David Arnold (4) (1962–)

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* Audio CD (November 25, 1997)
* Original Release Date: November 25, 1997
* Number of Discs: 1
* Format: Soundtrack
* Label: A&M
* Catalog Number: 540830
* ASIN: B000002GOX
* Also Available in: Audio Cassette
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Where the previous Bond installment, Goldeneye, profited from the gratifying if belated introduction of actor Pierce Brosnan as an 007 for the '90s and beyond, it suffered from a musical mismatch. Composer Eric Serra had scored several successes with French director Luc Besson (La Femme Nikita, The Professional, The Big Blue) but floundered trying to update a genre whose John Barry-penned scores had long ago become legend. David Arnold's music for Tomorrow Never Dies is arguably less adventuresome than Serra's for Goldeneye, returning largely to Barry's conservative musical pattern for the Bond films. But it's still grandly effective, and probably better than the movie it supports. --Jerry McCulley
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Arnold Bonds With Bond, October 17, 2002
Reviewer: G M. Stathis (cedar city, utah USA) - See all my reviews
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It is interesting to revistit David Arnold's first entry in the James Bond musical saga, "Tomorrow Never Dies," now that he is about to release his third score in the series,"Die Another Day." Arnold was given the rather daunting assignment of taking Bond into a new era but somehow create a musical bridge to the scores written by John Barry. He succeeded with what is now generally considered the best of the non-Barry 007 scores. Indeed, the full score, which sadly is only partially represented on this soundtrack recording, is one of the best of the entire series. The vocals are good, but they are also somewhat confusing. The song "Tommorow Never Dies-Surrender" is clearly the thematic basis of much of the score, but was not used as the title tune (it is presented over the end titles). Too bad, because aside from being an important part of the musical treatment, it is also the better song. The music for the pre-credit sequence, "White Knight," is a perfect example of Arnold's fine effort to both pay homage to Barry and put his stamp on Bond. It is a fantastic piece that integrates the traditional James Bond Theme, Barry's use of brass, and Arnold's new devices including his "Surrender" theme. After hearing this cue, I was sold on Arnold as the successor to Barry. Something closer to a full treatment of the score was later released by Chapter III Records (and is now out of print), but even it left out some cues. In two Bond scores Arnold has demonstrated dynamic skills in developing love themes, action music, dramatic cues, jazz and electronic interpretations. This is a worthy effort and leaves us wanting more from Arnold. The good news is that like James Bond, David Arnold will return.

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Arnold brings it back to Bond, July 3, 2003
Reviewer: "twekie" (USA) - See all my reviews
David Arnold is the man on this one. After the GoldenEye score came out, many were wondering what happened to the classic Bond styling. Well, it's back, with a twist

Sheryl Crow's theme is definately different for a Bond theme (not necessarily bad), but it actually makes no appearance in the score itself. The song "Surrender" by k.d. Lang acts as the theme for the score in numerous occasions, which is fitting becasue the song itself is much like one of Shirley Bassey's themes. One thing that Arnold did especially well is to bring back the Bond theme. Remember hearing it in GoldenEye? No, you don't. It wasn't there at all, except for the trailor (whcih was by Parodi Fair, but that's another cd)
The twist is the added techno styling to good ol' Bond intruments. Arnold did a great job in keeping stuff up to date, and Moby added to it with the Bond remix at the end of the CD. Great, great stuff.

