@ocwolf68 If your story is really true, then the producers of the movie are... dicks. The song fits the movie perfectly and actually has something to do with Quantum of Solace. I hated the bullshit that the theme song of Quantum of Solace was, it didn't have any class at all. This is classy and awesome... Great song!
Mind it was a fluke that this even was considered.
Usually every Bond song is predetermined with composer and singer.
In this case the predetermined song and singer was Amy Winehouse.
At one stage they felt like Amy wasnt what they wanted, and just 6 months before the release, or so. They found themself without a maintheme and asked agencies around the world for a proper maintheme. I got their notes on what they wanted and this is what I presented.
@ocwolf68 Thanks for the info and reply, I've listened to it a few more times and played it though proper speakers and tbh i like it more each time i hear it to be fair, cheers
i prefer this to the main version. In my opinion, the James Bonds have gone down hill. Been a fan nearly most of my life, and i did not think this cut it.
Also it fits in well with the sequel aspect taking a quote from Casino Royale, and moulding it into a song that would of been the intro to part two. It was a perfect set up in a way.
@delta burke Quit trolling. This song has the music, lyrics and bridge which fits the premise of QoS (the continuation of the Casino Royale storyline).
Well I would like to see some proof that the producers acknowledged it. You would likely have a letter or something stating that the producers rejected it. When did you meet with the producers? Where? Why would the producers have picked a complete unknown rather than an established act like they have always done in the past? Why so hostile to those who say that it's a fake theme, designed to piggyback?
I have several times explained to you how the process went down.
Do you really think I will provide you with official documents, think again.
You are ofcause entitled to your disbelief, If you wish and that is not why I delete your posts. Stating that you dont believe me is one thing. That is an oppinion in wich you are right to have. Posting multiple troll post presenting your oppinion as facts is only trolling.
Also thinking that I use this to make money is hillarious. Where the heck do you get that from?
The fpoduction of this demo and the final on iTunes conted about thousand euros. If I am exaggerating, the revenue from itunes is around 50 at most so yea... im getting Rich,
I told you several times how it went down. Scroll down and read old posts. Believe it or prove me wrong, as I know you cant but please stop harrassing me.
Dont you think MgM would have contacted me If I was Wrong?
The rest of your comments(from your other accounts or from your friends) will be removed. I dont like spamming and I dont understand why you persist even though I have answered you. Do you really think I make a lot of money from this... LOL
Also, Eva is Not my artist. She is her own.
I you want a constructive discussion, I will have it with you. All spam and hate Will be removed however.
Guys, this song was never considered. OCWolf is using the publicity to sell his own artists song. Spread the word so that no one else falls for this. Also if this comment disappears you know it's true, he does that to users who try to tell the truth! Don't let this publicity whore fool you! Flag it as misleading text and please try to keep this comment near the top!
Guys, this song was never considered. OCWolf is using the publicity to sell his own artists song. Spread the word so that no one else falls for this. Also if this comment disappears you know it's true, he does that to users who try to tell the truth! Don't let this publicity whore fool you! Flag it as misleading text and please try to keep this comment near the top!
WHAT THE HECK THIS IS FAR MORE AND WAY SUPERIOR THAN THE JACK WHTE VERSION IT EVEN MENTIONS THE TITLE OF THE MOVIE THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE JAMES BOND MOVIE THEME,THIS HAS A VERY JAMES BOND FEELING AND THEME IN A JAMES BOND MOVIE
I bet they chose the official theme because they thought it would be catchy and widen their audience. This would have been much better - it's not as good as the theme from Casino Royale but it's not bad.
WTF!! This is the biggest mistake in movie history! awtd sounded nothing like a 007 song, it sounded more like a street gangster movie theme. This theme on the other hand sounds EXACTLY LIKE A REAL BOND SONG! it references Shirly Bassey, Man with the golden gun, has the title in the lyrics and THE SINGERS POWERFUL VOICE SENDS SHIVERS DOWN MY SPINE. Why o why.....WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?!!!
I don't really think would have been a classic, but it is way, way better than the one they chose. At least it has that Bond feel, with the big-voiced belter emoting all over the place. Plus, YOU MUST HAVE THE TITLE IN THE SONG. Sorry, that's a rule I would never break, regardless of what they wind up actually doing.
If this is true that it was rejected i wonder why. Because this song is so much better and gave me much more Bond feeling than "Another Way To Die" have ever done!
Seriously!? They rejected this? This song is brilliant! And they went with the enrirley forgettable... errm, other one (no, seriously, I forgot it's title and how it went, it was that bad)?
Not only does this theme have a classic 'Shirley Bassey' feel to it but it also really fits the movie well. Firstly it has the title of the movie in the lyrics but more importantly it's use of dialogue from 'Casino Royale' really ties the two Daniel Craig films together more tightly.
They should rerelease 'Quantum of Solace' but replace the song 'Another Way To Die' with this!
This theme is nice and the singer is very talented, but watching the movie and listening to the lyrics of this song. I think the latter was the better choice. musically i'm very fond of both.themes
Well. This was one of the better James Bond themes that I've heard, along with GoldenEye, You Know my Name, and the original Bond theme. Great job. A true Bond song.
This should have gone down as one of the great Bond themes. Easily the best theme since GoldenEye. While I enjoy 'Another Way To Die' as a song, and I loved 'You Know My Name' for the franchise reboot, THIS is what a Bond theme should sound like!
