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[x007AceOfSpades]

Change the lyrics and get rid of the backing vocals and I'm happy as can be .

Edited by x007AceOfSpades, 06 October 2012 - 12:25 AM.

[Marquis]

'Not too bad'. Apart from that awful backing vocal repeat on the chorus, it's pretty decent musically and you can see it working well over the title sequence. Lyrically, it's poor....but then aren't most of them?

'Your Know My Name' is still hands down the Daddy of the Craig-era Bond tunes (imo).

[archer1949]

It's not bad......Kinda gutless, though. Needed more Ooomph in the backing instrumentals. I kept expecting it to build to some BIG climax and never did. Oh well....

[THX-007]

I find it funny that the lyrics are being criticized. Yeah because the lyrics to Bond theme songs have always been poetry.
Seriously, who voted this one of the worst? Really!?
Honestly we can't have nice things.

Edited by THX-007, 06 October 2012 - 04:47 AM.

[extremedalek]

I've just posted this on another forum, but though it might be worth popping my thoughts on here too:

While I understand some of the criticism levelled against the new song as being too obviously a Bond song, I don't think that it hurts to have such a song once in a while. We haven't had what I would call a typical Bond song since 1999's The World Is Not Enough, so taking a step in the direction of a big brassy ballad, especially in this 50th anniversary year, is entirely justified in my opinion. I get the feeling that the whole film is going to be a reminder to audiences why we love Bond so much, and the style of the theme is just a part of that.

[THX-007]

While I understand some of the criticism levelled against the new song as being too obviously a Bond song

Wait, wait, wait , wait! The song is being criticized for being too obviously a Bong song? The song is being criticized for being too OBVIOUSLY A BOND SONG.
All I got to say is

[Whalltt]

I've just posted this on another forum, but though it might be worth popping my thoughts on here too:

While I understand some of the criticism levelled against the new song as being too obviously a Bond song, I don't think that it hurts to have such a song once in a while. We haven't had what I would call a typical Bond song since 1999's The World Is Not Enough, so taking a step in the direction of a big brassy ballad, especially in this 50th anniversary year, is entirely justified in my opinion. I get the feeling that the whole film is going to be a reminder to audiences why we love Bond so much, and the style of the theme is just a part of that.

<sub>My opinion too.

As for the lyrics, can anyone honestly say that for instance, the beloved and aclaimed LALD is the epitome of poetic beauty? And still thats a great bond title track.</sub>

Edited by Whalltt, 06 October 2012 - 08:44 AM.

[Double-Oh Agent]

On first hearing the song I wasn't too impressed, but as I heard it multiple times, it has grown on me. Now I like it so I voted the song as not too bad. I would have voted for it being a good theme, but that was not one of the options. At this time I don't consider it up there with the great Bond themes of the past, nevertheless, I do find it a solid entry into the canon and would probably rank it in the 10-15 range with the possibility of it moving up in the future.

[SecretAgentFan]

_{As for the lyrics, can anyone honestly say that for instance, the beloved and aclaimed LALD is the epitome of poetic beauty? And still thats a great bond title track.}

Good point!

[thecasinoroyale]

The winning thing about this is that is just SOUNDS like James Bond - it's him in musical form. It's haunting and daring and thrilling and exciting, and it's not tried to re-invent the wheel. That, mixed with a top selling and well recieved artist like Adele, is surely going to be a record for 007 by being the first James Bond #1 here in the UK at least, and hopefully match Duran Duran in America!

[Odd Jobbies]

On the radio tonight Xfm were having a Bond theme shootout: I heard TWINE vs Another Way To Die put to the vote and the listeners went for AWTD (only about three votes for TWINE, apparently), and after listening to Skyfall on my ipod I've got to say that AWTD just sounded fresher and more interesting, and definitely more powerful. Skyfall's decent but I think AWTD is the better work, frankly.

It seems to be unpopular to like AWTD around here, but i agree, it's an unfairly derided tune. I think in years to come it will still have some edge, while the likes of TWINE and SF will grow increasingly forgettable.

