You say they announce the singer six weeks before the film's release, but when is the artist contacted by EON? I think that's the question after reading the article in the link.
Many think Lady Gaga will get the job. Here she is performing a jazz tune with Tony Bennet. She's got what it takes :007)
Here's the Radio 1 interview. He says he recorded it in January. He says they asked him to "have a go" at writing it and he knew he wasn't necessarily going to be chosen. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p031ybgh
Maybe they contacted him towards the end of 2014? So, maybe they are talking to people now for Bond25?
Luna is the name of major Dexter Smythe's "coloured housekeeper" in the novel Octopussy. The name would make a good Bond girl name, don't you think?
I also discovered the name 'Highbottom' in a novel not related to Bond. That's another name that could work in a modern Bond movie.
I'd be onboard for Gaga, she's got a great voice and I could see her producing a powerful Skyfall esque song. I'd just hope the fact that she's stared in a big movie recently wouldn't give the idea to production to cast her in an on screen role as well, like a certain singer in DAD.
Luna is the name of major Dexter Smythe's "coloured housekeeper" in the novel Octopussy. The name would make a good Bond girl name, don't you think?
I also discovered the name 'Highbottom' in a novel not related to Bond. That's another name that could work in a modern Bond movie.
A friend of mines dog is called Luna a beautiful white Pomeranian. It would definitely suit a Bond girl.
Of that of which we cannot speak we must pass over in silence- Ludwig Wittgenstein.
Luna is the name of major Dexter Smythe's "coloured housekeeper" in the novel Octopussy. The name would make a good Bond girl name, don't you think?
I also discovered the name 'Highbottom' in a novel not related to Bond. That's another name that could work in a modern Bond movie.
A friend of mines dog is called Luna a beautiful white Pomeranian. It would definitely suit a Bond girl.
The name Luna is thematically related to Vesper. Luna means "moon", of course. Vesper means "evening star" or "sunset prayer".
Many think Lady Gaga will get the job. Here she is performing a jazz tune with Tony Bennet. She's got what it takes :007) https://youtu.be/-huNrHAou-E
Gaga has been nominated for a Grammy this year. But, her album sales lately have not been top. Taylor Swift and Pink have also been nominated. Both had huge album sales unlike Gaga.
I'd be onboard for Gaga, she's got a great voice and I could see her producing a powerful Skyfall esque song. I'd just hope the fact that she's stared in a big movie recently wouldn't give the idea to production to cast her in an on screen role as well, like a certain singer in DAD.
Luna is the name of major Dexter Smythe's "coloured housekeeper" in the novel Octopussy. The name would make a good Bond girl name, don't you think?
Luna Lovegood was the name of a Harry Potter character which i always thought would be a perfect Bondgirl name.
Maybe time for Britain's two greatest franchise series to have a crossover adventure?
I'd be onboard for Gaga, she's got a great voice and I could see her producing a powerful Skyfall-esque song. I'd just hope the fact that she's stared in a big movie recently wouldn't give the idea to production to cast her in an on screen role as well, like a certain singer in DAD.
she does have great voice and could be relied on to do a classic style Bond theme. But she also strikes me as having a very big ego, I think there is real danger she would insinuate herself into the film proper.
Luna is the name of major Dexter Smythe's "coloured housekeeper" in the novel Octopussy. The name would make a good Bond girl name, don't you think?
Luna Lovegood was the name of a Harry Potter character which i always thought would be a perfect Bondgirl name.
Maybe time for Britain's two greatest franchise series to have a crossover adventure?
I'd be onboard for Gaga, she's got a great voice and I could see her producing a powerful Skyfall-esque song. I'd just hope the fact that she's stared in a big movie recently wouldn't give the idea to production to cast her in an on screen role as well, like a certain singer in DAD.
she does have great voice and could be relied on to do a classic style Bond theme. But she also strikes me as having a very big ego, I think there is real danger she would insinuate herself into the film proper.
