Thanks for your work Takehiro, amazing compilations. Bond at it's best.

Thanks also for your Remote Control stuff. i don't like Zimmer but the albums are quite audible ...[COLOR="Silver"]

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Thank you for your kind words. Im actually busy working on another Bond at this very second; all being well it should be online in a couple of months as its a completely new mix.

professor lyedecker reporting for duty

Well, I thought a female nubian would be a nubienne... sounds more elegant.
What in God's name am I talking about?

i could get down with some sexy nubiennes :D

sorry for going off topic, tak

Yes, sorry for going off-topic. So, back to Tak's aforementioned issues...

[mischievous grin]

You went all out with that one! Hahahah funny as hell

Just could not resist ....

Ha-ha-ha

Sorry - it's my work. I posted this cue on 3 November 2009 on james-bond.ru (here (http://james-bond.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?p=37465#p37465))
It's funny that one of my first experiences has appeared somewhere else...

I have no problems with the small amount of FX in this track. Thanks very much for sharing it :)

Glad people appreciated my post. I try to make some Bond fan edits with the goodies I have and the dedicated DVD DTS-rips I can make myself. If it ever gets good enough of course I will post.

Anyway, sorry to see this thread derailed, although I like Jon Pertwee as the Doctor- who could forget his epic battles with the original and greatest Master, Roger Delgado. RIP you crazy villain.

Finally, can't wait to see your work on the missing scores, and very excited about this 'new mix'! Bravo :)

Tak, could you shoot me a quick email to [email protected]? Your soundtrack work here is amazing and I really appreciate the hard work you put into it. I've got a few questions I'm dying to ask you about your process.

Ask away :)

Any more Bond's I'm getting weened off them -nooooo

Have any of these been ripped from the Blu-rays?

Hi Takehiro, maybe I lost some infos... In the last time You prefer to give us all your Bond gold in FLAC form? The old mp3 expanded editions are the same, or what? Sorry to disturb You, but I'm not so present here... Thankyou again for all your efforts.

Yes theyre all the same, but the ones marked NEW are improved versions of the originals.

I smell an update coming. Could it be Goldfinger?

Takehiro, I don't know if this is an option, but could you post an "editing guide" of the work you've done? I still rely on old editing guides on various other sites, but it would be good to have a definitive guide for each Bond film, and since you put so much work into this, you might just be the man for the job :)

Sorry, I cannot provide anything in the way of that.

I wonder, if DA ever resigns or gets cut loose, if they go for someone big or if they decide to go with an unknown or up and coming composer?

I know this is old and might've already been brought up, but I wanted to write it anyways while I remembered it.

Since Sam Mendes is directing Bond 23, maybe he'll bring along his frequent collaborator Thomas Newman (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, American Beauty)?

If so, I think this would be excellent. Newman is one of my favorite composers, and while I haven't heard much traditional action music from him, I think he could bring something new and fresh to the franchise. Arnold has done some solid stuff, but he's gotten rather repetitive. I think he's basically exhausted all of his talent when it comes to Bond.

I dont think Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli would allow it. Its pretty much up to them as producers who scores "their" movies :(

I didn't know that. I'm not as familiar with the franchise as some of you guys are.

That said, Mendes seems to be one of the most (critically) lauded directors to direct a Bond film, so maybe he'll have more sway. Plus, Newman has been nominated for an Oscar several times, so he also might seem like more of a catch than Arnold.

Who knows these things. I'll hold out hope until I hear otherwise, though.

Whew. Just got caught up. Not a huge fan of the classic Bond films, but Barry & Co's talent is undeniable. Words cannot express how grateful I am for your hard and laborious work, Takehiro. Can't wait to get The Final Five! Ha. *giggles*

Marc Forster did bring editor Matt Chesse and cinematographer Roberto Schaefer to work with him on Quantum of Solace, so I can see Mendes replacing Arnold for Bond 23. As of now, he's not on board. And he's got to go, in my opinion.

I can't hear Thomas Newman doing a Bond score. Great composer, but that'd be a bad fit. And it's irrelevant, since Sam Mendes will have nothing whatsoever to say about it.

I'm all for replacing Arnold, but if and ONLY if they replace him with Michael Giacchino.

But see, I don't want Giacchino doing Bond. He's already done two Mission: Impossible. Same goes for John Powell and Hans Zimmer. They've already done their spy franchises.

I want someone new and unexpected... like Newman. Maybe Goldenthal.

Yes, but Newman's style does not fit with Bond at all. AT ALL. Neither does Goldenthal's.

Of course, that's just my opinion.

Yes, but Newman's style does not fit with Bond at all. AT ALL. Neither does Goldenthal's.

Of course, that's just my opinion.

And mine. Bond just isn't their style at all. Especially Thomas Newman, who I am a massive fan of.

Newman is not a Bond man - his scores are lovely, for sure, but they're very ambient-sounding. Wall-E and Finding Nemo are good examples. I'd really miss Arnold if they booted him; I honestly think QoS was his best one - so much atmosphere and depth, rather than just noise. I reckon John Williams, or Lalo Schifrin even, would be really interesting experiments.

I agree with you about Quantum of Solace. And I'm a Thomas Newman fan, too.

But, then, I'm a massive Bob Dylan fan, and I'd like to keep him as far away from 007 as humanly possible. Some things just don't mix, you know.

Anyone want a chocolate and bologna sandwich?

Takehiro I've just found this thread and it is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I'm a big fan of Bond movies and scores and I must say, your work is simply BRILLIANT! I love it! You made my day sir, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Elliot Goldenthal's the perfect fit.

Elliot Goldenthal's the perfect fit.

Which scores are you going by in that assessment? Because I've not heard them.

I smell an update coming. Could it be Goldfinger?

Excactly my question. And if it's not Goldfinger, which one is it, Tak?

i'd like to see howard shore give it a shot. he can score epic action but he has also done some lesser known work with a jazzier side to it that is almost in the vein of john barry.

What about Murray Gold or Joby Talbot? Their work on Doctor Who and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, respectively, was stellar, and I could easily see them fitting into the Bond franchise.

I also think Clint Mansell would make an excellent pick. Sahara was almost a Bond flick anyways, and the score certainly made the connection all the more clear.


Which scores are you going by in that assessment? Because I've not heard them.

Batman Forever.

Murray Gold is actually an awesome suggestion. I remember several episodes of Who thinking the music reminded me of something, and that was the something!

I'd still rather see Giacchino, I think ... but not by much.

Good call, Gray!

