Strangeways - The M to Bond quote is an original.
M - "He not a man to be trifled with 007. Remember, in our world an attitude of Devil May Care will only get you killed." BOND - "Yes, but for the enemy it's what the Devil May Dare that make's the man."
Maybe this would deserve its own thread, but would you like the title music to be an instrumental piece? A la DN, FRWL, OHMSS... Note that in all those cases, the result has been a classic entry in the Bond sound.
In that case, I'd like it to be either by Propellerheads, or David Holmes. (unlikely I guess, because David Arnold is already aboard as a composer)
Since the 'no lyrics' option is very unlikely, I'd like a song by Depeche Mode or David Bowie (unlikely options, again), or Goldfrapp. Goldfrapp would be very, very good, and of those I mentioned, the most possible to accept. (The songs I linked remind me of Barry's theme for The Persuaders!)
I hope we can move away from the lamely angsty last entry and closer to the cool 60s sound.
In that case, I'd like it to be either by Propellerheads, or David Holmes. (unlikely I guess, because David Arnold is already aboard as a composer)
The Propellerheads have already been involved in the Bond world. Their version of OHMSS, recorded with David Arnold, featured on Arnold's "Shaken And Stirred" album and was released as a single, doing well in the charts.
When DA was subsequently asked to score TND, he asked Propellorhead Alex Gifford to work with him on one of the tracks namely "Backseat Driver"- IMHO the best cue in the score.
So their involvement in the next Bond film isn't unlikely. More unlikely, however, is the prospect of an instrumental theme- the marketing people want a commercial song which will do well in the charts, thus cross-promoting the movie. Traditionally, vocal numbers by well-known artistes do better than instrumentals so they'll probably plump for a currently "hot" singer or band to record the title song.
More unlikely, however, is the prospect of an instrumental theme- the marketing people want a commercial song which will do well in the charts, thus cross-promoting the movie. Traditionally, vocal numbers by well-known artistes do better than instrumentals so they'll probably plump for a currently "hot" singer or band to record the title song.
Sadly, that's true. The commercial success of such a song and of the relevant single make it a no-brainer for EON to go the lyrics-route. Still, I would have like to hear David Arnold's attempt to come up with a OHMSS of his own. I don't know to what extent he would have succeded in that, but I would have liked him to leave the more conventional path he's followed with his Bond scores.
After 5 Grammys last night I now think the smart money must be on Amy Winehouse!
After getting busted in the norwegian custom with drugs in her luggage (and an apparently strong urge to use it all herself!) I'm afraid I wouldn't bet all my money on Ms. Winehouse!:#
I'm afraid I wouldn't bet all my money on Ms. Winehouse!
Me neither just yet - although she could be an inspired choice.
With all the problems she's having at the moment, it could put Eon off - perhaps Duffy would be an apt alternative ?
Amy Winehouse?...so EON are looking for a drugged up, talentless, white trash retard for the title duties?.....gotta put Britney Spears as a favorite for frontrunner also then....
Amy Winehouse?...so EON are looking for a drugged up, talentless, white trash retard for the title duties?.....gotta put Britney Spears as a favorite for frontrunner also then....
Mmh, talentless is not the right term. You see, she won 5 Grammy's. And besides all her drug stories, she's also a great artist. I'm not saying I like the way she looks and leads her life. But she's not talentless.
She's got talent?....shouldn't that read "she HAD some talent" she mumbles thru her concerts barely satys on stage and hour ( needs a fix?) gets booed by her own fans and slated by critics. As for the Grammy's, dude, don't put too much weight behind that theory either, these are the same people who voted jethro tull over Metallica's Black Album in the Best Metal Album category! LOL
All the class acts around and for EON to even mention Winehouse as an artist being considered is a joke as far as I'm concerned.
As with many others here, I think Goldfrapp could provide an excellent title song. A couple of other choices are Christina Aguilera, Bittersweet, and a band that I saw open for Duran Duran, Stimulator. Aguilera is a mainstream choice. She went though her "tart" stage but has emerged as an incredible vocalist. Try to imagine her belting out Tomorrow Never Dies instead of an out of her range Sheryl Crow. I came across Bittersweet several months ago. They have a retro but fresh sound that would ideally compliment QoS and there name fits beautifully with the tone of the film. Stimulator is my dark horse. they have a retro/rock sound with strong female volcals. Check out the song, How Far would You go (Die For Me)
If there is going to be a three film story arc showing how Bond became Bond, I would like the songs grow in sophistication as Bond does.