It is so magnificent! A true James Bond song should always have emotional content in the melody with a touch of magic and dreams which is well provided by the beautiful voice of Eva. That song should be an archetype for all the 007 tune. The Alicia Keys song does not match it. Well done, Eva! Well done, Christian! XXXXX
I also enjoyed Shirley Bassey's rejected theme song, No Good About Goodbye. Does anyone know how many songs the producer typically listens to before choosing the final title song?
@jdale1259 Obviously none. It seems they just pick up the more popular singer or group of the moment. It explain why the official song is so disappointing.
I would have prefered Justin Bieber over that crap Alicia Keys/Jack White garbage. The next song they should use for the bond films is Rob Dougan- Speed Me Towards Death. Great song
I feel that 'Another Way to Die' fitted the film much better lyrically, but you both have some talent. I agree with a previous poster; it sounds like some of the classic bond themes - too much so, in fact. You say that this song was already lying around & you rewrote it to what you thought the filmmakers required, which is why I think it was rejected. Better luck next time though, perhaps something a little more original.
I would be relieved this theme didn't get on the movie. Casino Royale was an amazing Bond movie, but Quantum of Solace really dropped the ball. This is a fantastic Bond theme and it should be paired with a fantastic Bond movie! Hopefully in the future we will get a suitably awesome pairing of movie and music
This is the theme song that should have been in the movie, instead of the crappy song by jack white and alicia keys. I hope producers of Quantam of Solace see this on youtube and change the theme song to this on any new produced Quantam of Solace dvds and blu-rays.
I am not a big fan of american singers (especially pop or soul ala Alicia Keys) on Bond sountraks just the same with him being in america. Just doesnt really work for me. Im going to check out some more of your stuff. Good luck wiht everything.......!!
Its pretty cool. I can see where some changes would need to be made buuuuut, thats because it isnt totally matching up with the opening credits which probably would have been different if they used this song or a version of it. There are some really nice elements to this song. very nice Bond elements. Kind of like that song "Play Dead" by Bjork. I would have loved to hear a version of that in a title sequence if anyone out there can match it up with an opening.
Well This is the song that should have been on quantum of solace being a big bond fan the last tune that was relased was total and utter crap, i would suggest the producers get this gitl snapped up for the new bond film as her voice is perfect for a bond theme.
They have got to go back to the grass roots for the theme tunes look at licence to kill what a superb track and did well in the charts, a big name alone wont sell a track it has to sound good as well so lets hope they get it right.
can't belive this was not picked intellengently using lines from casino royale and sort of a power ballard like most bond track's its what you want to here at the start of a bond film
@blueboy680 Moonraker, Goldeneye, The Living Daylights, All Time High, Not to mention the in-film songs If there was a Man, Where has Everybody Gone, Surrender, Only Myself To Blame.
Nobody Does It Better wasn't the last good James Bond song.
given I enjoyed a portion of the base from the original theme song, (and I only mean the intro bass section) I believe this is by far way more responsive for James Bond's entire demeanor! Despite the decision (which I like, not that I'm choosing it over sean connery because that's impossible) for a more gritty James, he is a womanizer and his theme songs should be something elegant and dangerous.. You've successfully managed to create that with your superb talent..
The only real problem with Another Way to Die is Jack White. Either replace him with a masculine sounding man or let Alicia sing it herself while catering more to the jazz angle of the song.
This is a fairly generic song trying too hard to be "classic bond". A Bond theme should still be able to stand on its own. I didn't like "Another Way to Die" but this isn't exactly groundbreaking.
I liked this song much better than the one used. This was way more TRUE to the serious and reminds of the soundtracks from the early days. It also had the appropriate Bond baseline. And it was Bond sexy.
Was this literally at one point considered for the opening, or is it just fan made and that's your title? If it's the former, I think they made a mistake (and I like Another Way to Die).
Quantum of Solace was a major disappointment. The filming was too choppy, it was too dramatic, and they chose the wrong theme. This is the theme they should've used.
I'm a fan of both Jack and Alecia's, but this is so much better than the version that was released with the movie. I fully understand that for promotion and marketing purposes they went for two well-known established artists to promote the theme (therefore gaining greater exposure) but lets have this in the "Directors Cut" eh ? - I may even contemplate purchasing the film then - God knows I've watched Casino Royale more than ten times now (and it doesn't get over-familiar ......... EVER !)
Much better than the theme they chose to go with. This has the vibe of the older Bond themes, and I love it! Thanks for showing us what might have been.
Chris - you have the music, the other guy has the graphics. You are obviously very talented - I'd have to say one of the most talented people I have ever met. Thanks for accepting my friend request. Had I been making Bond 23 - you would have been given the part.
I actually have an idea for another Bond theme, but as it look now I have to much work with other music projects so it will have to wait. Perhaps for Bond 24... :)
@ocwolf68 Chris, I second mrx1427's comments. This song is so Bond, and so incredibly strong, I believe it would have been up for Oscar consideration. It grabs you emotionally, even before the film has begun. Now, having said that, what brain-dead idiot decided to nix it? If demographics are so important to these people, why didn't they ask us here on youtube?
Okay, I just went back and re-listened to 'Another Way To Die'. I think that theme would've been good for an American action movie--but this song would've been better for 'Quantum'.
Personally, i would have prefered this song to have been used in the film. Its got the classic epicness of a bond song and it actually mentions the film title in the song.