Nobody could replace David Arnold, he has absolutely nailed the style. Every score fits so perfectly to each film and while John Barry was amazing my only complaint is that he always re-used the same cues over and over, especially in The Living Daylights but that doesn't matter because that movie and score are easily in the top 5 of the series, should have been two more Dalton movies before Brosnan because he wasn't finished IMO.

BTW this is an amazing thread, good to have someone who cares a lot for these movies and scores.

Even though I think there are better people for the job, I think they should keep Arnold until Craig is done, to keep the continuity.

I've got no desire to see Arnold go. He restored by faith in his abilities with CR and QoS. I do wish, though, that the producers would let me write the damned title songs; the movies can only benefit from it.

How about Octupussy, Dr No TSWLM? How long do we still have to wait until they will be uploaded?

How about Octupussy, Dr No TSWLM? How long do we still have to wait until they will be uploaded?
Hello I think that Takehiro must be on holidays - like the majority of us - and he will post them as soon as he can, because he's also a human and need to have some leasure like all us, he's not online always... So don't be impatient... You may contact him by PM for more information. Best regards.

I would have liked to vote for Giacchino. Had he not taken up Mission: Impossible 4. It would just "type-cast" him as the spy scorer.
I would throw in Brian Tyler's name just to see what he can do. I really like it when he uses percussion.

Is there anything new on that QOS you posted recently Tak or is it just improved sound and quality?

Thank you either way you do great work!
Long live Barry!

Knock, Knock. Tak, are you home?

Is there anything new on that QOS you posted recently Tak or is it just improved sound and quality?

Better sound quality and some new content including the lossless rejected title song.

I would have liked to vote for Giacchino. Had he not taken up Mission: Impossible 4. It would just "type-cast" him as the spy scorer.
I would throw in Brian Tyler's name just to see what he can do. I really like it when he uses percussion.

I would also like to throw Clint Mansell's name out there. Anyone hear his score for 'Sahara'? :)

I would also like to throw Clint Mansell's name out there. Anyone hear his score for 'Sahara'? :)

Yeah, that's what I said a little while ago. It definitely sounded very Bondish.

I think Clint Mansell is the next guy. He's modern, British and bankable.

Yeah, just listen to any of his stuff with Darren Aronofsky. Easily some of my favorite film scores, period.

Yeah, that's what I said a little while ago. It definitely sounded very Bondish.

Apologies I didn't see your post about him! :)
And agreed, especially love the "Hold Tight" and "Hold Tighter" boat chase cues!

anyone mention graeme revell yet? listen to his score for the saint and you can hear very bondian music.

Desperately looking for the cue from Quantum Of Solace where James and Felix are in the bar in Bolivia, and the CIA storm the place and Bond escapes!

If anyone ever sees, hears, or knows where this cue can be found or if they are able to rip it with minimal FX could they post it here?

Probably the best unreleased cue from QOS.

:)

If anyone ever sees, hears, or knows where this cue can be found or if they are able to rip it with minimal FX could they post it here?

Cant be done, sadly :( But never say never it may surface one day.

Cant be done, sadly :( But never say never it may surface one day.

Fingers crossed! Along with other cues like the Hotel arrival in Bolivia, which is basically a longer variation on the "Bolivian Taxi Ride" cue and the cue where Bond goes back to the hotel room and finds M there.

Small but extremely effective cues that really should of been included in the first place.

:seriously:

must keep this thread on front page

Have any of these been ripped from the Blu-rays?
Just to answer this, I've been experimenting and will post my results here.

So far, with FYEO, the sound seems worse (as far as mix and SFX goes) in the Front Left/Right and Surround Left/Right pairings than the regular DTS from the DVD.

I tested this by extracting the results (and I am 99% sure I got the proper HD stuff from the DTS-HD audio) and putting the Front and Surround original Left and Right mono waves in stereo pairs (just to clarify).

I will update when I have more details, I'm checking a few more.

Takehiro: What Bond-score are you working on at the moment?

Probably none, or I'm just getting bored of waiting. Again.

How about an ETA for the next update?

Currently its TMWTGG, I'm having some help with it and we are, I would say, maybe 3/5 of the way through? Have patience, guys - this is not my sole purpose in life, so either hang in there or move on. No ones forcing you

What do you mean? We're all hostage to these damn scores and you're the one holding us captive!

oh yay! i was hoping golden gun would be next.

Great news, Tak :) Does this FLAC version contain as many tracks as the mp3 one?

Oh this is a special project. But YOLT might end up being next actually, TWWTGG isnt done yet!

What is your sole purpose in life?
Just wondering.

Oh this is a special project. But YOLT might end up being next actually, TWWTGG isnt done yet!

Thanks for updating, Tak :)

I've added the film version of african rundown, everyone seems to miss the bit at 6:26 - sfx ofcourse but nonetheless complete film mix.

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Apologies I didn't see your post about him! :)
And agreed, especially love the "Hold Tight" and "Hold Tighter" boat chase cues!

Definitely agreed- I had an absolute blast with Sahara- such a shame they aren't making more.

Bondiest score since the Incredibles, too.

Heh heh, Takehiro. Seeing yr avatar image confirms my suspicions that, from the choice of password, you must be a fan of Manhunt. :)

I've added the film version of african rundown, everyone seems to miss the bit at 6:26 - sfx ofcourse but nonetheless complete film mix.



Or do you mean at 6:35? I actually like that piece that mimics some sort of a "alerted pause" moment. I noticed it was absent in the track too.
I'll also add that the track "Going Down/The Bunker" from TWINE is suffering the same missing piece that "Backseat Driver (BMW Escape)" is. We already had a discussion about those missing pieces before.

Nice to see I haven't missed anything here yet. :D

Nah the ost misses from 6:26 - 6:41 and what bit do you mean in BMW escape because besides the ost and isolated score version whats missing?

Heh heh, Takehiro. Seeing yr avatar image confirms my suspicions that, from the choice of password, you must be a fan of Manhunt. :)

Hehe, yes!

Thanks for the upload. I�ve looked for some of the scores for a long time.

thank you ive been looking for these for ages

Thanks for all these. Any Bond is good Bond...

Amazing work, as always!

Nah the ost misses from 6:26 - 6:41 and what bit do you mean in BMW escape because besides the ost and isolated score version whats missing?

You're right, eglia! I didn't notice it before. I thought the part of the composition in the fight scene wasn't cut, but that whole length really is missing, not just when the siren began to whale!

