On October 5, 1962, the world premiere of "Dr. No", the first film in the 007 series, was held in London. Bond, James Bond, hit the big screen. In order to commemorate this day, October 5th every year was named "James Bond Day" and became an out-and-out holiday for hundreds of millions of movie fans and book fans. "Bond Day" in 2022 is of great significance, marking the completion of the most successful commercial film series in history.
60th anniversary, Daqing Zhixi can't be vague.
On September 27, at the Pinewood Studios, the filming base of the 007 movie "The Queen", the "Sean Connery Stage" named after the first Bond actor Sean Connery (1930-2020) opened the door to welcome guests, the granddaughter of Sir Sean. Skia Connery, along with two family producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Blockley, attended the unveiling.
Five "Bond Girls" gather for the unveiling of "Sean Connery Stage" at Pinewood Studios. From right to left: Maria Dabo (starring in "Dawn"), Carol Ashby ("Butterfly" in "Thunder"), Martine Bethwick (Gypsy Girl in "From Russia"), Caroline Moreau ("Under the Sea"), Madeleine Smith ("Life and Death").
On the same day, Christie's held a special charity auction for the 60th anniversary of Bond, and all 25 props that appeared in past movies were sold. Among them, the Omega Seamaster 300M diving watch worn by Daniel Craig in the latest 007 film "No Time to Die" was sold by the collector for a high price of 226,800 pounds.
On September 29, Christie's held the scene on the last day of the Bond 60th anniversary charity auction.
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M (version 007)
On October 5th, MGM and EON (the family-owned production company specializing in the production of 007 films, Eon is the acronym for Everything or nothing) are on Veve, the world's largest mobile-first digital collectibles platform, in the form of a guessing box. Release a series of iconic poster digital NFTs.
Returning to the movie itself, although the casting of the new Bond is said to be in full swing, fans all understand that according to the production efficiency of 007 movies "every three to five" (years) since the new century, this may have to wait a few more years.
Lost mulberry elm, received in the east corner. On the evening of October 4th, the "Voice of 007 Concert" was staged at the Royal Albert Hall in London, where the traditional British premiere of the 007 film was held. The highlight of the music celebration is the documentary "The Sound of 007" directed by the post-70s British director Matt Whitecross. The documentary, which premiered on Bond Day, is now available on Prime Video.
The importance of soundtracks to 007 movies is evidenced by the fact that the series has won the most awards in the Academy Awards process, as evidenced by the music category. This is also a related documentary of the 007 series filmed by EON after the release of "Being James Bond: The Daniel Craig Story" (Being James Bond: The Daniel Craig Story) before the release of "No Time to Die" last year. In 2012, on the 50th anniversary of the 007 film series, "Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007", which revealed the filming story of the 007 film, was released. In the following ten years, no official film documentaries have been released.
"The Sound of 007" is a collaboration between the composers Hans Zimmer and Billie Eilish to write "No Time to Die" (the song won the "Best Original Song Award" at the 94th Academy Awards at the beginning of this year. ) as the main narrative line, occasionally interspersed with a large number of historical real images and movie plots. The film is 98 minutes long and covers the history of the evolution of the 007 film soundtrack and theme song.
Bi Li interprets the theme song of "No Time to Die"
Youngest Bond singer, "007 soundtrack is the most iconic thing in the world"
“Fool me once fool me twice. Are you death or paradise…”
At the beginning of "The Voice of 007", it shows the scene of Bili struggling with the theme song "No Time to Die" in the AIR recording studio (similar to the Pine Forest studio, and also used for the soundtrack of the 007 film). The producer and composer Hans Zimmer frowned, while Bi Li's brother Phineas, who was also the co-creator of the song, was silent and stood with his hands down - remember that when the song was released, the family system Compliments from filmmakers Michael Wilson and Barbara Blockley? "Billie and Finneas have created an incredible, powerful and moving song that fits perfectly into the emotional story of the film."
The reality is, "Music was my whole life before I actually knew about 007 movies. For years, we would 'pretend' to write 007 movie theme songs because it was our dream. For me, 007 movie soundtracks It's the most iconic thing in the world. I have to say that "Skyfall" had a huge impact on me. The theme song has to be an ode to 007 music, it can't be either, it has to sound like the 007 series The songs of the movie have my own style at the same time," said Bi Li, who was less than 20 years old at the time.
