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Wait a second. That’s quite a leap in logic there. You expect NTTD to have the same style as Billie Eilish. And you describe her style as monotonous.
Did we watch the same promo clips? Because when I watch that little Jamaica tease or the trailer, one feeling I don’t get from this film is ‘monotonous’.
Didn’t Sam Smith talk about how he had written ‘the greatest love story’ and how it was fitting for the film? When I think of that film, ‘a great love story’ is not what comes to mind.
Adele’s Skyfall is very melodramatic. And yes, the film is probably one of the more melodramatic Bond films. But it’s not like that the whole time. There’s nothing melodramatic about the PTS or Bond clamping onto train carriages.
So while Billie Eilish has a very ‘emo and monotone’ vibe to her sound, I doubt that one song will decide the whole vibe of an entire film.
Can some people just wait for the song?
Wise words @GadgetMan :-bd
I'm not a fan of Billie Eilish in any way. I don't like her music personally, but she is very popular. However, she's doing the theme tune to a Bond film. It has no context to the films story. She's not in the film. I don't understand the huge amount of resent and arguing over a person that sings the theme song, that hasn't even been heard yet!
For all we know it could be amazing.
It could be utter rubbish.
But I'll keep calm till I hear it. And even if I don't like it, it's not going to ruin the overall film for me.
Probably more important than Eilish herself, is her brother (who I assume wrote the song). I can only hope that he is excited by the gig, because that just may be the drive needed for them to do Bond justice.
Maybe those that do can give me a lend of their crystal ball, it could come in handy.
+1
I should have put that better, that's my fault, but I meant the NTTD title track. Sorry.
+3
Give her a break. She’s 18. She doesn’t have to give a polished interview to prove she’s a Bond fan. Daniel Craig is James Bond and many general filmgoers assumed he hated the role after hearing misrepresented comments about wanting to slit his own wrists.
She was hired, like everyone else for this film, because the producers want what she has to offer. In her case, she can sing, has a hit album and a large, dedicated fan base.
Not everyone who likes James Bond can quote Fleming or give intimate details on the making of Dr. No. The producers came to her and she accepted the job. She didn’t have to sing the NTTD title song. She sang it because she wanted to. That tells me enough about her positive feelings for the franchise, and I’m satisfied. We’ll see if her song is any good but let’s not project the worst intentions or motives on an 18 year old woman that’s done nothing wrong.
The fact that grown men (and maybe women) have such vitriol for a teenager that wants to positively contribute to the franchise that we all love is disheartening and unsettling.
Fans: OMG GUYZ THEY SAID IT THEMSELVES THIS IS GONNA BE AN AMAZING MOVIE
Eilish: I love James Bond, it's the coolest franchise of them all
Fans: Nah, she's blatantly lying, her song will most certainly suck
Well said and fair!
+1 sir 🍸
Problem is, those who jumped the gun to voice those views never stick around to realize how foolish they sounded, as they've already moved on towards something else to baselessly complain about.
Certainly suck? Absolutely not, she could, along with Zimmer, knock it out of the park.
Blatantly lying about thinking that the Bond franchise is the coolest? Lying? That may be a bit strong; substantially fudging or exaggerating is more likely. 😏
Why don´t you tell all those people prophesying that this will be oh so great to wait for the song? If so many people seem so happy about the situation, surely a few guys panicking can´t spoil the fun?
After delving into her stuff on youtube i found her quite pleasant to listen to. That song 'Ocean Eyes' is quite my cup of tea.
With her breathy vocals i don't think we'll get a powerful Bond song, but i think it'll be a good one nevertheless.
That’s the thing, she’s obviously talented and I like bits and pieces of what she does but strongly dislike her overall presence and sound. My hope is that Zimmer will help direct her in a way that taps into her talents, allows her to put her stamp on it but also stretches her.
How many people were surprised to hear Lady Gaga sing the standards withTony Bennett? I really wish that she was doing it,
When I close my eyes, I am already imagining "Ocean Eyes" as the new Bond song.
New era for sure, but it has some bits of that classic vibe.
And chat
Am in the same boat as you. I like her voice, but her songs don't do much for me, am just hopeful it's something decent. If Zimmer has been working with her it may not be her usual type of song!
Funny, I have the opposite opinion of the group Garbage for TWINE! They should have been left to do their own thing, because the finished theme didn't sound as good as It could have been!
I agree with every word of this post.
I'm sure she'll surprise her fan base, then everybody, with the NTTD title song