In 2022, there will be several significant film anniversaries, but none as significant as Bond’s. Bond, James. The James Bond film series has been pulling out all the stops this year in honour of the franchise’s 60th anniversary on the big screen. Among these are the theatrical re-releases in select regions of classic Bond fan favourites like Dr No and Skyfall. Incredible things happen in every Bond film. But the music of 007 has always been one of the most enticing features of the series, among the terrific action, cat-loving villains, and clever gadgets.
A new James Bond vinyl collection has been released, and it’s the perfect way for Bond fans all around the world to honour the soundtrack of their favourite spy. All 25 of James Bond’s movie theme songs may be found on the double 12″ vinyl collection. The world-famous Abbey Road Studios featured performances by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for each and every anthem. A gatefold jacket depicting the Bond poster’s artwork is also included with the release. Each film’s opening title sequence and theme song are nearly as thrilling as the main attraction: James Bond himself. Bond has enjoyed one of the finest soundtracks in film history over the last 60 years. The exhilarating, sometimes romantically solemn mood and classical tone of this British espionage film are established by the agent’s title songs.
The Monty Norman-composed Bond theme is instantly recognisable as one of the most famous pieces of film music of all time. It’s one of the greatest musical arrangements ever, yet the main theme is so well-known that many can recognise it after hearing only a single note. You don’t need to have watched any of the Bond movies to recognise this fantastic and exhilarating tune as 007’s theme, much like John Williams’ Superman theme. Even if you’re not familiar with the original tune, you should know that every other Bond theme is just as memorable. No one else has left behind such a musical canon as 007.
This is true whether you consider Shirley Bassey’s “Goldfinger,” Tom Jones’ “Thunderball,” Tina Turner’s “Goldeneye,” or Adele’s “Skyfall.” In fact, even his most underappreciated songs, like Chris Cornell’s “You Know My Name” from Casino Royale and Sam Smith’s “Writing on the Wall” from Spectre, are masterpieces. It doesn’t matter if the title song is sung by Billie Eilish or Nancy Sinatra; either way, you’re in for an unforgettable journey that expertly fuses traditional filmmaking and romance with cutting-edge action techniques. James Bond is one of the few film series that has endured for as long as it has (25 films and counting). Music, however, plays a significant role in this. A film’s success or failure is often determined by its musical score, and Bond’s music has helped make his series one of the greatest in film history.
There’s something enchanting about the 007. It doesn’t matter who plays Bond, who directs the picture, or who composes and sings the title music. It has a sense of epic weight and depth on an emotional level that is uncommon among franchises. For just $34, you can pre-order the James Bond 25 Double 12″ Vinyl Set on the official 007 websites. Later this month, just in time for James Bond Day on October 5 and the 60th anniversary of Dr. No, the set will begin shipping. You can watch “No Time to Die,” the most recent James Bond film, on Amazon Prime Video right now.