If the theme ends up not being Amy Winehouse which looks quite likely now. (thanks for the heads up agent_m) then as strangways mentioned earlier I'm a fan of duffy's first album, rockferry, someone who is just as good as Amy Winehouse vocally, in my eyes, without the drugs, alcohol, tramp thing.
Amy Winehouse was in the running?? she's such a goddamn loser, with a voice that sucks...how 'bout Britney? she fills all the right boxes in that case...talentless, drugged up, child neglecting white trash......
Maybe Bret Michaels now he's finished with Rock Of Love 2?.....LOLOL
Is Amy Winehouse confirmed or not? I was reading a local paper which suggested that she was, but I'm not sure if its true. ?:) I hope it is as I think she would be great.
"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
we don't know whether winehouse is in or out. we have had reports from both sides. I'm willing to believe Agent-M when he said that he heared that Amy is NOT doing the theme. but that doesn't mean much.
Having never heard the woman sing before, I typed her name into the search field on Youtube. I came across a song called "Rehab."
I think I finally got the bleeding in my ears to stop.
The quote was along the lines of "Amy is concentrating on her third album and that is what she is recording right now. Anything else is speculation" (paraphrased).
I'm clinging to that not being an out and out denial. After all, Madonna could have issued a statement saying that she was working on her album "American Life", and that still would have included DAD... am I clutching at straws?
BTW, if Coldplay ever drag their patented brand of vegan whining to the world of 007, the Church should start to worry, as it will be definitive proof THERE IS NO GOD.
Amy Winehouse was in the running?? she's such a goddamn loser, with a voice that sucks...
Wow. Nice attitude. I'm sure she thinks highly of you.
As for whether or not she will contribute to the next Bond soundtrack, well her new album could contain a Bond theme, much as Chris Cornell's album contained You Know My Name.
I would be astonished if she did do a theme, especially one with Mark Ronson. I can't think of a more talented and edgy singer coupled with a producer on absolutely top form. Knowing both to be pretty traditionally minded though, I think we could look forward to a theme in a classic mould, but with modern production values.
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BTW, if Coldplay ever drag their patented brand of vegan whining to the world of 007, the Church should start to worry, as it will be definitive proof THERE IS NO GOD.
Amen to that, brother !
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scaramanga1The English RivieraPosts: 845Chief of Staff
I also read in one of those trashy weekly celeb mags this week that Amy Winehouse and Mr Ronson were working on the theme together.
Apparently reviews of The Last Shadow Puppets album have been very positive -and some people (sorry journalists) have said that Alex from the Artic Monkeys little collaboration with his mate was full of great movie themelike tunes and would have been a great choice for the new 007 theme song. Knowing that on this said album -I haven't got it myself yet -a full orchestra is used and Alex's fondness for sixties style tunes -I think these journo's might have a point.
I think I remember that someone said on here about Amy Winehouse would sing the theme tune on the condition that she stayed out of trouble, well she's just been released from the Police charged with common assault. I think this, surely is the nail in the coffin.
Duffy is a great choice, with similar sound IMO
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Sweepy the CatHalifax, West Yorkshire, EnglaPosts: 986MI6 Agent
This may sound a bit strange but I thik 'Suggs' (Out of Madness) would be a great lead singer for a Bond theme.
I still think that, providing she doesn't committ a murder, Amy Winehouse would be the ideal choice.
"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
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,749Chief of Staff
Aaaargh!!!! No!! I beg for mercy just to be released from that flippin' song of hers every time it comes on. Hateful!
As for Amy, I can't see her pulling her act together convincingly so soon, sadly.
I'm guessing it'll be someone a bit obscure again. If David Arnold has the upper hand in actually writing the theme again, he seems to go more for people he wants to work with or that he thinks will fit the bill rather than who's popular and who will chart.
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,749Chief of Staff
Aaaargh!!!! No!! I beg for mercy just to be released from that flippin' song of hers every time it comes on. Hateful!
You know Moonie, that song is on an awful lot - but I'm still not tired of it yet. I think the radio stations should play her new single Rockferry bit more though.