If what I explain about the BMW escape track some posts earlier (Post 1235) (http://forums.ffshrine.org/f92/takehiros-expanded-james-bond-scores-77043/50.html#post1699480) is what you call "isolated score version" (really, I have no clue, my apoligies), than you may have already known...

Great work! Thanks!

Hey Tak! If you see this: What are the stats for Golden Gun and YOLT?
Stay alive
/SB

Hi guys, sorry for being away. I havent had access to the board due to an admin error! Work is still progressing, its slow due to daily life but I will post them at some stage. TMWTGG is progressing nicely, that may well be the next one.

Hi guys, sorry for being away. I havent had access to the board due to an admin error! Work is still progressing, its slow due to daily life but I will post them at some stage. TMWTGG is progressing nicely, that may well be the next one.

No need for excuses for being off the board, since it's not your fault :) Daily life is a hassle sometimes, but good to hear TMWTGG is progressing well. Hope it will be next and all keep proceeding well for you!
/KSB

Wheeeere has everybody gone? :whatislove:

getting older - waiting patiently for Mr Tak

I've never known anyone take so long to do anything. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's bored of waiting...

Back in March I posted:


An expanded Goldfinger would be a great Christmas present.

I did so facetiously. But now I'm wondering if it was a premonition.

Wheeeere has everybody gone? :whatislove: coincidence or what, i got that playing right now haha :P

I've never known anyone take so long to do anything. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's bored of waiting...

I've never known anyone be so grumpy. Enough of the hating. Im not sitting here restoring Bond scores all day, you know.

For the rest of you, here's a little preview of some unreleased cues coming to a Bond CD soon:

TMWTGG_preview.mp3 (http://www.mediafire.com/?4ty3rzzgfwea1t4)

Much appreciated Tak. Sounds good. Just wondered: how do you eliminate the gunshot from the gunbarrell? Do you loop part of the Bond theme, or is there a clean section on the individual channels? (hope that makes sense).

Sometimes I get them in clean, sometimes I have to remove it. Its different each time. Some of them are impossible to do, sadly.

I've never known anyone be so grumpy. Enough of the hating. Im not sitting here restoring Bond scores all day, you know.

For the rest of you, here's a little preview of some unreleased cues coming to a Bond CD soon:

TMWTGG_preview.mp3 (http://www.mediafire.com/?4ty3rzzgfwea1t4)

Wonderful - I hope I didn't sound grumpy - cos I wasn't - just patiently waiting for these wonderful scores - and getting older (my bday next sat - one more year closer to the grave)

Goldfinger will be posted today.

coincidence or what, i got that playing right now haha :P

Haha! Good to see at least someone got my joke right! And THAT was a nice coincedence. Really unapreciated song imho :D

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Goldfinger will be posted today.

Really?! That IS great news, Tak! Looking forward to hear it and thanks in advance! The preview sounded great too:D

Goldfinger posted.

Goldfinger posted.

Saweet!!! Thanks Tak for all of your hard work, much appreciated!

Goldfinger posted.

Thank you for "Goldfinger"

Also thank you for the preview file of TMWTGG.

Thanks Takehiro.

Grumpy indeed. Maybe I just don't like people who grandstand for praise. I know I'm not the first person to say that. Sure, you posted Goldfinger finally, but you've been "working" on these soundtracks forever. It doesn't take that long to do this sort of thing, as many of us know. Don't get me wrong, the soundtracks you've put out are cool, but if you have them to post, get on with it. I don't get why you're stalling. I'm sure you'll take your toys in now I've said that, but whatever.

As I said before, these are not the only thing I have going on. I dont have them all to post, either. It takes time. No one is forcing you to wait. If you like em, great. If not, stop complaining and move along.

I've never known anyone take so long to do anything. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's bored of waiting...

Are you paying him for the service or something?

Goldfinger posted.

No critism here Tak since the tracks at hand is not up to you, but are you missing tracks like "car in the mirror", "bonita's dance" and the music when Bond covers and sprays the mirrors on the plane, like me?
Thanks again
/SB

Ive added the missing track and back cover to the front page. Sorry, guys.

Haha! Good to see at least someone got my joke right! And THAT was a nice coincedence. Really unapreciated song imho :D[COLOR="Silver"]



i dont mind it, personally skip it most times, i prefer it set within TLD score rather than the actual song.

It's also missing the bizarre little country banjo ditty when bond enters Goldfinger's stud farm in the stationwagon. By the way, is there any way to get acapella (vocal only, no music) versions of bond movie themes? I'm not saying you should do it (though it'd be amazing if you did), just wondering if it's possible, and if so how.

It's also missing the bizarre little country banjo ditty when bond enters Goldfinger's stud farm in the stationwagon. By the way, is there any way to get acapella (vocal only, no music) versions of bond movie themes? I'm not saying you should do it (though it'd be amazing if you did), just wondering if it's possible, and if so how.

Your right. Part 2 of Into Miami, Bond And Pussy In The Barn, Countdown to explosion (The music when Bond watches Bonita dance while waiting for the bomb to go off in the teaser), A Car In The Mirror (The music before Bond crashes his Aston Martin) and Flying To The White House (The march with flutes and drums only. I think it plays before Bond enters Goldfinger's plane before the final showdown) are also missing, but the Bathroom Spying track is still good to have. Thanks Tak! :)

As Ive said before guys n gals, these are EXPANDED scores. Expanded doesnt necessarily mean complete - it certainly didnt in the early days of scores collecting!

As Ive said before guys n gals, these are EXPANDED scores. Expanded doesnt necessarily mean complete - it certainly didnt in the early days of scores collecting!

True. That's why I (at least) also wrote "...but the Bathroom Spying track is still good to have. Thanks Tak!" and "...No critism here Tak since the tracks at hand is not up to you." But also the Goldfinger score holds a Special place in my heart, since it's one of my favourites that made me discover true music. That's why I miss some incredible music. But likewise I understand that's it not always possible to obtain full scores for different reasons. I only hope you don't take what I write as attacks on YOU, 'cause they're NOT. I sincerly hope there won't be any further misunderstandings about how I regard your work from here on. Thanks again for this expanded score! Looking forward to what bonuses TMWTGG has to offer :)

I didnt take it as criticism, its OK :) Although I can see how the exclamation mark makes it look angry. Rest assured I wasnt, honestly! :)

My post was more of an observation than anything- Much Like Sean's was. The rest was just asking about acapella versions of lyrical tracks.

Now you mention it Sean, I love that upbeat 'flying to the white house' flute track- it was great for lulling everybody into a false sense of the action all being over and done with... but not so fast!