I stick with my previous choices. Maroon 5 (and singer Adam Levine should really be the one playing Bond instead of Craig.. right Monique? :v)or Sting. I'm tired of experimenting, I want refined and cool sound. Sting is my favourite singer, and I really like Maroon 5, so I'd be glad with any of the two. I'm ok with Cristina Aguilera, but I think both of these choices are much classier and much more fitting. I'd rather have Alicia Keys or Nora Jones if a woman sings the title. Don't even get me started on Amy Winehouse. She's pure trash. She should be nowhere near Bond.
"Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! )
She's got talent?....shouldn't that read "she HAD some talent" she mumbles thru her concerts barely satys on stage and hour ( needs a fix?) gets booed by her own fans and slated by critics.
I think you've confused something that happened once for something that happens all the time. Did you see her performances on the Grammys? Not much mumbling going on there. She's been unwell, very publicly. But she remains a hugely talented singer and I hope she recovers swiftly.
As for Bond, I don't see her doing it because she's become the popular choice, and they don't really do that anymore. She's a natural fit, but I don't see it happening this time.
I stick with my previous choices. Maroon 5 (and singer Adam Levine should really be the one playing Bond instead of Craig.. right Monique? :v)or Sting. I'm tired of experimenting, I want refined and cool sound. Sting is my favourite singer, and I really like Maroon 5, so I'd be glad with any of the two. I'm ok with Cristina Aguilera, but I think both of these choices are much classier and much more fitting. I'd rather have Alicia Keys or Nora Jones if a woman sings the title. Don't even get me started on Amy Winehouse. She's pure trash. She should be nowhere near Bond.
Well it's the choice between frothy pop and something with a little more credibility, isn't it?
I think the current Bond films deserve something a little edgier and soulful than Maroon 5 or Aguilera. Although I have a soft spot for their effort, I don't really want to see them going down the a-Ha route again- it doesn't really suit the films.
I stick with my previous choices. Maroon 5 (and singer Adam Levine should really be the one playing Bond instead of Craig.. right Monique? :v)or Sting. I'm tired of experimenting, I want refined and cool sound. Sting is my favourite singer, and I really like Maroon 5, so I'd be glad with any of the two. I'm ok with Cristina Aguilera, but I think both of these choices are much classier and much more fitting. I'd rather have Alicia Keys or Nora Jones if a woman sings the title. Don't even get me started on Amy Winehouse. She's pure trash. She should be nowhere near Bond.
Well it's the choice between frothy pop and something with a little more credibility, isn't it?
I think the current Bond films deserve something a little edgier and soulful than Maroon 5 or Aguilera. Although I have a soft spot for their effort, I don't really want to see them going down the a-Ha route again- it doesn't really suit the films.
) ) I LOVE A-ha too! But I don't think either Maroon 5 or Aguilera have anything to do with that. Maroon 5 have an incredibly classy, cool and sometimes jazzy sound that would very well suit a Bond theme. And as I said, I would much rather see Alicia Keys or Nora Jones if they choose a female singer, rather than Aguilera. But I do understand your point. Just a matter of preference. I think that AT LEAST the soundtrack should be real Bond stuff though, I do not like the edgier idea for the movie, let alone for the soundtrack! )
Oh by the way I agree with you Winehouse does have incredible talent, but I still think she's pure trash in all the rest. It would be like seeing Fergie do the soundtrack. EEEK! Well, for me at least. )
I'd be ok with a more R&B choice... as in Craig David or Ne-Yo, but I really think Maroon 5, Sting, Nora Jones or Alicia Keys would fit better. David Seal could also be an option for me.
"Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! )
[Don't even get me started on Amy Winehouse. She's pure trash. She should be nowhere near Bond.[/quote]
Totally agree with ya on that, as per my posts, but if we have to go down this road, I'd take Britney over Winehouse. She's a bad mother and a druggie! win double!
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Don't count Amy Winehouse out just yet.
When asked about her chances in a recent interview for Total Film magazine, producer Michael G. Wilson said:
"She [Amy Winehouse] could do a wonderful job. We’ll have to wait and see if she can do it."
I really hope that Amy will clean up her act and do it. I too think that she'd be fantastic!