I can see how Adele's SF helps Eon & Mendes distance this movie from QoS, whereas the Muse song might've led audience to anticipate another QoS and stay away. But despite Muse's Supremacy unashamedly ripping of Zepplin's Kashmir i still think it's a far superior song to the ultra safe Skyfall.

Edited by Odd Jobbies, 06 October 2012 - 10:51 AM.

[Conlazmoodalbrocra]

I like it. It's certainly not the best ever, not even close actually, but it's certainly atmospheric and Bondian. My best friend hates it though!

[JazzyBond]

I have let my wife and all of my friends hear it that have not already heard it and they all love it! They get the 60's vibe that the song has and they all say it should be a big hit, which it looks like it will be!

[Walecs]

This song is beautiful. I love it a lot. Between today and yesterday I've listened to it like 20 times (I'm serious, I pressed the replay button the whole day, and this morning I listened to it going/coming back to school). I'm listening to it right now.

I don't get the comparison with LALD, that song sounds s*** to me compared to Let the Sky Fall (probably because I've never been a fan of Beatles' style). The song itself reminds me of YKMN, AVTAK, Chuck's main theme and TWINE all put together, but I love it.

About the lyrics, how can you criticize this after It's just another Shoot 'em, bang bang? You haven't watched the movie yet, how do you know the way they're related to the plot? We barely know what Skyfall stands for. I find some parts brilliant, such as You may have my number, you can take my name.

Also, we finally have some Bond theme.

Edited by Walecs, 06 October 2012 - 12:39 PM.

[Catching Bullets]

It is a cracking Bond song. Rolling, soulful, determined, sharply produced (every lyric is discernible - some aren't on Bond) and it has a swagger. It shimmies into the Bond party, sends out voltage and flicks its dress as it leaves.

Adele is perfect for Bond right now. It has been years since a leading artist has done a Bond at the height of their fame. Madonna, Garbage, Chris Cornell, Tina Turner and Gladys Knight and Jack White were never at the top of their reign when they did Bond. And in a very London year, a very London 2012 year and a very red, white and blue year, there is no shrewder choice than Adele Adkins. Furthermore, it is an Adele song AND a Bond song. And will do exceptionally well. This will be a Bond song that crosses over from one the film fans get to hear to one the wider public who lap up Adele as they rightfully should.

I can see Adele at the 2013 Academy Awards performing her Best Song nominee with a special 50 year anniversary of Bond montage playing behind her. Number One in the UK within two weeks too.

[The Shark]

Zorin_Industries, is that you?

[Loomis]

The song is okay. No classic, but not a total washout either. It sure beats "Another Way to Die" (then again, what doesn't?), but lacks the inventiveness (in Bond song terms) and energy of "You Know My Name".

It is not a great Bond song - it's too derivative to truly shine (all it does, really, is remind one of vastly superior Bassey numbers). On the other hand, it pretty much does what it says on the tin. No doubt it'll come into its own when we're all sitting in the auditorium a few weeks from now.

[Conlazmoodalbrocra]

No classic, but not a total washout either. It sure beats "Another Way to Die" (then again, what doesn't?), but lacks the inventiveness (in Bond song terms) and energy of "You Know My Name".

I agree Loomis.

[Dustin]

I think the worst criticism is probably it's 'safe'. Personally I didn't expect anything else. It comes down to whether you are more fond of experiments or traditional efforts. For this golden anniversary the latter was probably a given.

I've listened to it now a few times - in fact I was one of the thousands pushing SKYFALL's sales on iTunes - and despite my initial 'bit samey' criticism it indeed grew into a decently catchy theme tune in my opinion.

Edited by Dustin, 06 October 2012 - 03:37 PM.