If she was in the movie she'd be great but it'd have to be a prominent Grace Jones type of role. So depends on the plot, may not suit this one.
I have not yet seen A Star is Born so cannot compare, but that is a point, she has gotten very good reviews for that part and is now a proper actress, maybe she could play an actual character.
It just seems like she's every-bloody-where, that's why I think she has a big ego.
Grace Jones' acting I found distractingly bad. I have never seen Conan the Barbarian, which came out round the same time, so do not know if she is trying to play a character in aVtaK or if that's just her regular self.
I would rather she had done the theme song, instead of Duran Duran, and maybe not be in the movie. Although she certainly plays a unique Bondgirl, who gives that old misogynist MooreBond a new experience.
Madonna's cameo in DAD has never bothered me. I didn't even recognise her the first time I saw the film, and her part is so quick it is not distracting.
Whereas Sheena Easton actually being in the opening credits to FYEO, as if its a music video, that does bug me.
Kathleen Kennedy, JFK's sister, had the knickname "Kick".
Imagine someone named Kathleen "Kick" Highbottom as a Bond girl :007)
Very Bondian and at the same time realsitic enough to work in the modern area.
I think Enya would make a perfect Bond song. I know that a lot of people think only of her music for Lord of the rings whenever they hear her but I think her " quintessential Enya" sound could really add some pathos to a Bond film, especially with some classy Titles. Her voice is unbelievably beautiful.
“The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
I think Enya would make a perfect Bond song. I know that a lot of people think only of her music for Lord of the rings whenever they hear her but I think her " quintessential Enya" sound could really add some pathos to a Bond film, especially with some classy Titles. Her voice is unbelievably beautiful.
not a terrible suggestion, but personally I prefer the harder hitting themes. Enya would no doubt be the opposite. But it's all good. I'll take Enya over Samuel Smithe any day.
Looking back at the Bond theme singers, the typical singer is, more likely to be female, a Grammy winner, has very high recent album sales (and streaming these days), and probably going to be American. Of DC's four films, only one, Chris Cornell had not won a Grammy the year the movie came out, but he had won them before.
However, if you look at the US publication Billboard, you can't find Dua Lipa on their album charts and you really need to be known in the US to be the theme singer - as the song is a marketing tool. The Dua Lipa album was released in the USA on 2 June 2017, and it went nowhere. For that week's album chart on Billboard (https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2017-06-03) Dua Lipa is nowhere.
The Quantum press conference was on 24 January, 16 days after Olga's announcement, so on that basis we could hear about Bond25 cast members, maybe the female MI6 agent and the mysterious woman, by 21 February or even as early as 17 February.
Spectre's press conference was 3 December 2014 and Lea Seydoux was rumoured as early as August but confirmation came by 10 October, 54 days before the 3 Dec press conference, which would be 9 January for a 4 March Bond25 press conference. Fukunaga revealed Seydoux was coming back on 7 December 2018.
Monica Bellucci, while rumoured earlier, only really got confirmation 24h before the Spectre press conference.
There was a rush of location rumours around the last week of January, we still don't know what is true or not. I hopefully we'll see the same when it comes to casting this week or the next.
I'm sure they'll pick great new talent, male and female as well as the known returners. I really like it when they launch new peoples careers, that's what a Bond film should do with it's global power.
I'm sure they'll pick great new talent, male and female as well as the known returners. I really like it when they launch new peoples careers, that's what a Bond film should do with it's global power.
Yes I agree, an unknown songwriter appeals to me! Lol
Btw, when I hear the title of the new movie I might write my own version of it, depends how it’s worded, for example a couple of people had a stab at ‘Never dream of dying’ but mine is the stand out, ‘Risico’ for example was considered a bit tricky, I’m guessing because I think I’m the only one who gave it a bash.
