What is your favorite and least favorite Bond song?

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  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    OGG007 wrote:
    Barbel wrote:
    Just my 2 cents:

    The title song for DAF is a remarkable piece of work by John Barry and Don Black. JB's melody is unique and definitely memorable, and is supported by his excellent arrangement. The ostinato* is a perfect example of an earworm- once heard, never forgotten- and musically could be interpreted as diamond shaped (eight notes in symmetry).

    After reading this I am quite proud I voted for this song as my No.1 Bond song.

    I'll admit I had never heard of the word ostinato but after googling and reading (Wikipedia) what it meant I have a fair understanding. One learns something everyday. So many songs and musicians/bands/composers that I have in my collection from the many genres I like (rock, blues, jazz, reggae, classical to name a few) were actually listed.

    Makes for interesting reading in my opinion anyway.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riff
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
    Favourites: OHMSS, TB, GF, DAF, YOLT, most anything by John Barry with the exception of TMWTGG, and of course the Theme itself.

    Least Favourites: "Another Way To Die", DAD, TND

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  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,060Chief of Staff
    It's an excellent song, it's an excellent Bond song, and was just right for the film.


    (And thank you, CC, though both you and Higgins know far far more about watches than I do!) {[]
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Agree with above, the change heralded in the new era.
    ( I think Higgins is the consumate watch expert round these parts, my knowledge is limited, I'm a horology tinkerer)
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  • Golrush007Golrush007 South AfricaPosts: 3,418Quartermasters
    Favourite is easy: Goldfinger. Nothing beats it, in my opinion.

    Least favourite is slightly more difficult, but I'll go with Licence to Kill. It's not that it's a bad song, but it's the one that I least enjoy listening to. I've found that I've really enjoyed it performed live, but in the context of the film as well as on album it just doesn't do much for me.
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    edited November 2016
    Barbel wrote:
    (And thank you, CC, though both you and Higgins know far far more about watches than I do!) {[]

    which doesn't say much judging the amount of knowledge that you are having on this topic :D
    Chriscoop wrote:
    ( I think Higgins is the consumate watch expert round these parts, my knowledge is limited, I'm a horology tinkerer)

    and that you prove with any watch-related topic 8-)
    You should stick with politics, where your knowledge is slightly better :D

    So, when are you coming to the dark side and are getting yourself a Rolex? :v
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  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,060Chief of Staff
    This is true! :)) :)) :))
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Higgins wrote:
    Barbel wrote:
    (And thank you, CC, though both you and Higgins know far far more about watches than I do!) {[]

    which doesn't say much judging the amount of knowledge that you are having on this topic :D
    Chriscoop wrote:
    ( I think Higgins is the consumate watch expert round these parts, my knowledge is limited, I'm a horology tinkerer)

    and that you prove with any watch-related topic 8-)
    You should stick with politics, where your knowledge is slightly better :D

    So, when are you coming to the dark side and are getting yourself a Rolex? :v
    I've had a couple over the years, sold a blue submariner earlier this year..... With a worn and noisy rotor arm, I'd like a vintage submariner in all truthfulness may have a look round next year.
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    :o didn't know that.
    I've only seen you showing your Omegas here :D

    Blue Submariner, was that two-tone or whitegold?
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  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Higgins I shall answer that over on watch porn :D
    I also don't think LTK fitted the film or Dalton, though away from the film it's a good listen.
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  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    OGG007 wrote:
    Barbel wrote:
    Just my 2 cents:

    The title song for DAF is a remarkable piece of work by John Barry and Don Black. JB's melody is unique and definitely memorable, and is supported by his excellent arrangement. The ostinato* is a perfect example of an earworm- once heard, never forgotten- and musically could be interpreted as diamond shaped (eight notes in symmetry).

    After reading this I am quite proud I voted for this song as my No.1 Bond song.

    I'll admit I had never heard of the word ostinato but after googling and reading (Wikipedia) what it meant I have a fair understanding. One learns something everyday. So many songs and musicians/bands/composers that I have in my collection from the many genres I like (rock, blues, jazz, reggae, classical to name a few) were actually listed.

    Makes for interesting reading in my opinion anyway.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riff

    Ostinatos are a big part of Bond music. The James Bond Theme has one of the most famous ostinatos, and John Barry uses them very, very often in his music.
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    Chriscoop wrote:
    Higgins I shall answer that over on watch porn :D
    I also don't think LTK fitted the film or Dalton, though away from the film it's a good listen.

    Nothing fits Dalton ;%
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  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Higgins wrote:
    Chriscoop wrote:
    Higgins I shall answer that over on watch porn :D
    I also don't think LTK fitted the film or Dalton, though away from the film it's a good listen.

    Nothing fits Dalton ;%
    Tag heuer did ;)
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  • hehadlotsofgutshehadlotsofguts Durham England Posts: 2,107MI6 Agent
    If we're only counting songs and not instrumental themes.

    Favourites

    Goldfinger- Iconic and sinister. Shirley gives it her all! Her best of the 3 Bond themes she did.

    YOLT- I like the oriental sound to the theme.

    TB- Bombastic and memorable.

    LALD- A great theme for Roger's first Bond. Love the funky sound.

    Least

    Moonraker- Not a bad song per se, but i'd like it more if the lyrics made more sense.

    Spectre- Too falsetto for my liking.

    QOS- 3 minutes of shouting! Not my cup of tea at all.

    TND- Sheryl Crow clearly struggles to hit the high notes in the chorus. I would've preferred Surrender as the main theme song.
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