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CASINO ROYALE
Music composed by
BURT BACHARACH
It might not benefit from being an unofficial entry, but it's clearly appreciated more than most aspects that come from the Non-EON's.
CR67 obtained one 9th place, two 11th places, two 13th places and one 15th place. Rather more successful than most things unofficial 007...
On the other hand, overall it's still bottom 5 here of course. Unsurprisingly so, since 11 people did put it in that bottom 5. Two last places were noted, as well as seven 25th places.
The original music of CR67 acquired 72 points in total.
On a sidenote, this score was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Show. It lost to Mission: Impossible.
The points are so close between this, Dr. No, and SPECTRE! I had this at #25. I would never put it below the disastrous NSNA score though.
It's a wonderful soundtrack befitting a wacky oddball non Bond film from the 60's. A true joy.
Same here.
In all fairness I think the score should be judged against the film being scored, not on the basis of whether its Bondian or not. This film is very different from the others being ranked.
You're right it is a very playful score, and those clips are both great examples of what I was talking about. I particularly like the cue that opens the second one.
I don't think NSNA deserved to go out first—still, I understand why it ranked where it did for the group. While not my own bottom 4, these were the 4 I expected to go first. But from here on out, I really don't know. A lot of people don't like GoldenEye's sound, but then many do. An Arnold that people don't like? A Barry that people don't like? I'm guessing GoldenEye could be next, but I really don't know at this point. I do have a feeling Kamen and Conti might not fare too well either.
The dance scene is beautifully shot and staged, and the music is downright excellent. My favorite scene of the movie.
I actually have a strange fondness for CR67.
The experimental music at the dance school is another curious gem in the score. And 'Mata' looks fabulous in that scene.
I too have a fondness for this film, @GoldenGun. When I studied its making of, a few years ago, I was actually impressed with the skill that went into it. Unfortunately, Feldman and Sellers dug a hole for the film, one because he didn't understand what the bleep he was doing and the other because he was acting up like a diva.
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
Music composed by
BILL CONTI
Seven bottom 5's were noted for FYEO, and 5 more members ranked it 21st. That's 12 participants who gave it a spot outside the top 20.
That's hard to bounce back from, though it must be said Conti's disco tunes does have its fans, as it collected one bronze medal, one 6th spot, two 9th spots and one 14th spot.
The original music of FYEO obtained 78 points in total.
Edit: FYEO is the lowest ranked entry to receive a top 3 spot.
I really enjoy the weaving of the title song and Conti's upbeat renditions of the Bond theme, but the rest of the score (the big action cues especially) is far too lightweight and breezy and doesn't add to the atmosphere of a film that is consciously attempting to be more grounded.
You nailed it. You wrote exactly what I tried to say with my limited vocabulary ;)
You're far too self-deprecating, but thank you.
Over the years I have grown far more appreciative of this score, probably because I have managed to "get used to it" without slobbering monosyllabic grunts of disapproval all over the viewing experience like I did the first twenty or so times I watched the film. Between Barry's enigmatic MR score and his exotic OP, FYEO plays as another 'ugly ducking' of the Bond scores, without necessarily being bad when enjoyed in isolation and in a time capsule. But that's the main issue, isn't it? This score is neither timeless, nor appropriate even for the times in which it was used. Conti was punching slightly above his weight with this one, delivering the goods for the wrong movie.
It's not an atrocious score at all, but I'm sure that a Barry score would've served this more serious Cold War thriller a lot better. Keep the Theme Song, but ditch the synth, flat percussion, brass and TV series level melodies.
Had some Barolo today, so I'm not quite at my most eloquent, but I will defend Conti's FYEO to the grave.
Very, very 80’s and sadly it brings an excellent Bond film down. Though it’s still a very good Bons film overall.