This CD, however, only has half of the score. If you want the whole score (editor's cut, as it is referrred to), you need the one that just says soundtrack. It's more expensive, and lacks Sheryl Crow, k.d Lang, and Moby's Remix. But it has some key tracks, like the ones at the climax of the movie. If you really are a Bond music fan, buy both.
*Interestingly enough, there is still some music missing, like the music heard at the cocktail party for the Carver Media Group. But it's stil good. show less

Product Details

* Audio CD (November 9, 1999)
* Original Release Date: November 9, 1999
* Number of Discs: 1
* Format: Soundtrack
* Label: Mca
* Catalog Number: 112101
* ASIN: B00002MYXD
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The obvious marquee name here is Garbage--and the group delivers. Shirley Manson sings the title track in a detached catatonia that's juxtaposed with sultry, swirling strings and keyboards, draping the song in plush atmospherics worthy of Agent 007. But for eccentric and obsessive music collectors, the real surprise may be the participation of cult artist Scott Walker, who has forsaken his most recent forays into avant classical-pop for the perfectly syrupy, old-fashioned, string-lined ballad "Only Myself to Blame," which recalls the by-the-fire genius of his early solo work. This end-of-the-millennium James Bond thriller, however, is not without heart-racing action music to set the movie's pace. David Arnold, producer and writer of the Garbage and Walker tracks, sets forth 17 instrumental pieces that capture the Bond vibe so perfectly you can transform any room into a space-age bachelor pad just by pressing Play. --Rob O'Connor
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
an excellent soundtrack with a great ending, July 28, 2001
Reviewer: Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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A Bond fan for decades, I've read all the Ian Fleming books, seen all the movies, and though this extremely entertaining film isn't at the top of the list (tied for # 1 are "From Russia with Love" and "Goldeneye"), it ranks pretty high, and the score is fabulous.

Lush and voluptuous, with wildly imaginitive orchestrations, there isn't a single track that sounds repetitious, and the sound is phenomenal. The theme song, performed by Garbage, is excellent, with a memorable melody that is occasionally woven into some of the other tracks.

The real treat comes at the end, with Scott Walker's rendition of "Only Myself to Blame". This is jazzy blues crooning at its finest...it also shows Walker's terrific range, along with his velvety golden sound...and the emotion he always conveys with his remarkable voice. A marvelous song, sung by a great artist.

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The World Is Not Enough. Neither is the score., November 13, 1999
Reviewer: David Cordes (Lakewood, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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David Arnold managed to capture the elemental ingredients of a classic Bond score with Tomorrow Never Dies. This time, he retains that orchestral continuity, mixing groove with brassy jazz to blend together that essential Bond signature. The pre-credit composition is classic Bond. All of the familiar Bond themes are delivered up front... then disappear for almost the rest of the score, replaced by a nervous musical tension scored obviously to the film's suspensful plot but lacking the cool, upbeat, jazzy Bond tempo used so commonly throughout Tomorrow Never Dies. At times I forgot I was listening to a Bond score. Still, strides above Eric Serra's Bond-less score for Goldeneye: a cold, sythesized score that failed to recapitualate the brassy essence worthy of a Bond film. The title song by Garbage sounds melodically identical to Sheryl Crow's Tomorrow Never Dies, just replace the chorus with the words: The-World-Is-Not-Enough and you have an instant single. show less

Product Details

* Audio CD (November 12, 2002)
* Number of Discs: 1
* Format: Enhanced, Soundtrack
* Label: Warner Bros / Wea
* ASIN: B00006NSFX
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On this CD:

1. Die Another Day (as used in the film "Die Another Day")
Composed by Madonna, Mirwais Ahmadzai, Michel Colombier
with Madonna

