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Favorite version of the Bond theme?

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  • W_PPKW_PPK
    Posts: 172
    My favorites could be heard in 0HMSS and DAF gunbarrels. If they exists.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,266
    I'm going to admit something: I'm a sucker for the second half of the FRWL opening titles theme. The way the track segues into the Bond Theme halfway through, giving us that thunderous gong and the energetic orchestration that opened this track... wow, I just L.O.V.E it!!!

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  • killerkanekillerkane
    Posts: 7
    They all had their moments,the original is timeless ,it's always great to hear a new version ,that's the treat for us fans ,OHMSS was so fresh ,it shocked me ,my choice second best
  • JWESTBROOKJWESTBROOK
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  • ohmss40ohmss40
    Posts: 44
    My favourite is the gunbarrel music from TLD. Orchestrated and perfectly paced. I like it so much I use it as my ringtone for my mobile!
  • wdmwdm
    Posts: 16
    So what - no love for Barry's synth-heavy version in The Living Daylights? Just kidding - sort of. I actually kind of get a kick out of that bit. The whole score is rather nice in a nostalgic way. It reminds me of an old Timex digital watch with a very plastic wrist band. TLD was one of the first Bond movies I ever saw, so it has a place in my heart.

    On a more serious note, I really like the versions of the Bond theme featured here (in no particular order):
    1. Goldeneye teaser trailer
    2. Casino Royale trailer (including the choral bit) - got serious chills the first time
    3. CR end credits
    4. The World is Not Enough end credits, anyone?
    5. Quantum of Solace teaser (though altered, it's still pretty freaking cool)
    6. Octopussy - the scene where Moore slides down the banister in the Indian palace while shooting dudes (and saving his bits). I think this is the highlight of the Moore era, for me.
    7. Goldeneye tank chase
    8. Quantum of Solace Game Soundtrack (Elevator Plunge track)
    9. Agree with DarthDimi - FRWL title sequence has a great Bond theme
    10. Live and Let Die has some nice - if strange - Bond theme moments
    11. Many others that don't come immediately to mind

    - Least favorite: Eric Serra's occasional use in GE and Michael Kamen gunshot tune in Licence to Kill.
  • MrBondMrBond Station S
    Posts: 2,044
    I ask this question here too, does anyone know which version of the Theme this is?
    It is played from 00:24 and forwards.


  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
    edited July 2012 Posts: 16,362
    MrBond wrote:
    I ask this question here too, does anyone know which version of the Theme this is?
    It is played from 00:24 and forwards.


    @MrBond It's from the From Russia With Love game soundtrack. I'm not sure what the track is called, but I know it's from the FRWL videogame.

    It's played in the Factory level, where you blow up the massive factory and steal the Lektor from Eva.
  • MrBondMrBond Station S
    Posts: 2,044
    Murdock wrote:
    MrBond wrote:
    I ask this question here too, does anyone know which version of the Theme this is?
    It is played from 00:24 and forwards.


    @MrBond It's from the From Russia With Love game soundtrack. I'm not sure what the track is called, but I know it's from the FRWL videogame.

    It's played in the Factory level, where you blow up the massive factory and steal the Lektor from Eva.

    Yes it was! Thanks @Murdock ! But I can't find the full version though.
  • dchantrydchantry
    Posts: 278
    the original is the best
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
    edited July 2012 Posts: 16,362
    @MrBond I found it! :D



    It's Sprinkled throughout.
  • MrBondMrBond Station S
    edited July 2012 Posts: 2,044
    Thank's! Such a shame though that the theme is so short.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
    Posts: 16,362
    MrBond wrote:
    Thank's! Such a shame though that the theme is so short.

