The Bond Theme That Never Was

BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
I found this over the weekend. I'm not impressed, but what do you folks think?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/26/lana-del-rey-shades-of-cool_n_5393495.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment
"Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."

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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I kept waiting for it to get going, and it never did, I too am not impressed
    and she is an artist some have suggested as a Bond singer, this sounds
    pretty bland, to me at least.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    I saw this earlier, I'm not convinced either.
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,520Chief of Staff
    There is a good song in there trying to get out...as it is it just sounds like a poor mans Adele...she is fit though :D
    YNWA 97
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    From the first few notes you can clearly hear the Bond music influence. But the song really drags and just never seems to get going. The voice is fine, but she needs a better song to convince me she would be right to sing a Bond theme.
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • Thunderbird 2Thunderbird 2 East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,777MI6 Agent
    I'm with you BLeighter. Sounds a bit like the lovely Katie Melua.

    The songs percussion sounds a bit QoSish to start, but the song itself is turged, tired. No slap bang wallop.
    Funny thing is Adelle's Skyfall is quite melodious in a ballad kind of way, but it has a punch halfway through.

    http://www.katiemelua.com/Videos.aspx

    "Where Does The Ocean Go?" Does what Shades Of Cool above Fails to do. And Ms Melua's "A Happy Place" could be a Bond theme, if the percussion was beefed up. - Lets face it, Mr Craigs' Bond really needs one! :D
    This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,224Chief of Staff
    Either lady could sing a Bond theme, but David Arnold should compose it.
  • Thunderbird 2Thunderbird 2 East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,777MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
    Either lady could sing a Bond theme, but David Arnold should compose it.

    + 1 Thunderbird Too!
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  • Gassy ManGassy Man USAPosts: 2,972MI6 Agent
    Reminds me of that meandering theme by Garbage for The World Is Not Enough. Obviously it's not the same song, but it has the same mushy feel.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Would that be a " misty eyed " feel. :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    'Ive got a ....'
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • CmdrAtticusCmdrAtticus United StatesPosts: 1,102MI6 Agent
    I don't know if Sting was ever approached to do a Bond theme, but I think if not it's a bit tragic. Whether or not he should sing the theme, he could definitely write one based on his talent. If not the main theme, even an end song over the credits would work. For example, his song "Shape of My Heart" would have made sense for CR:

    "Shape Of My Heart"

    He deals the cards as a meditation
    And those he plays never suspect
    He doesn't play for the money he wins
    He don't play for respect

    He deals the cards to find the answer
    The sacred geometry of chance
    The hidden laws of a probable outcome
    The numbers lead a dance

    I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
    I know that the clubs are weapons of war
    I know that diamonds mean money for this art
    But that's not the shape of my heart

    He may play the Jack of diamonds
    He may lay the Queen of spades
    He may conceal a King in his hand
    While the memory of it fades

    I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
    I know that the clubs are weapons of war
    I know that diamonds mean money for this art
    But that's not the shape of my heart
    That's not the shape, the shape of my heart

    And if I told you that I loved you
    You'd maybe think there's something wrong
    I'm not a man of too many faces
    The mask I wear is one

    But those who speak know nothing
    And find out to their cost
    Like those who curse their luck in too many places
    And those who fear a loss

    I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
    I know that the clubs are weapons of war
    I know that diamonds mean money for this art
    But that's not the shape of my heart
    That's not the shape of my heart
    That's not the shape, the shape of my heart

    Then there is "It's Probably Me" - which was the main theme for the Lethal Weapon film sequal:


    If the night turned cold
    And the stars looked down
    And you hug yourself
    On the cold cold ground
    You wake the morning
    In a stranger's coat
    No-one would you see
    You ask yourself, 'Who'd watch for me?'
    My only friend, who could it be?
    It's hard to say it
    I hate to say it
    But it's probably me

    When your belly's empty
    And the hunger's so real
    And you're too proud to beg
    And too dumb to steal
    You search the city
    For your only friend
    No-one would you see
    You ask yourself, Who'll Watch For Me?'
    A solitary voice to speak out and set me free
    I hate to say it
    I hate to say it
    But it's probably me

    You're not the easiest person I ever got to know
    And it's hard for us both to let our feelings show
    Some would say
    I should let you go your way
    You'll only make me cry
    If there's one guy, just one guy
    Who'd lay down his life for you and die
    It's hard to say it
    I hate to say it
    But it's probably me

    When the world's gone crazy, and it makes no sense
    And there's only one voice that comes to your defence
    And the jury's out
    And your eyes search the room
    And one friendly face is all you need to see
    If there's one guy, just one guy
    Who'd lay down his life for you and die
    I hate to say it
    I hate to say it
    But it's probably me
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Well, Sting was approached to play Zorin.
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Sure you're not mixing him up with David Bowie ?
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    No, I'm pretty sure Sting was also approached for the Role
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    edited June 2014
    Sure you're not mixing him up with David Bowie ?

    I thought it was Bowie too. Here's what it says in Wiki:

    The role was initially offered to David Bowie, who turned it down, saying, "I didn't want to spend five months watching my stunt double fall off cliffs."
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
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