Joss Stone, Diana Krall, Katie Melua are all good.
After the masculine rock of "You know my name" a balad sung by a woman could be good. At their worst these ladies are boring, but at their best they are absolutely worthy of Bond. Amy Winehouse would be perfect, but she needs to go to rehab first!
Tom Jones was good for TB, but I don't think artist who had their biggest hits decades ago.
Let's face it: Tom Jones is an artist who is popular, but he's living on past glories.
I would love a group, so Red Hot Chili Peppers would be my top choice. If it's a male singer, I would like to give Sting or Bruce Springsteen a chance. However if it's someone completely different, then why not go for one of the greatest artists of her generation; Alanis Morissette?
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
I would love a group, so Red Hot Chili Peppers would be my top choice. If it's a male singer, I would like to give Sting or Bruce Springsteen a chance. However if it's someone completely different, then why not go for one of the greatest artists of her generation; Alanis Morissette?
The trouble with groups is that they almost always cull half the musicians - think Garbage. It was really only the vocals that remained. The rest of it was Arnold orchestration.
Goldfrapp was rumored to be doing the main song for CR. I wouldn't mind if they'd really do it for Bond 22.
I mentioned Goldfrapp about 4 yrs ago - and I see no reason to change my mind now. Goldfrapp were born to record a Bond theme, Alison has the best female voice I've heard in years.
They're great (And I speak as the person who accidentally started that rumour! ) but they've rather their Bond-ish style behind now in favour of a more pop-py one. Doesn't mean they can't do it, of course.
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They're great (And I speak as the person who accidentally started that rumour! ) but they've rather their Bond-ish style behind now in favour of a more pop-py one. Doesn't mean they can't do it, of course.
Each Goldfapp album has a slightly evolved style from the last, it wouldn't be hard for them to revert to a song that could be from Felt Mountain - and they are nothing short of sensational live !
The trouble with groups is that they almost always cull half the musicians - think Garbage. It was really only the vocals that remained. The rest of it was Arnold orchestration.
You're right about that. Hopefully, they could make an exception this time. I really think a proper group would be fantastic.
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
Yes, but if our poll is anything to go by, the new title of the film is going to be Something Else. I'm not sure Goldfrapp would want to rejig an old Eddie Cochran title, even if it has its roots in Ian Fleming.
Are you heading for heaven
Heading for hell or...
Something Else?
Could it be that someone is
Ringing your bell or...
Something Else?
Hey, I hear somepeople actually like 'We're An All Time High,' proving there's no accounting for taste
"Doin' so much moooooooore... than falling in looooooove"
Guilty as charged. ;% Do you remember that Bond tribute album David Arnold put together about 10 years ago? Jarvis Cocker chose to cover 'All Time High,' much to Arnold's surprise.
Joss Stone, Diana Krall, Katie Melua are all good.
After the masculine rock of "You know my name" a balad sung by a woman could be good. At their worst these ladies are boring, but at their best they are absolutely worthy of Bond. Amy Winehouse would be perfect, but she needs to go to rehab first!
Tom Jones was good for TB, but I don't think artist who had their biggest hits decades ago.
Let's face it: Tom Jones is an artist who is popular, but he's living on past glories.
Damnit man,you're right! Jones should have had his return shot back in the 80's,when he was hot on the comeback trail.I just thought since Miss Bassey was brought back twice,regardless of chart status or youthfull appeal,Jones at might at least,rate a follow up.Bjork would be more believable as a would be Assasin.
I think the choice of the theme singer is dependent on the temper of the movie. Not knowing what that my be can make the list of potentials pretty big in a quick hurry. All I can say is that I think a lot of talent exists in the world, and the use of a previous artist (a la Shirley Bassey) is unfounded.
I know that Rhianna has a good range of adrenaline-style talent (I'm citing her work on "Shut Up and Drive"). UK native Lily Allen may have a shot at something quirky or a strong ballad. Justin Timberlake may or may not have what it takes to give something strong; it depends on how the song is written, since he gives off a higher sound that doesn't reflect the Bond atomosphere.
I'll jump on the Sting bandwagon any day of the week. I think he's a guaranteed hit. I also think that David Bowie should have his chance at Bond; my dad actually thought he did "The Living Daylights" until I enlightened him.
Shakira, sure; she could make two different versions of it . . . provided there was a Latin element to the movie. Amy Lee and/or Evanescence . . . could be a little too much emotion for Bond. Not Tori Amos, even though I love her to death. But then Seal has a unique style that would work really well.
Avril and Hilary are still too young for the responsibility, but Christina Aguilera has really matured her sound; she'd give a great single for 007.
That's my mental dump. Anyone else wanna throw stuff out there?
Alison Moyet - a strong deep female voice that could lend itself very well to a powerful bond ballard which would probably fit in very well after the upbeat tempo of 'you know my name' - however i do agree that choice of vocalist is very dependant on film title!
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ha no...I jest...that'd be really odd, although I LOVE their respective sounds
Amy Winehouse would be good...
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After the masculine rock of "You know my name" a balad sung by a woman could be good. At their worst these ladies are boring, but at their best they are absolutely worthy of Bond. Amy Winehouse would be perfect, but she needs to go to rehab first!
Tom Jones was good for TB, but I don't think artist who had their biggest hits decades ago.
Let's face it: Tom Jones is an artist who is popular, but he's living on past glories.
Is she still popular and making songs like "Bachelorette" and "Play dead"?
She might be the right artist.
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Fyfe Dangerfield, their lead singer, has a beautiful voice, and they very often work with an orchestra in their songs.
The trouble with groups is that they almost always cull half the musicians - think Garbage. It was really only the vocals that remained. The rest of it was Arnold orchestration.
But she said,no,no,no
She would be great but I would also approve of Goldfrapp.
I mentioned Goldfrapp about 4 yrs ago - and I see no reason to change my mind now. Goldfrapp were born to record a Bond theme, Alison has the best female voice I've heard in years.
Each Goldfapp album has a slightly evolved style from the last, it wouldn't be hard for them to revert to a song that could be from Felt Mountain - and they are nothing short of sensational live !
Are you heading for heaven
Heading for hell or...
Something Else?
Could it be that someone is
Ringing your bell or...
Something Else?
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Bond’s Beretta
The Handguns of Ian Fleming's James Bond
Heheh, though, honestly, I've wanted Goldfrapp to do a "Lovely Head" type slow, lush theme since before Die Another Day and I still do.
"Doin' so much moooooooore... than falling in looooooove"
Guilty as charged. ;% Do you remember that Bond tribute album David Arnold put together about 10 years ago? Jarvis Cocker chose to cover 'All Time High,' much to Arnold's surprise.
I know that Rhianna has a good range of adrenaline-style talent (I'm citing her work on "Shut Up and Drive"). UK native Lily Allen may have a shot at something quirky or a strong ballad. Justin Timberlake may or may not have what it takes to give something strong; it depends on how the song is written, since he gives off a higher sound that doesn't reflect the Bond atomosphere.
I'll jump on the Sting bandwagon any day of the week. I think he's a guaranteed hit. I also think that David Bowie should have his chance at Bond; my dad actually thought he did "The Living Daylights" until I enlightened him.
Shakira, sure; she could make two different versions of it . . . provided there was a Latin element to the movie. Amy Lee and/or Evanescence . . . could be a little too much emotion for Bond. Not Tori Amos, even though I love her to death. But then Seal has a unique style that would work really well.
Avril and Hilary are still too young for the responsibility, but Christina Aguilera has really matured her sound; she'd give a great single for 007.
That's my mental dump. Anyone else wanna throw stuff out there?