Support NeoGAF

[kmag]

Lyrics:

There's a chorus? Who knew.

 

[CorrisD]

Personally speaking, You Know My Name is my favorite Bond theme by a country mile and blows all those other themes out the water. It's just a matter of personal taste. I really liked what Bobby said earlier about Bond themes and how your estimation of a new Bond theme can be improved upon hearing it in the context of an opening title though. For me, the sheer thrill and visual creativity of Casino Royale's opening title sequence has been yet to have been beat As indeed has the actual film itself.

I loved Casino Royale, for a "reboot" they hit it out of the park as they say. You know my name was a fantastic song coupled with what I consider to be one of the best bond opening title sequences, followed by one of the best films of the series. Then we got Quantum of Solace that was just meh, song was awful and the title sequence was naf. Skyfalls title sequence wasn't exactly the second coming of sliced bread but it came together nicely with the theme song and was a really beautiful film at times, easily better than QoS.

And now we have the Spectre song, I don't believe they gloated that they wrote in 20 mins. I would say it's worse than QoS theme, I don't really like Sam Smith at all, but I can't believe they thought this song was any good. Who knows, maybe the opening title sequence will make it sound better, but for now it worries me after the trend of good and bad themes and the quality of the films that follow in the Daniel Criag era so far. The song has been out for two days now and I don't think it's broken into the top 10 on Spotify for the UK, while I'm pretty sure Skyfall hit no1 across the board, will be interesting to see how it does on the charts comes Friday.

 

[redmetal86]

For me, the sheer thrill and visual creativity of Casino Royale's opening title sequence has been yet to have been beat As indeed has the actual film itself.

The playing card motif, the silhouette people, and their bodies turning into suits upon being hit or death just worked so well together. Quite the departure from the female silhouettes we've grown accustomed to over so many Bond title sequences.

 

[SpaceWolf]

I loved Casino Royale, for a "reboot" they hit it out of the park as they say. You know my name was a fantastic song coupled with what I consider to be one of the best bond opening title sequences, followed by one of the best films of the series.

The playing card motif, the silhouette people, and their bodies turning into suits upon being hit or death just worked so well together. Quite the departure from the female silhouette's we've grown accustomed to over so many Bond title sequences.

Tell me about it, guys. Just look at this shit!

Seriously, if Spectre manages to give us something on this level...I'll be satisfied.

 

[Korey]

No, but there is a supposed 4th movie curse for each actor.

Connery - Thunderball
Moore - Moonraker
Brosnan - Die Another Day
Craig - SPECTRE?

Thunderball wasn't horrible, but it's one of Connery's weakest films. Moonraker and Die Another Day are both considered to be some of the worst Bond films.

And after SPECTRE producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said Sam Smith's song would "surely be considered one of the greatest Bond songs of all time". I have some doubts about their judgement for SPECTRE. But hopefully the movie is a lot better than this shit song.

Quantum Solace and Skyfall were both terrible though. Especially Quantum Solace.

 

[Alienous]

The "How do I live, how do I breathe" parts kill any potential the song had.

 

[smarties00]

The playing card motif, the silhouette people, and their bodies turning into suits upon being hit or death just worked so well together. Quite the departure from the female silhouette's we've grown accustomed to over so many Bond title sequences.

You might be interested in this article, it's about the evolution of the bond titles over the 23 films. Gives great insight into why the Casino Royale titles were so starkly different and how they thematically related to a younger Bond not yet the womaniser we've grown accustomed to.

EDIT: and here's the article!

http://www.artofthetitle.com/feature/james-bond-50-years-of-main-title-design/

 

[Punto]

I like the song. However it doesnt feel very Bond-esque.

 

[Chinner]

suli has just pm'd me. he said that avatar has a much more memorable theme.

 

[G-Fex]

suli has just pm'd me. he said that avatar has a much more memorable theme.

Avatar has a theme?

Chinner you tuna head.

 

[TheTurboFD]

I'd rather have Adele again.

 

[StatelessRich]

Bad voice for a Bond theme, and tries too hard to have that "James Bond theme sound" that it sounds generic.

 

[Serpens007]

Can't believe is that bad after Adele's Skyfall.

 

[MMarston]

Finally listened to it

...

 

[Roussow]

I think I like it less than Another Way To Die.

 

[MMarston]

I think I like it less than Another Way To Die.

Can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree.

 

[dave_m123]

I think I like it less than Another Way To Die.

Agreed,

Another way to die isnt bad but something about it just isn't right. Maybe it being a duet just doesn't work. Should have stuck with just Jack White.

 

[GhostWriter24]

I really like it...

Like...I really really like it...

 

[Lemaitre]

Can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree.

Haven't listened yet and debating whether I should. HERRRRM...

 

[CloudyTuba]

I think it's okay but not good enough to stand too well on its own. The visuals that go with it will make or break it. If they've got an amazing sequence that compliments it well, then I will end up liking it.

My favorite opening (and favorite bond movie) continues to be Casino Royale.

 

[Tookay]

I know a lot of people are giving this song a lot of flack, but I really like it. I threw in some Skyfall esque drums and a stratocaster to give it more of a secret agent/snake eater vibe so I could run to it. I hope you guys like it.

Edit: Functional link:http://www.audiomack.com/song/zeshakag/writings-on-the-wall-drum-arrangement

Almost saves it.

But, damn, that falsetto takes up too much of the song.

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

Tell me about it, guys. Just look at this shit!

Seriously, if Spectre manages to give us something on this level...I'll be satisfied.

There was a lot of heart put into that opening sequence. I doubt the SPECTRE one is gonna be half as good, considering the movie itself looks too gritty and moody.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

It's gonna be a lot of bulletholes, skulls, and octopi.

 

[A-V-B]

It's gonna be a lot of bulletholes, skulls, and octopi.

I'm guessing it'll be all over the place, being unable to settle on a single solid theme.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Probably some walls, too.

With writing.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

It's gonna be a lot of bulletholes, skulls, and octopi.

When I was listening to '24' I had an immediate series of images pop into my head for what I'd love the title sequence to be.

I was totally blank when listening to Smith's.

 

[zeshakag]

What's your guys' favorite "Title Card" reveal?

Mine's Skyfall's. The timing, the shot, it's so fucking beautiful and cool.

https://youtu.be/_4gdhsVKTcs?t=26

 

[redmetal86]

You might be interested in this article, it's about the evolution of the bond titles over the 23 films. Gives great insight into why the Casino Royale titles were so starkly different and how they thematically related to a younger Bond not yet the womaniser we've grown accustomed to.

EDIT: and here's the article!

http://www.artofthetitle.com/feature/james-bond-50-years-of-main-title-design/

Excellent article. It's really interesting to see the ideas that went into each sequence.

 

[G-Fex]

The sad part is I'm going to have to listen to this crap in the theater

 

[FortuneFaded]

The sad part is I'm going to have to listen to this crap in the theater

I'm sure it will takes years off your life.

 

[G-Fex]

I'm sure it will takes years off your life.

Don't take it too much to heart.

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

Yeah, that wasn't so good...

 

[BertramCooper]

what the fuck is wrong with you! All Time High is great

If you like your Bond themes to sound like theme songs from shitty 80s TV shows, sure.

"All Time High" is a terrible "Nobody Does It Better" ripoff.

 

[Truant]

Harmonically and rhythmically tame. There's nothing interesting going on in this song at all. I'm surprised the Broccoli family greenlit bland thing this after the boldness of You Know My Name and Another Way to Die.

 

[SpaceWolf]

There was a lot of heart put into that opening sequence.

 

[Harry Stewart]

The sad part is I'm going to have to listen to this crap in the theater

Unless the reviews are surprisingly raving, the song was the clincher in me deciding to skip it in the cinema.

 

[MrBadger]

Listening now. It keeps sounding like it's going to build up to a really exciting moment that never comes.

 

[blueteainfusion]

I thought people were exaggerating, but it really is bland and uninteresting. I think the decision to have a quiet chorus ruined the song as a Bond theme.

Still better Bond song released this year is Siouxsie Sioux's "Love Crime" from Hannibal. Can't wait for the full version of this one.

 

[Leonsito]

That falsetto is the worst part of the song for me, and I love falsettos (Sammet fan here)

 

[thefro]

I know a lot of people are giving this song a lot of flack, but I really like it. I threw in some Skyfall esque drums and a stratocaster to give it more of a secret agent/snake eater vibe so I could run to it. I hope you guys like it.

Edit: Functional link:http://www.audiomack.com/song/zeshakag/writings-on-the-wall-drum-arrangement

Nice job. I'd suggest adding the bass line to the OHMSS theme under the falsetto part.

 

[Frumix]

Melody is nice, lyrics are hot trash.
Skyfall and You Know My Name were too good.
Can't believe I paid 19 roubles for this! /s

I need to listen to Skyfall 10 more times to wash away the aftertaste. Really losing hopes for Spectre fast.

 

[Yoshichan]

oik

i love this song

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Nice job. I'd suggest adding the bass line to the OHMSS theme under the falsetto part.

Not a bad idea, actually.

 

[FaceTurn]

oik

i love this song

After listening to it repeatedly, you've deluded yourself into thinking it is decent. Don't worry I'd probably be the same too.

 

[thecheese]

This thread made me re-listen to past Bond themes and I realized how underrated Sheryl Crow's Tomorrow Never Dies is.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

I thought people were exaggerating, but it really is bland and uninteresting. I think the decision to have a quiet chorus ruined the song as a Bond theme.

Still better Bond song released this year is Siouxsie Sioux's "Love Crime" from Hannibal. Can't wait for the full version of this one.

This song was so Bond-esque, it hurts. Such a great track.

 

[Altazor]

This thread made me re-listen to past Bond themes and I realized how underrated Sheryl Crow's Tomorrow Never Dies is.

it's a nice theme that's sadly constrained by Crow's tinny voice. Should've gotten a better singer.

 

[-Deadpool-]

Don't like the song at all. First exposure I've had to Sam Smith; Just don't like his voice.

Title sequence will probably make or break it. If it's something amazing like Casino Royale, it'll probably work a little better.

 

[FortuneFaded]

It looks set to become the first ever bond theme to chart at number one in the UK singles charts: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34380060

 

[AHA-Lambda]

It looks set to become the first ever bond theme to chart at number one in the UK singles charts: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34380060

Oh come the fuck on!!