Hans Zimmer on the side interrupted her, "Want to take a break? Come and listen to you sing." The style of painting changed, although this soundtrack master was involved in the production of the 007 film soundtrack for the first time, but also "the 007 one" The sound stayed with me throughout my childhood and teenage years."
Hans Zimmer confessed at the end of "No Time to Die", "For Bond, James Bond."
"When you make a 007 movie, you play three kinds of music, which includes the main melody, the soundtrack, and the movie theme song. A 007 movie has its own music, and it still resonates 60 years later, which is true for any music. It's amazing. It's really something to celebrate," said Sam Mendes, director of two James Bond films, Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015). "Everyone goes to see 007 movie people are waiting to hear the most famous soundtrack in film history. 007 movie music has been in life for as long as we can remember - what have you heard in your mother's belly? Heartbeat and 007 theme! "
"No Time to Die holds a special place in my heart. The 007 theme songs have been around for so long, it's a testament to how good they are," said Daniel Craig, who stepped down as Bond last year. "We have all the time in the world is a very touching song that reminds me of my childhood every time I listen to it," said producer Barbara Blockley. A lot of time talking about one's actions and feelings, so the soundtrack has to let the audience know what Bond is thinking at the moment. This adrenaline, tension, joy and anxiety...so when you hear the 007 theme, it's like hitting A shot in the arm."
Undoubtedly, the 007 theme is a globally recognized iconic work, and you can immediately imagine the corresponding picture as long as you hear the first few notes. Its origins, however, are one of the strangest and most legendary stories in film history.
This is going back to London in 1958. Singer-turned-composer Monty Norman recalled, "I got a call from Cooper Brockley (1906-1996, who was also the father of the current 007 producer brother and sister) asking me to go to him and the new The new office of partner Harry Salzman (1915-1994), who just acquired the film and television rights to Ian Fleming's 007 novels. 'We want to make it into a movie, do you want to do the soundtrack? ?'" At that time, Cooper and Harry, the founding producers of the 007 film, were watching the scene in Jamaica, and they offered Barry very good conditions, "Bring your wife and come here to feel the atmosphere, all expenses. We reimburse."
The filming of the first 007 film was a series of twists and turns, and it was not officially launched until 1961. After Monty Norman and the producers and actors came to Jamaica, Ian Fleming entertained them at his "Goldeneye" estate. At that time, Sean Connery and the Bond girl and Swiss actress Ursula Anderson were filming on the beach, and the plot required the two to sing when they met.
Ursula Anderson made a splash in the movie world in a white bikini.
Looking at Anderson, who was the first in film history to wear a white bikini and come out of Hibiscus, Norman was inspired to write the Jamaican-style "Under the Lemon Tree". But Norman, who was born as a pop singer, is not very good at writing drama music, and he got stuck on the main theme of the movie, and he could not satisfy the producer if he changed it left and right. As a result, John Barry (1933-2011), who is about to accompany the soundtrack master of the 007 film for a quarter of a century, should appear.
Writing Bond Overture, John Barry 'follows his gut'
Mundy Norman's main theme comes from the musical "Mr. Bisworth's House" he previously wrote for the Trinidadian East Indian community, which includes the song "Good Omens and Bad Omens". "The song sounds a little weird, but when you hear it, it's like the James Bond character."
But both producers felt that the first 007 film had to have a loud and dynamic lead. Harry Salzman called John Barry. At that time, in addition to being a well-known film composer in the industry, Barry was also a trumpet player for a seven-piece band.
Composer John Barry got a call from the James Bond film producers in 1961.
"Early Monday morning, I got a call from the music director of United Artists Releasing [a subsidiary of MGM Studios] and he said there were two weird guys, yeah, I remember him being So introduced, two weird guys, Brockley and Salzman, are working on a movie soundtrack. Yes, tomorrow, tomorrow they need to have a soundtrack title." Barry and Norman then met On the other hand, after listening to the latter's main voice, the young and energetic Barry took over the job for the high draft fee, "But if you want me to complete it in such a short time, I must follow my intuition. ".
