It's good, but it's an Adele song much more than a James Bond song -- take away the lilting Bond notes in the background, and it could be just another song on her CD. The lyrics don't strike me as consistently strong and the rhymes and images are cockeyed, but she does a good job smoothing over them. I don't think it measures up to anything in the 60s, but it beats a lot of the songs in the 80s and 90s and certainly is significantly better than the theme song to "Quantum of Solace."
I've never listened to any Adele's CD, but I've listened to Bond soundtracks a lot and I think that this song is a real James Bond song.
I remember that after listening to "Another way to die" I thought: "Now, I'll listen to it again and maybe the next time I will like it". On the other side, I've liked "Skyfall" since the very first time.
And, as someone has pointed out before, this song will be perfect for the initial credits sequence.
I was forced to listen to Adele months before she exploded in popularity here in the U.S. -- I never doubted she could sing a Bond song, though I was pulling for Amy Winehouse. Both have more throaty, "mature" voices than their contemporaries. Having heard pretty much all of Adele's songs, I can say this one is pretty much standard for her. What makes it a Bond song are the orchestrations in the background. Take them out, and this is nothing remarkable for Adele. (Set Fire to the Rain has as much of a Bond vibe as this song does, minus the orchestrations.) Is it a Bond song? Sure. But I still think it's more of an Adele song. For me, it falls in the upper half of all Bond songs, but it's no Goldfinger or You Only Live Twice. It's closest in spirit to Diamonds are Forever or The Spy Who Loved Me. That said, as I have maintained, it's going to be a huge hit, mostly because Adele is so popular right now that I can't see Skyfall being anything else. I guarantee it will be nominated for an Oscar.
Having finally been able to listen to a clean recording on decent audio equipment my verdict is I love it. IMO one of the five best theme songs ever. That is a BOND song!
I like the song, and I agree it's even better when played over clips from the film. I'm getting more anxious with every clip from the movie that I see, and November 9 can't come soon enough for me!
Here is a new clip from Sony Pictures Austria showcasing Adele's Skyfall theme. Could this be part of the Skyfall music video? Includes some new footage from the film.
Wow. Juxtaposing the footage with the song like that adds an entirely new dimension. This looks like a remarkable film, regardless of being Bond.
So relieved that it isn't another mess like the Alicia Keys/Jack White mash-up! I like it - it is definitely a step in the right direction. It isn't a mindblower. If you were to compare it other Bond themes similar to this (the moody female pieces) then it's in my top three, after the great Gladys Knight's 'Licence to Kill' and Garbage's 'TWINE'. I may be wrong, but I think the producers may have listened to all of us, because this film seems to be definitely putting right all the crap that was QoS. I can't wait. Blackleiter - you've got to wait Nov 9? Pity...!
So relieved that it isn't another mess like the Alicia Keys/Jack White mash-up! I like it - it is definitely a step in the right direction. It isn't a mindblower. If you were to compare it other Bond themes similar to this (the moody female pieces) then it's in my top three, after the great Gladys Knight's 'Licence to Kill' and Garbage's 'TWINE'. I may be wrong, but I think the producers may have listened to all of us, because this film seems to be definitely putting right all the crap that was QoS. I can't wait. Blackleiter - you've got to wait Nov 9? Pity...!
Got to hear the entire theme with good sound. It's a classic style Bond theme. Is it up there with "Goldfinger" "YOLT" or "TB". Of course not, but it's more than decent and will do a great job during the tiltles to set the mood.
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Count on good old AJB to give a broad spectrum of opinion---from the sublime to the ridiculous 8-) I love the song; downloaded it on iTunes and listened to it five times in a row. It's moody and dark, with proper Bond cues and a theme of apocalyptic romance. Bringing on Adele was a good move. Like Sir Paul McCartney, she'll be doing a Bond theme in every live performance she gives B-)
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yeah, GL, we got it that you don't like the song.
Putting your opinion (and it's not really more) into toilet comparison makes you sound a desperate little choild having lost his sucker.
I have mixed feelings about what I've heard so far, but I've been so busy yesterday that I did not hear it in full length yet.
