Harry Potter 0 Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Hello again!Since the Goldsmith recommendation thread went so well, I thought I would ask about the Bond scores. I plan on getting "Tomorrow Never Dies" and "The World is not Enough" because I like David Arnold, but I was wondering about the rest.So, my question is: What, in your opinion, are the five best James Bond scores?Thank you!~Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 In no particular order:MoonrakerOn Her Majesty's Secret ServiceYou Only Live TwiceThunderballGoldfingerThere are more good Bond scores than bad. I would recomend staying away from GoldenEye and The Spy Who Loved Me. I enjoy For Your Eyes Only as well, but that is probably an acquired taste. The same goes for Live and Let Die.Okay, to really sum it up, you cannot go wrong with any Bond score by John Barry. It seems that also holds true for the scores by David Arnold.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowe T Robot 0 Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Well, Harry, this is a topic I consider myself to be an expert on, seeing as how I love all the Bond scores and films. Barry's scores are really the cream of the cop when it comes to Bond; no one tops his approach and his style to the series. My top 5 Bond scores would be On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Moonraker, Living Daylights, Diamonds Are Forever and Goldfinger. These are one I consider essential but all the scores have some merit. One of the main drawbacks is that some of the scores are not well represented on disc. Thunderball is another fantastic Barry score, but the official album does not include the incredible final battle cues. Those cues showed up on the 2-CD 30th anniversary set and are well worth seeking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 There are those rare events when Neil and I disagree, and here is one of themI have always liked The Spy who Loved Me. I love the theme song, Nobody Does it Better, and I love the track Bond 77. I know it mixes disco but hey I really like disco. Disco is so much better than grunge, hiphop, rap, or any of the new music style IMHO.And the Spy Who Loved Me is considered among the best of James Bond films, all actors and is considered the best Roger Moore.Other than that Neil and I agree on the rest. Joe, who can't wait to hear Madonna's Die Another Day song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowe T Robot 0 Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 I gotta agree with IndySolo on his points as well. For Your Eyes Only can be an acquired taste since it is m ore of its time (1981) than say Barry' score for Octopussy just two years later. I always liked Conti's FYEO score since I saw the film as a kid so there was no adjustment period but I can see why it might give some film score fans the willies. Same goes for Live and Let Die since it draws upon the fukn/R&B stylings of early 70's scores. Again, saw the film as a kid, never thought about it being odd, just always thought it was a cool Bond score (especially the title tune!), but some listeners cannot stand the dated funk stylings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Same goes for Live and Let Die since it draws upon the fukn/R&B stylings of early 70's scores. Again, saw the film as a kid, never thought about it being odd, just always thought it was a cool Bond score (especially the title tune!), but some listeners cannot stand the dated funk stylings.Most 40 year old white guys my age that I know all love that. Funk is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowe T Robot 0 Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Hey, I always say "Bring in da funk"! I love the 70's funk stylings used by composers Lalo Schifrin, Roy Budd, Quincy Jones, and David Shire. It's eternally cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHerrera83 0 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Harry:I agree with Indysolo that there are more good Bond scores than bad, and I also support Joe's comments about Spy Who Loved Me; for me this is one of the more unique scores and works wonderfully.To give you my favorites:GoldfingerOn Her Majesty's Secret ServiceLive and Let DieThe Spy Who Loved MeLiving DaylightsNow, my favorite Bond track of all is "007" which John Barry composed as a second Bond theme for action sequences. Variations of this cue appear on From Russia with Love, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds are Forever and Moonraker.Another thing to consider for your purchase is that Ryko Discs has recently folded its film music division and they released some outstanding editions of many films, including:For Your Eyes OnlyOctopussyThe Living DaylightsIf I were you, I'd seriously go for these three discs first, since they're all good and they're bound to become scarce (read: expensive) pretty soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Awalt 0 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 My favorites are Goldfinger, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Diamonds are Forever, Moonraker, and I know it's hated, but The Man With the Golden Gun. It's got some great odd melodies, and a handful of nice strong Barry themes. The title song is kind of hard to take, true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 In my defense, and sort of seeing what Harry likes in terms of music, I still think he should avoid The Spy Who Loved Me. It does have a great title song and I enjoy "Bond '77" and "The Tanker", but it's not a score I would reccomend for someone new to James Bond.Harry, have you seen the movies? Perhaps watching them will help you make your decision easier.Neil - who has every officially released EON Bond score on pressed CD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHerrera83 0 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Neil - who has every officially released EON Bond score on pressed CD'sAhh! But do you also have Never Say Never Again and Casino Royale to complete your Bond collection? Incidentally, no need to defend yourself of anything, I myself don't really care much for the David Arnold Bonds, but most people seem to love them. Alejandro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 I have the pressed CD of Casino Royale and a CD-R of Never Say Never Again. They are not EON Bond films though. Neil - who never listens to NSNA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter 0 Posted June 20, 2002 Author Share Posted June 20, 2002 Yes, I have seen all the movies, but I don't remember the scores, and I don't want to watch all the movies again. :oops: Anyway, I see Goldfinger, Moonraker, and On Her Majesty's Secret Service coming up, so those three look like winners.Thank you to all who are helping me!~Harry, who likes that Indy knows his musical tastes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Goldfinger, Mookraker, and On Her Majesty's Secret Service "He's a f**king mook!"-Mean StreetsHarry, who likes that Indy knows his musical tastes Well you seem to prefer large orchestral music (as do I) compared to something a little more ethnic sounding (like The Sum of all Fears). TSWLM is very ethnic sounding at times, with Egyptian music. That doesn't seem to be your style. I could be wrong though.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter 0 Posted June 20, 2002 Author Share Posted June 20, 2002 Goldfinger, Mookraker, and On Her Majesty's Secret Service "He's a f**king mook!"-Mean StreetsNeilOops! :oops: :oops: All better now. ~Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director 1 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Hey, Harry. I've just recently acquired The World Is Not Enough and it's excellent. Listening to the first 2 score tracks was a thrill ride in itself.I also own On Her Majesty's Secret Service and The Living Daylights and they're both good. On Her Majesty's Secret Service, however, is an awesome score -- and.....as you can see......one of the, if not, the best Bond score. I've also been thinking about stocking up on Arnold scores -- starting off with Stargate and the Bond scores, so........good luck. Director - who will battle with Harry, probably "Theme from Angela's Ashes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittBash 282 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 I have to say that any Bond score as long as you don't get the accursed Goldeneye is a worthy score!! Especially the Arnold and Barry scores. Just watch out for the releases because some of the older ones are missing the best parts of the scores! I bought Diamonds are forever about a week or two ago in a used CD store and was waiting to hear some great Bond action but was dissapointed with what was on the Disc! (how many tracks were they going to call Diamonds are forever anyway!!! ) They left out the best parts of the score! All I can say is shop with care but the Dead sure ones are Goldfinger, OHMSS, Tomorrow Never dies, Living Daylights, and if you like a little electronics with your Orchestra Arnold's The World is not Enough is a bit of Bond brilliance! can't wait for the next movie this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter 0 Posted June 20, 2002 Author Share Posted June 20, 2002 Harry, who likes that Indy knows his musical tastes Well you seem to prefer large orchestral music (as do I) compared to something a little more ethnic sounding (like The Sum of all Fears). TSWLM is very ethnic sounding at times, with Egyptian music. That doesn't seem to be your style. I could be wrong though.NeilThat is correct. I like the big robust scores. I do like, but not as much, softer scores, but they have to be just right, and I only trust JW to do that. ~Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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