Grammy winner and rumoured Bond25 theme singer Dua Lipa won best British single award last night at the BRITS, the UK record industry's awards event. https://www.brits.co.uk/news/brits-2019-winners
I don't think this means she'll get chosen for sure, but it can't hurt her chances. Sam Smith won a BRIT in 2014 and Adele won in 2012.
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This website says Sam Smith told BBC Radio 1 that he wrote it in January 2015.
https://www.songfacts.com/facts/sam-smith/writings-on-the-wall
Here's the Radio 1 interview. He says he recorded it in January. He says they asked him to "have a go" at writing it and he knew he wasn't necessarily going to be chosen.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p031ybgh
Maybe they contacted him towards the end of 2014? So, maybe they are talking to people now for Bond25?
I also discovered the name 'Highbottom' in a novel not related to Bond. That's another name that could work in a modern Bond movie.
I'd be onboard for Gaga, she's got a great voice and I could see her producing a powerful Skyfall esque song. I'd just hope the fact that she's stared in a big movie recently wouldn't give the idea to production to cast her in an on screen role as well, like a certain singer in DAD.
A friend of mines dog is called Luna a beautiful white Pomeranian. It would definitely suit a Bond girl.
The name Luna is thematically related to Vesper. Luna means "moon", of course. Vesper means "evening star" or "sunset prayer".
Gaga has been nominated for a Grammy this year. But, her album sales lately have not been top. Taylor Swift and Pink have also been nominated. Both had huge album sales unlike Gaga.
Taylor Swift
10 Grammys.
https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/taylor-swift
Taylor Swift had the biggest album of 2018.
https://www.billboard.com/hub/year-in-music-2018
Nominated for 2019 Grammys for best pop vocal album, Reputation
https://www.vulture.com/2018/12/2019-grammy-nominations-complete-list.html
Reputation (2018) has sold more than 2 million copies.
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-ente … 71911.html
Pink
3 Grammys
https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/pnk
Nominated for 2019 Grammys for best pop vocal album, Beautiful Trauma
https://www.vulture.com/2018/12/2019-grammy-nominations-complete-list.html
Beautiful Trauma (2017) sold 1.8 million worldwide
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_discography
I could imagine co-producer DC vetoing that.
https://twitter.com/BIFA_film/status/1091055556884946944
32 days to go...
Maybe time for Britain's two greatest franchise series to have a crossover adventure?
she does have great voice and could be relied on to do a classic style Bond theme. But she also strikes me as having a very big ego, I think there is real danger she would insinuate herself into the film proper.
If she was in the movie she'd be great but it'd have to be a prominent Grace Jones type of role. So depends on the plot, may not suit this one.
It just seems like she's every-bloody-where, that's why I think she has a big ego.
Grace Jones' acting I found distractingly bad. I have never seen Conan the Barbarian, which came out round the same time, so do not know if she is trying to play a character in aVtaK or if that's just her regular self.
I would rather she had done the theme song, instead of Duran Duran, and maybe not be in the movie. Although she certainly plays a unique Bondgirl, who gives that old misogynist MooreBond a new experience.
Madonna's cameo in DAD has never bothered me. I didn't even recognise her the first time I saw the film, and her part is so quick it is not distracting.
Whereas Sheena Easton actually being in the opening credits to FYEO, as if its a music video, that does bug me.
Imagine someone named Kathleen "Kick" Highbottom as a Bond girl :007)
Very Bondian and at the same time realsitic enough to work in the modern area.
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE37p70UV0I
not a terrible suggestion, but personally I prefer the harder hitting themes. Enya would no doubt be the opposite. But it's all good. I'll take Enya over Samuel Smithe any day.
See all the winners and nominees here.
https://www.vulture.com/2019/02/grammys-2019-winners-the-complete-list-by-category.html
Looking back at the Bond theme singers, the typical singer is, more likely to be female, a Grammy winner, has very high recent album sales (and streaming these days), and probably going to be American. Of DC's four films, only one, Chris Cornell had not won a Grammy the year the movie came out, but he had won them before.
