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Who would you like to sing the new Bond song? Would you like a classic approach or a more modern one like QOS?

I think this song by Florence and the Machine would be absolutely perfect if it had a slight bond rift in parts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1otiuQTUYc

Well, looking through my eyes, I want a classical song, strong female voice, great orchestration and lyrics I can understand.  Looking through the producers eyes, I imagine they want to sell some records (cd's, digital downloads) so they probably want something more contemporary, unfortunately, their last few tries have been horrible. Perhaps, something romantic with a some popular singer, along the lines of Nobody Does it Better, would be a compromise.

Personally, I have been waiting a while for the Killers to do a Bond theme.  I think they would be great for it, but that being said... Both of CR and QoS had male heavy vocals (yes, QoS had Alisha Keyes but I felt Jack White's vocals were more prominent.)  So maybe it's time for a more classic female vocal heavy piece?  Lady GaGa could be different, or perhaps Christina Aguilera?  Neither are my favorite artists, but I do think they could do something interesting.

Kevolution wrote:

Who would you like to sing the new Bond song? Would you like a classic approach or a more modern one like QOS?

I think this song by Florence and the Machine would be absolutely perfect if it had a slight bond rift in parts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1otiuQTUYc

Does anyone think the QoS song was a success? I'm thinking we should never try that again.

Le Samourai wrote:

Mr Beech wrote:

Does anyone think the QoS song was a success? I'm thinking we should never try that again.

I did. I thought it had a raw grittiness to it that matched the film. And I liked the film as well.

I like the film, but the one word I could use to describe the song is "ugly." It didn't have a flow, it had a broken non-melody thing, they didn't harmonize, and it had these banging instrument explosions that happened each time the singers' voices started. The slower parts between the chorus were a smoother sound, but then BAM! Chorus. It was just lots of those heavy amounts of sudden instrument entry and then it would go again in just this messy banging style.

I won't say it is bad, but it is not Bond and it sure is ugly.

Mr Beech wrote:

Le Samourai wrote:

I did. I thought it had a raw grittiness to it that matched the film. And I liked the film as well.

I like the film, but the one word I could use to describe the song is "ugly." It didn't have a flow, it had a broken non-melody thing, they didn't harmonize, and it had these banging instrument explosions that happened each time the singers' voices started. The slower parts between the chorus were a smoother sound, but then BAM! Chorus. It was just lots of those heavy amounts of sudden instrument entry and then it would go again in just this messy banging style.

I won't say it is bad, but it is not Bond and it sure is ugly.

I agree with your analysis, but not your conclusion. I like the fact the song is chaotic and "broken" sounding. But bear in mind I come from a sort of punk/postpunk background. Years of listening to bands like the Velvet Underground no doubt has warped my sensibilities. Of course, I also love far more melodious stuff like Bach and Bill Evans, for whatever that's worth. Diverse tastes=big music collections=my 1,000 or so CDs.

Kevolution wrote:

Who would you like to sing the new Bond song? Would you like a classic approach or a more modern one like QOS?

I think this song by Florence and the Machine would be absolutely perfect if it had a slight bond rift in parts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1otiuQTUYc

Does anyone think the QoS song was a success? I'm thinking we should never try that again.

Lexi wrote:

Mr Beech wrote:

Does anyone think the QoS song was a success? I'm thinking we should never try that again.

Yep, I loved the QoS theme.... gritty and dirty riffs, which suited the movie very well IMO.

I think Adele would be brilliant - but it looks like it's not just her vocal chords that have taken a battering, apparently she has/is suffering from anxiety and depression.

Looks like the fame thing has got to her... however, I do hope she makes a recovery soon.

Michael Bublé would do a great song too.... listening to the 'cry me a river' track he did... Big, bold and brassy....a great combination     

Michael Bublé would be an inspired choice.

I do find it odd that one can think of a theme without knowing about the pts, or how it's suited. Just can't see how Adele can be writing it without knowing that, or maybe she's been briefed. Even so, it's how the hands go around Moore as he parachutes that makes the tinkley piano so wonderful on NDIB.