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In appreciation of John Barry's '007 Theme'
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This is a tune I can't get out of my head. A Bond track with an epic scope and a Western Movie Genre quality to it. It works as a call to action for 007 and used sparingly in From Russia With Love (my favourite time the theme is applied in the series is throughout the gypsy camp fight), Thunderball - briefly during the climax, You Only Live Twice when Little Nellie springs in to action (perhaps its most fitting use considering the wide expanse of the landscape and dogfight action), Diamonds are Forever during the oil rig raid and Moonraker as bond hand glides away down the river. What is your favourite use of it? And what other scenes throughout the series would it have suited? (regardless of actual composer of that film). I always thought it was one that could be reincorporated into modern Bond adventures quite easily - alougth with a reinterpretation required probably.
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Yeah, it's my jam. I reckon I'd whistle it at least once a day. Usually when, like bond, I'm getting things done! (Although his actions are with significant more style than say - washing the car or cleaning the house.)
Brilliant! Giving that 60s vibe!
Thank you. I added it in myself. :) Here's another version incorporating the James Bond theme and a different version of the 007 theme.
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But, I am not sure if any of the DC era action set pieces have been worthy of this great music?
This.
Kudos to Murdock for his efforts but I would reiterate what @thelivingroyale says above in that its too triumphant. The music from 00.32 to 01.49 makes it sound like Bond is just having a pleasant afternoon drive in the country and generates absolutely zero tension. It just sounds far too easy for Bond.
Its only from 02.11 where the TB final battle section kicks in that it produces anything approaching excitement.
Just as an aside, I'm no Bond soundtrack expert like a lot of you on here so might be talking bollocks, but does this separate ballsy TB section even warrant being called the '007 Theme'?
To the best of my knowledge the '007 Theme' was written for FRWL and that section does not appear. Nor does it appear during '007 Theme - Album Version' on the TB OST or the reprise of the track in YOLT, DAF and MR. It is first heard in 'Street Chase' on the TB OST and then recurs during the climax of the film. I guess it shares a lot of the DNA of the '007 Theme' but it seems it was written only as part of the TB OST so I'm sceptical if using this section can be counted.
I think the '007 Theme' from FRWL sounds far too dated for a modern Bond film whereas the frenzied TB battle section I think could be rearranged.
Personally though I'd much sooner see a return of 'He's Dangerous'. Although it goes without saying that all of the above pisses on Newman.
IMHO for the big battle one army v another climax, there is little tension, we know whose going to win, its all about action rather than tension and this is where I would love to see a return of this theme
The OO7 theme is such a great piece, it's a real shame that it hasn't been used for 28 years. I believe it's supposedly used within the chase on ice in DAD. Though I've never been able to hear it or any variation on it. Although it is used sparingly within the series, I do feel it's a worthy secondary Bond theme, that should/ve been used a little more.
I wonder if the car chase between Bond and Hinx in SP would've benefitted from it?
Couldn't be any worse than what we got.
There's also this version of the "007 Theme," where you can hear the main melody played on electric guitar (which might work better in a modern film):
Who is Lee's grandson? Johnny Lee Miller? There were also Bond references in the first Trainspotting movie ("Shplendid Mish Moneypenny) with Sick Boy being an ardent Bond movie fan. Liked the incorporation of 007, and liked the movie in general.
And as of re-using 007 in other Bond movies, does anyone know the copyright situation? Does EON own the rights, or the estate of John Barry?
Looks and sounds great @Milovy ! The context is very important here - as it is one of the few times in Quantum where Bond is just chilling and enjoying the locale. While the 007 Theme is usually used in action sequences - I like what you've done here. It fits perfectly with the sweeping panoramic shots.
Yes Johnny Lee Miller is M's grandson. I always liked the Bond mentions in the original Trainspotting. Being Scottish it would make sense there was some reverence toward Connery.
I would assume that Barry would have the predominant rights - and they'd have a chat to EON as well (seeing as it is so closely associated with Bond). For example I know that Spielberg had to ask Cubby for the rights to use the Bond theme when he produced 'The Goonies'. (not sure if that meant he asked Norman as well?)
This is true, but surely Bond could lead the way a bit and switch things up by using this theme once again?
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Those brass chords at the beginning are fairly tense, when you think about it. Also, in Moonraker, the string melodies seem to "sing" more than in other Barry scores, and this piece is not the exception (listen to the second half). I assume that is because, apart from the violins and clarinets, violas are used in them. I also enjoy the high pizzicato notes in that part. The music is light-hearted, whimsical. Works for the scene.