What I really love about this theme is that the lyrics actually relate to Daniel Craig's Bond story, referencing Casino Royale and such. It really works well with the rest of the movie.
This theme WAS presented before the producers via our agency in Los Angeles.
In what way it was considered I can not say, but it was not rejected straight away.
This is not a rumour nor a publicity stunt. In fact I had to be persuaded at first to actually post it here and it took quite some persuading as well to make it available on iTunes.
@ocwolf68 No it wasn't. The song was recorded in December 2008, Quantum of Solace came out November 2008 and the song was announced in September 2008.
@ocwolf68 Also this is not mentioned on the wikipedia page, the producers always go with established artists rather than flash in the pan singers and I actually think the producers denied this was a rejected theme.
Besides, last time I checked LA had nothing to do with Bond films...
@ocwolf68 At what point during the production of Quantum of Solace did the producers contact you to write a song for the film? Was it after the film finished shooting in July 2008? And did the producers mention the possibility of working with David Arnold (who wrote the score)?
I Was Contacted by my agency who work closely with the movie industry in January that year.
My agency had been informed that they looked for a main theme for their upcoming Bond movie and sent out the information and description to several producers attached to them.
I had this song lying around that I thought could fit well and rewrote it with Eva to the wishes of the producers. The song was presented by my agents and after a long silent wait I was told it was Rejected.
I still don't find Alicia's memorable. Everytime I listen to Solace's opening I think 'I really sat through this in the theatre'. This, on the other hand, immediately felt like a Bond opening. I guess it all boils down to opinions of course, so I just won't listen to the one I don't like.
@AnimalNitrateInMind Ha--serves me right for taking the claim at face value in this digital age. So easy to fake that I could have done it. Thanks for setting me straight.
This song is really good. What the hell were they thinking picking Keys's and White's song? Even though I like Alicia's work, "Another Way to Die" is one of her worst recordings or maybe even the worst.
But this, this is gold. Truly Bond. I hope that Adele's song for the new movie will be really good. I don't want another disappointment from another artist that I really respect and like listening to.
I have to say, while I got used to Another Way to Die, I hated it when I first heard it. Honestly, I still don't find it to be an appropriate Bond title theme... and then I find this. Seriously? I'm honestly dumbstruck. This song is amazing. So much more appropriate than Another Way. It even references the last movie with the lyrics and fits with the title sequence! Such a shame someone made the poor decision at the end of the day.
This is so goddamn beautiful! Not saying the Alicia Key's version is bad, but this just has more of an impact on the soul. That haunting voice is so chill inducing.
I have to admit it, the Alicia Keys song sounds like crap compared to this as a Bond song should have impact that hits you in the face from the moment the film starts rolling. Maybe they have learned their lesson as from what I saw the Alicia Keys Jack White song bombed.
It ain't a bad piece of music at all. But I would not bash producers too much. Some of you say that it's reminiscent of the old Bond movies like From Russia with Love etc. You are right. But that's why I think it was rejected. You all know that Quantum of Solace is part of a rebooted Bond series. Perhaps that's why producers did not want a song, that sounds much like the old series.
Also, if you saw the film, you might know that the song does not fit its spirit of vengeance and intense action.
Not without potential with a bit of tweaking here and there...
...Anything would be better than the "ring-ting-a-tiddly-ting-ting!" nonsense we actually got!
It's as if they were going for the title of worst Bond theme out.
How they thought they could top Madonna's Sigmund Freud name-checking, tuneless, poncie, stuttering "D-d-die another day!" is way beyond me, however.
...Its an honour to anyones career to do a Bond theme and they should all realise it no matter how big the stars are!!!
iceguyred123 1 day ago
This is Soooo much more like it, an actual 007 theme
sassui90 1 day ago
@ocwolf68 If your story is really true, then the producers of the movie are... dicks. The song fits the movie perfectly and actually has something to do with Quantum of Solace. I hated the bullshit that the theme song of Quantum of Solace was, it didn't have any class at all. This is classy and awesome... Great song!
lordielordhenk 2 days ago
its a good song but it doesnt match the video very good
h2opolotb 2 days ago
Rejected from the movie......or the Video game??? Imo its a bit repetitive , and i prefer the one they used, sorry. But thanks for posting.
AdeTheBloody 2 days ago
@AdeTheBloody from the movie.
Mind it was a fluke that this even was considered.
Usually every Bond song is predetermined with composer and singer.
In this case the predetermined song and singer was Amy Winehouse.
At one stage they felt like Amy wasnt what they wanted, and just 6 months before the release, or so. They found themself without a maintheme and asked agencies around the world for a proper maintheme. I got their notes on what they wanted and this is what I presented.
ocwolf68 2 days ago
@ocwolf68 Thanks for the info and reply, I've listened to it a few more times and played it though proper speakers and tbh i like it more each time i hear it to be fair, cheers
AdeTheBloody 2 days ago
This song is a much better fit for Daniel Craig's interpretation of James Bond and for the mood/cadence of Quantum of Solace.
dfergenson 2 days ago
i prefer this to the main version. In my opinion, the James Bonds have gone down hill. Been a fan nearly most of my life, and i did not think this cut it.
Ellipsis14 2 days ago
Geat theme.
shits on the jack white stripes alicia keys crap
lachlandtait 3 days ago in playlist Favorite videos
fake n' gay
TheJasper808 4 days ago
I actually prefer this to the one they used.