You can get some acapella's from the DVDs, Licence to Kill is one of them :)

Goldfinger!!!

Awesome, thanks Tak!

I didnt take it as criticism, its OK :) Although I can see how the exclamation mark makes it look angry. Rest assured I wasnt, honestly! :)

That's good, 'cause exlamation marks tend to look very angry indeed. Proof that we all need to think twice before posting and not letting our emotions get the better of us. It's good to see that these things can be sorted out :)

Ive been saying for years to friends about how words on a screen are so bad, sometimes. In this case, my exclamation marks were for emphasis. When Im angry, I use a >X( face or something :)

That's good, 'cause exlamation marks tend to look very angry indeed. Proof that we all need to think twice before posting and not letting our emotions get the better of us. It's good to see that these things can be sorted out :)

I use exclamation marks to denote astonishment, never anger...

To me they look completely innocuous.

My post was more of an observation than anything- Much Like Sean's was. The rest was just asking about acapella versions of lyrical tracks.

Now you mention it Sean, I love that upbeat 'flying to the white house' flute track- it was great for lulling everybody into a false sense of the action all being over and done with... but not so fast!

I agree on the observation bit and your right about the White House track. I didn't see it that way before. Observative :)

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Ive been saying for years to friends about how words on a screen are so bad, sometimes. In this case, my exclamation marks were for emphasis. When Im angry, I use a >X( face or something :)

Smileys like >X( is a good thing. Imho thad kind of smiley makes it harder to misunderstand one another :)

I use exclamation marks to denote astonishment, never anger...

To me they look completely innocuous.

Such is the world now that I must explain myself every time because people think I am acting one way when I really aren't, lol.

I use exclamation marks to denote astonishment, never anger...

To me they look completely innocuous.

Interesting how different these writing tools appear to different people. I guess I've learnt something important today. Thanks for sharing opinons everybody :)

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Such is the world now that I must explain myself every time because people think I am acting one way when I really aren't, lol.

Haha. All's well that ends well ;)

Many thanks for Goldfinger!

Just wondering: Why haven't you uploaded Live and Let Die? It's been finished since the time when you posted the lossy version, right?

LALD is posted?

LALD is posted?

Not on Page one... as far as I can see.

Damn sure I did... weird.

Thing is, I have two versions. One is complete from analogue masters, with somewhat low fidelity and quite hissy (needs work).

hi tak, thanks for goldfinger

Many thanks for Goldfinger Takehiro!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, TAKEHIRO FOR THIS NEW GOLDEN-GIFT!!!

Nobody should groan or complain about the time we have to wait to unfold all these precious things: We have all the time in the world, and You, Takehiro, have all Your good rights to do many different things in Your lives (one life is for You and one for... Our dreams)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH AGAIN, TAKEHIRO!!!

PS: Surely, Takehiro, You are working on the new Sam Mendes' Bond movie still unwritten score... We need it!!! ;-)

Haha, I wish. Alas it is a castle in the sky.

Goldfinger posted.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet stuff :)
Thanks a lot!
Now to convert to mp3, burn to disc and sell, sell, sell!
JK! LOL :p
heheheheh ain't I a stinker?
Thanks again for your hard work!

Love the sig!

Goldfinger posted.
Thanks ! merci beaucoup :)

LIVE AND LET DIE added. Thanks for reminding me, I was sure I had already posted it.

Many thanks Tak. You are really getting me drooling for SPY when that comes along.

Speaking of SPY, so we know what to expect: Do you know yet what will and not will be on it or is that too early to say right now, Tak? Thanks again for the music :)

Thanks for LALD Takehiro!
Keep up the great work!!

LIVE AND LET DIE added. Thanks for reminding me, I was sure I had already posted it.
Another great share !! thanks :) :)

Thanks big time for your herculean efforts...

Nice, now we're up to date. Tak, forgot to mention this the first time round, but I really like the new mix of Trespassers Will Be Eaten.

Where is that alternate version of the James Bond theme from? A trailer, perhaps?

I think it was used on the trailers, yes.

Just an update, since it seems to keep people happy, but I have the complete score to LALD. Not just an expanded one (posted) but the complete, entire score. Is it worth posting it too?

Huh? I thought the album you uploaded was already complete, except for the jazz funeral music. Are there any other missing cues? If that's the case, you could just do an update (like with Goldfinger) to avoid having to upload the whole thing again.

You're right, it is pretty complete. But some of the cues arent fully isolated. And the funeral music is missing. Also the sound isnt very good. Maybe its pointless posting it lol.

Anything you want to upload is always welcome in my eyes, Tak.

Thanks very much for Goldfinger! You always manage to time them right when I need new things to distract me while studying, and for this, I am eternally grateful.

awesome as always Tak - a total Bond drool fest

Thanks!

I think it was used on the trailers, yes.

Just an update, since it seems to keep people happy, but I have the complete score to LALD. Not just an expanded one (posted) but the complete, entire score. Is it worth posting it too?

If it really IS complete, as you wrote and the sound is better, then please go ahead and upload. Let the sweet soundwaves flow, maestro :)

Poetic. I like it.

JB 23 will return in 2012...SKYFALL

Poetic. I like it.

Thanks. Glad you liked it :)

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Is it only me or haven't the James Bond concept been milked dry by now? The humour, heart and the glint in the eye in the films is gone and has been replaced by cold hearted cruelty and ruthlessness. Bond used to be something unique that stood apart from the rest. Now he's more of a psycho murder machine and the films are not that much different to the Bourne films.
This probably will stir up some feelings, but it's been on my mind for long and I just needed to get it off my chest. Hopefully Arnold will be exchanged and the music for next film will be worthwile. Please remember this is MY taste and opinon people and I don't aspire to step on someone elses toes or taste here.
/SB

heres looking forward to david arnold for skyfall, hopefully he gets another shot at the title song.

Sean Barry, if that's the way you feel, just wait until this whole era of "darkness" in moviemaking (Nolan's Batman films, etc.) is over and things will change.

Tak, if you are willing to upload it, I'll take the new Live and Let Die album for the better sound quality.

I think people misunderstood me before. The complete score is in much lesser quality than the one posted here. Its from an analog source and needs major remastering work. I think given the choice, people will take the one I already posted.

I would love to hear the complete score even though it's in lesser quality

I'll work on it :)

JB 23 will return in 2012...SKYFALLso this is the title? i like it. smacks of the moore era. when did they reveal this info? i should be keeping my bond news thread up to date with this sorta info.

btw, digging the AVTAK avatar, tak! classic.