2. The James Bond Theme, theme from film series James Bond Theme (Bond vs. Oakenfold)
Composed by Monty Norman

3. Die Another Day, film score
Composed by David Arnold
with Richard Edwards
Conducted by Nicholas Dodd

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James Bond has never been cooler - and neither has a soundtrack in the action hero's series of blockbuster films. The title is track by Madonna, who has a cameo in the movie. Along with a score by one-time Bjork collaborator David Arnold, it also features the classic James Bond Theme remixed by cutting edge dance master Paul Oakenfold. The CD is also enhanced with Madonna's 'Die Another Day' music video, the making of the video segment, Bond bonus extras, women of Bond gallery and more. Warner Bros. 2002.
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Splendid, But Perhaps Not to "Die" For, November 14, 2002
Reviewer: G M. Stathis (cedar city, utah USA) - See all my reviews
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It can now be said that only two film composers have written scores for more than two James Bond films. The first of course set the standard, John Barry. The second, David Arnold, is successfully taking 007 into a new era. With his third Bond entry, "Die Another Day," Arnold has again created a score that keeps touch with the revered past but also keeps pace with changing times. He may be guilty of too much of the latter, however, with perhaps just a bit too much in the way of electronic effects. Still, this is a solid Bond score with excellent action and dramatic cues and more than adequate romantic interludes. The opening "gun barrel" and pre-credit music ("On the Beach" and "Hovercraft Chase") is first rate. Arnold has been particulary effective with the pre-credit scences in all three of his Bond scores. Arnold once said that he had done just about everything he had ever wanted to do with a Bond score with his first foray into the Bond cycle, "Tomorrow Never Dies," and it remains his best effort so far. But Arnold's music for "Die Another Day" ably fits the bill and makes for the basis of a fine soundtrack album. The title vocal by Madonna is a bit much by Bond standards (that was to be expected), but will, no doubt, be embraced as a worthy addition to a long line of 007 themes. The inclusion of "Bond vs. Okenfold," however, is too much. How many trendy retreads of the James Bond theme do we really need? Arnold has made interesting and judicious use of this vital musical idiom in three scores, but the various "new interpretations" (this time Paul Oakenfold)are becoming tiresome. This is otherwise a splendidly produced soundtrack album; well recorded and packaged, with some wonderful additions as an enhanced CD (the gallery of Bond film posters is a treat). As a 40th Anniversary tribute to James Bond this will do nicely, and one suspects that like 007, David Arnold will return.

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Some Kind of Soundtrack, May 14, 2003
Reviewer: B. King "gobirds2" (New Englnd) - See all my reviews
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Now that DIE ANOTHER DAY has been released, the hype has all but vanished into oblivion and the film has been scrutinized to infinitum I think it is time to take a good look or good listen to the Soundtrack album to this film on Compact Disc. Madonna's "Die Another Day" main title unfortunately does not hold up on its own. It is very un-melodic, very un-Bond and very forgettable. Unequivocally it's about the worst Bond theme ever written. David Arnold's score really doesn't fare much better. He seems unable to imitate his own music more so than that of John Barry's. Even when he does seem influenced by John Barry such as on track 7: "Jinx Jordan" the music is off mark and is totally ludicrous. Bond senses are supposedly consumed by this iconic figure of female pulchritude emerging from the sea as the music so emphatically suggests. However, Jinx Jordan is probably one of the most unfeminine Bond heroines in the entire series. Why should such erotic music be composed for this female killing machine? This music and the following track: "Jinx & James" thus make no sense at all. As for the action music I can only describe it as a `cellar full of noise." Without question, this is my least favorite James Bond soundtrack. The only cut I liked by Arnold was track 6: "Welcome To Cuba" which somehow had the only ring of sincerity about it perhaps because it was rather nostalgic for the simpler days. I was also very surprised that I enjoyed track 2: James Bond Theme (Bond vs. Oakenfold) because it seemed to aspire to the notion of keeping the cinematic Bond current without forgetting his musical roots.

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
The music is dead because Madonna shot it with her voice., August 20, 2005
Reviewer: John Q. Public "vhspreowner" (USA) - See all my reviews
This could have been a great music score, but Madonna had to sing it. Her lyrics killed the soundtrack and posioned every frame of the movie, worse they gave her a cameo part in the film and she can not act....Like we did not know that already. No wonder they have not cast the new James Bond yet, the series is dead.

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Wanna Be, May 5, 2004
Reviewer: A music fan
David Arnold is nowhere near as good as John Barry. I know John Barry recommended him to the Broccoli clan, but do they listen to the music? Have they tried playing it against Barry's? Please, please... there are other great composers out there I'm sure! Start looking! And do so in non-predictable fashion: No "names" unless they can back it up with a good score! show less