Roberticazure 4 days ago
it's like when a band writes a song that sounds like their biggest hit, if they want to innovate they will try and do something different.
Shirley Bassey still lives.
jwire1977 4 days ago
Well seeing as Title Designer build titles to a given song, they don't just say, "Oh we don't like it anymore, lets put in a new one."
slatedigitalstudios 4 days ago
Also it fits in well with the sequel aspect taking a quote from Casino Royale, and moulding it into a song that would of been the intro to part two. It was a perfect set up in a way.
RedDevArcanine 5 days ago
Another Way To Die is good and all but doesn't even compare to this.
RedDevArcanine 5 days ago
Bullshit. And the song sucks.
sirkowski 5 days ago
great song.Has the Bond feeling of it.
Mi436 5 days ago
I prefer another way to die, much more entertaining, even if this one is beautiful.
FlashGordon3007 6 days ago
This is a great version
Jimmy36507 1 week ago
Adelle is doing the next Bond theme, should be good, she has a big voice!
nrjelley 1 week ago
@nrjelley I thought it was "push the envelopp" by the asteroid galaxy tour.
FlashGordon3007 6 days ago
That's what I call a BOND tune.
Godaftenungemann 1 week ago 2
I bought this off itunes, this dude must be getting RICH!
Mistaken4starz 1 week ago
I have to say Chris Cornell really knocked it out of the park with his version.
Perhaps the producers were looking for a different image for the film - a Bond
who kicks down doors, which Chris's version portrays.
64davrecon 1 week ago
@delta burke Quit trolling. This song has the music, lyrics and bridge which fits the premise of QoS (the continuation of the Casino Royale storyline).
CSFLChampion 1 week ago
Like for the MK12
wongtszhin 1 week ago
this is shit
thomascompton800 1 week ago
Wow, I was expecting to get rickrolled! :)
This is much better, than the one they went with, btw.
TheCrazyFinn 2 weeks ago
Well I would like to see some proof that the producers acknowledged it. You would likely have a letter or something stating that the producers rejected it. When did you meet with the producers? Where? Why would the producers have picked a complete unknown rather than an established act like they have always done in the past? Why so hostile to those who say that it's a fake theme, designed to piggyback?
This is why I have a hard time believing you
Backyoubastard 2 weeks ago
@Backyoubastard
At first, I dont have to prove anything to you.
I have several times explained to you how the process went down.
Do you really think I will provide you with official documents, think again.
You are ofcause entitled to your disbelief, If you wish and that is not why I delete your posts. Stating that you dont believe me is one thing. That is an oppinion in wich you are right to have. Posting multiple troll post presenting your oppinion as facts is only trolling.
ocwolf68 2 weeks ago 3
@ocwolf68
Also thinking that I use this to make money is hillarious. Where the heck do you get that from?
The fpoduction of this demo and the final on iTunes conted about thousand euros. If I am exaggerating, the revenue from itunes is around 50 at most so yea... im getting Rich,
I told you several times how it went down. Scroll down and read old posts. Believe it or prove me wrong, as I know you cant but please stop harrassing me.
Dont you think MgM would have contacted me If I was Wrong?
ocwolf68 2 weeks ago
I like this tune..
Mistaken4starz 1 week ago
@NeverConsidered
I will comment on this to prove you wrong.
The rest of your comments(from your other accounts or from your friends) will be removed. I dont like spamming and I dont understand why you persist even though I have answered you. Do you really think I make a lot of money from this... LOL
Also, Eva is Not my artist. She is her own.
I you want a constructive discussion, I will have it with you. All spam and hate Will be removed however.
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Guys, this song was never considered. OCWolf is using the publicity to sell his own artists song. Spread the word so that no one else falls for this. Also if this comment disappears you know it's true, he does that to users who try to tell the truth! Don't let this publicity whore fool you! Flag it as misleading text and please try to keep this comment near the top!
NeverConsidered 2 weeks ago
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NeverConsidered 2 weeks ago
WHAT THE HECK THIS IS FAR MORE AND WAY SUPERIOR THAN THE JACK WHTE VERSION IT EVEN MENTIONS THE TITLE OF THE MOVIE THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE JAMES BOND MOVIE THEME,THIS HAS A VERY JAMES BOND FEELING AND THEME IN A JAMES BOND MOVIE
SHUMUKTUK 2 weeks ago
WTF????!!!! Why didn't they use this theme? it pukes, poops on, and desimates the Alicia Keys one...wtf???!!!!
casketmouth 2 weeks ago
They'd better choose this song for Skyfall :L
mymoonproductions 2 weeks ago
I bet they chose the official theme because they thought it would be catchy and widen their audience. This would have been much better - it's not as good as the theme from Casino Royale but it's not bad.
sirenlyfox 2 weeks ago
WTF? THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN FREAKIN' ALICIA KEYS AND JACK WHITE'S THEME!!
anikid0392 2 weeks ago 2
It's good, but as much as I dislike the one they used (it's the worst Bond song ever, by quite a way), I can see why they didn't use this.
Not enough bass, not enough big drums. If it had that, then yes it would have been the superior choice.
SubEffect0 2 weeks ago
Can you please make this video available for mobile devices also? So I can listen to this great song on the go? :)
nerdydesi 2 weeks ago
@nerdydesi
Done!