It actually was reported some time ago, unofficially. Sony registered a lot of domains containing "skyfall". But it was officially announced today. Check out MI6-HQ.com

As for my avatar - its my new favorite picture of all time lol. Ive always loved that poster art :) And its my favorite Bond score. I can almost hum it note for note ^_^

And I am digging your signature - I adore Seinfeld! "Yes you're once... twice... three times a la--YEAAAAAAAH!"

heres looking forward to david arnold for skyfall, hopefully he gets another shot at the title song.goddamn michael g wilson and barbara broccoli need to give him more freedom. in the days of cubby and saltzman, it woulda been unheard of to not let barry write the theme. that's what made those scores great, you heard the theme in the beginning and you kept hearing orchestral itewrations of it throughout the film so it tied everything together musically. now it seems they are just concerned with having a smash hit single by whoever the biggest star but if arnold isn't writing it then it doesn't really resonate through the film. biggest downside of the ost for quantum. at least in royale you heard some beautiful lush instances of the cornell song. same with TWINE.

Worse than that... Arnold isnt even confirmed for Skyfall. I dont mind so much, as I think we need someone new, but he has responded on Twitter and has not said he is doing it. Sony also told me that they cannot confirm his involvement.

indeed. i bounce around on what my fave bond score is, but i think view is a highpoint for barry.

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i hope it's him. for a while i hated arnold, but i've come to respect him more as of late. i think he really found his own voice finally, with the last 2. no longer sounds like he's trying to be john barry (which no one can do). broccoli and wilson are idiots if they don't use him again. it could be he will only do it if they let him write the title song. smart on his part, but if they don't budge we could be stuck with an inferior composer

I wish Barry had a) been alive and b) been well enough to score one more... I'd have been like [adopts Russian accent] "I think I've gone to heaven".

David Arnold best scores on Bond were when he wrote the title song. I would welcome another Arnold score if the producers let him write the song.

goddamn michael g wilson and barbara broccoli need to give him more freedom. in the days of cubby and saltzman, it woulda been unheard of to not let barry write the theme. that's what made those scores great, you heard the theme in the beginning and you kept hearing orchestral itewrations of it throughout the film so it tied everything together musically. now it seems they are just concerned with having a smash hit single by whoever the biggest star but if arnold isn't writing it then it doesn't really resonate through the film. biggest downside of the ost for quantum. at least in royale you heard some beautiful lush instances of the cornell song. same with TWINE.

Yeh thats all it is today just having someone well known doing the song but he did weave the quantum song in really well to a few cues but no where near as bombastic as say use of the title theme during the crane fight in Casino.

Hold on no way he isn't doing it, they've just started shooting so its too early to even start thinking about scoring but they would never oust him out and imo someone could do a great bond score but no one could do better than him!

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AHA here you all go, never any doubt!

FSM Board: Official: David Arnold scores new Bond: SKYFALL (http://filmscoremonthly.com/board/posts.cfm?threadID=84219&forumID=1&archive=0)

Um its still not confirmed?

And usually a composer is on board before shooting begins, so its odd its not been mentioned (that I saw).

they confirmed it in that link during the press conference, he's gonna be back anyway.

Thank You Takehiro for Live and Let Die, it’s truly a very enjoyable gift (to die for)!
Your efforts with Bond scores are always extremely appreciable!

I’ve just a question about two tracks of the score.
In the movie, B. J. Arnau sings her fine performance of “Live and Let Die” in New Orleans, not in Harlem. Bond seats by the stage, because of his former Harlem misadventure with a table by a wall, singing Mrs Arnau threateningly towering on him, then he is “swallowed” by the floor and taken in the presence of Mr Big/Dr Kananga…
So, should track #9 be filled in the place of #26 and #26 put as #9?

Thank You for Your attention!

AND MOST OF ALL
THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN FOR YOUR MARVELLOUS EXPANDED EDITION!

JB 23 will return in 2012...SKYFALL

Actually, looking at the font it's really SKYFALL (like in GOLDENEYE). Which could mean a difference. Time will tell.

i'd like to see howard shore or elfman do a bond score

Um its still not confirmed?

And usually a composer is on board before shooting begins, so its odd its not been mentioned (that I saw).

I could be wrong, but isn't the composer usually the last, or one of the last, to be confirmed in any production (let alone a Bond)? And according to the press conference the title song artist is yet to be confirmed as well, so the two are most likely linked and maybe confirmed at the same time.

Check the fifth post of that FSM thread; the OP's source is an MI6-HQ article which doesn't mention Arnold at all (I think it used to, but it's been updated). The truth is that there was no mention on who the composer for Skyfall will be at the press conference or the press release. And Arnold himself confirmed via Twitter that he's not on board at the moment.

If I'm not mistaken, the title song artists are announced very late into the production process, certainly much later than the composer. I think something may be up. It's a curious situation, because the names of all the other important crew members have already been revealed. If Arnold doesn't get the gig, it'll probably be either because of his previous commitment to the Olympics, or because Mendes wanted him out.

Adele let slip she is doing the title song.

Thanks again Takehiro. Keep up the good work.

Sean Barry, if that's the way you feel, just wait until this whole era of "darkness" in moviemaking (Nolan's Batman films, etc.) is over and things will change.

Tak, if you are willing to upload it, I'll take the new Live and Let Die album for the better sound quality.

I actually liked "The Dark Knight" with Heath Ledger as the Joker, but I didn't like Batman Begins. Other than that I agree with you about this era of "darkness" in moviemaking. It doesn't surprise me though, as films, music and other cultural art expressions always have reflected the current times and society. I don't see anythingwrong in daring to look at the darker aspects of life, but I think what is lacking today is some sort of balance between the darkness and light, seriousness and humour, hope and despair and so on. It's so one-sided and fake, because life ISN'T one-sided, it's TWO-DIMENSIONAL. These things make me both upset and depressed. But let's wait and see adn hold on, as you write.

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Tak: If it's not too much work, then I'd welcome if you'd upload just the missing LALD tracks when you feel they have gotten better sound quality :)
Keep up the good work
/SB

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I wish Barry had a) been alive and b) been well enough to score one more... I'd have been like [adopts Russian accent] "I think I've gone to heaven".

I agree. For me the trill has gone with first Serra and from then on Arnold :( I hope for someone new to come along, turn the tables on this sinking ship and restore the balance :)

I like Serra's Bond score, it totally fit the tone and visuals of the film. GoldenEye without his score would be very strange. I love Tomorrow Never Dies (and have had practically every version of the score, official and otherwise) and I love Casino Royale. The others are good but Arnold hit the nail on the head with TND.