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So relieved that it isn't another mess like the Alicia Keys/Jack White mash-up! I like it - it is definitely a step in the right direction. It isn't a mindblower. If you were to compare it other Bond themes similar to this (the moody female pieces) then it's in my top three, after the great Gladys Knight's 'Licence to Kill' and Garbage's 'TWINE'. I may be wrong, but I think the producers may have listened to all of us, because this film seems to be definitely putting right all the crap that was QoS. I can't wait. Blackleiter - you've got to wait Nov 9? Pity...!
Just take a well placed holiday around the 26th October!
The Sun is conducting a poll on what it calls the "Battle of the Bond songs: Adele's Skyfall vs Muse's Supremacy". The article features Adele's lyrics video and a fan made alternate trailer of Skyfall featuring Supremacy.
I've never been a fan of Adele. Would have prefered Muse due to my taste in music. However she's done a very solid job with the new Bond song here and I actually quite like it. Sure it'll never beat 'You Know My Name' IMO but it sound like a classic Connery era tune and what's wrong with that? -{
I've never been a fan of Adele. Would have prefered Muse due to my taste in music. However she's done a very solid job with the new Bond song here and I actually quite like it. Sure it'll never beat 'You Know My Name' IMO but it sound like a classic Connery era tune and what's wrong with that? -{
Just had a chance to finally listen to Adele's Skyfall from start to finish. In my opinion it is the perfect tribute song to a franchise that is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. I believe it's a great "nod of acknowledgement" to the era that started it all.
My only real critique is that it feels like it should end about 45 seconds before it does, but still an excellent Bond song.
Many people will say, "Hey, it's my opinion and I don't like this song, and a persons opinions can't ever be wrong." Well, in this specific instance if you don't like this song, -your opinions are wrong. )
I think it's the best one they've done in YEARS. I also love the nods to the Bond theme; I think that's what has been missing in the recent ones. They tried to go too modern and sometimes just plain crazy - Madonna???
That being said; I still think they should have let Dame Shirley take a crack at it!
VERY MUCH looking forward to the film. I have the oddest feeling this will be one of the best ever!
Am I still the only one that is annoyed by her not pronouncing many words correctly?
I actually thought this years ago, with her earlier songs; I used to think she was half-cut in the studio. It's just her style and by and large people don't seem to care.
You're obviously a stickler for enunciation! I can appreciate that. -{
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Agreed - this song doesn't seem to be going anywhere, it's just Adele repeating the chorus mostly. Disappointing
Hey this wouldnt be the first time a Bond movie had a terrible theme. Goldfinger doesnt have the best of lyrics ya know.
But that's only your opinion...doesn't mean that others will agree with you...
I'm sure the movie will be great, the theme is just unimpressive.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
yeah, GL, we got it that you don't like the song.
Putting your opinion (and it's not really more) into toilet comparison makes you sound a desperate little choild having lost his sucker.
I have mixed feelings about what I've heard so far, but I've been so busy yesterday that I did not hear it in full length yet.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Btw, I'm not laughing at your loose attempt at humour, but the hypocrisy of the style of your post history old bean
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Battle of the Bond songs: Adele's Skyfall vs Muse's Supremacy
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4573959/Battle-of-the-Bond-songs-Adeles-Skyfall-vs-Muses-Supremacy.html
My sentiments entirely. -{
My only real critique is that it feels like it should end about 45 seconds before it does, but still an excellent Bond song.
Many people will say, "Hey, it's my opinion and I don't like this song, and a persons opinions can't ever be wrong." Well, in this specific instance if you don't like this song, -your opinions are wrong.
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?client=mv-google&v=7HKoqNJtMTQ&rdm=mbcvux6ij
I believe that is the link to her song there. It is called let the sky fall.
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That being said; I still think they should have let Dame Shirley take a crack at it!
VERY MUCH looking forward to the film. I have the oddest feeling this will be one of the best ever!
I actually thought this years ago, with her earlier songs; I used to think she was half-cut in the studio. It's just her style and by and large people don't seem to care.
You're obviously a stickler for enunciation! I can appreciate that. -{
Yes.... she's got a real cockney accent... and I don't even notice the words you mention.... I just hear the song!
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!