So it’s no surprise that composer David Arnold is apparently a big fan of the Bond franchise, AND of Barry’s work. What I love about this score is that it sounds a lot like the classic John Barry’s Bond themes of the 60s and 70s, but there’s something fresh and edgy about ’em. But we know that such blissful state is short-lived and there is something hauntingly melancholic in this score… yet the soothing, elegant strings has that buoyant effect that gets me every time. It’s an impossibly gorgeous day and Bond has just typed in his resignation. It’s a love theme of sort as it’s played during the scene when Bond and Vesper arrives in Venice. The whole soundtrack is splendid, but City of Lovers is by far my favorite. I might as well bring the Blu-ray too, it’s not just a great Bond film, it’s a great film, period. So much so that it’s one of the twelve piece of music I wish I have with me if I were to be stranded on a desert island. I’ve posted my top five Bond title songs, but as far as main scores go, this one is definitely on the top of my list. Happy Thursday everyone!It’s been over a month since my last music break, and I definitely could use one today.Īs a preview to our monthly Bond post coming next week, I feel like highlighting one of my favorite Bond scores.

Casino royal theme