"James Bond 23" officially slated for 2012! - Page 95

doubleohfive · October 3 2012, 05:52 AM

I've not seen it either; but the score is amazing.

Aldo · October 4 2012, 07:41 PM

I've just heard the full version of the song. It's quite good, running about four minutes, it'll probably be edited a bit to fit the titles. Which are normally about 3 minutes long.

Song found here. Not sure how long that link will stay active, but since the song's premiering in a few hours anyways, if you miss it there, you'll be able to hear it anyways.

tomalak301 · October 4 2012, 08:01 PM

Supreme Dittodrone wrote:

Heard the sample HERE. Apparently, the full theme's going to be released officially on Friday.

Really psyched for it--it truly invokes the classic themes of the Connery era, but with a "modern" vibe. Rather like the better Pierce Brosnan themes.

Is it just me, or is she kind of invoking...Amy Winehouse?

Even though I actually liked Die Another Day and the one for Casino Royale, I still think my favorite Bond Film from the Brosnan era to now is Goldeneye. That had that classic bond feel too, and while I've mentioned this current Adele one sounds "Goldfinger-ish", I can see some of that modern Goldeneye flare in there too.

tomalak301 · October 4 2012, 08:06 PM

Aldo wrote:

I've just heard the full version of the song. It's quite good, running about four minutes, it'll probably be edited a bit to fit the titles. Which are normally about 3 minutes long.

Song found here. Not sure how long that link will stay active, but since the song's premiering in a few hours anyways, if you miss it there, you'll be able to hear it anyways.

Thanks Aldo. I'm loving this song. It's like 3 for the price of one. Adele is releasing something new, it's the new Bond theme, and it's going back to the classics, with the Bond theme intermixed in there.

Rush Limborg · October 4 2012, 10:09 PM

^They removed it--and the YouTube vids of the full song are high-pitched and make her sound like a bad Madonna impression.

tomalak301 wrote:

Supreme Dittodrone wrote:

Heard the sample HERE. Apparently, the full theme's going to be released officially on Friday.

Really psyched for it--it truly invokes the classic themes of the Connery era, but with a "modern" vibe. Rather like the better Pierce Brosnan themes.

Is it just me, or is she kind of invoking...Amy Winehouse?

Even though I actually liked Die Another Day and the one for Casino Royale, I still think my favorite Bond Film from the Brosnan era to now is Goldeneye. That had that classic bond feel too, and while I've mentioned this current Adele one sounds "Goldfinger-ish", I can see some of that modern Goldeneye flare in there too.

Song-wise, my favorite from the Brosnan era is "The World Is Not Enough" by Garbage. I definitely got that vibe from Adele's song.

Aldo · October 4 2012, 11:05 PM

That was fast. No worries, it's being officially released at midnight England time anyways. 0:07 actually.

That time has come and gone, so here it is, in HD glory:

trekkiebaggio · October 5 2012, 12:19 AM

I just listened to it. I think it's alright, not amazing. I'm sure it'll grow on me.

MacLeod · October 5 2012, 12:56 AM

I don't think it's as good as some of the classic Bond Themes such as 'Goldfinger' and 'Live and Let Die'. But I think it's an improvement over the previous one.

But I think there echos of some previous bond themes in terms of the style of the music. It'll be interesting to see what sort of title sequence they come up with for it.

Aldo · October 5 2012, 05:51 AM

First clip from the film shows up online:

There's no real spoilers in the clip, though I put it in the spoiler tag anyways in case people don't want to see the image of the clip. It just shows a bit more of a scene that features in all the trailers. Also it's the first time you can hear a bit of Newman's score.

Rush Limborg · October 5 2012, 07:32 AM

^Nice to see the context for the cuff adjustment!

As to the full song--excellent. Simply excellent. It's obvious the filmmakers learned from their mistake of dumping "No Good About Goodbye" from QoS.

Adele does the Shirley Bassey archetype justice, my friends. Here's to an opening credit sequence to match--classic retro Bond, with silhouettes of beautiful Bond girls, with the occasional gun....

Still...I'd say an improvement would've been--drop the background singers. Bassey didn't need'em--neither does Adele.

Admiral_Young · October 5 2012, 07:53 AM

Absolutely love the song...one of my favourites already. I'm ready for the movie and score now!

Dimesdan · October 5 2012, 09:25 AM

Now I'm not a music critic, but I know what I like and with Skyfall, there are bits of it I do like, the Bond fan fair, although a tad slow, is good. I just feel it's just trying too damn hard and I don't like it.

Yes it's reminiscent of the older Bond themes, being the fiftieth anniversary and all, that makes sense. But. It's trying to recapture the greatness of songs like Goldfinger (which to be honest, is the pinnacle of them all), You Only Live Twice (just for the intro really), the very eighties Diamonds are Forever and of course Goldeneye.

So yeah, first blush, not a fan of it. Maybe when I see the film in a couple of weeks I may enjoy it more, or if I give it a few listens as my Girlfriend just told me. Right now though, I didn't like it.

Starkers · October 5 2012, 09:46 AM

Supreme Dittodrone wrote:

^Nice to see the context for the cuff adjustment!

As to the full song--excellent. Simply excellent. It's obvious the filmmakers learned from their mistake of dumping "No Good About Goodbye" from QoS.

