anyway.

Oh, and about the Song...LOVE IT!

Exactly what I was saying earlier!

[Matt_13]

I don't feel like Bond listening to this, I don't feel like driving fast or taking on the world or putting on a tuxedo. Weren't we done with the angst after the last two films? It's much squeeling, but it's not James Bond.

From what we know, Bond himself doesn't want to be Bond at the start of the film. I say it fits.

[univex]

The harder I look at it, the more I'm convinced we're seeing bits of the title sequence blurred behind the lyrics. A lot of girls, a lot of Bond. But the pistol at the end seems to me to be a dead giveaway. Still, no way of knowing.

Spoiler

Yes, and there seem to be Rorschach blurs as well. Didn´t Kleinman say this time the titles would be a bit more psychological? Plus, I see stags, I see fire, I see chinese dragons, I see a ppk settling in a bottom of a river (?), It´s the whole bloody film! I think the film themes show up while Bond is sinking and then they end with the ppk setting on the bottom of the river. My two cents anyway.

Oh, and about the Song...LOVE IT!

Exactly what I was saying earlier!

Sorry Dom, didn´t read your early posts as I arrived late to the party Credit goes to you my friend. Cheers.

[MattofSteel]

Well, apparently I have to be the one person to disagree. This song is rubbish. Repetitive. Whining. Wailing. Skyfall, skyfall, SKYFALL. Whilst skinning a cat. Did you know the title of this film is "Skyfall?"

I really had high hopes for this after listening to the earlier preview, and gave it the benefit of the doubt. But it builds to nothing. It moves from Adele wailing in pain, to Adele wailing in pain MORE. The choral echo that begins halfway through ("Let the Skyfall, let the Skyfall..." Remember, the title is Skyfall) sounds like a sing-along from a children's program.

Listening to this makes me want to go slit my wrists. I mean the actual mood and content of the song. It's whiny and, well -- depressing. I don't feel like Bond listening to this, I don't feel like driving fast or taking on the world or putting on a tuxedo. Weren't we done with the angst after the last two films? It's much squeeling, but it's not James Bond.

Am I alone here?

Quite, I'd imagine. By the standards you've described, I have to imagine you also hate Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, Thunderball, GoldenEye, and TWINE.

I'm not sure where the impression of 'depressing' comes from. I'm really not. I find the song's intent rather uplifting, actually. Perhaps the most that Adele's ever brought to a song, matter of fact.

[Invincible1958]

Am I alone here?

The song is very melancholic, yes.
But I think that will fit perfectly after the pre-title-sequence.

So I believe, the song will work even better in the movie.

I like it. It's not the best Bond song of all time. But it's a good entry, that many people will like. It's old-school, yes. But it works.

[junkanoo]

Well, apparently I have to be the one person to disagree. This song is rubbish. Repetitive. Whining. Wailing. Skyfall, skyfall, SKYFALL. Whilst skinning a cat. Did you know the title of this film is "Skyfall?"

I'm going to defer judgement for a bit. But, your opinion is as valid as any other. But if you're going down the path of repetitive words that includes a personal favorite of mine ...

Diamonds are forever, forever, forever,
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever,
Forever and ever!

Edited by junkanoo, 05 October 2012 - 12:49 AM.

[univex]

Well, apparently I have to be the one person to disagree. This song is rubbish. Repetitive. Whining. Wailing. Skyfall, skyfall, SKYFALL. Whilst skinning a cat. Did you know the title of this film is "Skyfall?"

I really had high hopes for this after listening to the earlier preview, and gave it the benefit of the doubt. But it builds to nothing. It moves from Adele wailing in pain, to Adele wailing in pain MORE. The choral echo that begins halfway through ("Let the Skyfall, let the Skyfall..." Remember, the title is Skyfall) sounds like a sing-along from a children's program.

Listening to this makes me want to go slit my wrists. I mean the actual mood and content of the song. It's whiny and, well -- depressing. I don't feel like Bond listening to this, I don't feel like driving fast or taking on the world or putting on a tuxedo. Weren't we done with the angst after the last two films? It's much squeeling, but it's not James Bond.

Am I alone here?

Quite, I'd imagine. By the standards you've described, I have to imagine you also hate Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, Thunderball, GoldenEye, and TWINE.

I'm not sure where the impression of 'depressing' comes from. I'm really not. I find the song's intent rather uplifting, actually. Perhaps the most that Adele's ever brought to a song, matter of fact.

Although, if she was talking about her Ex (as usuall, or so they say) it would fit "For this is the end..."
Hey, I love it, I find it haunting. And it really works well. Besides, "Let the Sky fall, when it crumbles we´ll stand tall and face it all" - How is THAT depressing? I´ts uplifting as Matt said.

[KM16]

Don't know if anyone's keeping track but US iTunes, the track is already up to #20 within' 2 hours. Pretty damn astounding.

[DominicGreene]

The harder I look at it, the more I'm convinced we're seeing bits of the title sequence blurred behind the lyrics. A lot of girls, a lot of Bond. But the pistol at the end seems to me to be a dead giveaway. Still, no way of knowing.

Spoiler

Yes, and there seem to be Rorschach blurs as well. Didn´t Kleinman say this time the titles would be a bit more psychological? Plus, I see stags, I see fire, I see chinese dragons, I see a ppk settling in a bottom of a river (?), It´s the whole bloody film! I think the film themes show up while Bond is sinking and then they end with the ppk setting on the bottom of the river. My two cents anyway.

Oh, and about the Song...LOVE IT!