Barry later attributed the creation to some divinely inspired element. "You know it was like magic the day of the recording, I took the Norman theme but made it more radical, made it dynamic and exciting and even a little bit sexy. There was also jazz, Elements of pop and rock."
Barry's adaptation convinced Norman. "Dr. No premiere day. I remember when Sean Connery said, 'Bond, James Bond' for the first time at the poker table on the big screen, it was well-timed. It sounded, and the audience jumped into a frenzy. No one knew at the time that this piece was going to be a classic in film history. And what happened next, oh, that's history."
"Dr. No" stills, 007 played by Sean Connery, said the classic line for the first time in the film: "Bond, James Bond."
In the opinion of film critic Jason Solomon, "The 007 soundtrack has a chemistry where you don't know anything about it until you hear it, and then you're like, 'Yeah, that's it.' You could write the music for the series. It's an extraordinary task. Sex, death, duty and sacrifice in the movie, and kisses and murder... All of this has to be reflected in the three and a half minutes of the movie's theme song, and then play the 007 movie. Name, if the audience can't feel a certain element, it is not the voice of 007."
"Goldfinger" stills, the first Bond actor Sean Connery
Michael G. Wilson, one of 007's current producers, believes that Barry may be the first person to feature swinging brass on an orchestral soundtrack. Film critic Anna Smith said, "I noticed that Barry grew up in a movie theater, his father used to run a theater, and he played the trumpet since he was a child. So he has an innate understanding of film and music. "
It's Jason Solomon's comment that hits the nail on the head. "The horn that doesn't fire, the silent brass is the hallmark of 007's main spin. This treatment is bold and flamboyant, but it's also a bit disappointing, it's like a PPK pistol with a silencer in Bond's hand (the sound of shooting) , reached a musical equivalence. Barry later moved to Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, if you listen carefully to the soundtracks of "Out of Africa" (1985), "Dancing With Wolves" (1990) - I think you can put The kid takes out Yorkshire [Barry's hometown], but you can't take away the influence of Yorkshire on him and his music. I always felt that Barry's obsession with brass had a coal band vibe to it."
The theme song of the 007 movie is a head start. "It should be sensational and give the audience the guilty pleasure of feeling like they shouldn't be here, but they're here and they're falling into it. It's a taboo temptation," says lyricist Don Black. (He later wrote five Bond songs and was also a longtime Michael Jackson lyricist). Hans Zimmer was convinced, "All 007 songs have a seductive quality, they are like the fragrance in the air, they inevitably assure you that they will provoke a strong emotional response, you can't wait I am fascinated by it.”
"The core element of 007 film music is timeless, and there are many examples of how broad it is. You listen to Madonna's "Die Another Day" (the theme song of the 2002 film of the same name), Carly Simon's "Nothing" People Can Stop" (the theme song of "Underwater City" in 1997), or Paul McCartney's "Life and Death" (the theme song of the 1973 film of the same name), the style of the music is completely different, but they are the theme song of the James Bond movie ” said composer David Arnold (who performed the score from 1997’s “Tomorrow’s Empire” to 2008’s “Quantum of Solace”), “but for me, the style of the 007 theme song is that of John Barry and Shirley Bassey (who sang the theme song from three 007 films) established, to be exact, 1964's Goldfinger."
"Life and Death" theme song by superstar Paul McCartney
In fact, John Barry wasn't officially identified as the creator of the James Bond film's theme and soundtrack until before Goldfinger was filmed.
"Goldfinger was the villain, a weird guy, and I was sitting in my London apartment and I started writing about that word," recalls Barry, who used to work with British actors Terence Stamp and Michael Kane has lunch. The famous movie star Michael Caine, who is an evergreen tree in the film industry, although he has not participated in the 007 movie, he has taken on many thrilling spy films in his life. In 1987's "Northern Lights", he also supported the fifth Pierce Brosnan as Bond.
"Stamp and Kane were roommates at the time, and they sometimes had a little friction between the two. No way, they were both so feminine. Once Stamp's girlfriend came to the apartment, Kane was forced to run away from home for two weeks. He comes to me when there's nowhere to sleep," Barry quipped.
When John Barry wrote the "Goldfinger" theme song, movie star Michael Caine was living in Barry's house, and the latter provided him with a "bed".