I like Serra's Bond score, it totally fit the tone and visuals of the film. GoldenEye without his score would be very strange. I love Tomorrow Never Dies (and have had practically every version of the score, official and otherwise) and I love Casino Royale. The others are good but Arnold hit the nail on the head with TND.

Okay. I don't like Brosnan as Bond (too little facial expression and too much concern with looking good) and therefor didn't like either of those movies as well as their scores, except for TND's title tune and the underrated Surrender with k. d. lang. Like you wrote before: Each to his own :)

True. I liked Brosnan, loved him in GoldenEye :) His best.

Interesting. Connery is still my only true favourite apart from Lazenby (he even cried in OHMSS) and Dalton in TLD. What did you like about Brosnan, in your opinon, to be more precise? :)

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Just a suggestion on the LALD score: How about just working on and then uploading the remaining tracks? In that way there'll be less work for you, Tak and those who want to can add the tracks to the already available upload here :)

Hi Takehiro,

I’ve listen the to music from my “Live and Let Die” DVD to compare it with the music in the CD and in Your edition.
I’ve found that, both in the CD and in Your edition, there is no music from the Fillet of Soul Harlem scene. In the movie we can hear a jazzy piece. Truly not a great problem, it’s a quite weak little music that can be forgotten.
Track #9 from Your edition is actually the music that B. J. Arnau sings later in the Fillet of Soul New Orleans and could be placed as track #27 as Fillet of Soul New Orleans (not Harlem).
Track # 26 seems to me very close to the music that is heard when Bond and Leiter enter in the Fillet of Souls New Orleans, just before B. J. Armaud’s version of “Live and Let Die” song. Track # 26 has a strong saxophone playing on the left that I didn’t hear in the movie score (but may be I’m a little deaf). Anyway it’s very close to the movie music and may be a different recording for the LP release.

All this annoying punctiliousness is because I like tracks in movie order and absolutely it’s not a way to criticize You or Your incomparable work on Bond’s scores, for which I never stop to be grateful to You.

Thank You very much again for Your kind attention and for Your great EBS with all their rare and shiny pearls!

Adele let slip she is doing the title song.fuck.

oh well.

hopefully they let arnold write it

fuck.

oh well.

hopefully they let arnold write it

I'm with you. GOOD GRIEF she is overrated. But remember, Amy Winehouse and Co. were "confirmed" on QoS for ages before she had an episode (God rest her soul). Until EoN actually says something, I would be reluctant to get too stressed out.

To the guys talking about movie darkness, especially you, Sean Barry, in your last post - you're spot on. IMO, the uncompromising darkness was the single worst thing about Quantum of Solace. There's this underlying theme of dread about the future of world politics and backroom negotiations which I find really unpleasant for a Bond film. I've always found the fictional "black and white" nature of the world of 007 is one of the more comforting things about it, and extensive civil service corruption is not a theme for a Bond film, at least not in the way they executed it.

I'm with you. GOOD GRIEF she is overrated. But remember, Amy Winehouse and Co. were "confirmed" on QoS for ages before she had an episode (God rest her soul). Until EoN actually says something, I would be reluctant to get too stressed out.

To the guys talking about movie darkness, especially you, Sean Barry, in your last post - you're spot on. IMO, the uncompromising darkness was the single worst thing about Quantum of Solace. There's this underlying theme of dread about the future of world politics and backroom negotiations which I find really unpleasant for a Bond film. I've always found the fictional "black and white" nature of the world of 007 is one of the more comforting things about it, and extensive civil service corruption is not a theme for a Bond film, at least not in the way they executed it.

I agree on Adele. IMO The Living Daylights is the last real Bond song. Tomorrow Never Dies and Surrender are good, but they're lacking Barry's punch, depth and dynamics and the metaphorical lyrics of Don Black's previous Diamonds Are Forever, Golden Gun and Thunderball fo example. Maybe they're not considered hip enough by the Wilson and Broccoli but I think Depeche Mode should
have a go at the Skyfall title track if anyone.
You could be right about QOS, but I was so put off by Casino R's suffocating bleakness, that I lost all interest in watching QOS.

Just had a thought about Adele. I read up on that last night, and all she said was "I'm working on a them...that's giving a lot away, hahaha," or something along those lines. Perhaps...she's doing the theme for the new Austin Powers movie... Just a thought.

And then Jonathan Ross (the host) hummed the James Bond theme and she blushed, looked away and tried to skim over it. Was that mentioned? :)

And then Jonathan Ross (the host) hummed the James Bond theme and she blushed, looked away and tried to skim over it. Was that mentioned? :)

Apparently, Michael Buble's also in the running alongside her, Lady Gaga and Muse for the James Bond theme. Let's hope Buble gets it, he's just as good as Tom Jones. :)

And then Jonathan Ross (the host) hummed the James Bond theme and she blushed, looked away and tried to skim over it. Was that mentioned? :)

Oh, no, it didn't. Apparently, she must be in the running for the next Bond theme, then :P


Apparently, Michael Buble's also in the running alongside her, Lady Gaga and Muse for the James Bond theme. Let's hope Buble gets it, he's just as good as Tom Jones. :)

If you've ever heard Buble's version of "Feeling Good" (which, incidentally, is by the "Goldfinger" songsmiths Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricuisse), it is practically an audition for a Bond theme song, down to the 4-note motif. And now, having watched the video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edwsf-8F3sI&ob=av2n), I can see that's exactly what he's aiming for!

Hopefully not Lady Gaga, either. She'll be such old news, very, very soon.

Tak: Don't get me wrong. I Like Brosnan as an (comedy)actor. I think he had some really funny moments even in "Tomorrow Never Dies". I'm just curious about what in Brosnan's potrayal of Bond did you like, more precisly, in GoldenEye? Maybe what's bugging me is that Richard Maibaum had died and that inevetably changed the style and tone of the screenplays ever since. But again, it's all a matter of taste :)
A Suggestion: How about only working on and uploading the remaining tracks for LALD? Less work and those who want can add the tracks to the current available upload here:)

I've never understood the people who hated Brosnan as Bond. I thought he was pretty great, myself.

JAMES BOND 007: NIGHTFIRE added.

JAMES BOND 007: NIGHTFIRE added.

Thank you for this.

I think I have played some of the game but cannot remember much about it or the music, so this will be really interesting to hear.

On the subject of Bond Title tracks, there has not been one single official title I have liked since the series was relauched in 1995.