Adele does the Shirley Bassey archetype justice, my friends. Here's to an opening credit sequence to match--classic retro Bond, with silhouettes of beautiful Bond girls, with the occasional gun....

Still...I'd say an improvement would've been--drop the background singers. Bassey didn't need'em--neither does Adele.

I know what you mean about the backing singers, but I think they'll grow on me

All in all I really like it, be interesting to see how it's cut for the title sequence, and what the title sequence looks like. I doubt we'll get anything as cool as the Casino Royale titles.

Skywalker · October 5 2012, 09:58 AM

I was going to wait until I saw the movie to hear the theme, but I figured what the heck. I liked it, it's got a nice retro feel to it. I haven't heard much of Adele's work, but I like her voice.

Supreme Dittodrone wrote:

As to the full song--excellent. Simply excellent. It's obvious the filmmakers learned from their mistake of dumping "No Good About Goodbye" from QoS.

I actually prefer Forever (I Am All Yours) by Eva Almer, but I think either one of the two would have been better than Another Way to Die.

Haggis and tatties · October 5 2012, 10:19 AM

Aldo wrote:

That was fast. No worries, it's being officially released at midnight England time anyways. 0:07 actually.

That time has come and gone, so here it is, in HD glory:

Love the song, and when she sings the chores she reminds me of old Glasgow drunks who would sing for you at the bus stop. lol

And i mean that in a nice way.

October 3 2012, 05:52 AM	#1411
doubleohfive Fleet Admiral Location: Los Angeles, CA	Re: "James Bond 23" officially slated for 2012! I've not seen it either; but the score is amazing. __________________ "I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "O Lord make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it." -Voltaire

October 4 2012, 07:41 PM	#1412
Aldo Admiral Location: Washington	Re: "James Bond 23" officially slated for 2012! I've just heard the full version of the song. It's quite good, running about four minutes, it'll probably be edited a bit to fit the titles. Which are normally about 3 minutes long. Song found here. Not sure how long that link will stay active, but since the song's premiering in a few hours anyways, if you miss it there, you'll be able to hear it anyways. __________________ I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you understand.

October 4 2012, 11:05 PM	#1416
Aldo Admiral Location: Washington	Re: "James Bond 23" officially slated for 2012! That was fast. No worries, it's being officially released at midnight England time anyways. 0:07 actually. That time has come and gone, so here it is, in HD glory: __________________ I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you understand. Last edited by Aldo; October 5 2012 at 12:17 AM.

October 5 2012, 12:19 AM	#1417
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October 5 2012, 12:56 AM	#1418
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: "James Bond 23" officially slated for 2012! I don't think it's as good as some of the classic Bond Themes such as 'Goldfinger' and 'Live and Let Die'. But I think it's an improvement over the previous one. But I think there echos of some previous bond themes in terms of the style of the music. It'll be interesting to see what sort of title sequence they come up with for it. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

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October 5 2012, 05:51 AM	#1419
Aldo Admiral Location: Washington	Re: "James Bond 23" officially slated for 2012! First clip from the film shows up online: There's no real spoilers in the clip, though I put it in the spoiler tag anyways in case people don't want to see the image of the clip. It just shows a bit more of a scene that features in all the trailers. Also it's the first time you can hear a bit of Newman's score. __________________ I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you understand.

October 5 2012, 07:32 AM	#1420
Rush Limborg Vice Admiral Location: The EIB Network	Re: "James Bond 23" officially slated for 2012! ^Nice to see the context for the cuff adjustment! As to the full song--excellent. Simply excellent. It's obvious the filmmakers learned from their mistake of dumping "No Good About Goodbye" from QoS. Adele does the Shirley Bassey archetype justice, my friends. Here's to an opening credit sequence to match--classic retro Bond, with silhouettes of beautiful Bond girls, with the occasional gun.... Still...I'd say an improvement would've been--drop the background singers. Bassey didn't need'em--neither does Adele. __________________ "I have been wounded but not yet slain. I shall lie here and bleed awhile. Then I shall rise and fight again." "Forget it, Jake...it's Chinatown." Last edited by Rush Limborg; October 5 2012 at 08:23 AM.

October 5 2012, 07:53 AM	#1421
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: "James Bond 23" officially slated for 2012! Absolutely love the song...one of my favourites already. I'm ready for the movie and score now! __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.

October 5 2012, 09:25 AM	#1422
Dimesdan Rear Admiral Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland	Re: "James Bond 23" officially slated for 2012! Now I'm not a music critic, but I know what I like and with Skyfall, there are bits of it I do like, the Bond fan fair, although a tad slow, is good. I just feel it's just trying too damn hard and I don't like it. Yes it's reminiscent of the older Bond themes, being the fiftieth anniversary and all, that makes sense. But. It's trying to recapture the greatness of songs like Goldfinger (which to be honest, is the pinnacle of them all), You Only Live Twice (just for the intro really), the very eighties Diamonds are Forever and of course Goldeneye. So yeah, first blush, not a fan of it. Maybe when I see the film in a couple of weeks I may enjoy it more, or if I give it a few listens as my Girlfriend just told me. Right now though, I didn't like it. __________________ People in third world countries are so lucky they don't have to deal with these problems. - TheGodBen I'm on twitter now. @DimesDaniel