The bed that Barry provided to Kane has made the latter "thankful" to this day. "One night, I fell asleep for about an hour when I was woken up by the sound of the piano upstairs. John was playing the piano all night, and I thought, Don't want to sleep in the future. The next morning, I asked him if he wanted tea? He excitedly told me that it had been completed, and it was the theme song of "Goldfinger"! So I was the first in the world People who heard Goldfinger and listened to it all night." Kane smiled wryly, in his opinion British popular culture in the 1960s was going through a revolution, "This revolution was provoked by music, The Beatles led rock and roll, and John Barry led the revolution in film music."
Black Iron Lung Singer, "Sherry Bassey is the Voice of 007"
"It's not a tune that you can listen to, so I had to find a singer with conviction, 'Iron Lung' Shirley Bassey was the perfect fit, oh my god, she could even be on all the 007 themes Singer," John Barry said.
Shirley Bassey performs "Goldfinger" theme song
Shirley also remembers this vividly. "The first time I heard ('Goldfinger'), my skin got goosebumps. I immediately said, I don't care what the lyrics are, I'm going to sing it."
"I remember Shirley walking into the studio for the first time and asking me what the theme of the song was. I said it was about a villain, don't worry about it, just sing it out loud." Barry said it lightly, in fact, He let Shirley record an all-nighter. "It was recorded over and over again, and he was always dissatisfied with my breathlessness." According to the bassist at the time, Shirley finally ripped off her corset, "Yes, she put the bra on On the speakers on the side, I finally found the right feeling."
A still from Goldfinger, where Goldfinger (played by Jett Frobby) tortures Bond
"Goldfinger" has always been the most classic 007 movie by fans unanimously. It not only integrates the classic elements of all subsequent movies, but also makes the soundtrack stand alone in the 007 movie for the first time. "From Russia With Love (1963) also has a classic theme song, but it doesn't appear until the end credits. Goldfinger is different, not only does it get a head start in the opening credits, but it's a variation on it almost throughout the film. In Herna Black When Mann led the air raid on the Fort Knox National Vault, we played it repeatedly with trumpets and horns, showing a grand picture. After "Thunderball" (1965), "Rocket Ridge" (1967) We also did the same in the film, the theme song not only appears in the title, it will run through the whole movie." Barry recalled - the change appeared in the latest "No Time to Die", and Bi Li's voice not only appeared in the title, but also the vocals. will appear in the soundtrack as an "instrument".
"AIR Studios (in the northern suburbs of London, founded in 1965 by the Beatles' sound engineer Sir George Martin) has a top-notch sound reproduction. I just let Billie sing quietly, without having to sing the whole thing at once. It's a song, but she sings it with her temperament." Hans Zimmer said that at the same time as the recording, he also played the clip of the movie for Billie. Apparently, Bond's final farewell scene with Madeleine at the end of the film infected her, "Billy's voice is like a ghost, and a beautiful ghost wanders in this movie."
"When you talk about the 007 soundtrack, you have to mention the lyrics of the theme song," Don Blake said. "When it comes to writing songs, people like to find some anecdotes, but most of the time there is no story. It's all about 007 alone. Movies create lyrics, and there are a lot of stories. Most of the lyrics of 007 movies are related to the plot, so the title of the song is generally the same as the title of the movie.”
The two lead singers of the Duran Duran Band recalled the experience of singing the 007 movie "Thunderbolt".
According to the lead singer of the popular electronic music group Duran Duran, it feels much better to get the lyrics of "Thunderbolt" (1985) than to get the lyrics of "Quantum of Solace" (2008). Billie's brother Phineas agreed, "'Quantum of Solace' is difficult to incorporate into the song, and there are few words that rhyme with 'crisis'."
"'No Time to Die' was different, the lyrics were almost perfectly laid out in front of us. At the time, producer Barbara just told me it was a story of betrayal, and I immediately thought, 'Fool me once fool me' Twice. Are you death or paradise...' This is something we all experience, but it's still a bit risky to use in 007 movies, but it's really not difficult to write the lyrics this time." Bi Li said.
