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@Murdock I would agree that some of the action tracks aren't nearly as good. But then again, when are action tracks any good at all? It isn't not generally music one can listen to on its own.
Is Yann a Bond Fan? Cause thats a must for a Bond director.
So where is this confidence coming from, particularly for a complex production like Bond? Just curious. Was 71 such a blow out film? I'd never even heard of it until his name was bandied about in the press.
The simple answer is "yes".
71 is truly a masterfully handled film. It's brisk, intense and thrilling. If people are worried that Demange is either inexperienced or another "auteur" nane, just need to watch the film.
His TV stuff is also mostly series' he has directed the entirety of. They are (for lack of beeter word) "his" shows, opposed to him just directing someone's scripts.
He's the real deal. Clearly EON have got to watch enough of White Boy Rick to know that Demange is their guy. I'm very excited about his appointment. According to his Instagram, he's in New York currently.....Craig lives there as well
I like the alternate label Commander Bond And His Howling Commandos.
I thought Adele's Oscar for "Skyfall" was well-deserved but since "Whinings On The Wall" got one, too I think the Oscar's lost all credibity.
Don't know about Moneypenny. She's better than those two, but hasn't shown much competence either. Mallory/M is the only one who fits the bill.
So, Scooby Gang it is. :))
As long as one of them is not para surfing through ice bergs? I am all for new ideas!
When the argument of auteurs vs. journeyman crops up, I always think of Demange because he's neither. He'd bring style and energy, but he'd work within the Bond framework.
Fully agree @TripAces
My favourites are actually these....in a row. From the expanded bootleg score, which was used for sreenings for the Academy Awards:
01 - Grand Bazaar (Ronson, Cars):
The entire opening of this track to me is beyond majestic. It's mysterious, it got me goosebumps, and you know you're in for a big, exciting yet realistic chase of a terrorist. Lovely Turkish sounds as well (as executed by the lovely electric drums):
02 - Istanbul (Bikes, Roof):
1min 12sec onwards is especially lovely. A little bit of Monty Norman's theme, but not too much. Perfectly dosed!
03 - The Bloody Shot Part 1 (Train, Digger):
Lovely tongue-in-cheek during the bits starting at 1min 00sec. 1min 52 sec and onwards is very very John Barry esque to me.
04 - The Bloody Shot Part 2 (Tunnels, Shot):
From 1min 30sec onwards it's especially marvellous. It really pinned me down in my cinema seat back in 2012. Did anyone in here actually know this is the best composed...heartbeat ever?
05 - Main Titles - Adèle - SkyFall (Film Version):
And then straight into the slightly shortened film version of "SkyFall". I Always prefer the film versions. No wonder that in the end both Paul Epworth/Adele Atkins and Thomas Newman got Oscar nominations for their music.
If someone in here has the guts to call tracks 1 to 5, listened in the above order, bad? Then he or she is completely tone deaf. Nah, not tone deaf, since this is my personal opinion hehe. But still, calling the above tracks rubbish, bad or groce is a slight overreaction to me.
De gustibus non est disputandum. However, your taste in Bond music is still somehow frightening.
Yeah, it.....gets me excited. Reading about this man.....I kinda love his style. He loves good fashion as well ;-).
Do get excited about Demange. Do not get excited about the back-to-back filming rumour.
No. But can't we just trust Daniel Craig's words for once? We saw that entire interview no? I prefer believing Mr Craig than an obscure Bond fan blog. Bond @25 will be Craig's final. But I'm looking entirely forward to it! Make no mistake, I wanna wear a white tuxedo during the royal premiere November 2019! I want to have A LOT of Craig signatures for probably the best send-off ever for a Bond actor! :-)
There are some brilliant choices made throughout 71 - for instance, the opening riot scene has a consistently disquiet feeling of uneasy. It's made more paranoid and intense by the sound design. The threat of violence is almost as punishing as watching any fighting. However, when the fight kicks off, it has a frenetic and shocking intensity.
Also the decision to change the filming formats (portions of 71 are filmed on both digital and film) depending on the setting is inspired. My favourite segment is the apocalyptic and surrealistic post-bombing scene where Jack O'Connell walks in a haze.
I can see Demange doing a stripped-down character focussed Bond movie. This is exactly what I want. I'm glad to hear he has the job.
Whilst, most of his films have a harsh and gritty aesthetic - Yann's classy and polished personal style convinces me that this guy understands the more glamorous side of Bond's world.
If I recall correctly, you and I have mentioned him several times over the last few years, but I think it fell on deaf ears somewhat. I have to say despite really wanting him, I never thought he'd get it. If he has indeed bagged the job, I'm going to be seriously excited for this movie. I think he could nail it.