I think Ariana Grande must now be a front runner for the theme singer. She won her first Grammy last night, for Best Pop Vocal Album, but also important is that she is the top streamed female artist (https://newsroom.spotify.com/2018-12-04/the-top-songs-artists-playlists-and-podcasts-of-2018/) according to Spotify and she was Billboard's woman of the year (https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/women-in-music/8487877/ariana-grande-cover-story-billboard-women-in-music-2018) for 2018.
Dua Lipa has been much rumoured as the Bond25 theme singer, but she has said she has not been asked
(https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6657611/Dua-Lipa-responds-claims-recording-James-Bond-theme.html). Dua Lipa won two Grammys last night for, Best new artist & Best Dance Recording. Why I have previously written that she wasn't nominated this year is odd, oh well.
Anyway, Dua Lipa's debut album, Dua Lipa, was one of the top ten albums of 2018, according to UK publication NME (https://www.nme.com/news/music/best-selling-albums-2018-2426467). And according to Spotify she is the second most streamed female artist (https://newsroom.spotify.com/2018-12-04/the-top-songs-artists-playlists-and-podcasts-of-2018/) after Ariana Grande.
However, if you look at the US publication Billboard, you can't find Dua Lipa on their album charts and you really need to be known in the US to be the theme singer - as the song is a marketing tool. The Dua Lipa album was released in the USA on 2 June 2017, and it went nowhere. For that week's album chart on Billboard (https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2017-06-03) Dua Lipa is nowhere.
Gemma Arterton was confirmed as a Quantum cast member on 4 January 2008 (https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/bond_22_arterton_confirms.php3) and Olga Kurylenko 4 days later on 8 January (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7176310.stm).
The Quantum press conference was on 24 January, 16 days after Olga's announcement, so on that basis we could hear about Bond25 cast members, maybe the female MI6 agent and the mysterious woman, by 21 February or even as early as 17 February.
Spectre's press conference was 3 December 2014 and Lea Seydoux was rumoured as early as August but confirmation came by 10 October, 54 days before the 3 Dec press conference, which would be 9 January for a 4 March Bond25 press conference. Fukunaga revealed Seydoux was coming back on 7 December 2018.
Monica Bellucci, while rumoured earlier, only really got confirmation 24h before the Spectre press conference.
Or a band like Years and Years but they maybe too edgy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niviooakBLs
Yes I agree, an unknown songwriter appeals to me! Lol
Btw, when I hear the title of the new movie I might write my own version of it, depends how it’s worded, for example a couple of people had a stab at ‘Never dream of dying’ but mine is the stand out, ‘Risico’ for example was considered a bit tricky, I’m guessing because I think I’m the only one who gave it a bash.
. Risico.
Gun In My Hand
Never Dream of Dying
Dont think many movies have the word "dying" in the title.
Think either it will be 1-2 power / action words, or a phrase like "licence to kill"
How about.... "Half life"..... would be better if a radioactive theme and a play on the words with the characters life stories....maybe.
Or "Norse code".... only works if location is Norway
I think the bond people historically have liked one word titles, the more unique the better,
Think, thunderball, goldfinger, goldeneye, octopussy, moonraker, spectre, skyfall.
. Risico.
Gun In My Hand
Never Dream of Dying
True and most of those are two words just jammed together..... rather like
"Heartstopper"
"Nightvision"
"Highride"
"Escalate/escalation"
"Hydration"
I still like Norse Code
“Icebreak”
. Risico.
Gun In My Hand
Never Dream of Dying
ok you win... that fits with Valentine's day theme, Norway if there are icy scenes.... I like it.
Lol :-)
. Risico.
Gun In My Hand
Never Dream of Dying
https://www.brits.co.uk/news/brits-2019-winners
I don't think this means she'll get chosen for sure, but it can't hurt her chances. Sam Smith won a BRIT in 2014 and Adele won in 2012.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO8fTk6oKQg