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Comment by -E on Rediscover the Music of James Bond

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 22:41:10 EDT

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Comment by Big Geez on Rediscover the Music of James Bond

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:36:00 EDT

You might see even older albums that this show up in my articles, Mark, because what I do is write about how a particular album's contents and artists resonate with me as a music-loving geezer, rather than a conventional review. (Not that there's anything wrong with CD reviews - in fact, I may do some of those too!) ]]>

Comment by Mark Sahm on Rediscover the Music of James Bond

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 22:31:00 EDT

I found it amusing to see someone reviewing the Bond 30th. I bought this album about 10 years ago as an impulse buy that paid off. While there are a couple stinkers on here, it's hard to walk away without an appreciation for Shirley Bassey. Of course, I'd be a liar if listening to it doesn't make me think of the silouhettes of naked woman bouncing on trampolines among pistols firing slow motion bullets. Classic stuff. ]]>

Comment by Bliffle on Rediscover the Music of James Bond

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:27:38 EDT

Barry has said in interviews that he copied the style of Stan Kenton, the Big Band leader who became quite famous while quite young. Kenton even had a TV show about music for awhile. His characteristic sound was the big brassy crescendo, featuring trombones and trumpets. An old jazz musician told me this story about Kenton. I repeat it for what it's worth, as it reflects the enormous ego that Kenton had. The young Kenton, who was already famous, was in New Orleans and wanted to hear Art Tatum play at a saloon, but he was underage, so the saloon owner told him "go and sit at that table with that old man and if anyone asks say he's your grandfather". After the set kenton turned to the old man and proudly introduced himself as the famous young band leader Stan Kenton, whereupon the old man said "I'm pleased to meet you, my name is Maurice Ravel". ]]>

Comment by Phillip Winn on Rediscover the Music of James Bond

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:29:46 EDT

I've always had *really* mixed feelings on Bond songs. I don't quite get why so many of them hit the charts, actually. And sure enough, I find myself humming them, too. But I don't know why. ]]>