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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited September 2021 Posts: 25,092
    mattjoes wrote: »
    This version of 007 from 1995's Moviola II is based on John Barry's concert arrangement from 1972, only the percussion is slightly different and, beginning at 0:55, the background phrase (that includes an upwards slide in every other bar) has horns in addition to strings, which gives it a beautiful and more muscular sound. I prefer this one to the original. The changes bring out the lyrical quality of the music a bit more. It's also slightly more lively.


    Great stuff, I like the 007 version from the album The Best of John Barry Film and TV Themes. I can't find the album on YouTube.
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    My parents bought me this one Christmas when I was a kid, I have probably listened to this more than any of his compilation albums.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    @mattjoes

    https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4fvj3m

    Just found this click the link, it may take a second or two for the player to appear, go to 8:30 for the 007 track I mentioned or just listen to the full suite it's great. Superb version of Midnight Cowboy after Goldfinger.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
    edited September 2021 Posts: 7,021
    @Fire_and_Ice_Returns

    Interestingly enough, the music in that video/album comes from 1972's The Concert John Barry. They reused it for that Best of John Barry album, which was released in 1991, if I'm not mistaken, rather than 1976 as the video description says. Both albums are Polydor releases, so they include the Polydor versions of several themes that Barry recorded for them in the seventies, for singles and the like.

    So the version of 007 you posted is just the one I was referencing. It's very nice, though as I said I do give a slight edge to the 1995 version. But of course that one wouldn't exist without the 1972 version.

    I also agree about Midnight Cowboy.

    There's also a gorgeous version of Sail the Summer Winds in that Best of John Barry album; another one with a Persuaders-styled arrangement. I didn't know about it until now so thanks for leading me to it.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
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    Here's another nice orchestral variation on the Bond theme from Barry. This was for a concert for Elizabeth Taylor.



    That video is a repost of a repost. Sometime ago I actually downloaded the repost (not the repost of a repost), fixed the aspect ratio, removed the annoying watermark at the end and resynced the audio (you can see it's off in the pizzicato).

    The drummer's joy at 0:52 is infectious.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
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    I haven't actually listened to this, but here's an interesting tidbit about the quadraphonic version of the LALD soundtrack:
    The mix itself is adventuresome, with many elements that - while maybe not fully isolated - are clearly placed strongly in one position in the soundfield. Take track 3: Just a Closer Walk With Thee/New Second Line. There is a part where the dixieland funeral all but disappears from the rears. This is where you might really judge the amount of bleedthrough, which ain't much. And then as the song progresses the music moves into the rears to give you the sense of the passing parade (if you know the scene in the movie).

    (source: https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/threads/soundtrack-live-and-let-die-q8.8154/)
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited October 2021 Posts: 25,092
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    mattjoes wrote: »
    I haven't actually listened to this, but here's an interesting tidbit about the quadraphonic version of the LALD soundtrack:
    The mix itself is adventuresome, with many elements that - while maybe not fully isolated - are clearly placed strongly in one position in the soundfield. Take track 3: Just a Closer Walk With Thee/New Second Line. There is a part where the dixieland funeral all but disappears from the rears. This is where you might really judge the amount of bleedthrough, which ain't much. And then as the song progresses the music moves into the rears to give you the sense of the passing parade (if you know the scene in the movie).

    (source: https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/threads/soundtrack-live-and-let-die-q8.8154/)

    Interesting one of my favourites was not aware of this.

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    Bought NTTD score today some of it caught my ear, will no doubt work better in context of movie.

    Message from an old friend is a standout track so far on second listen.

  • vzokvzok
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
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    mattjoes wrote: »
    I haven't actually listened to this, but here's an interesting tidbit about the quadraphonic version of the LALD soundtrack:
    The mix itself is adventuresome, with many elements that - while maybe not fully isolated - are clearly placed strongly in one position in the soundfield. Take track 3: Just a Closer Walk With Thee/New Second Line. There is a part where the dixieland funeral all but disappears from the rears. This is where you might really judge the amount of bleedthrough, which ain't much. And then as the song progresses the music moves into the rears to give you the sense of the passing parade (if you know the scene in the movie).

    (source: https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/threads/soundtrack-live-and-let-die-q8.8154/)

    Interesting one of my favourites was not aware of this.

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    Bought NTTD score today some of it caught my ear, will no doubt work better in context of movie.

    Message from an old friend is a standout track so far on second listen.


    This.
    although it is longer in the movie
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    vzok wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
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    mattjoes wrote: »
    I haven't actually listened to this, but here's an interesting tidbit about the quadraphonic version of the LALD soundtrack:
    The mix itself is adventuresome, with many elements that - while maybe not fully isolated - are clearly placed strongly in one position in the soundfield. Take track 3: Just a Closer Walk With Thee/New Second Line. There is a part where the dixieland funeral all but disappears from the rears. This is where you might really judge the amount of bleedthrough, which ain't much. And then as the song progresses the music moves into the rears to give you the sense of the passing parade (if you know the scene in the movie).

