If anything about James Bond has survived for decades in the collective memory, it has undoubtedly been his music. The secret agent franchise has exuded musical themes designed by various composers that have been imprinted on the hearts of millions of viewers. But also various artists have created iconic songs to open each of the films in the saga. With such an important musical legacy behind it, the premiere of the documentary The Sound of 007 is perceived as something necessary.
The new documentary feature film produced by Amazon Studios will thoroughly explore the musical backbone of 007 throughout its history. Through the input of various creatives and archival material, Bond fans will get what is likely to be the definitive musical document of the secret agent.
What it’s like The Sound of 007?
The Sound of 007 dates back to the beginnings of one of the most important franchises in cinema. From the beginning it will tell how Monty Norman wrote the famous and characteristic musical theme for the first Bond film, dr no in 1962. The spectator will be able to verify the process of evolution of said theme when it was arranged and transformed by the composer John Barry until its definitive form.
Since then countless musicians have served for the work of 007. From Bill Conti, Éric Serra, David Arnold, to the most recent, Thomas Newman and Hans Zimmer. Some of those composers will divulge their experiences and points of view during the footage of this documentary.
James Bond songs
The other integral and very exciting part of the premiere of The Sound of 007 is the conception of their musical themes. By tradition, Bond films have an opening credits sequence accompanied by an original song, composed especially for the occasion.
The gallery of renowned artists that are part of this family range from Duran Duran, Louis Armstrong, or Oscar winners Adele and Sam Smith. The documentary will also comprehensively tell the process and history of these songs. With the participation of several singer-songwriters and producers who will also have important revelations to give in front of the camera.
Production
The feature film brings together Ventureland and Eon Productions, a production team that also owns the documentary JJames Bond, Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007. It is also directed by Mat Whitecross, used to conceiving music videos for artists like Coldplay.
Of course the custodians of the franchise, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, are also behind the manufacture of this material. The idea of releasing a new documentary feature film about the secret agent was above all to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the saga, according to what they told ew.
“It was a labor of love,” Michael G. Wilson says of the film. “We were thinking of something to do for the 60th anniversary, and we’d done different kinds of documentaries over the years, and the idea of doing a musical seemed to fit. So many great songs, and so many great artists, and so many great songwriters, it just seemed like the time.”
Premiere
the premiere of The Sound of 007 It is scheduled for October 5, 2022. The same month in which the franchise will celebrate its 60th anniversary. The musical audiovisual document can be seen through the Amazon Prime platform.
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Luis Angel H Mora My Hogwarts letter never came, so I focused my life on movies. I like to write, Harry Potter, Doctor Who and parties where I wear an astrologer. John Williams and The Killers musicalize the drama of my life.