21 replies to this topic

[JohnnyWalker]

I noticed there isn't a thread for Bond composers and I felt like bringing one up. I'm thinking Alexandre Desplat would be brilliant for a Bond film, he's recently done Zero Dark Thirty and The Imitation Game.

[The Shark]

Desplat would be a terrific choice, as would Alberto Igelsias, Abel Korzeniowski or possibly Daniel Pemberton.

[Mr_Wint]

I am still voting for Michael Giacchino. Second choice is David Arnold.

[Guy Haines]

If Sam Mendes is back next time I imagine Thomas Newman will be as well. If Mendes isn't I suppose the line is neither will Newman - although you never know, the producers might like to retain Newman no matter who is director next time. But assuming you only get Newman with Mendes and the latter isn't directing - I'd go with Mr_Wint's suggestion of Michael Giacchino or the return of David Arnold.

[Surrie]

I'd be quite happy to see David Arnold return. 

[Yellow Pinky]

Desplat would be my top choice if Newman were not to return (which I'm not expecting).  I would definitely prefer further infusions of new blood rather than an Arnold return.

[Orion]

If we are talking new composer and not the return of Arnold or Newman (both of whom id happy with) Alexandre Desplat would be a fantastic choice. 

[JohnnyWalker]

I am still voting for Michael Giacchino. Second choice is David Arnold.

I love Michael Giacchino, but I feel like his scores homage Bond too much, if he went out of his way to do something new it would be better.

[SecretAgentFan]

Giacchino is a great composer, going for the Williams/Goldsmith/Horner style.  I know, his THE INCREDIBLES was aiming for Barry´s OHMSS - and he certainly would be able to do it less pastiche-like for a Bond film.  But he´s not my no.1 on a list for future Bond composers.

 

I actually would not mind David Arnold returning.  His two Craig-Bond scores were splendid.

[Mr_Wint]

I am still voting for Michael Giacchino. Second choice is David Arnold.

I love Michael Giacchino, but I feel like his scores homage Bond too much, if he went out of his way to do something new it would be better.

A lot of things has happened since Giacchino did the score for The Incredibles 11 years ago. Take a look at his recent blockbuster scores.

[Berni99]

Giacchino is not a good choice for an action movie... (don't like his work on Mission Impossible), he's perfect for series like Lost

 

What about Joe Kraemer, his score for M:I - Rogue Nation was perfect

[Professor Pi]

With what he did for Zero Dark Thirty and The Imitation Game, Alexandre Desplat would be a good choice.

 

I'd like to see Brian Tyler (Iron Man 3).  We've discussed the Bondian feel of its track "The Mechanic" in another thread.

 

Would still like to see David Arnold return for Daniel Craig's swansong.

 

Michael Giacchino has some good work (Incredibles, Star Trek) but Jurassic World was lacking in melody.  Bond needs that.

 

Thomas Newman has had two shots so I think a third would be underwhelming.

[Matt_13]

Joe Kraemer gets my vote. I loved his work on the most recent MI.

[dtuba]

I vote for Brian Tyler - loved his work on Iron Man 3.

 

But honestly, at this point I'd be happy with "Anyone but Thomas Newman".

[Marcin]

Brian Tyler would be my first choice as well. His Frank Herbert's Children of the Dune score is absolutely amazing, with some beautiful themes.

[The Shark]

Anyone but Bryan Tyler. Seriously. That guy cannot write interesting action music.

[Harmsway]

Anyone but Bryan Tyler. Seriously. That guy cannot write interesting action music.

Yeah, keep him far away.

[Syndicate]

May be one of them in the future.

Craig Armstrong
Alberto Iglesias
Howard Shore
Daniel Pemberton
Carter Burwell
Maurice Jarre
Marc Streitenfeld

[SecretAgentFan]

Iglesias and Pemberton - yes.  

[tdalton]

Eric Serra (ducks and runs for cover)  

 

I would like to see them return to the old way of scoring the films, where the music isn't played at such a comparatively loud volume to what's going on around it.  The music used to be somewhat in the background, especially during action sequences.  Now it's a major part of the action sequences, playing over them so loudly that it almost serves as a hammer to hit you over the head with to make you "feel" the action that's happening on screen.  

[SecretAgentFan]

Serra - yep, that would be interesting    (Although I must say I still think it fits GOLDENEYE very well and at least tried something different.)

 

As for the music hammering the action sequences - I agree.  Unfortunately, that´s the way contemporary action films are scored, and nobody seems to want to depart from that model.  Unless you´re doing STAR WARS and have the privilege of getting John Williams.  No offense to Thomas Newman who easily could score action sequences very intelligently and even differently - but as he repeatedly stated in interviews, it´s Sam Mendes who is extremely particular in getting the composer to give him exactly what he wants.

 

Gee, my Mendes-criticisms don´t end, do they?

[KB 007]

Cliff Martinez or Johann Johannsson please.

Edited by KB 007, 21 January 2016 - 12:40 AM.