[Von Hammerstein]

Hey! Somebody can write a Bond title song! And somebody can sing a Bond song! How the hell did that happen? This song shames Another Way to Die, Die Another Day and Tomorrow Never Dies. (Hey I'm sensing a pattern, except for LALD the songs with Die in the title suck, and they're spaced out every other film, kinda like the odd numbered Star Trek movies.) Anyway, Adele sounds great, and song is the stirring type song that plunges you, ready or not, into Bond's world. Now all we need is the gun barrel, a good PTS, some naked chicks (in silhouette of course) and this could be a fun 10-15 mins. I hoping the rest of the movie holds up its end of the bargain, as I've had my doubts.

[extremedalek]

So, are we headed for a #1 single in the UK?

[Messervy]

I think the worst criticism is probably it's 'safe'. Personally I didn't expect anything else. It comes down to whether you are more fond of experiments or traditional efforts. For this golden anniversary the latter was probably a given.

I've listened to it now a few times - in fact I was one of the thousands pushing SKYFALL's sales on iTunes - and despite my initial 'bit samey' criticism it indeed grew into a decently catchy theme tune in my opinion.

It is decently catchy indeed, but nothing more. It gets the job done, but isn't anything remarkable as, say, LALD or even You Know My Name, that can last for years and years.

[Dustin]

I think the worst criticism is probably it's 'safe'. Personally I didn't expect anything else. It comes down to whether you are more fond of experiments or traditional efforts. For this golden anniversary the latter was probably a given.

I've listened to it now a few times - in fact I was one of the thousands pushing SKYFALL's sales on iTunes - and despite my initial 'bit samey' criticism it indeed grew into a decently catchy theme tune in my opinion.

It is decently catchy indeed, but nothing more. It gets the job done, but isn't anything remarkable as, say, LALD or even You Know My Name, that can last for years and years.

Not sure about that. The fact it's somewhat streamlined can help a lot with a potential future as a classic. It remains to be seen how this will do in the long run. Initial sales indicate a heightened public awareness and interest in this tune; not always a given in recent years.

[Messervy]

Yes, that's a good thing for sure. At least they managed to move on from the disastrous Another Way To Die.
But perhaps I did expect (I know, I'm grumpy) somthing more catchy. Even Goldeneye sounds more original to me.

[Mark W]

I've listened to Adele's "Skyfall" several times now - played loud. Personally I absolutely love it and feel that John Barry would have approved.

[JimmyBond]

I can understand the criticisms, but I just don't have them. Not any. I love this song, and I love that it's big, it's brassy, and it's pure Bond.

It also doesn't hurt that I was (and am) a huge Adele fan, even before she was tagged to do the theme.

[PPK_19]

I can understand the criticisms, but I just don't have them. Not any. I love this song, and I love that it's big, it's brassy, and it's pure Bond.

It also doesn't hurt that I was (and am) a huge Adele fan, even before she was tagged to do the theme.

She's great isn't she? Her 'He Won't Go' being one of my favourites on '21'.

The theme can only really be fully judged after we've sat through 10 minutes of PTS and see how it fits in with Kleinman's (hopefully) stunning visuals.

[Conlazmoodalbrocra]

I can understand the criticisms, but I just don't have them. Not any. I love this song, and I love that it's big, it's brassy, and it's pure Bond.

It also doesn't hurt that I was (and am) a huge Adele fan, even before she was tagged to do the theme.

The theme can only really be fully judged after we've sat through 10 minutes of PTS and see how it fits in with Kleinman's (hopefully) stunning visuals.

Very good point PPK_19

[thecasinoroyale]

Don't forget, it will be edited for the titles so it won't be as long as the full version as that may put people off, but I think the song really kicks into gear at the 2.30 mark, when the hauntingly bold backing vocals come into play and the orchestra really kicks in, and Adele maintains her vocals perfectly without haivng to screech her finale, this I think will give me goosebumps, as well as the final 30 or so seconds...it's spine-tinglingly threatening and teasing about the danger Bond may be in..!

[The Shark]

If anything, the backing vocals aren't bold enough. Sounds like a bunch of kids.