On Radio one news yesterday, Mark Ronson was on a news clip talking about his latest collaboration with Amy for the next Bond Theme, however and I quote "I don't know if they will use it or not." So I guess they have recorded a song together, with Bond in mind, and it's just up to the producers.
On Radio one news yesterday, Mark Ronson was on a news clip talking about his latest collaboration with Amy for the next Bond Theme, however and I quote "I don't know if they will use it or not." So I guess they have recorded a song together, with Bond in mind, and it's just up to the producers.
Mark Ronson has revealed that Amy Winehouse has still not been officially signed up to sing the theme song to the new James Bond film, 'Quantam Of Solace'.
The producer confirmed that the pair had begun working on a song but cast doubt on whether it would be released alongside the forthcoming movie.
Speaking to BBC Music Week, Ronson said: "Hopefully it will get used. But I don't think we've been guaranteed it, so we're working on it and we'll see happens.
"They asked Amy, and I think Amy said that if she did it, she'd want to do it with me. So hopefully something will come of it. The demo sounds like a James Bond theme, hopefully. But I don't know if it'll get used."
He added: "I'm sure there are loads more really famous people that probably we're competing with and we don't know about. I'm not sure, but hopefully I'll still be alive for at least 12 more Bond themes. If we don't get this one maybe we'll get another one."
scaramanga1The English RivieraPosts: 845Chief of Staff
talking of Mark Ronson -he has been working with Sharon Jones and the Dap kings a fantastic band and Soul singer. in fact on Amy Winehouse's album Back to Black it is the Dap Kings who play the music.
Anyway Sharon Jones has a phenomenal voice and it would be interesting to see her sing a Bond tune.
I still think that, providing she doesn't commit a murder, Amy Winehouse would be the ideal choice.
and not to seem pedantic, but aggravated assault is up there with "misbehaving" as far as I can see.
Perhaps, but it doesn't concern me either way. I don't really care what kind of person Amy is in real life (or for that matter what anyone associated with Bond are like in real life) as my only concern is, can she sing? IMO not only can she sing, but she can sing alot better than somebody like Madonna, and so I think she would be terrific.
Can I point out BTW that arguably the greatest Bond of all time (Sir Sean Connery himself) isn't exactly a role model when it comes to marital relations.
"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
as my only concern is, can she sing? IMO not only can she sing, but she can sing alot better than somebody like Madonna, and so I think she would be terrific.
ooooh don't even get me started on that argument, I love Madonna....but I guess we will see differently on this
I guess my point is, I'm sick of these singers...Amy, Pete Doherty and the like, keep getting all this publicity when they are not role models and quite frankly are "glamorising" drugs and disrespect for people. I do think Amy has a good voice, but I'm afraid I am prejudice to her music as I can't stand the way she lives her life and it could be my money (if I was to say, buy her album, which I haven't) to support her drug habit and all the people it affects because of it. However perhaps I rant to long.
Can I point out BTW that arguably the greatest Bond of all time (Sir Sean Connery himself) isn't exactly a rolemodel when it comes to marital relations.
and as for that, well, I think my views of him and bond would have changed if he say was up for Abuse and Battery, rather than having affairs.
I long for Daniel Craig to see the errors of his ways, fall head in heals in love with me instead of his fiancee and run away with me, but there you go!...:x
She's worth whatever chaos she brings to the table and you know it. ~ Mark Anthony
oooh don't even get me started on that argument, I love Madonna....but I guess we will see differently on this
I don't think she's a bad singer by any means (I like some of her stuff) but IMO she's not wonderful. (Madonna also annoys me in regards to her Kabbalah obsession, but that's neither here nor there. )
I guess my point is, I'm sick of these singers...Amy, Pete Doherty and the like, keep getting all this publicity when they are not role models and quite frankly are "glamorising" drugs and disrespect for people. I do think Amy has a good voice, but I'm afraid I am prejudice to her music as I can't stand the way she lives her life and it could be my money (if I was to say, buy her album, which I haven't) to support her drug habit and all the people it affects because of it. However perhaps I rant to long.