Missed it wasnt available in the first place...
ocwolf68 2 weeks ago
WTF!! This is the biggest mistake in movie history! awtd sounded nothing like a 007 song, it sounded more like a street gangster movie theme. This theme on the other hand sounds EXACTLY LIKE A REAL BOND SONG! it references Shirly Bassey, Man with the golden gun, has the title in the lyrics and THE SINGERS POWERFUL VOICE SENDS SHIVERS DOWN MY SPINE. Why o why.....WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?!!!
mymoonproductions 2 weeks ago 2
I don't really think would have been a classic, but it is way, way better than the one they chose. At least it has that Bond feel, with the big-voiced belter emoting all over the place. Plus, YOU MUST HAVE THE TITLE IN THE SONG. Sorry, that's a rule I would never break, regardless of what they wind up actually doing.
kellyadmirer1 2 weeks ago
Thats just beautifull, but I still prefer Cassino's Royale theme: You know my name by Chris Cornell
Kuringasi 2 weeks ago
i need that producing software
its just awesome
HondaSuperSport1100 2 weeks ago
@HondaSuperSport1100
It is mainly produced in Avid Protools,
This version is mixed natively in the program, but the one on iTunes is Mixed through a SSL mixer and outboard effects.
ocwolf68 2 weeks ago
omfg this theme is awesome! Exactly in the spirit of the 007 series. :O How pitty they didnt pich this one :/
dabijaman10 3 weeks ago
Much better thatn the dirge they went with
matticus95 3 weeks ago
If this is true that it was rejected i wonder why. Because this song is so much better and gave me much more Bond feeling than "Another Way To Die" have ever done!
1977bond 3 weeks ago
The lyrics just fit the tone of the film more.
othyization 3 weeks ago
Seriously!? They rejected this? This song is brilliant! And they went with the enrirley forgettable... errm, other one (no, seriously, I forgot it's title and how it went, it was that bad)?
WHY!!??
othyization 3 weeks ago
There is something about this song that makes it more james bondy.
RazorBuffalo 3 weeks ago
Absolutely awesome song and much more suitable for Bond.
davekl1979 3 weeks ago
Yeah it's great but can't you hear it's too Shirley Bassey?
Note that each Bond theme reflects an era - so did the one for this movie.
Yeah fashion is lame but so is commercialism, which is what making films is all about.
myriandore 3 weeks ago
@myriandore Timeless is Timeless ....Mrs. Shirley Bassey is timeless. This song would of been Top 10 in the charts if it was mainstreamed.
eqgmrdbz 3 weeks ago
Yup they effed up...thumbs up on this awesome Bond song.
eqgmrdbz 3 weeks ago 11
Why om earth was this rejected? It's epic
c500amg 3 weeks ago 2
Not only does this theme have a classic 'Shirley Bassey' feel to it but it also really fits the movie well. Firstly it has the title of the movie in the lyrics but more importantly it's use of dialogue from 'Casino Royale' really ties the two Daniel Craig films together more tightly.
They should rerelease 'Quantum of Solace' but replace the song 'Another Way To Die' with this!
LukeMM95 4 weeks ago
Winehouse vocals on this would've been sublime.
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@leemunday
I would prefer Tarja Turunen :)
romiespi 3 weeks ago
this its a true James Bond song!
Gewehr41 1 month ago
Much better than the official "pulling a cat's tail" theme
CSFLChampion 1 month ago 19
@CSFLChampion nah, this is pretty crap
deltamode8 1 week ago
This was much better. It fit. Bond wasn't "hip" like they tried to make the beginning out to be. He was classy and timeless, like THIS theme.
keyofdavid888 1 month ago
i prefure the film song so much better
maverick123524 1 month ago
Wow... Honestly she sounds like Tina Turner.
sonicfangamer2 1 month ago
This theme is nice and the singer is very talented, but watching the movie and listening to the lyrics of this song. I think the latter was the better choice. musically i'm very fond of both.themes
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i'm apperantly one of those, who becomes kinda giddy when this song plays...
specially the line "no soul left to salvage anymore" (0:30) with bonds lonely walk up the sand dune, has this special "something" in it :D
00ShuYin00 1 month ago
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00ShuYin00 1 month ago
Oh my god, this is far better than the one used! Great job!
nerdydesi 1 month ago
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nerdydesi 1 month ago
The real one is much better than this, sorry. You guys just want a repeat of the old bond themes.
rogums 1 month ago
Well. This was one of the better James Bond themes that I've heard, along with GoldenEye, You Know my Name, and the original Bond theme. Great job. A true Bond song.
psychozombieguy5 1 month ago
This should have gone down as one of the great Bond themes. Easily the best theme since GoldenEye. While I enjoy 'Another Way To Die' as a song, and I loved 'You Know My Name' for the franchise reboot, THIS is what a Bond theme should sound like!
ThatCrazyLemon 1 month ago 2
Can I use this as an opening theme for a game im making? All credit to you. Please! It Rocks! Shame MGM didnt take advantage!
Chester5687 1 month ago
a little touch of Shirley Bassey in her voice
dfigz007 1 month ago
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It is so magnificent! A true James Bond song should always have emotional content in the melody with a touch of magic and dreams which is well provided by the beautiful voice of Eva. That song should be an archetype for all the 007 tune. The Alicia Keys song does not match it. Well done, Eva! Well done, Christian! XXXXX
Wilshcocqkst 1 month ago
That's better that Alicia Keys song
TheRevcio 1 month ago
yea im not a big fan of quantum of solace
grivett40 1 month ago
Watch out for the giant sand women, James!
