I suspect, much the way Sam Smith was received on the forums (before WOTW was released), Billie Eilsih is not only the greatest singer in music history, but simply the greatest person who ever lived.
Sarcasm aside, having never heard of her before yesterday I have no pre-conceived expectations. Who knows? We might just get one of the great Bond title songs in the series.
I hope I'm wrong but this seems like an attempt to engage the younger generation. Trying to please too many people/groups for my liking, I thought they'd have learnt from Sam Smith's awful song. At least we should be able to rely on Hans Zimmer for some quality.
I hope I'm wrong but this seems like an attempt to engage the younger generation.
You're not wrong. But the potential for a good song is there IMO.
She has a voice sultry enough to pull a Bond song off. My biggest concern is that as an 18 year old Gen Z'er she may be a bit young to appreciate and channel the feel of the franchise through her music. I'm encouraged that we have another female vocalist. After Sam Smith, I'm not sure how much worse a theme can get (knock on wood).
Her music is different, but she does carry some natural musical talent. Take a look at her Carpool Karaoke with James Corden.
Particularly surprising to me were her vocal solos at 5:00 and 6:15. Give 'em a listen.
I hope I'm wrong but this seems like an attempt to engage the younger generation. Trying to please too many people/groups for my liking, I thought they'd have learnt from Sam Smith's awful song. At least we should be able to rely on Hans Zimmer for some quality.
They definitely want a younger generation, like Bond used to have. I was a Bond fan by the age of 10, as my father was before me. That's rarely happening today, and it's a problem.
I'm not counting on quality music from either the song or the score. Zimmer has rarely (though occasionally) delivered quality music.
The producers say "The song is incredibly powerful and moving. and "It's been impeccably crafted to work within the emotional story of the film." Does this mean it's a ballad?
The producers say "The song is incredibly powerful and moving. and "It's been impeccably crafted to work within the emotional story of the film." Does this mean it's a ballad?
I think that's a good deduction. Ballads seem to be their strength.
I actually hoped for a more up-tempo song this time, something Billie Eilish seems to have a knack for. She's done some good ballads too, but she hasn't used the type of big voice Bond ballads tend to have. That being said I feel like Calvin Dyson: I like that this is unexpected and perhaps different. It can go wrong, but if it works it's extra fun.
As a Southern California resident (and Billie being from Los Angeles), she is on the radio everywhere. I listen to a few different genre radio stations and can't pass my 30 minute work commute without hearing her on the radio. I'm with dwf76 and think they're trying to appeal to the younger generation. But also, I'm sure some of this is riding on the tailcoats of her great success and popularity as well. I have mixed feelings between this decision and Hans Zimmer, but I'm trying very hard to keep an open mind. It could go wrong, but I hope they do their best and surprise us.
The producers say "The song is incredibly powerful and moving. and "It's been impeccably crafted to work within the emotional story of the film." Does this mean it's a ballad?
Damn, I was hoping for something that’s more You Know My Name than Skyfall or WOTW.
The choice of 18 year old Billie Eilish is definitely an attempt to engage younger fans. I just hope its a good song. I don't care if it's an 18 year old or an 80 year old. I just want a good song!
Best part of all this besides her singing the tune is that eventually, hopefully, we'll get a pic of her and DC together. It certainly would be a contrast of fashion styles )
Best part of all this besides her singing the tune is that eventually, hopefully, we'll get a pic of her and DC together. It certainly would be a contrast of fashion styles )
Best part of all this besides her singing the tune is that eventually, hopefully, we'll get a pic of her and DC together. It certainly would be a contrast of fashion styles )
I'll be honest when I first heard the news my heart sank a bit and I thought "why?". Though this is judgement is unfairly based on her one song which I find incredibly irritating.
A ballad by her definitely piques my interest, hopefully my initial cyncism is proven unfounded.
I also saw in the other thread (which appears closed ) that Hans Zimmer will be working with Eilish (and her brother) which also probably means that there's a very good chance that the theme song melody will be incorporated in the score. So now we have Zimmer, Eilish, and Johnny Marr all collaborating to some extent on the music for NTTD. Not bad at all.
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Can’t wait to see everyone’s reaction to Billie Eilish getting the title song.
Sarcasm aside, having never heard of her before yesterday I have no pre-conceived expectations. Who knows? We might just get one of the great Bond title songs in the series.
She has a voice sultry enough to pull a Bond song off. My biggest concern is that as an 18 year old Gen Z'er she may be a bit young to appreciate and channel the feel of the franchise through her music. I'm encouraged that we have another female vocalist. After Sam Smith, I'm not sure how much worse a theme can get (knock on wood).
Her music is different, but she does carry some natural musical talent. Take a look at her Carpool Karaoke with James Corden.
Particularly surprising to me were her vocal solos at 5:00 and 6:15. Give 'em a listen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh2qGWfmESk
They definitely want a younger generation, like Bond used to have. I was a Bond fan by the age of 10, as my father was before me. That's rarely happening today, and it's a problem.
I'm not counting on quality music from either the song or the score. Zimmer has rarely (though occasionally) delivered quality music.
I think that's a good deduction. Ballads seem to be their strength.
Damn, I was hoping for something that’s more You Know My Name than Skyfall or WOTW.
Have I not heard of her because she’s also popular with the kids?
Been there
had to laugh :DD
Brilliantly done, from the only chat show that Daniel Craig seems to like!
Yep... that's a great song. I'm so glad they've not chosen a 'belter' I am so sick of belters.
I think this will work out just fine
I'll be honest when I first heard the news my heart sank a bit and I thought "why?". Though this is judgement is unfairly based on her one song which I find incredibly irritating.
A ballad by her definitely piques my interest, hopefully my initial cyncism is proven unfounded.
https://www.slashfilm.com/no-time-to-die-theme-song/
Billie and Finneas were said to have written the song, so Zimmer may just be working on producing it.