This is off topic, however all I will say is that I agree they are not role models, in which case I don't care that they take drugs or not. I don't think that they are glamorising drugs (just look a photo of Amy Whinehouse), and I also don't think they are showing disrespect for people by taking drugs. Obviously you can do whatever you want with your money, but I would have no moral problem buying Amy's next album than I would from any other artist.
and as for that, well, I think my views of him and bond would have changed if he say was up for Abuse and Battery, rather than having affairs.
That's exactly what I was referring to. I had no idea that Connery has had affairs, not that it would make any difference to me. No, what I was referring to were his comments on domestic violence. Connery has made some unjustifiable comments about hitting women, yet I don't think many people would want for him not to have been Bond.
"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
Connery has made some unjustifiable comments about hitting women, yet I don't think many people would want for him not to have been Bond.
This I had not realised. Does it change my opinion on him now? Probably not. If it was in the headlines 24/7 at the time of him making the movies, then it probably would have.
I suppose I'm coming from the angle of, as I'm really getting back into the Bond movies the song to me is the "ribon on the package." I guess I'm just too prejudice against Amy...(and I could be cutting my nose off despite my face, especially if *shock horror* I like the song she does) but the title of this thread is "who would you LIKE to sing the main Bond theme" and I'm def in the camp of NOT wanting Amy.
She's worth whatever chaos she brings to the table and you know it. ~ Mark Anthony
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edited May 2008
Just picked up Amy Winehouse's CD Back To Black today, and am giving it a listen...I must say, I'm coming round to the point of view of those who've been advocating her for the QoS theme.
I'm very curious to hear what she and Ronson have come up with. I trust---even if Eon ultimately rejects it---it will be a good listen.
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Mark Ronson was on Sky News earlier and confirmed that Amy would NOT be doing the title song. 100%.
He said it would be amiracle if she was able to record the song, she's said to be in no fit state.
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Mark Ronson was on Sky News earlier and confirmed that Amy would NOT be doing the title song. 100%.
He said it would be amiracle if she was able to record the song, she's said to be in no fit state.
If this proves true, I blame myself. As with Goldfrapp, I went out and purchased a CD. It's like the kiss of death
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If the theme ends up not being Amy Winehouse which looks quite likely now. (thanks for the heads up agent_m) then as strangways mentioned earlier I'm a fan of duffy's first album, rockferry, someone who is just as good as Amy Winehouse vocally, in my eyes, without the drugs, alcohol, tramp thing.
who else? the jury's out.
Maybe Bret Michaels now he's finished with Rock Of Love 2?.....LOLOL
I think I finally got the bleeding in my ears to stop.
I can picture the sound of that group actually capturing the "quantum of solace" phrase in a respectful and non-humorous way. That's a damn good idea.
I'm clinging to that not being an out and out denial. After all, Madonna could have issued a statement saying that she was working on her album "American Life", and that still would have included DAD... am I clutching at straws?
BTW, if Coldplay ever drag their patented brand of vegan whining to the world of 007, the Church should start to worry, as it will be definitive proof THERE IS NO GOD.
@merseytart
Wow. Nice attitude. I'm sure she thinks highly of you.
As for whether or not she will contribute to the next Bond soundtrack, well her new album could contain a Bond theme, much as Chris Cornell's album contained You Know My Name.
I would be astonished if she did do a theme, especially one with Mark Ronson. I can't think of a more talented and edgy singer coupled with a producer on absolutely top form. Knowing both to be pretty traditionally minded though, I think we could look forward to a theme in a classic mould, but with modern production values.
Amen to that, brother !
Apparently reviews of The Last Shadow Puppets album have been very positive -and some people (sorry journalists) have said that Alex from the Artic Monkeys little collaboration with his mate was full of great movie themelike tunes and would have been a great choice for the new 007 theme song. Knowing that on this said album -I haven't got it myself yet -a full orchestra is used and Alex's fondness for sixties style tunes -I think these journo's might have a point.
Duffy is a great choice, with similar sound IMO
Amy would be a great choice - when she gets herself straightened out, and that could be awhile yet.
I'll stick with my original choice of Goldfrapp - with Duffy a good second pick.
As for Amy, I can't see her pulling her act together convincingly so soon, sadly.