LavenderDarwin 1 month ago
I also enjoyed Shirley Bassey's rejected theme song, No Good About Goodbye. Does anyone know how many songs the producer typically listens to before choosing the final title song?
jdale1259 1 month ago
@jdale1259 I believe the producers stated recently that they don't have much influence on the choice of the artists. This falls on MGM apparently.
Stenbrotsgatan 1 month ago
@jdale1259 Obviously none. It seems they just pick up the more popular singer or group of the moment. It explain why the official song is so disappointing.
Wilshcocqkst 1 month ago
I think Jack White could of done a better job on the theme he did..
ImmaSynShenron 1 month ago
@ImmaSynShenron Alicia Keys' part was flawed.
higoshimaru 1 month ago
@Chester5687 I think they make the animation to fit the song. Not the song to fit the animation
RoyalGiraffe 1 month ago
@RoyalGiraffe Well if you ask me, its fine either way.
Chester5687 1 month ago
Yep definitely suits James Bond more than the theme they actually used.
meetdavidothespy 1 month ago
They didn't use this because it's more epic than the movie. I did enjoy the lyrics for Another way to die as much as these ones though
higoshimaru 1 month ago
I would have prefered Justin Bieber over that crap Alicia Keys/Jack White garbage. The next song they should use for the bond films is Rob Dougan- Speed Me Towards Death. Great song
07SuperchargedSS 1 month ago
How does this NOT fit the animation people! @_@
Chester5687 1 month ago
I feel that 'Another Way to Die' fitted the film much better lyrically, but you both have some talent. I agree with a previous poster; it sounds like some of the classic bond themes - too much so, in fact. You say that this song was already lying around & you rewrote it to what you thought the filmmakers required, which is why I think it was rejected. Better luck next time though, perhaps something a little more original.
ThetaOmegaSigma 1 month ago
No wonder it was rejected...
It SUCKS!!!
zefiltro 1 month ago
I would be relieved this theme didn't get on the movie. Casino Royale was an amazing Bond movie, but Quantum of Solace really dropped the ball. This is a fantastic Bond theme and it should be paired with a fantastic Bond movie! Hopefully in the future we will get a suitably awesome pairing of movie and music
kengawne 1 month ago
Much, much better than actually used song. Good job!
Feinobi 1 month ago
100000% better than the shite that Alicia "Shoot em up bang bang" Keys and Jack White did.
Dbx125 1 month ago
This is the theme song that should have been in the movie, instead of the crappy song by jack white and alicia keys. I hope producers of Quantam of Solace see this on youtube and change the theme song to this on any new produced Quantam of Solace dvds and blu-rays.
bullridertwo 1 month ago
wayyyyy better
robloxguy10 1 month ago
I can only agree... this would have been the better choice. Good work and I hope we can work together some day in the future.
lone1980 1 month ago
@lone1980
I would love to work with you.
/Chris
ocwolf68 1 month ago
This is beautiful :)
RoozzCreation 1 month ago in playlist Awesome
the only explanation WHY Another Way was chosen is Jack White and Alicia Keys singing it.
i too prefer THIS SONG over AWTD. it just sounds VERY James Bond-y.
isuriadireja91 1 month ago
I am not a big fan of american singers (especially pop or soul ala Alicia Keys) on Bond sountraks just the same with him being in america. Just doesnt really work for me. Im going to check out some more of your stuff. Good luck wiht everything.......!!
optimuspremo 1 month ago
Its pretty cool. I can see where some changes would need to be made buuuuut, thats because it isnt totally matching up with the opening credits which probably would have been different if they used this song or a version of it. There are some really nice elements to this song. very nice Bond elements. Kind of like that song "Play Dead" by Bjork. I would have loved to hear a version of that in a title sequence if anyone out there can match it up with an opening.
optimuspremo 1 month ago
10/10 for working the words "Quantum of Solace" into the lyrics!
Great theme, although maybe a bit to "uplifting" for the grittiness they wanted in the film - "Another Way to Die" was awful though
glenwhip 1 month ago
Well This is the song that should have been on quantum of solace being a big bond fan the last tune that was relased was total and utter crap, i would suggest the producers get this gitl snapped up for the new bond film as her voice is perfect for a bond theme.
They have got to go back to the grass roots for the theme tunes look at licence to kill what a superb track and did well in the charts, a big name alone wont sell a track it has to sound good as well so lets hope they get it right.
vfmsystems 1 month ago
can't belive this was not picked intellengently using lines from casino royale and sort of a power ballard like most bond track's its what you want to here at the start of a bond film
mrgodsown77 1 month ago 2
We haven't had a half decent Bond theme since 1977.
blueboy680 1 month ago
@blueboy680 Moonraker, Goldeneye, The Living Daylights, All Time High, Not to mention the in-film songs If there was a Man, Where has Everybody Gone, Surrender, Only Myself To Blame.
Nobody Does It Better wasn't the last good James Bond song.
Raganork8 1 month ago
@blueboy680 What was wrong with You Know My Name? :) It wasn't traditional, but Chris Cornell has a godly voice.
Gharmos 1 month ago
given I enjoyed a portion of the base from the original theme song, (and I only mean the intro bass section) I believe this is by far way more responsive for James Bond's entire demeanor! Despite the decision (which I like, not that I'm choosing it over sean connery because that's impossible) for a more gritty James, he is a womanizer and his theme songs should be something elegant and dangerous.. You've successfully managed to create that with your superb talent..
