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[Tybre]

While I like Muse they aren't top of my list for a Bond song, and with their new CD, eh not really digging them. If they went for more of a Black Holes/Absolution sound, then I'd be for them.

[JimmyBond]

MUSE do nothing for me;

Of course they dont, they actually play more than 3 chords per song

[tdalton]

So to summarize the thread so far, a band wouldn't mind doing a Bond song. Did I miss anything?

I was wondering if I missed anything either. Hopefully the tabloids don't ask every major artist out there if they'd like to a Bond theme, because the forum might only consist of "[insert band name here] wants to do Bond theme" threads.

As for Muse, I can't say that I'm excited about it at all. It'd be a lot better than a U2 title track, but I'd rather EON go with a different artist for Bond 23.

[jrcjohnny99]

MUSE do nothing for me;

Of course they dont, they actually play more than 3 chords per song

That's right, I only like dumb 3 chord rock n roll.....

[JimmyBond]

I didnt say it was dumb. A lot of bands make it big with three chord progression. There's certainly nothing wrong with it, it's just not my thing.

[jrcjohnny99]

I didnt say it was dumb. A lot of bands make it big with three chord progression. There's certainly nothing wrong with it, it's just not my thing.

Well, whether it's YOUR thing or not is irrelevant; you were suggesting that was all 'I' like....which, given that you're basing that off a couple of music posts i've made here is rather presumptious and based on my 4000+ CD collection and my 1000+ concert history would probably prove to be incorrect.
In a previous post you suggested you had "grown out of" 3 chord rock n roll, thereby suggesting it was somehow beneath you; The fact that you assume my disliking of Muse is because their music is too 'complex' for me is really quite insulting.
If you would like to discuss music theory in any length, please let me know, but in future you might want to refrain from suggesting that your tastes are somehow more cultured than mine.

[JimmyBond]

Woah hold on there bud. Why are you taking this so seriously? I was half joking. And anyways, where is it written that you're a big of a music fan based on the size of your CD collection? We're both adults here, I'd like to think we've gotten past petty playground arguments of who has the bigger .

You don't like Muse, that's fine. Care to provide any reasons?

[Odd Jobbies]

Muse: 'we'd probably say yes' to recording a James Bond song

'Certainly some of our music fits with the James Bond vibe...'

Muse suggest they would be interested in performing the title track for BOND 23....

http://news.bbc.co.u...ent/8257767.stm

And this is what Muse suggest was as near to that Bond sound from their previous work (personally I think Queen might want their song back...oh, imagine that - Freddie Mercury doing a Bond song?!)



And so it begins...

Dream on It's one of the great if onlys: Queen + Bond (Dave Arnold would have produced well with them, i think). It's our loss that it'll never happen.

Anyhow, in lieu of Freddie, i think Muse could do a fine job. The new album is superb. As you say, it borrows heavily from Queen - not only that but they also use the line 'There can be only one' several times in the title track - that being the tag line of feature length Queen promo Highlander.

However, many bands have stolen from Queen, but i think they'd approve of Muse, who are carrying the flame, rather than stealing.

Edited by Odd Jobbies, 21 September 2009 - 06:38 PM.

[The Shark]

I found that album over all disappointing to be honest, and this is from someone who grew up and loved their earlier stuff - namely Origin of Symmetry and Absolution. However by Black Holes and Revelations they've to become too self-important and quite frankly pretentious, this seems to be the apex of that path.

However there's one song on the album that I love, which is their lead single - Uprising. Which could work as a Bond theme.

Apart from that the album's a definite meh from me.

The Shark

[The Ghost Who Walks]

However, many bands have stolen from Queen, but i think they'd approve of Muse, who are carrying the flame, rather than stealing.

If you're going to steal, steal from the best, like these guys. And Queen's Brian May is apparently a fan of Muse.

I have to say Uprising is the catchiest single I've heard in God-knows-how-long. Is The Resistance worth buying in its entirety?

[Odd Jobbies]

Ghost,

Don't wanna recommend it without really knowing you, but personally, yep, i ithink it's worth the sterling.

Uprising is a very strong tune - kinda mix between Blondie's 'Call Me' and the Dr Who theme, but with a pretty obvious and rousing anti-globalization lyric and vibe. Guess the guys must love their conspiracy websites.

The whole album seems to be on the same message, particularly the title song (not least for it's pointed title), which gives the whole record a cohesion that's quite ambitious and stirring.

In the age of throw away singles that are made to sell to Ad companies, It's refreshing to hear an album with scope and narrative; that wants to tell a story and has a desire to be epic. Last record that comes to mind working this well was 'A Grand Dont Come For Free' by The Streets.

I can certainly see how such ambitions can be interpreted at pretentious, but i guess it all depends on whether you buy the message their selling and whether the way they sell it suits your tastes. This definitely suits me!

Edited by Odd Jobbies, 21 September 2009 - 10:24 PM.

[The Ghost Who Walks]

I think I'll give the album a chance and go out and buy it before too long. Thanks a bunch, Odd Jobbies!

And I generally like epic rock music (GOOD epic rock music, that is!). Loved Muse's last album, Black Holes and Revelations, which should be enough reason to get The Resistance, thinking of it.

[DominicGreene]

This is definity the most Bondian song and most Craig-era like,

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

BTW is Bondian said (Bon-dane-ian) or (Bond-in)?

[Zorin Industries]

This is definity the most Bondian song and most Craig-era like,

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

BTW is Bondian said (Bon-dane-ian) or (Bond-in)?

But surely if it sounds "Craig-era like" then we have already heard it and shouldn't expect to hear a repeat of that sound in a future Bond? I know I have - it's Chris Cornell lite for starters.

[Vauxhall]

The possibility of Muse being associated can only be good news. THE RESISTANCE is most likely one of the best alternative rock albums of the decade, and the "Exogenesis Symphony" is one of the strongest tracks.

[The Shark]

This is definity the most Bondian song and most Craig-era like,

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

BTW is Bondian said (Bon-dane-ian) or (Bond-in)?

But surely if it sounds "Craig-era like" then we have already heard it and shouldn't expect to hear a repeat of that sound in a future Bond? I know I have - it's Chris Cornell lite for starters.

Precisely. Keep audiences walking on egg shells.

[volante]

Of all the artisit putting their heads above the parapit, I think MUSE get my vote.

Great Craig era track by the way