Finding playwrights and lyricists to write lyrics in the 1960s and 70s was a natural thing, with Anthony Newley, Lionel Bart, Leslie Brickus and Don Blake all writing for 007 An extraordinary poem. Composer David Arnold recalls Don Blake first being on his mind when he scored Black Sun (1999). On the day the latter received the task, he learned that he would be awarded the Imperial Knight Medal. "It's not a knighthood, but it's the perfect start! I blurted it out, and on second thought, let's start the lyrics with this sentence! That's how I write the lyrics," Black said.
The most classic 007 theme song in the 1970s is undoubtedly the theme song of the same name in the original series "Eternal Diamond" starring Sean Connery in 1971. It was also written by Don Black.
"I've always said that luck plays a very important role in a songwriter's life, because there's almost no 'Diamonds Forever' at all," recalls John Barry. "Don asked me about this song. What the hell is the song about, I said, ahem, why don't we think of diamonds as men's genitals this time? I could see he was surprised, and I just told him to sing diamonds as people understand— - When you have this concept, and then go to see this song, you will have a new understanding."
Singer Shirley Bassey performs "Eternal Diamond" theme song
When the sexually suggestive lyrics were first auditioned to the two producers, they received very different feedback. "We met in Barry's apartment. Harry Saltzman? Rest in peace. Let me put it this way, he's not a nice guy to get along with. When he heard that, he clearly objected, 'For God's sake' , we can't put this song in the movie! It's too nasty, touch it, stroke it, take it off...you can't put them in the lyrics, and I don't like the melody.'" Don Blake recalls , After the trouble, the straightforwardness of the Yorkshireman in John Barry finally couldn't hold back, "Salzman, you are a musical idiot, you hated "Goldfinger" before!" It is said that Saltzman's His face suddenly turned as red as the liver color of the red socks he often wore, and he slammed the door away. In the silence of everyone, the old and prudent Cooper Brockley said, "Barry, do you have Jack Daniel's here?" Under the influence of strong whisky, Cooper finally said: "I think this song is good, you guys continue Bar."
"I like this song because I like diamonds." Shirley Bassey took over the task of singing. "You know, Bessie's a great storyteller, 'Diamonds last forever, I just need them to please me' and she can transport you into another world with lyrics like that. She's kind of perverted Her demeanor, her wonderful and provocative style, she has everything she needs to sing The Sound of 007, she is the Sound of 007." Don Black said.
Producer Barbara Blockley speaks
Barbara Blockley, one of the current 007 producers, believes that John Barry created the sound of 007. In this regard, Hans Zimmer is also a five-body, "We all started from what John Barry left behind, and then gradually developed our own style. As far as the 007 film soundtrack is concerned, he is the center of the universe."
So far, you might as well click on the 007 movie music album, don't forget that the theme songs of the following movies are all from the hands of John Barry: "Dr. No", "Love From Russia" (1963), "Goldfinger", "Ray" Ball Action, Rocket Hill, The Queen's Secret Service (1969), Diamond Forever, The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Space City (1979), Octopus (1983), Thunderbolt (1985), Dawn Comes to Life (1987). He has fully witnessed the screen style of the four 007 actors.
In 1987, Variety magazine produced a special issue to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the James Bond film. Barry bought a full-page ad at his own expense, "Congratulations, Cooper. It's been an incredible 25 years. Your friend, John Barry." This officially bid farewell to the 007 film's soundtrack work.
Theme song singer, age all the way "down"
In addition to Shirley Bassey, Paul McCartney, Matt Monroe, Carly Simon, Tom Jones, Nancy Cynthner and other powerful singers have all contributed to the theme song of the 007 movie . "I think it's evolved into a song (singing) competition, and I like dramatic, edgy pop music," said Duran Duran lead singer.
American singer Carly Simon performs the theme song "Unstoppable" from "Underwater City"
In the 1990s, Pierce Brosnan was the first Bond actor after the Cold War. He starred in the opening credits of 1995's "Golden Eyes," with the theme song "Golden Eyes" performed by American rock queen Tina Turner, who was in her fifties at the time.