Toshmoe 2 months ago
@Toshmoe bass not base*
Toshmoe 2 months ago
This was rejected over that, bloody hell, this is awsome and sound like a bond theme. I know they were trying something different but omg
MusicrevolutionPromo 2 months ago
My god this song is so much better and more bond than Another way to die
TheCasualjoker911 2 months ago
The only real problem with Another Way to Die is Jack White. Either replace him with a masculine sounding man or let Alicia sing it herself while catering more to the jazz angle of the song.
MichaelAarons1701 2 months ago
Much better than the shit they used...
Michaletosjr 2 months ago 41
@Michaletosjr I disagree, the original song is great, i dont know why so much ppl don't like the one with Alicia Keys.
FlashGordon3007 1 month ago
@Michaletosjr i agree, but we all know they picked the song they did for liberal diversity
beefdog 1 month ago
@Michaletosjr NAAAA COME ON MAN IS MUCH BETTER THE ONE OF ALICIA KEYS
emperadorotomano23 1 month ago
This is a fairly generic song trying too hard to be "classic bond". A Bond theme should still be able to stand on its own. I didn't like "Another Way to Die" but this isn't exactly groundbreaking.
80smusicfanNO1 2 months ago
They really should have gone with this one instead of the Alicia Kays one...what were they thinking?!?!
Legendzzz007 2 months ago 2
When I watch this movie online, when the beginning starts, I switch to this one to feel the "real Deal".
Chester5687 2 months ago 14
I liked this song much better than the one used. This was way more TRUE to the serious and reminds of the soundtracks from the early days. It also had the appropriate Bond baseline. And it was Bond sexy.
jarom42 2 months ago
Music is truly very powerful.
Chester5687 2 months ago
This was rejected. This is the biggest mistake in movie history.
dtpc191991 2 months ago
Was this literally at one point considered for the opening, or is it just fan made and that's your title? If it's the former, I think they made a mistake (and I like Another Way to Die).
GeminiBreaker 2 months ago
this is so much better than jack white and alicia keys. god i hate that song
jejcfan 2 months ago
i really wish this was the song they used
Joeyal123 2 months ago
fuckin hell this would have fit well the other song was a pile of messy shite
karl6709 2 months ago
this owns whatever they put instead
schlong19 2 months ago
Quantum of Solace was a major disappointment. The filming was too choppy, it was too dramatic, and they chose the wrong theme. This is the theme they should've used.
hevblade 2 months ago
Prefer this, more fitting as a Bond score. Thanks for posting.
brunster64 2 months ago
prefer te othr IMO
Agomongo1235 2 months ago
I'm a fan of both Jack and Alecia's, but this is so much better than the version that was released with the movie. I fully understand that for promotion and marketing purposes they went for two well-known established artists to promote the theme (therefore gaining greater exposure) but lets have this in the "Directors Cut" eh ? - I may even contemplate purchasing the film then - God knows I've watched Casino Royale more than ten times now (and it doesn't get over-familiar ......... EVER !)
jbretel 2 months ago
Much better than the theme they chose to go with. This has the vibe of the older Bond themes, and I love it! Thanks for showing us what might have been.
Batenrouge 2 months ago
Oh wow, I think it's much better than the one they used!
Mystefier 2 months ago
Listening to this while watching a sunrise from the balcony on the literal edge of the Mediterranean is a nice experience.
soldier4670 2 months ago
Chris - you have the music, the other guy has the graphics. You are obviously very talented - I'd have to say one of the most talented people I have ever met. Thanks for accepting my friend request. Had I been making Bond 23 - you would have been given the part.
mrx1427 2 months ago 3
@mrx1427 Thank you for those kind words sir.
I actually have an idea for another Bond theme, but as it look now I have to much work with other music projects so it will have to wait. Perhaps for Bond 24... :)
ocwolf68 2 months ago 5
@ocwolf68 :)
mrx1427 2 months ago
@ocwolf68 Chris, I second mrx1427's comments. This song is so Bond, and so incredibly strong, I believe it would have been up for Oscar consideration. It grabs you emotionally, even before the film has begun. Now, having said that, what brain-dead idiot decided to nix it? If demographics are so important to these people, why didn't they ask us here on youtube?
brinham6 1 month ago
IF THIS SONG WAS PASSED UP IN LIEU OF THE A. KEYS SONG THEN THE PRODUCERS WERE TONE DEAF.THIS IS BOND.COME ON.WHAT THE HELL WERE THEY THINKING
ZEBEDODO 2 months ago
Okay, I just went back and re-listened to 'Another Way To Die'. I think that theme would've been good for an American action movie--but this song would've been better for 'Quantum'.
bigvirgotube 2 months ago
this is awesome, sooooo much better
jamj59 2 months ago
Better than the actual song they chose.
SnipingIsFun 2 months ago
Personally, i would have prefered this song to have been used in the film. Its got the classic epicness of a bond song and it actually mentions the film title in the song.
MrCaptainSmeagol 2 months ago
Apart from the slightly awkward transition to the chorus, this is gold.
SuperSamio64 2 months ago in playlist Liked
Whether or not it was considered it is a much better song than that crap they used.
Mrrocker451 2 months ago
What I really love about this theme is that the lyrics actually relate to Daniel Craig's Bond story, referencing Casino Royale and such. It really works well with the rest of the movie.