Based on Wilson's words, it sounds like she has at least been approached.
"My acting range? Left eyebrow raised, right eyebrow raised..."
Totally agree with ya on that, as per my posts, but if we have to go down this road, I'd take Britney over Winehouse. She's a bad mother and a druggie! win double!
Does it really matter what kind of person Whinehouse is? Shouldn't the only focus be on whether she can sing? I think she's extremely talented and would be great for Bond. I don't care what she does in her personal life as it's none of my business.
"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'm tired of experimenting, I want refined and cool sound. Sting is my favourite singer, and I really like Maroon 5, so I'd be glad with any of the two.
I agree with you about both artists. I love Sting and I have long thought he would be perfect for Bond. I also think that Maroon 5 would be an extremely creative choice. BTW regarding Christina, I like her alot, but I don't think she would be appropiate for a Bond film.
"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
Well it's the choice between frothy pop and something with a little more credibility, isn't it?
You may not like Christina or Maroon 5, but how can you say that they lack credibility? ?:)
"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
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Totally agree with ya on that, as per my posts, but if we have to go down this road, I'd take Britney over Winehouse. She's a bad mother and a druggie! win double!
Does it really matter what kind of person Whinehouse is? Shouldn't the only focus be on whether she can sing? I think she's extremely talented and would be great for Bond. I don't care what she does in her personal life as it's none of my business.
I agree with you, Dan Same. Besides, what artists haven't taken any drugs? Not many.
Does it really matter what kind of person Winehouse is? Shouldn't the only focus be on whether she can sing? I think she's extremely talented and would be great for Bond. I don't care what she does in her personal life as it's none of my business.
Amen. Gotta love all the self-righteousness. 8-)
If Amy Winehouse can get herself together (who knows?) she would be fabulous for Bond. When I first heard Back to Black my first thought was that she sounded more like Shirley Bassey than anyone I had ever heard (save Dame Shirley herself, of course). If that isn't a credential for Bond, I don't know what is. When she's on her game, she is an extraordinary talent.
It will be interesting to see who EON pick. They have a history of making safe choices, picking fairly mainstream acts in their prime (Nancy Sinatra, McCartney, Carly Simon,...Maroon 5?) or on their way down (Tina Turner, a-ha, Madonna,...Sting?). Cornell was an interesting choice -- to me, it came out of nowhere, which was kind of cool, even though I didn't particularly care for the finished product.
Guess what I'm saying is...I have no clue who it will be!
I'm tired of experimenting, I want refined and cool sound. Sting is my favourite singer, and I really like Maroon 5, so I'd be glad with any of the two.
I agree with you about both artists. I love Sting and I have long thought he would be perfect for Bond. I also think that Maroon 5 would be an extremely creative choice. BTW regarding Christina, I like her alot, but I don't think she would be appropiate for a Bond film.
'Quantum of Solace' actually sounds like a song Sting would write.
Personally I really enoyed Chris Cornells rock theme. I'd love to go along the same lines again, and therefore my dream person to sing it would be David Coverdale. However, as to who do I think will do it, then it'll probally be Amy Winehouse, my god what a voice she has.
Methinks the up and coming Adele (Chasing Pavements) would be better suited to director Marc Forster's downbeat style. Amy WH seems a bit too ballsy, unless you subscribe to the view that she could liven things up a bit.
Well, Amy Winehouse showed us she had a shred of life about her (and still has that amazing talent) at the Brit Awards the other night. She had a genuine sparkle in her eye, and she smiled. I feel heart sorry for the girl, and I sincerely hope she works her problems out. I have no problem with her whatsover doing the QoS theme.
*Though credit due to Miss Tina Turner, who proved beyond all doubt that granny power can still rock the Grammys. Go girl.
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M - "He not a man to be trifled with 007. Remember, in our world an attitude of Devil May Care will only get you killed." BOND - "Yes, but for the enemy it's what the Devil May Dare that make's the man."
In that case, I'd like it to be either by Propellerheads, or David Holmes. (unlikely I guess, because David Arnold is already aboard as a composer)
Since the 'no lyrics' option is very unlikely, I'd like a song by Depeche Mode or David Bowie (unlikely options, again), or Goldfrapp. Goldfrapp would be very, very good, and of those I mentioned, the most possible to accept. (The songs I linked remind me of Barry's theme for The Persuaders!)