Up till then, I enjoyed most of the title tracks and liked LTK more than AVTAK, but this all comes down to taste

Whoever gets the job of singing "SkyFall" will have to be damm good, and it would ne great if they brought someone back from the classic years just in respect to the series long 50 year history.

Come Back Shirley Bassey.

Yes, come back Bassey. It would be a nice homage.

And well done for spelling it SkyFall, like GoldenEye :)

BTW the NightFire music is excellent :)

Actually, looking at the font it's really SKYFALL (like in GOLDENEYE). Which could mean a difference. Time will tell.


Yes, come back Bassey. It would be a nice homage.

And well done for spelling it SkyFall, like GoldenEye :)

Yep, I noticed that too. LOL!

I've never understood the people who hated Brosnan as Bond. I thought he was pretty great, myself.

I didn't write I hate Brosnan as Bond. I wrote I didn't like him as Bond. I think he's better than Craig as Bond, actually :)

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Yes, come back Bassey. It would be a nice homage.

And well done for spelling it SkyFall, like GoldenEye :)

BTW the NightFire music is excellent :)

Bassey Back In Action Again...That'd be a beautiful way bringing the series full circle :)

I didn't write I hate Brosnan as Bond. I wrote I didn't like him as Bond.

Sorry; wasn't singling you out, I was just making a general comment which popped to mind from reading what you said.

But I'll single you out for being crazy for thinking he's better than Craig! :)

oooh...something new...thanks Takehiro. Enjoying all your releases mightily...

Sorry; wasn't singling you out, I was just making a general comment which popped to mind from reading what you said.

But I'll single you out for being crazy for thinking he's better than Craig! :)

Hahaha! Well, you know it's like in the Seal song "Crazy": "But we never gonna survive, unless we get a little crazy" ;)

i am still want to listen Green Zone (2CD Expanded Score). thank you. sorry i am not used to use FFshrine yet...

I've never understood the people who hated Brosnan as Bond. I thought he was pretty great, myself.he did an okay job. i think the problem lay not in his acting but in the quality of the scripts. they simply didn't develop the character and instead went the safe route by trying to make him a connery clone. there was some good writing in goldeneye, and the first half of die another day, but the rest made him very one-dimensional. what wasted talent. brosnan could've been great but they fed him shit dialogue, didn't give him anything to work with

Thats an awesome sig!

Thats an awesome sig!thanks. if i could only remember where i found it. i think it involved google image searching "all bonds" or something of that nature. i had to resize it to fit sig requirements.

Grumpy indeed. Maybe I just don't like people who grandstand for praise. I know I'm not the first person to say that. Sure, you posted Goldfinger finally, but you've been "working" on these soundtracks forever. It doesn't take that long to do this sort of thing, as many of us know. Don't get me wrong, the soundtracks you've put out are cool, but if you have them to post, get on with it. I don't get why you're stalling. I'm sure you'll take your toys in now I've said that, but whatever.

Be careful what you say.
First of all, it isn't your god-given right to have these scores on demand.

And second of all, it requires more work than you may be aware of.

Sorry; wasn't singling you out, I was just making a general comment which popped to mind from reading what you said.

But I'll single you out for being crazy for thinking he's better than Craig! :)

I've done some research:Turns out that for example 50% of the members of a big Swedish filmreview board don't like Craig as Bond either. Just wanted to let you know, to put an end to the discussion once and for all :)

License To Kill has a Password. Please post if available. Many thanks.

It should be the same password for all of them, you just need to read the fine print near the bottom of the 1st post. :wink:

Fantastic posts! Thanks Takehiro!

Aww hell yeah Goldfinger!

Thanks!

Be careful what you say.
First of all, it isn't your god-given right to have these scores on demand.

And second of all, it requires more work than you may be aware of.this.

anyone can do a cut-rate expanded ost, but to get a high quality version takes more time and attention to detail. sure, i'm impatient as hell, but i'm not gonna alienate the guy making these. i've heard other "expanded" bonds and they're usually inferior to tak's work.

Old in the game, but new to interpreting old Bond songs, I give you: Freddie Wadling - The World Is Not Enough - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZA7I9RZPQM)

Hallo? Is this thread dead?:/ I agree with you Lyedecker. I've read some tutorials on making dvd- and bluray rips and come to realize the complex working processes behind it all.

I talked to a professional sound effect mixer once,
wanted to know if he could give me a hint which
software to buy in order to split score from the
sound mix, from a DVD source. He just responded
to me that he himself was looking for something
like that which would to the trick, but all in vain:

"Naturally, it's almost impossible to separate all
existing tracks - after we tried everything in our
book to fuse them to make them inseparable."

Must have been on a party I attended with
Shawn Murphy. But I can't remember his name.
I think he worked on the Die Hard films.

Tough job,
Takehiro & crew

All the best!

In the 007 Nightfire soundtrack, I think you forgot one track that appears in Chain Reaction and Countdown missions... listen the music of this video from 01:40...

James Bond 007: Nightfire - 11 - Countdown [3/3] (GC) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5y2n5Fxk80&feature=related)

I'll say it once more for those in the cheap seats -these are expanded scores. "Expanded" is generally accepted as "meaning longer than the commercial release". I never said these were definitive, and there [i]is[/u] still music missing from some of these scores. So I haven't 'forgotten' anything or missed something. But it's the best I got given and the best I can post at this time. Just enjoy the music, guys - Happy Thanksgiving :)

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I'll say it once more for those in the cheap seats -these are expanded scores. "Expanded" is generally accepted as "meaning longer than the commercial release". I never said these were definitive, and there [i]is[/u] still music missing from some of these scores. So I haven't 'forgotten' anything or missed something. But it's the best I got given and the best I can post at this time. Enjoy the music, guys - Happy Thanksgiving :)

Hey Tak! What are the current stats?

Plodding on - YOLT is almost done!

One of my favorites! Can't wait!

Okay. I don't like Brosnan as Bond (too little facial expression and too much concern with looking good) and therefor didn't like either of those movies as well as their scores, except for TND's title tune and the underrated Surrender with k. d. lang. Like you wrote before: Each to his own :)

It's funny how each one has their own favorite Bonds. Brosnan was my 2nd favorite, right up there with Connery. I could never understand why they didn't renew him as I thought he was still young when he did his last Bond film. And I have never warmed up to Craig -- still don't like him as Bonds (though he's a fine actor otherwise; just not Bondsian enough).

At any rate, thanks to the OP for all his fine work on these soundtracks. I would like to download a few but what do people think are the 2 or 3 best soundtracks out of the bunch? Yes, I've seen all the Bonds films (multiple times), but dang if I can remember which music goes with what movie. And especially with Bonds films, my full attention is almost always riveted on the action and dialog.