LukeMM95 2 months ago
@LukeMM95 It was never considered as a Bond theme, spread the word.
AnimalNitrateInMind 2 months ago
@AnimalNitrateInMind Still, I wish it had been. It's a much better opening than 'another way to die' IMO
LukeMM95 2 months ago
@LukeMM95 I'll give Another Way To Die something, it went well with the titles.
AnimalNitrateInMind 2 months ago
I wish this rumour would stop persisting, it was never considered. They claimed this was rejected for publicity.
AnimalNitrateInMind 2 months ago
@AnimalNitrateInMind
That is not correct.
This theme WAS presented before the producers via our agency in Los Angeles.
In what way it was considered I can not say, but it was not rejected straight away.
This is not a rumour nor a publicity stunt. In fact I had to be persuaded at first to actually post it here and it took quite some persuading as well to make it available on iTunes.
ocwolf68 2 months ago
@ocwolf68 No it wasn't. The song was recorded in December 2008, Quantum of Solace came out November 2008 and the song was announced in September 2008.
PUBLICITY WHORE!
AnimalNitrateInMind 2 months ago
@ocwolf68 That is not correct. EON/Sony never heard this song so they could not reject it to begin with. Please stop claiming otherwise.
ThemeNotRejected 2 months ago
@ocwolf68 Also this is not mentioned on the wikipedia page, the producers always go with established artists rather than flash in the pan singers and I actually think the producers denied this was a rejected theme.
Besides, last time I checked LA had nothing to do with Bond films...
AnimalNitrateInMind 2 months ago
@ocwolf68 I vote this as my choice for actually replacing the current opening. Seriously. It actually fits, as one poster put it.
bigvirgotube 2 months ago
@ocwolf68 At what point during the production of Quantum of Solace did the producers contact you to write a song for the film? Was it after the film finished shooting in July 2008? And did the producers mention the possibility of working with David Arnold (who wrote the score)?
michaelbroccoli 2 months ago
@michaelbroccoli
I Was Contacted by my agency who work closely with the movie industry in January that year.
My agency had been informed that they looked for a main theme for their upcoming Bond movie and sent out the information and description to several producers attached to them.
I had this song lying around that I thought could fit well and rewrote it with Eva to the wishes of the producers. The song was presented by my agents and after a long silent wait I was told it was Rejected.
ocwolf68 2 months ago
@ocwolf68 So nobody mentioned working on the song with David Arnold?
michaelbroccoli 2 months ago
@michaelbroccoli
I guess Arnold would have been involved had the theme being approved.
In the early stage of determine what theme song they should go with, I'm not even sure Arnold is involved.
The fact that the theme songs of the last movies isn't used in the overall score as they used to points to that.
ocwolf68 2 months ago
I kinda liked "Another Way to Die", but I have to say this is better. Makes me think of the Rodger Moore era.
teleskiingemt 2 months ago
I still don't find Alicia's memorable. Everytime I listen to Solace's opening I think 'I really sat through this in the theatre'. This, on the other hand, immediately felt like a Bond opening. I guess it all boils down to opinions of course, so I just won't listen to the one I don't like.
Wanderer1313 2 months ago
I just listened to both and compared--I definitely think they should have gone with this one instead.
DandAinTac 2 months ago
@DandAinTac If they actually listened to it, this is a fake rejected song.
AnimalNitrateInMind 2 months ago
@AnimalNitrateInMind Ha--serves me right for taking the claim at face value in this digital age. So easy to fake that I could have done it. Thanks for setting me straight.
DandAinTac 2 months ago
Wow!!!
This song is really good. What the hell were they thinking picking Keys's and White's song? Even though I like Alicia's work, "Another Way to Die" is one of her worst recordings or maybe even the worst.
But this, this is gold. Truly Bond. I hope that Adele's song for the new movie will be really good. I don't want another disappointment from another artist that I really respect and like listening to.
StriderEstel 2 months ago
I have to say, while I got used to Another Way to Die, I hated it when I first heard it. Honestly, I still don't find it to be an appropriate Bond title theme... and then I find this. Seriously? I'm honestly dumbstruck. This song is amazing. So much more appropriate than Another Way. It even references the last movie with the lyrics and fits with the title sequence! Such a shame someone made the poor decision at the end of the day.
HeirToBlackblade 2 months ago 13
This is so goddamn beautiful! Not saying the Alicia Key's version is bad, but this just has more of an impact on the soul. That haunting voice is so chill inducing.
Krougenox90 2 months ago
This version actually sneaks the movie title into the song, which is in keeping with James Bond tradition.
abacuschannel1 3 months ago
.......100% better than the original shitty intro......
guisebour 3 months ago in playlist Bond unused
I have to admit it, the Alicia Keys song sounds like crap compared to this as a Bond song should have impact that hits you in the face from the moment the film starts rolling. Maybe they have learned their lesson as from what I saw the Alicia Keys Jack White song bombed.
Armorbeast 3 months ago
It ain't a bad piece of music at all. But I would not bash producers too much. Some of you say that it's reminiscent of the old Bond movies like From Russia with Love etc. You are right. But that's why I think it was rejected. You all know that Quantum of Solace is part of a rebooted Bond series. Perhaps that's why producers did not want a song, that sounds much like the old series.
Also, if you saw the film, you might know that the song does not fit its spirit of vengeance and intense action.
Lardawan 3 months ago
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