    You're most welcome! :)
  • thelivingroyalethelivingroyale
    Posts: 12,837
    I really like this one

  • MrBondMrBond Station S
    edited July 2012 Posts: 2,044
    - The original
    - James Bond with Bongos
    - The one in TMWTGG
    - The version that is played in " Ice Chase " on TLD soundtrack
    - The Name Is Bond...James Bond from Casino Royale

    But there is so many great versions of this great theme!
  • mi6returnsmi6returns
    Posts: 10
    The Original One composed by Monty Norman

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  • 00Beast00Beast
    Posts: 4,762
    My favorite currently is the one composed by Moby, which can be heard on the DVD menu for the Tomorrow Never Dies special 007 edition. It's so energetic and screams pure 100% BOND.
  • X3MSonicXX3MSonicX https://www.behance.net/gallery/86760163/Fa-Posteres-de-007-No-Time-To-Die
    Posts: 2,635
    The original Bond theme from Dr. No.
    MrBond wrote:
    - The version that is played in " Ice Chase " on TLD soundtrack

    But there is so many great versions of this great theme!

    Wow. Then the Ice Chase is also from TLD? which Remindescence was in DAD in an Easter Egg form??
  • SirHenryLeeChaChingSirHenryLeeChaChing
    Posts: 3,494
    DarthDimi wrote:
    The original DN version.

    Nothing beats it.

    The definitive version. I'm sure you noticed which version they used for Bond and the Queen for the Olympics.

    After that, it's George Martin's version. The others are OK, but don't have that same flair and style.

  • emilbertilloemilbertillo
    Posts: 153
    1 - The Original James Bond Theme from Dr. No
    2 - George Martin's rendition
    3 - THIS*:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CA_bPX1IcM

    *It's the only Bond Theme from David Arnold I like. Hell, I walk around the streets a la Sean Connery while listening to this.
  • doubleohdaddoubleohdad
    Posts: 1,146
    I might be wrong but there's a...second version of the Norman/Barry theme. It's on the two disc Bond songs collection, on the second disc. It's pretty cool.

    I also love Barry's Double oh seven theme.
  • X3MSonicXX3MSonicX https://www.behance.net/gallery/86760163/Fa-Posteres-de-007-No-Time-To-Die
    Posts: 2,635
    The classic. No doubt. But also the one from the credits from TWINE.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
    Posts: 16,362
    My favorite version right here! the Roger Moore variation. ^_^
  • mdo007mdo007 Katy, Texas
    Posts: 259
    Murdock wrote:
    My favorite version right here! the Roger Moore variation. ^_^

    That one is one of my favorite, I like the City of Prague Philharmonic take on the James Bond theme, but I have 2 others I came to love also:

    The Name Bond....James Bond:



    and I like the Bond theme done by Pfeifer Broz, I heard this in Casino Royale and for the trailers for several James Bond video game (Goldeneye Reloaded, and 007 Legends):

  • Goldeneye95Goldeneye95
    Posts: 546
    Goldfinger.
  • mrnate8mrnate8
    Posts: 65
    Favorite Bond theme is like pizza and sex... never bad. But my vote goes to OHMSS.
  • dkem91dkem91
    Posts: 66
    I have always enjoyed the version of the James Bond Theme that played at the end of the "Blunt Instrument" track on the Casino Royale Soundtrack.
  • thenoisydrumthenoisydrum
    Posts: 69
    James Bond with Bongos from FRWL
  • LicencedToKilt69007LicencedToKilt69007 Belgium, Wallonia
    edited July 2013 Posts: 523
    Many !!!

    - Original "Dr. No"
    - OHMSS
    - LALD
    - Bond 77 (TSWLM)
    - FYEO was out of ordinary but cool
    - Definitely John Barry's "The Living Daylights"
    - Eric Serra's Tank chase in "GoldenEye"
    - Moby's version (my favourite) for TND
    - TWINE ending credits
    - DAD OST (honestly it was a masterpiece)
    - CR's trailer

    - Remix by Paul Dunphy (amazing)


    - Breakbeat remix on Youtube
    - The BOND girls version

    ...
  • TheBondFanTheBondFan
    Posts: 822
    Working on a medley of our favorite versions. Almost done!
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