So what 2 or 3 would some recommend to start with?

Thanks for the stats updating Tak! Any new tracks that aren't included in the expanded demo version spread around some time ago, that u know of?

I agree with you on Craig, Nina B. Good actor, but not fitting as Bond at all. What do you think about if Mads Mikkelsen had played Bond and Craig had played Le Chiffre instead of the opposite in Casino Royale, btw?

On scores to start with: Tricky...As you know everyone's got their own taste, but if you ask me, I'd recommend From Russia With Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball. They're the ones that got med hooked in the first place anyhow. Hope you enjoy whatever you choose to listen to first :)
/Sean B

Merry Christmas everyone! A little gift from Sir Rog back in 2003...

Tv spots and commercials. - TESCO - ROGER (http://www.tvspots.tv/video/37455/TESCO--ROGER)

Marvelous work. Thank you so much.

Merry Christmas everyone! A little gift from Sir Rog back in 2003...

Tv spots and commercials. - TESCO - ROGER (http://www.tvspots.tv/video/37455/TESCO--ROGER)

THanks for this.

I remember this advert. It was a shame that TESCO's dropped this sort of advert.

Merry Christmas everyone! A little gift from Sir Rog back in 2003...

Tv spots and commercials. - TESCO - ROGER (http://www.tvspots.tv/video/37455/TESCO--ROGER)

Haha! I like! Thanks!

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People can say what they like, but THIS is who I feel should do the next bond song: http://www.onmvoice.com/play.php?a=74340

Tak: What are the stats for TMWTGG?

Any new news for Bond

Plodding on - YOLT is almost done!

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YYYEESSSS!!!

I have all the commercial releases so looking forward to hearing these. What a tour de force for the music from the Bond movies!

On scores to start with: Tricky...As you know everyone's got their own taste, but if you ask me, I'd recommend From Russia With Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball. They're the ones that got med hooked in the first place anyhow. Hope you enjoy whatever you choose to listen to first :)
/Sean B

I second that!

Bloody hell, my fav is coming up next, I can hardly wait! 'x_x'

And best Roger Moore ad yet!!! ROFL

Plodding on - YOLT is almost done!

:happycroc:

I have a question, does anyone know the music they used in place of "Boris and the lethal pen" in the movie?

It was a stripped down, re-edited version of "Fatal Weakness". Apparently by this time, Serra was off the project and other ghostwriters were doing music with John Altman. Doesn't explain why two cues of Serra's remain in the finale though, so that could just be conjecture.

Thanks :D

I almost hate to ask, but do you know if you could re-creat the cue as heard in the movie? :X

Latest updates gratefully received. Thanks

Its possible, I guess. Never tried it myself.

Any finished score before christmas, Tak?

Its possible, I guess. Never tried it myself.

That would be nice, if you wouldn't mind please? :D

MERRY CHRISTMAS, TAKEHIRO!


THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH
TO CONTAIN
ALL THE THANKS
WE DUE TO YOU FOR
YOUR HIGH AND PRECIOUS JOB!

Amen to that!

Merry xmas Takehiro and thanks in advance for upcoming work! :)

Takehiro! Has A License To Thrill Us with his wonderful 007 releases! Thanks again for your wonderful work!

I would like to thank Takehiro for all the hard work that's been done so far, and that we are all looking forward to the rest of the Bond score's until then, to everyone have a very happy Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Tak! Thanks for all you've done with the Bond Scores. Hope you've got a few surprises up your sleeve for 2012.

Thank you all. I do have some things planned, which we will look at in 2012.

Can't beat the stuffs that's been said by others, so I'll just say merry christmas and thanks 007 man!

Yes, thank you for all your contributions and help.

I second everyone here - keep up the magnificent work Tak, and merry Christmas to you and everyone else here!

Many, many thanks for these wonderful soundtracks.

I second everyone here - keep up the magnificent work Tak, and merry Christmas to you and everyone else here!

The same to you and everybody else!

Fantastic!

happy new year tak and fellow bond addicts

Thomas Newman will score the next bond movie?

James Bond News :: MI6 :: Exclusive: Thomas Newman to compose 'Skyfall' score (http://www.mi6-hq.com/news/index.php?itemid=9922)

Newman is to me one of the few composers that i always wanted to see working in a bond movie. He has proven before that he can write thematic scores, and there's a certain elegance in his music that distinguishes him from the rest.

will be interesting to hear what newman brings to the series. i always like hearing single scores (since i'm assuming arnold will return for the next one) by established composers. as much as i like barry and arnold, it's refreshing and interesting what martin, hamlisch, conti, kamen and serra brought to the series.

Thomas Newman will score the next bond movie?

James Bond News :: MI6 :: Exclusive: Thomas Newman to compose 'Skyfall' score (http://www.mi6-hq.com/news/index.php?itemid=9922)

Newman is to me one of the few composers that i always wanted to see working in a bond movie. He has proven before that he can write thematic scores, and there's a certain elegance in his music that distinguishes him from the rest.

Whoa, that is huge! Skyfall's score just shot all the why to the top of my most anticipated for 2012 by a clear mile!

Kinda feel bad that David Arnold's not doing it though, but I'm sure he'll eventually be back again anyway. After all, John Barry took breaks from 007 as well.

Thomas Newman is my personal favorite composer, but 007 does seem to be outside of his accepted sandbox. I really hope he's up to the task.

If Skyfall's score is not a whole sight better than his Adjustment Bureau work, I may have to subdue the esteem I have always held for Thomas Newman... if not discontinue my adoration for him altogether. Please don't let us down Tom!

I admit I was really hoping for Arnold to return. I'm not a big listener to Newman. I don't think he's a bad composer, but for bond I think Arnold should have stayed.
Though I guess if Chris Nolan were to do a bond film he'd want Zimmer to compose no doubt?

NOO MY DAVID ARNOLD :(

bummer. I'm going to have to listen to this dude again.
Starting with The Debt and Adjustment Bureau...

i'm trying to stay open minded....

imo, arnold needs breaks, to challenge him and remind him there are other talented guys ready and willing to score this series.

barry was king but those occasional breaks sort of kept him from getting too stale and formulaic in his work on the series; this should be the case for arnold as well.

newman isn't known for being an action composer, but i think he could potentially do some interesting work for bond...perhaps this is good, as it probably won't sound quite as typical and formulaic as just about every other goddamn action score being produced nowadays