I hope we can move away from the lamely angsty last entry and closer to the cool 60s sound.
The Propellerheads have already been involved in the Bond world. Their version of OHMSS, recorded with David Arnold, featured on Arnold's "Shaken And Stirred" album and was released as a single, doing well in the charts.
When DA was subsequently asked to score TND, he asked Propellorhead Alex Gifford to work with him on one of the tracks namely "Backseat Driver"- IMHO the best cue in the score.
So their involvement in the next Bond film isn't unlikely. More unlikely, however, is the prospect of an instrumental theme- the marketing people want a commercial song which will do well in the charts, thus cross-promoting the movie. Traditionally, vocal numbers by well-known artistes do better than instrumentals so they'll probably plump for a currently "hot" singer or band to record the title song.
Sadly, that's true. The commercial success of such a song and of the relevant single make it a no-brainer for EON to go the lyrics-route. Still, I would have like to hear David Arnold's attempt to come up with a OHMSS of his own. I don't know to what extent he would have succeded in that, but I would have liked him to leave the more conventional path he's followed with his Bond scores.
Also the Killers would be great.
"You Know my name" grew on me. I didn´t like it at first; now I think it was fantastic.
Ditto... when I first heard it, I was pretty unimpressed. Now I think it's one of the better Bond themes... 'An All Time High' being the worst.
Me neither just yet - although she could be an inspired choice.
With all the problems she's having at the moment, it could put Eon off - perhaps Duffy would be an apt alternative ?
Mmh, talentless is not the right term. You see, she won 5 Grammy's. And besides all her drug stories, she's also a great artist. I'm not saying I like the way she looks and leads her life. But she's not talentless.
All the class acts around and for EON to even mention Winehouse as an artist being considered is a joke as far as I'm concerned.
If there is going to be a three film story arc showing how Bond became Bond, I would like the songs grow in sophistication as Bond does.
I think you've confused something that happened once for something that happens all the time. Did you see her performances on the Grammys? Not much mumbling going on there. She's been unwell, very publicly. But she remains a hugely talented singer and I hope she recovers swiftly.
As for Bond, I don't see her doing it because she's become the popular choice, and they don't really do that anymore. She's a natural fit, but I don't see it happening this time.
Well it's the choice between frothy pop and something with a little more credibility, isn't it?
I think the current Bond films deserve something a little edgier and soulful than Maroon 5 or Aguilera. Although I have a soft spot for their effort, I don't really want to see them going down the a-Ha route again- it doesn't really suit the films.
Oh by the way I agree with you Winehouse does have incredible talent, but I still think she's pure trash in all the rest. It would be like seeing Fergie do the soundtrack. EEEK! Well, for me at least.
I'd be ok with a more R&B choice... as in Craig David or Ne-Yo, but I really think Maroon 5, Sting, Nora Jones or Alicia Keys would fit better. David Seal could also be an option for me.
Totally agree with ya on that, as per my posts, but if we have to go down this road, I'd take Britney over Winehouse. She's a bad mother and a druggie! win double!
When asked about her chances in a recent interview for Total Film magazine, producer Michael G. Wilson said:
"She [Amy Winehouse] could do a wonderful job. We’ll have to wait and see if she can do it."
I really hope that Amy will clean up her act and do it. I too think that she'd be fantastic!
Based on Wilson's words, it sounds like she has at least been approached.
-Roger Moore
I agree with you, Dan Same. Besides, what artists haven't taken any drugs? Not many.
If Amy Winehouse can get herself together (who knows?) she would be fabulous for Bond. When I first heard Back to Black my first thought was that she sounded more like Shirley Bassey than anyone I had ever heard (save Dame Shirley herself, of course). If that isn't a credential for Bond, I don't know what is. When she's on her game, she is an extraordinary talent.
It will be interesting to see who EON pick. They have a history of making safe choices, picking fairly mainstream acts in their prime (Nancy Sinatra, McCartney, Carly Simon,...Maroon 5?) or on their way down (Tina Turner, a-ha, Madonna,...Sting?). Cornell was an interesting choice -- to me, it came out of nowhere, which was kind of cool, even though I didn't particularly care for the finished product.
Guess what I'm saying is...I have no clue who it will be!
'Quantum of Solace' actually sounds like a song Sting would write.
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*Though credit due to Miss Tina Turner, who proved beyond all doubt that granny power can still rock the Grammys. Go girl.