    (source: https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/forums/threads/soundtrack-live-and-let-die-q8.8154/)

    Interesting one of my favourites was not aware of this.

    ---

    Bought NTTD score today some of it caught my ear, will no doubt work better in context of movie.

    Message from an old friend is a standout track so far on second listen.


    This.
    although it is longer in the movie

    That's good I have not seen the film yet though I expect much of the score to be expanded on, was going to watch the film today though too tired from work to sit in a cinema for 3 hours.

    Listened to NTTD score 3 times now, much better than the last two for me.
  • GerardGerard
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    Given that I listened to the soundtrack today, that has to be "No Time to Die" by Billie Eilish.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Murdock wrote: »

    Great stuff I hope the conductor is OK :))

    Long time no see @Murdock hope all is well.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Thank you @Fire_and_Ice_Returns, I've been doing well. I just took a much needed long hiatus. Glad to be back though. :)
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Murdock wrote: »
    Thank you @Fire_and_Ice_Returns, I've been doing well. I just took a much needed long hiatus. Glad to be back though. :)

    A break can do us good for sure, a good time to be back with NTTD in theatres.

    Not watched it yet myself probably Tuesday now, when will you get the chance to see it over in the States?
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    Thank you @Fire_and_Ice_Returns, I've been doing well. I just took a much needed long hiatus. Glad to be back though. :)

    A break can do us good for sure, a good time to be back with NTTD in theatres.

    Not watched it yet myself probably Tuesday now, when will you get the chance to see it over in the States?

    I won't be seeing it in theaters since they are closed in my neck of the woods. I'll most likely stream it whenever possible.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Murdock wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    Thank you @Fire_and_Ice_Returns, I've been doing well. I just took a much needed long hiatus. Glad to be back though. :)

    A break can do us good for sure, a good time to be back with NTTD in theatres.

    Not watched it yet myself probably Tuesday now, when will you get the chance to see it over in the States?

    I won't be seeing it in theaters since they are closed in my neck of the woods. I'll most likely stream it whenever possible.

    That's a shame luckily a local theatre is showing it here, I was hesitant initially though they seem well set up with precautions etc.

    The sooner its on Streaming the better, hope you get to see it soon.

    Restrictions are more relaxed here currently though heading into winter another lockdown is always possible.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Cool profile pic @Murdock Cavill would be my next choice as Bond.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Cool profile pic @Murdock Cavill would be my next choice as Bond.

    Thank you, I made it myself. :)
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Murdock wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Cool profile pic @Murdock Cavill would be my next choice as Bond.

    Thank you, I made it myself. :)

    I like the colours on the part of the gun barrel used in the background.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Cool profile pic @Murdock Cavill would be my next choice as Bond.

    Thank you, I made it myself. :)

    I like the colours on the part of the gun barrel used in the background.

    Thanks, I was going for a TWINE/TND style poster that utilizes vibrant colors. Something I feel is missing in modern Bond posters.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
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    Terrific arrangement, and rich in woodwinds as opposed to some of modern action film scoring.



    If the rest of the album is going to be this good, it's going to be a must-have.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
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    Listening to these delightful remixes from the man @JimmyGerdin





    That part of NTTD played on wah-wah brass couldn't sound more Bondian if it tried. Awesome!
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
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    Listening to this. I didn't know there was a music video!



    Love 3:22 to the end. The brass keeps climbing and climbing and climbing until infinity...
    Genius touch.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
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    David Arnold IS Homeless Street Musician
  • QsAssistantQsAssistant All those moments lost in time... like tears in rain
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    Technically it would be the main song in From Russia With Love but I had all of the Bond title songs playing on a random loop today while I worked. After seeing No Time To Die I’m on a James Bond high and get seen to get enough content.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    mattjoes wrote: »
    David Arnold IS Homeless Street Musician

    I had no idea he started out this way. From rags to riches, so cool.
  • GerardGerard
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    Today, while coming back from work, I listened to my James Bond playlist on my iPod, and the last song I listened to before getting home was this one :



    It will also be the first song I'll listen to tomorrow morning while going to work.
  • GerardGerard
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    Still on my Bond playlist, so today, the last complete track I listened to was Gladys Knight's "License to Kill".
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
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    More Jimmy Gerdin goodness:

  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
    edited November 2021 Posts: 7,021
    Q The Music Show at it again:





    I think I like this version of The Tanker better than the original:





    In this rendition of Flight into Space, the chorus at 3:43 might be synth-based, but it's also much louder and clearer, which is great. Very eerie and dramatic.





    I do so hate martial music.

  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited December 2021 Posts: 25,092

    The true theme to TND.
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