I'm guessing it'll be someone a bit obscure again. If David Arnold has the upper hand in actually writing the theme again, he seems to go more for people he wants to work with or that he thinks will fit the bill rather than who's popular and who will chart.
You know Moonie, that song is on an awful lot - but I'm still not tired of it yet. I think the radio stations should play her new single Rockferry bit more though.
And you will probably be right.
On Radio one news yesterday, Mark Ronson was on a news clip talking about his latest collaboration with Amy for the next Bond Theme, however and I quote "I don't know if they will use it or not." So I guess they have recorded a song together, with Bond in mind, and it's just up to the producers.
and not to seem pedantic, but aggravated assault is up there with "misbehaving" as far as I can see.
http://www.metro.co.uk/metrolife/music/article.html?in_article_id=145063&in_page_id=25
Mark Ronson has revealed that Amy Winehouse has still not been officially signed up to sing the theme song to the new James Bond film, 'Quantam Of Solace'.
The producer confirmed that the pair had begun working on a song but cast doubt on whether it would be released alongside the forthcoming movie.
Speaking to BBC Music Week, Ronson said: "Hopefully it will get used. But I don't think we've been guaranteed it, so we're working on it and we'll see happens.
"They asked Amy, and I think Amy said that if she did it, she'd want to do it with me. So hopefully something will come of it. The demo sounds like a James Bond theme, hopefully. But I don't know if it'll get used."
He added: "I'm sure there are loads more really famous people that probably we're competing with and we don't know about. I'm not sure, but hopefully I'll still be alive for at least 12 more Bond themes. If we don't get this one maybe we'll get another one."
Anyway Sharon Jones has a phenomenal voice and it would be interesting to see her sing a Bond tune.
Check out 100 days & 100 nights.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ouI5KcyHfE
Can I point out BTW that arguably the greatest Bond of all time (Sir Sean Connery himself) isn't exactly a role model when it comes to marital relations.
ooooh don't even get me started on that argument, I love Madonna....but I guess we will see differently on this
I guess my point is, I'm sick of these singers...Amy, Pete Doherty and the like, keep getting all this publicity when they are not role models and quite frankly are "glamorising" drugs and disrespect for people. I do think Amy has a good voice, but I'm afraid I am prejudice to her music as I can't stand the way she lives her life and it could be my money (if I was to say, buy her album, which I haven't) to support her drug habit and all the people it affects because of it. However perhaps I rant to long.
and as for that, well, I think my views of him and bond would have changed if he say was up for Abuse and Battery, rather than having affairs.
I long for Daniel Craig to see the errors of his ways, fall head in heals in love with me instead of his fiancee and run away with me, but there you go!...:x
This is off topic, however all I will say is that I agree they are not role models, in which case I don't care that they take drugs or not. I don't think that they are glamorising drugs (just look a photo of Amy Whinehouse), and I also don't think they are showing disrespect for people by taking drugs. Obviously you can do whatever you want with your money, but I would have no moral problem buying Amy's next album than I would from any other artist.
That's exactly what I was referring to. I had no idea that Connery has had affairs, not that it would make any difference to me. No, what I was referring to were his comments on domestic violence. Connery has made some unjustifiable comments about hitting women, yet I don't think many people would want for him not to have been Bond.
This I had not realised. Does it change my opinion on him now? Probably not. If it was in the headlines 24/7 at the time of him making the movies, then it probably would have.
I suppose I'm coming from the angle of, as I'm really getting back into the Bond movies the song to me is the "ribon on the package." I guess I'm just too prejudice against Amy...(and I could be cutting my nose off despite my face, especially if *shock horror* I like the song she does) but the title of this thread is "who would you LIKE to sing the main Bond theme" and I'm def in the camp of NOT wanting Amy.
I'm very curious to hear what she and Ronson have come up with. I trust---even if Eon ultimately rejects it---it will be a good listen.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7377847.stm
Will be interesting to see what he does with A View To A Kill!
Mark Ronson was on Sky News earlier and confirmed that Amy would NOT be doing the title song. 100%.
He said it would be amiracle if she was able to record the song, she's said to be in no fit state.
If this proves true, I blame myself. As with Goldfrapp, I went out and purchased a CD. It's like the kiss of death
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM