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[Blader]

Just listened, it's alright. Don't like his falsetto though which is unfortunately on like half the lyrics. I can't remember, do the movies use the full version of the theme song or they edit it down to fit the titles sequence? I think this could actually benefit from an edit like that. I'm also interesting in that instrumental version.

As is, I think it's just ok.

I don't know how true this is, but apparently that song was her audition or submission for a potential theme for Spectre (I don't know for sure)? If so, I'm stunned that they went with Smith's song over it. You can tell Lana actually spent time working on the song and made the best she could, as opposed to Smith's gleeful achievement at writing a new song in under a half hour.

EDIT: Yup, looks like "24" was indeed Lana's submission and somehow lost out to Smith's song.
http://www.inquisitr.com/2431691/la...ncludes-passed-over-james-bond-spectre-track/

The only logical reason I could even think of as to why they picked his song over this is that he was maybe cheaper than Lana?

Nah, I can see why they'd pass; it sounds very old school-ish Bond, which they've steered away from on Craig Bond themes (see: passing on Shirley Bassey's theme for QoS). Also, it has the exact same problem as Smith's song in that it doesn't really build to a climax at all.

 

[Grizzlyjin]

Someone mentioned that they kept waiting for the big moment, but it never came. Exact same thought. Not digging it at all. It isn't terrible, just terribly boring.

 

[privitsan02]

Lovely orchestra and vocals but the lyrics don't fit Bond imo.

 

[VeryGooster]

Guessing this isn't representative of his vocal work since a few posts are saying they normally like Sam Smith vocals "but..."

Song strangely reminds me of "It's a Long Road" from First Blood for whatever reason. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGsu86C9ASg

I took to "Skyfall" on the first listen. I dunno that I'm into this. Mostly the vocals...

Edit: I kind of like the "You Only Live Twice" vibe I get from the Lana Del Rey song.

 

[QuicheFontaine]

Who should do the theme for the next movie?
My pick: NOEL mothereffin' GALLAGHER

# And after all,
You're my Worderwall #

 

[Woody Invincible]

Damn that's going to put me to sleep in a dark theater.

They dun goofed passing over Lana.

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

I don't think it's bad but I'll agree that it doesn't seem like Bond at all. It feels like a theme for a sad love story.


I really like his vocals when he goes completely high pitched and sounds like a female. I think that is really cool.
How the hell do the lyrics fit with the theme of the movie?

 

[smarties00]

Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
I've been here before
But always hit the floor
I've spent a lifetime running
And I always get away
But with you I'm feeling something
That makes me want to stay

I'm prepared for this
I never shoot to miss
But I feel like a storm is coming
If I'm gonna make it through the day
Then there's no more use in running
This is something I gotta face

[Pre-Chorus]
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?

[Chorus]
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
Cause the writing's on the wall

[Verse 2]
A million shards of glass
That haunt me from my past
As the stars begin to gather
And the light begins to fade
When all hope begins to shatter
Know that I won't be afraid

[Pre-Chorus]
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?

[Chorus]
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
Cause the writing's on the wall

[Bridge: Instrumental]
The writing's on the wall

[Chorus]
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
Cause the writing's on the wall

 

[Charcoal]

The gf and I both agree that even Die Another Day is better.

 

[Messypandas]

Those lyrics are ass

 

[acm2000]

Why does everyone keep going on about it only taking 20 minutes to write? Writing is easy, it's the composition that takes time.

 

[AgentChris]

His shadow is Tintin.

 

[Jb]

The gf and I both agree that even Die Another Day is better.

Wow wow let's not get carried away here. This one is very forgettable, but Die another day is offensively bad. Not only does it suck but it can get stuck in your head too. Really vile stuff.

 

[Ragnarsson]

I usually love Sam Smith. Now, though... who thought it was a good decision to make him sing half the chorus in falsetto? At least he should have sung the final chorus in full chest/head voice, to give it more punch.

 

[Betta Lines]

Writing is easy

If it was easy this would be a good song.

 

[zeemumu]

It's not good. Not Die Another Day bad, but really not good.