Exactly what I was saying earlier!

Sorry Dom, didn´t read your early posts as I arrived late to the party Credit goes to you my friend. Cheers.

No need to apologize Univex, it happens! Cheers mate!

[Binyamin]

I guess it's just not for me. Still looking forward to a fantastic Bond adventure, however.

[univex]

The harder I look at it, the more I'm convinced we're seeing bits of the title sequence blurred behind the lyrics. A lot of girls, a lot of Bond. But the pistol at the end seems to me to be a dead giveaway. Still, no way of knowing.

Spoiler

Yes, and there seem to be Rorschach blurs as well. Didn´t Kleinman say this time the titles would be a bit more psychological? Plus, I see stags, I see fire, I see chinese dragons, I see a ppk settling in a bottom of a river (?), It´s the whole bloody film! I think the film themes show up while Bond is sinking and then they end with the ppk setting on the bottom of the river. My two cents anyway.

Oh, and about the Song...LOVE IT!

Exactly what I was saying earlier!

Sorry Dom, didn´t read your early posts as I arrived late to the party Credit goes to you my friend. Cheers.

No need to apologize Univex, it happens! Cheers mate!

Hey, great minds think alike

[Shrublands]

Don't know if anyone's keeping track but US iTunes, the track is already up to #20 within' 2 hours. Pretty damn astounding.

That is interesting - Thanks.

[Pussfeller]

I think I like it. Would I like it if I weren't a Bond fan and trying to like it? I can't be sure. One thing I complained about the other day was that I couldn't get a sense of the melody. But having heard the full song, I wouldn't say that anymore. SF does have a distinct and memorable tune, though nothing as catchy as "You Know My Name". And there's no escaping the fact that it's derivative of the Bond theme. I'm interested to see how non-Bond-fans respond to it.

[Joey Bond]

Wow... one word... it's EPIC!!! Definitely what you expect to hear in a Bond theme. My one issue with it was the call and response with the choir that starts in the second chorus, reminds me too much of "Rolling in the Deep". Aside from that though, absolutely amazing!

[DominicGreene]

Skyfall has made it to Top 10 on the charts!!

[kneelbeforezod]

This song is rubbish. Repetitive. Whining. Wailing. Skyfall, skyfall, SKYFALL. Whilst skinning a cat.

Am I alone here?

I think it's reasonably safe to say that, yes, you are very much alone here. Quite astonishing.

[007jamesbond]

you hate this theme you not a Bond fan

[Binyamin]

you hate this theme you not a Bond fan

you hate grammar you not a smart person

[The Shark]

2/3rds of Guardian musos readers appear to hate it.

Here's a sample of negative comments:

Dire, X-Factoresque drivel.
Bjork or someone with a remotely interesting voice would have been nice, but the masses just want an artless belter.

This is utter e. I was utterly bored after 2 minutes and I was waiting for the big breakout and it just kept going exactly the same, with the inane lyrics and dreary melody.
Isn't she meant to be one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever? Yeah right, a couple of big selling albums and she's being compared to all manner of greats, what a disgrace.
And I totally agree with DusterUK, 'You Know My Name' is a really good tune, full of emotion and kicks along at a great pace.
This is just dreary crap which having heard it will make me go and get my popcorn and drinks whilst it's on. Thank you at least for that insight so I don't waste time queuing before the film.

Who the hell cares? I wish Bond would just disappear along with the British Empire. What on Earth is the Guardian doing? Pathetic.

Just makes you wish Shirley B from Tiger bay was doing this thing, it certainly exposes adele for the lightweight she is, vocally and musically speaking...is...

It's bloated... heavy... over-hyped. Impregnated with smarm. And the song sucks big time, also.



Just be grateful Justno Beaver isn't British and was given the gig.

Crumbs....really boring no effort spent in composing that was there. Was it done in just one key ? Just sounds like a draft version of diamonds are forever.

'Crumble' is simply a terrible word to have in a dramatic song; to have it in the chorus, where it's both prominent and repeated, is disastrous.



And the backing vocals are really bad. (And the backing vocals are really bad).

The function of film background music is to set a mood for the screen action but, itself, it should be completely "invisible". On that basis, this succeeds perfectly. No fault to Adele it's just a very weak, uninspired song which barely scrapes in as adequate because of a vaguely-Bondish modality.

Generic pap. Incredibly meh.
I have to stick up for Jack White and Alicia Keys though. I thought Another Way To Die was pretty bad-. I second the opinion that Muse would have been a better choice.

This is the first time I've heard Adele sing. I'm absolutely blown away at how mediocre and lifeless and bored she sounds.

It makes Madonna's attempt sound classy!

sounds like a fat amy winehouse. be honest.

Let the skyfow
When it crumbows
We will stand tow
Terribow.
This truly, truly dreadfow.
Horribow.
Frightfow.

Irritating from the very first couplet..."End" does not rhyme with "Ten".

It goes on... trying to rhyme "then" with "again", "end" with "moment" and "then" with "stolen".
lazy, lazy....

It doesn't have that wow factor, the lyrics are terrible, this is beneath what both Adele and Bond got us used to... truly unremarkable.
And when she sings SKYFALL, change it for SCAFFOLD: tragically hilarious.

I ing loved it until I read all the comments. Now I hate it just like everyone else. In fact it's so bad, it's put me off music altogether.

http://www.guardian....fall-adele-bond

[Binyamin]

Well, I'm not going to endorse every one of those comments -- but I do think it's worth noting that many people (myself included) are all mentioning the same elements.