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[HoneyDiamond]

Sounds great so far!!! 

[antovolk]

Off to a good start! Sounds like he got the Bondian flavor right, or at least the orchestral arranger did. It'll be interesting to hear what he does with it, vocally. (I remember the backing instrumentation for "AWTD" sounding good -- someone spotted in a commercial for one of the product tie-ins -- but the vocals didn't match the rest once added in).

I also like the visuals in the clip: looks very dark, steely & monochromatic, and disorienting. Wonder if it's part of Kleinman's work in the opening titles.

Dave

Probably the music video (presumably also coming Friday, Smith confirmed they did one), which I won't be surprised if it's inspired by the titles or even directed by Kleinman.

[Durand Phoenix]

Agreed. If you already hate the singer, you're more likely to hate the product no matter what it sounds like ("I have to hate it - everyone else does!").

 

I had no opinion on Keyes & White doing a Bond song until after I heard their attempt.

 

I for one am willing to take a chance on being surprised by Smith despite the vitriol and invective being laid on him already.

Hate is such a strong word to describe someone who I am indifferent to at best. I don't know the guy, nor do I like or dislike him. However, what I would say is that when an artist or group is announced as singing the next Bond theme, if I am unaware of their work, or they're not to my musical taste, I will make a point of trying to listen to their music. In this case, I have done exactly that, but I genuinely cannot even remotely gel with his voice or style. I did not intend for my previous comment to offend, it was merely a joke.

[thecasinoroyale]

I will only like this because it's a Bond theme. I know people will do the same, or maybe find it hard completely. It's just down to taste I suppose. As with Adele, I'm not a fan of her work but I'll support her contribution to 'Skyfall' and the overall Bond experience without question.

 

More because it's my duty as a fan of the franchise than of music so officially nothing can be "bad" for me, just "different". 

[Ace Roberts]

Apologize if this was mentioned elsewhere, but why isn't this available for pre-order yet n the United States?  I can't find it on iTunes or Amazon.

Edited by Ace Roberts, 21 September 2015 - 04:12 PM.

[Matt_13]

Off to a good start! Sounds like he got the Bondian flavor right, or at least the orchestral arranger did. It'll be interesting to hear what he does with it, vocally. (I remember the backing instrumentation for "AWTD" sounding good -- someone spotted in a commercial for one of the product tie-ins -- but the vocals didn't match the rest once added in).

I also like the visuals in the clip: looks very dark, steely & monochromatic, and disorienting. Wonder if it's part of Kleinman's work in the opening titles.

Dave

Probably the music video (presumably also coming Friday, Smith confirmed they did one), which I won't be surprised if it's inspired by the titles or even directed by Kleinman.

Or they'll do what they did with Skyfall and filter segments of the MTS with the lyrics superimposed over it.

[Navy007Fan]

Apologize if this was mentioned elsewhere, but why isn't this available for pre-order yet n the United States?  I can't find it on iTunes or Amazon.

Found this on Amazon this morning:

 

http://www.amazon.co..._rhf_gw_p_img_1

 

Looks like we can pre-order.

[Ace Roberts]

 

Apologize if this was mentioned elsewhere, but why isn't this available for pre-order yet n the United States?  I can't find it on iTunes or Amazon.

Found this on Amazon this morning:

 

http://www.amazon.co..._rhf_gw_p_img_1

 

Looks like we can pre-order.

 

It says the CD will be available Oct 30th with no mention of the mp3.  I'm having a hard time believing the UK gets this one month before the US.

[marktmurphy]

I did just see a poster saying it's out now so got a bit confused!

[The Dove]

I'm definitely ordering the track from iTunes so that I can have it the day it's released and will wait a bit before getting the CD..

[Hockey Mask]

This is so big with so much bass that it worries me even more with Smiths voice. BUT I really like the sound of this so far.

Edited by 00Hockey Mask, 21 September 2015 - 08:49 PM.

[Mr_Wint]

Sounds great, so far!

[The Shark]

I like it. You can almost see the helicopter shots Bond driving to his destination.

I'm most curious about Disclosure's contribution. Is there going to be a electronic breakdown with massive sub bass and skittery high-hats, or something?