I liked Die Another Day's credit sequence

 

[AHA-Lambda]

Who should do the theme for the next movie?
My pick: NOEL mothereffin' GALLAGHER

oh god no

 

[smarties00]

The thing with Writing's on the Wall is it's instantly forgettable, nothing memorable about it at all. No hook, or anything distinguishable. Just bland. Bleh

 

[| Praxis |]

Terrible.

 

[Gaz_RB]

Snooze. Should have gone with someone else. I prefer Sam's poppier stuff, his slow stuff is really boring.

This will get very little radio play.

 

[F0rneus]

Wow wow let's not get carried away here. This one is very forgettable, but Die another day is offensively bad. Not only does it suck but it can get stuck in your head too. Really vile stuff.

Die Another Die had a beat, and at least wasn't boring. Writing's on the wall is just bumfluff. Someone strangling a cat, over the backing track of nothing interesting.

 

[Charcoal]

Die Another Die had a beat, and at least wasn't boring. Writing's on the wall is just bumfluff. Someone strangling a cat, over the backing track of nothing interesting.

Agreed. Like many others have said, there's a build-up for something that never comes.

 

[Rich!]

It's what you would get if you gave the bond theme job to someone who has only ever heard Skyfall and All Time High.

 

[metsallica]

Is this up anywhere other than iTunes yet? (for purchase)

 

[Sojgat]

His shadow is Tintin.

lol

 

[SgtCobra]

Still waiting for a theme to surpass "A View To A Kill."

Spoiler

Can't believe they gave a Bond theme to Duran fucking Duran.

Hnnngg

 

[Spider from Mars]

woof

 

[| Praxis |]

Who should do the theme for the next movie?
My pick: NOEL mothereffin' GALLAGHER

That would be amazing

Spoiler

ly shit

 

[dofry]

Is there an instrumental version?

 

[VeryGooster]

Still waiting for a theme to surpass "A View To A Kill."

Spoiler

Can't believe they gave a Bond theme to Duran fucking Duran.

And still the only Bond theme to be a #1 single I believe.

 

[dcelw540]

That was dreadul... no climax and i can barely understand what he saying half the time :/

 

[nikos]

Started off strong, then Sam Smith came in and ruined it. His falsetto is quite awful. If anybody else were singing, it would probably be better. The vocal doesn't seem to fit the track either. I expected it to be much better when I heard the intro. Maybe it'll grow on me.

EDIT: That was my first reaction, will obviously listen again. I still believe it would be much better if anybody else were singing. Sam Smith does not deliver.

 

[Vampirolol]

I liked Die Another Day's credit sequence

It's the only good thing from that movie.

 

[Zoned]

His voice doesn't suit James Bond like character.

 

[vio]

What is this bro?? I dont like it.

 

[Vampirolol]

It's growing on me, but a black voice would have been much better for those lyrics, I don't like his falsetto.

 

[shintoki]

This needed female's voice and it would have been fine,

 

[Extra Sauce]

Pretty instrumentals can't save what is a generic, bland and toothless Bond theme.

 

[Pie and Beans]

Trash. One of the worst ever.

 

[Megalosaro]

It's okay. Not as good as Sky fall but better than about half the themed in the franchise. Won't be a classic. I like the orchestration.

 

[Rad-]

So bad. Bring back Moore era styled Bond themes!

 

[Danthrax]

Is this on anything else besides Spotify and the BBC and iTunes?

 

[sti4thewin]

I loved it.

Spoiler

don't kill me

 

[Yoshichan]

I loved it.

Spoiler

don't kill me

starting to like it as well... slowly...

 

[Shepard]

Really boring. Sounds like a filler song from one of those old Mariah's album. 24 is way better.

 

[Scorpion Soldier]

Even with the trash lyrics a proper singer/band could probably make it work, but Smith just dropped the ball completely. Should've gone with 24.

 

[bananafactory]

Incredibly boring and unmemorable. Especially coming off Skyfall

 

[Horse Detective]

Climax like:

 

[Lkr]

not really a fan but i don't listen to Sam Smith. Skyfall was p boss, Another Way to Die by Jack White was great, and You Know My Name was fantastic. Daniel Craig finally gets a shitty song

 

[TronLight]

Janelle Monae would be an excellent pick, I think.

She's too street to sing a Bond theme.