I hope that Steerpike does not mind me doing this, but I thought an update on the new Bond Theme thread could be in order.
I know there was some indignation on the blog about Sam ‘plagiarism’ Smith being chosen, but now we have all heard it*, what do you think?
I was expecting it to sound like Free Fallin’ so i was pleasantly surprised that it is a bona fide classic Bond theme. When he drops into the falsetto (his ‘trick’) it sends a shiver down my spine!
A great choice in my humble opinion & I think it will be classed as one of the better bond tracks in years to come**.
*If you have not heard it the link is here
**FWIIW my favourite Bond track is ‘A View To A Kill’ so what do I know? 🙂
To be honest sea olio I’ve heard it 3 times and each time it has sounded more shite than the last.
Sorry seanioio my iPad decided to change your name.
I dare say Steerpike won’t mind at all, seeing as how it was me wot started the Bond thread…
(I expect you’re not getting much sleep, what with the new baby!)
Hate to break this to you Mini but Seanioio may be referring to my my post from the 8th of this month – a full 2 weeks or so before yours. Not that it matters. *raises eyebrow, buffs nails on lapel*
And for what it’s worth I think the song sounds like it was composed in 20 minutes.
” Sam Smith Songsmith: Composed in 20 minutes. Composted in perpetuity.”
Doh!
Hmm, seems I actually contributed to it, too.
Double-doh!
Haha, I totally missed your thread sorry minibreakfast 🙂
I remembered there was one so searched & could only see steerpikes.
It could definitely be the lack of sleep though, it does do strange things! I was on the phone to my Dad last week & made him a cup of tea! He lives 250 miles away!
I fear I am on my own with liking this track
I agree with the Baron. It is utter shite. And I’m with the great Loki with regard to Mr Smith’s vocal ‘prowess’.
Twenty minutes to write? That’s about 19 minutes 45 seconds more than it took me to listen.