[antovolk]

I like it. You can almost see the helicopter shots Bond driving to his destination.I'm most curious about Disclosure's contribution. Is there going to be a electronic breakdown with massive sub bass and skittery high-hats, or something?

I think they said in an interview it's a very small contribution , some sort of slight additional spacey sound so it's not just pure orchestra.

[SecretAgentFan]

This orchestral bit really impresses me with its old school flavour.

[PPK_19]

 

I like it. You can almost see the helicopter shots Bond driving to his destination.I'm most curious about Disclosure's contribution. Is there going to be a electronic breakdown with massive sub bass and skittery high-hats, or something?

I think they said in an interview it's a very small contribution , some sort of slight additional spacey sound so it's not just pure orchestra.

 

 

I'm very interested to hear what Disclosure's contribution sounds like. As much as I want a classic-sounding Bond theme like Skyfall was, it will be nice to hear a few modern touches added to it. I'm guessing they'll get a credit for their work in the titles too.

[Pierceuhhh]

Reminds me of Barry's sedate late-70s scores. If someone told me it was a Moonraker outtake, I might believe it.

[mrmoon]

I like it. You can almost see the helicopter shots Bond driving to his destination.I'm most curious about Disclosure's contribution. Is there going to be a electronic breakdown with massive sub bass and skittery high-hats, or something?

I think they said in an interview it's a very small contribution , some sort of slight additional spacey sound so it's not just pure orchestra.

I'm very interested to hear what Disclosure's contribution sounds like. As much as I want a classic-sounding Bond theme like Skyfall was, it will be nice to hear a few modern touches added to it. I'm guessing they'll get a credit for their work in the titles too.

Unlikely. Had they contributed more than just production they'd have featured on the official announcement. As it was they broke the news of their own involvement. This will not sound like a Disclosure song IMO.

[Agent 76]

Reminds me of Barry's sedate late-70s scores. If someone told me it was a Moonraker outtake, I might believe it.

my thoughts exactly. it has that old school vibe going with it,

 

I like it so far

[Dustin]

Sounds fine to me. Well, as far as you can tell from a 15 second snippet.

[Jim]

All very encouraging.

[Guy Haines]

I still think fifteen seconds isn't much to go on - we got a bit longer than that when Skyfall snippets were released. But it does sound like Bond. Sounds a bit bluesy to me - and also a little bit like the opening bars of "The World Is Not Enough", without the guitars.

[The Shark]

Sounds a bit bluesy to me - and also a little bit like the opening bars of "The World Is Not Enough", without the guitars.

And no drumbeat, which is unusual. Wonder if they'll come in later as with Skyfall.

[mummyboy11]

"Skyfall" was launched on 007.com. Do you think (or have any idea if) Writing's On The Wall will be available there also or just those who pre-order it will get it first hand?

[antovolk]

"Skyfall" was launched on 007.com. Do you think (or have any idea if) Writing's On The Wall will be available there also or just those who pre-order it will get it first hand?

It should go up on Sam Smith's YouTube, 007.com and related social media channels on Friday. The pre-orders will only be available to download on Monday.

[The Dove]

STILL nothing about the song being available to download via the U.S. iTunes site..

[antovolk]

STILL nothing about the song being available to download via the U.S. iTunes site..

They'll probably have it up there from midnight local time Friday. No pre-orders.

[MattofSteel]

To clarify - the launch is midnight EST Thursday (aka 12:00am Friday)? Roughly another 54 hours?

[The Dove]

STILL nothing about the song being available to download via the U.S. iTunes site..

They'll probably have it up there from midnight local time Friday. No pre-orders.

I hope so.. At least it'll be available worldwide to listen to online..

[antovolk]

To clarify - the launch is midnight EST Thursday (aka 12:00am Friday)? Roughly another 54 hours?

Launch should me 00:00 BST (UK time) on Friday (that's on Smith's YouTube). I'm expecting the song to go up on the US iTunes store at the time you say above.

STILL nothing about the song being available to download via the U.S. iTunes site..

They'll probably have it up there from midnight local time Friday. No pre-orders.

I hope so.. At least it'll be available worldwide to listen to online..

At least you guys should be able to download it actually apart from the rest of the world who'll have to wait till Monday.

Edited by antovolk, 22 September 2015 - 10:23 PM.