I wouldn't call it the best theme song, but it is one of my favorites. It has a sort of melancholy moodiness that I like, and it really matched Dalton's version of Bond.
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I like it very much, but then again, there are only a handful of Bond themes that I don't particularly like. A great theme song should stand on its own whether the film is any good or not. Bond films have had a lot of songs that fit that description. You just can't beat the dramatic, catchy, big-band, classic Connery Bond themes...the whole lot. 'Live & Let Die", 'The Living Daylights' and 'A View to a Kill' also fit that description. 'Moonraker' and 'The Man With the Golden Gun' harken back to the first films and fit in well. The only ones I am not fussy on are QoS, DAD, TWINE, and TND.
I prefer a-ha's version they did for their later album release, it's more raw but you can hear the vocals better, esp on the chorus. There was a dispute between the group and Barry over the arrangement for the actual film, Barry would insist on putting Bond-style brass into a song (he did it with AVTAK) and I don't think it was really necessary or desirable.
I found this today, It's a comparison of Arnold's v's Barry's Music using the Opera scene from QOS. I think it's an interesting experiment, Doesn't prove anything except that Both can/could do great film music. It's probably from years of watching the Bonds But I do give the extra couple of points to Barry's score. Although I think Arnold's score to QOS is the Best he's done , so Far. -{ http://youtu.be/Tsv_hRnaKfU
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I had a problem with Barry's music for the more serious movies, I felt he could get a bit heavy. That includes OHMSS, but I'm in a minority on this I know.
Years ago I remember reading a story about A-ha's participation in a Bond film, and the group members were agitated that John Barry received partial credit for the song. According to them, his imput in it was nil.
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Years ago I remember reading a story about A-ha's participation in a Bond film, and the group members were agitated that John Barry received partial credit for the song. According to them, his imput in it was nil.
John Barry told a similar-ish story...he said he just couldn't work with them as they refused to listen to anything he had to say...
To be fair, I'd be in a-ha's camp over that. I mean, Sun Always Shines is a great song, very Bondian imo. Why should Barry get a credit for that Bondian fanfare, which makes it seem a bit naff anyway I think.
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To be fair, I'd be in a-ha's camp over that. I mean, Sun Always Shines is a great song, very Bondian imo. Why should Barry get a credit for that Bondian fanfare, which makes it seem a bit naff anyway I think.
Probably because it would be in his contract )
Plus he has to write the rest of the score and try and incorporate the theme tune in there somewhere... -{
I`ve allways thought it was agreat Bond theme song -but not one of the classics. Morten Harket has a great voice, one if the best in pop IMO. A-ha often added something dark and melancoly into what would have been standard pop music in other hands, and this matched Dalton perfectly. Only Goldeneye and perhaps The World is Not Enough has been better after TLD.
Yes, Dalton is creeping me, but no way up, dear friend. And I find it fortunate, that he did not have anything to do with the song - he would have messed it up as well, if he did
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Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Yes, Dalton is creeping me, but no way up, dear friend. And I find it fortunate, that he did not have anything to do with the song - he would have messed it up as well, if he did
Grow up Markus…ahhhh just joking we all know your feeling for Dalton… -{
great pics, Ian. Seems, that you have enjoyed that day.
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Markus….We all miss Oddy… he is part of our legacy and in our minds… maria welll we better have an international party and you joining… I am sure we can get here to come…
We had a wonderful time…. And actually I think OHMSS is one of your favourite -{
Markus….We all miss Oddy… he is part of our legacy and in our minds… maria welll we better have an international party and you joining… I am sure we can get here to come…
We had a wonderful time…. And actually I think OHMSS is one of your favourite -{
...and here I can wholeheartedly agree! -{ -{ -{
and if you come to Germany, we have larger indor ski halls, with real snow and longer tracks.
Did you ever do the downhill from Piz Gloria?
If you bring Maria, we can meet there anytime you want and I'll be your instructor -{
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Markus….We all miss Oddy… he is part of our legacy and in our minds… maria welll we better have an international party and you joining… I am sure we can get here to come…
We had a wonderful time…. And actually I think OHMSS is one of your favourite -{
...and here I can wholeheartedly agree! -{ -{ -{
and if you come to Germany, we have larger indor ski halls, with real snow and longer tracks.
Did you ever do the downhill from Piz Gloria?
If you bring Maria, we can meet there anytime you want and I'll be your instructor -{
I was on ski…but that indoor skiing was very very different from normal skiing… very strange – on the other side it was nice to do it in tux…I haven’t got any photos of me but Klaus/Largo have some of me in during the party…
I think if DOC go skiing again we will go to Sweden to do the real stuffff.
Never been to Piz Gloria butt one day…
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Themesong? Nahhhhhhh
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
Roger Moore 1927-2017
http://youtu.be/Tsv_hRnaKfU
Roger Moore 1927-2017
John Barry told a similar-ish story...he said he just couldn't work with them as they refused to listen to anything he had to say...
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Probably because it would be in his contract
Plus he has to write the rest of the score and try and incorporate the theme tune in there somewhere... -{
The lyrics make no sense whatsoever, they should of got Whitney Houston or something
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should of been Roberts Browns too, he was an awful M
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Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
See Bondtoys....Dalton is creeping up on you...first a song...then a film..then...HALLELUJAH BROTHER
Yes, Dalton is creeping me, but no way up, dear friend. And I find it fortunate, that he did not have anything to do with the song - he would have messed it up as well, if he did
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Grow up Markus…ahhhh just joking we all know your feeling for Dalton… -{
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Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Never leave the boy in the man Markus… look at our summer party photos and you can se what happens if you still are a boy…….
Anyway that is the wonderful thing about Bond… Dalton that I LOVE and think is one of the best you simply hate….
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Here summer was crap, hope, that your was better.
Good, that we are one group and opposing opinions make us even better friends -{
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Markus … naturally under event and screening…
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But watch out….
Summer was awful in DK but this day was niceeeeeeeeeeeeee
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What I am really missing is Oddjob (Chleve)
- and the lovely Maria ;%
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Markus….We all miss Oddy… he is part of our legacy and in our minds… maria welll we better have an international party and you joining… I am sure we can get here to come…
We had a wonderful time…. And actually I think OHMSS is one of your favourite -{
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http://thedangermen.com/
...and here I can wholeheartedly agree! -{ -{ -{
and if you come to Germany, we have larger indor ski halls, with real snow and longer tracks.
Did you ever do the downhill from Piz Gloria?
If you bring Maria, we can meet there anytime you want and I'll be your instructor -{
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I was on ski…but that indoor skiing was very very different from normal skiing… very strange – on the other side it was nice to do it in tux…I haven’t got any photos of me but Klaus/Largo have some of me in during the party…
I think if DOC go skiing again we will go to Sweden to do the real stuffff.
Never been to Piz Gloria butt one day…
Marias faceebook profile – you want it ???
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