Just when everyone thought that Tina would bid farewell to the music world, "Golden Eye" made her kill her again in the music world. This majestic and majestic song tailored for Tina by Bono and The Edge of U2 Band, combined with Tina's experienced and passionate interpretation, adds a lot to the whole movie. It has been criticized by many media as one of the best 007 movie theme songs of all time. In Europe, the song also reached the top ten on the music charts in several countries.
American rock queen Tina Turner performs 'Goldeneye' theme song
In 2002, in Brosnan's "Retirement" work "Die Another Day", the theme song "Die Another Day" of the same name was sung by Madonna, who was in her prime. It is worth mentioning that she not only sang this song Song, also plays the heroine's Western sword coach in the movie. Taking these two female singers as "Tianhou-level" as an example is actually very telling. The singers of the theme songs of the 007 series of movies should not only be famous and popular, but also have a status in the rivers and lakes in terms of seniority.
After that, the age of the singer of the 007 movie theme song began to "iterate episode by episode". Evolving to "No Time to Die", as a singer Bi Li is indeed too young. But when it comes to speaking, whether it is the style of the performance or the chapters and sentences of the lyrics, it is hard to imagine that this is from a young girl who has just grown up. It is both sophisticated and tranquil, who has read the vicissitudes of the world, and is like a child. Although thousands of people go to me. You will never be sympathetic.
"I went to the Billie and Phineas concert," Barbara Brockley recalled afterwards. "It was an 'audit', and luckily we performed perfectly at that concert, and the audience was full. Then we didn't hear anything for two months, and suddenly one day Barbara called: "Fly to London." , watch a movie, work with Hans. This is so cool!" Phineas and Billie can't hide their excitement now. Daniel Craig, co-producer of several recent 007 films, knew this would be his 007 curtain call. Regarding the joining of the siblings, he said, "We found the right talent."
A post-00 generation can play the theme song of the 007 movie, which seems like an "impossible task" to traditional Bond fans. However, if you count the age distribution of the singers of the theme songs of the nearly five 007 movies, it can be said that it has been "downward": "You Know My Name", the theme song of "Casino Royale" in 2006, was sung by the American singer Chris Cornell who was born in 1962; 2008 "Quantum of Solace" theme song "Another Way to Die", sung by American singer Jack White born in 1975; 2012 "Skyfall" theme song "Skyfall", born in 1988 British singer Adele Singing; In 2015, the theme song "Writing's On The Wall" of "Spectre" was sung by British singer Sam Smith, born in 1992. These singers were the instant choice of the music scene at that time, and they were the darlings of the Grammy Awards.
"The Voice of 007" focuses on "Skyfall" sung by Adele. "Adele is the perfect choice to sing the theme song. She has made her own music history. She grew up listening to Bessie's songs, but she is very modern and has her own style." The movie "Skyfall" ' composer Paul Ipworth said.
Director Sam Mendes recalled, "2012 was the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film, the Olympics were held in London that summer, and the whole of the UK felt good about itself, and all these elements and pride were added to the film Skyfall. Among them. Adele told me that she read the script while taking a bath, and by the time she finished it, the water in the bathtub was cold. Halfway through the film, Adele posted a demo of the song To us. All I can say is, great! We didn't change a word, not a note."
Who will sing the 007 theme song? time and fate
Film critic Jason Solomon said that there used to be a list of singers "who were supposed to sing the 007 theme song, but didn't participate." That's right, why didn't Beyoncé participate? She will be great. And Whitney Houston, what's wrong with her singing? And Lana Del Rey, who should be singing the theme song for the next 007 movie. In the film, the Billie siblings preferred Rihanna, "Her concert was amazing."
Rami Malek, who plays the villain in "No Time to Die", is angry with Queen - this is a bit of "private goods", and everyone in the circle knows that he signed to star in "Bohemian Rhapsody" Freddie in the corner. The contract clearly states that he must actively promote Queen on all occasions, and the contract expires after a year.
Actor Rami Malek is 'outrageous' that Queen didn't sing the 007 movie theme song.
In 1985, the two lead singers of the Duran Duran Band performed a live plug-in interpretation of the theme song of "Thunder Murder", hilariously turning the audience.
