From and Inspired By: Bond, James Bond
I’m not a Bond connoisseur, but I really enjoy Daniel Craig’s stint as the agent, especially Casino Royale, my second (and best) experience with 007.
Like that movie defied many of the now 50 year-old saga’s conventions, Chris Cornell’s theme song dared to sound different from all the tunes that preceded it.
It’s no secret I’m a fan of Cornell. His voice is, without a doubt, one of the finest sounds my ears have ever perceived and some of his songs, particularly with Audioslave, give me chills every time.
So, it should come as no surprise, then, that his “You Know My Name” is my favorite Bond theme song so far (Shirley Bassey’s “Diamonds are Forever” and Adele’s “Skyfall” are close behind).
So, in honor of Bond Month and the upcoming release of the 23rd film in the series, Skyfall, please enjoy the fantastic intro for 2006’s Casino Royale, set to Cornell’s rockin’ Bond theme.
Love this tune! Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever are better Bond songs IMO though…
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One of my fave Bond theme songs! You should give The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill a try, Fernando, Dalton is the original ‘gritty’ Bond before Craig came along 😉
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I will. Thanks, Ruth! 🙂
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I’ll hold you to it Fernando 😉
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I thoroughly recommend GoldenEye and From Russia With Love, GoldenEye particularly for you though because it was directed by Martin Campbell who later went on to do Casino Royale.
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Thanks for the recommendations, James! I’ll definitely start getting more into the Bond series.
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No problem and that’s good to hear! 🙂
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Hell yes, Fernando. This song rocks. It really helped set the tone, especially after that sick opening sequence! I’m a big fan of the playing card themed graphics they play during the title sequence of this one, too…
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OK, I listened to it again for the first time in a couple of years, I am slowly accepting it is better than I remember. The hook needs to be stronger but it does rock more than I remembered. Consider your post a success for at least one Bond fan, thanks.
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Thank you, Richard. And thanks for dropping by.
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I love Casino Royale, the opening is immense! Hoping that Skyfall will be as equally impressive
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It’s such a good movie and a great theme song, as well. I think Skyfall will be so awesome. Hopefully it doesn’t let down. When are you guys getting it?
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