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(14 customer reviews) 21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
If you are going to remaster something....do it right!,
April 9, 2003 Kendrik Lau (New York City) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Spy Who Loved Me (Audio CD)
I can understand why Dr. No and From Russia With Love might not have any new music because the original soundtracks are jammed with tracks already. So what is up with The Spy Who Loved Me?
Basically, it is the same old thing. Only better sounding.You might think the soundtrack would contain the actual music from the movie: The title song and the end titles as it was heard in the film (right now you can only transfer it from DVD), the music used for Bond and Anya on a boat to Cairo, Bond and Anya following Jaws into the Egyptian ruins, the underwater battle between the Espirit Lotus and Stromberg's frogmen, the battle on board the Liparus, Bond wetbiking to Atlantis, Atlantis' destruction, the chase between Bond, Anya, Jaws, and Naomi (and the cue used for the Lotus' entrance into the water).Instead we get THIS.Perhaps there is some kind of contractual agreement (or disagreement) here between Marvin Hamlisch and the powers that be; you can remaster The Spy Who Loved Me...Read more
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
James Bond and Disco collide with full force!,
June 14, 2005 Christopher Bales "Jazz Musician" (Terre Haute, IN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Spy Who Loved Me (Audio CD)
For the most part, I feel that the Bond film scores all sound very similar. This is one that REALLY stands out to me.
1. -Nobody Does It Better- This is by far one of the best Bond songs ever recorded, and we are given the full cut of the song, not the partial cut that I have heard elsewhere.
2. -Bond 77- This is a 4:22 compilation of all the Disco-Bond themes throughout the film. It has great solos, and the Disco beat, though I'm not a big fan of Disco, this is an exciting track that defines Roger Moore's Bond in the film.
3. -Ride To Atlantis- This is a very tranquill and relaxing piece with lots of strings, guitars, and synthesizers. It is beautiful and gives the impression of being underwater.
4. -Mojave Club- This is a very interesting track. It has lots of drums and has an extremely African sound. It can get obnoxious after repeat listenings, but all in all, it is not too long and is worth a listen.
5. -Nobody Does It...Read more
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Marvin Hamlisch shakes up the James Bond theme!,
March 26, 2003 Devin Zydel (New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Spy Who Loved Me (Audio CD)
The Spy Who Loved Me has now been remastered, but sadly contains no new tracks, but the musical quality has gone up. This score is one of the early few that was not scored by John Barry. He couldn't return to England, so Marvin Hamlisch was chosen instead. The result is a pulse-pounding disco-laced score with one of the most exciting renditions of the James bond theme (Bond 77) and a mesmerizing and inspirational title songs ever! However, this soundtrack is a rather poor representation of the full score, but it is still very well done with what it has. The title track- Nobody Does It Better is performed with the undeniable charm of Carly Simon's soothing voice, and the song charted at an impressive #2 for three weeks in the US. It is regarded as one of the best Bond songs ever. The full-blown, blasting Bond 77 is a disco-smash track that combines the James Bond Theme with synthesizers and the result is magnificent. This was the track that really stood out for being so different, but...Read more