"Some people wrote the song, some composed it, and some recorded it, but for some reason they weren't chosen," recalls composer David Arnold. Base, Ellis Cooper, Pulp, Radiohead... the list goes on and on." Among them, Radiohead's "Man of War" was originally intended to be the theme song for Spectre," But then we learned that the song, although it was never officially released, was played on a live album, and we asked for a 100% original song, otherwise, you know you wouldn’t be able to get an Oscar.” Director Sa Tom Mendes explains why.
The Radiohead frontman performed "Man of War," the second-time Spectre theme song, which Daniel Craig loved but lost.
Later, at a concert by Radiohead, the song "Spectre" was presented exclusively. "Don't get confused, this song has nothing to do with the 007 movie." Lead singer Tom York mocked himself before opening his voice. In fact, this "Spectre Party" was specially created by the band for the second time for the movie, "I'm lost, I'm a ghost, I'm helpless..." "It sounds great, doesn't it, the sad feeling is also in line with the plot, But they handed it over too late, we had already selected Sam Smith to sing 'Writing's On The Wall'. Time was tight, and the lyrics themselves had to blend in with the opening credits." There was nothing the director could do.
Singer Sam Smith won an Oscar for his performance of the Spectre theme song "Writing's On The Wall."
Time is also fate and fate, this is. The person who most regrets the 007 film creator is Amy Winehouse. Mark Foster, director of Quantum of Solace (2008), recalled that he and the two producers both preferred Amy to sing the film's theme song, "her signature smokey voice, London Soho (area) ) ancestry, including Adele at the same time, was also somewhat influenced by her. Given her influence on British pop music, she was the perfect choice to sing."
"Amy Winehouse is a combination of liveliness and vulnerability. We had a meeting together and she wanted to know the emotional themes of the film. She asked for a notebook and kept jotting down as we introduced— - Quantum of Solace features a heartbroken Bond who realizes revenge doesn't fill the void - When Amy leaves, she leaves behind a piece of paper full of 'black, black , Black...' She's clearly not in shape. She's so talented and seems like such a sweet and caring person that we'll never forget her," Barbara Brockley said at the end of the credits.
Amy Wines died of alcohol poisoning in 2011 at the age of 27.
Put it on hold? and many more. Perhaps there is a more sentimental, but uplifting story.
Just as a movie pays homage to the past, a soundtrack must salvage memories from the past, especially in the 60-year-old 007 franchise. Other films in the series cannot be easily linked because they don't have as long a history as the 007 series. In Hans Zimmer's opinion, the movie "No Time to Die" is very similar to "The Queen's Secret Service" in a sense, "It was the first time that Bond seriously faced the world of personal feelings, what he gained and what he got in love. Lost. The theme song "We Have All the Time in the World" of "The Queen's Secret Service" is a love song that emphasizes the tragic ending. There is a sense of solemnity in this song, and it contains the history of 007. It is eternal, Somewhat nostalgic and some heartbreaking, in such a way that we both tell history and foreshadow the endgame of the latest episode.”
Stills of "The Queen's Secret Service", at the end of the movie, Bond held a wedding, and the bride was immediately killed by the villain.
"No Time to Die" stills, Bond and Madeleine vacation in the Italian town of Matera
John Barry recalled that "We Have All the Time in the World" was written by himself, "the 007 music that is the least like 007 music." "This song appears at the end of the credits, and the title of the song is taken from the last of Bond's death to his wife. Confession. I wanted to add a little bit of irony to the title of the song, and I thought of Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), and Cooper was very supportive of the idea, and we went to New York. Armstrong was just out of the hospital at the time, I stumbled a bit. After recording this song, he also took the initiative to thank us - every time I think about it, I get tears in my eyes. It was my dream to work with him, he was a true music legend of his era, and it was His last song before his death."
The "father of jazz" Louis Armstrong made his last official appearance on stage, singing "We have all the time in the world".
"Music has the power to connect to our subconscious mind, to inspire emotions that we don't know or understand but clearly perceive. That's what John Barry, David Arnold, Hans Zimmer are good at." Producer Michael G. Wilson said.
Producer Michael G. Wilson appeared on the scene to talk about his understanding of the 007 soundtrack.
"When you mention 007's film music, you're probably delving into a piece of history. Bond is connected to our culture in his own way, more connected than people admit. Because he's been with us for six Ten years later, it's really surprising," Hans Zimmer concluded.
