OHMSS Soundtrack #5: Do You Know How Christmas Trees Are Grown

This one got misplaced too, guys. Sorry. But I hope you enjoy anyway!

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• grown

[DiecastOasis]

WHen I sing this in public, people look at me weirdly... WHy?

[Kirok]

Hehehe...I can't imagine why. ;)

[mauriciocalderonmora]

yes it it... but is used quite correctly in the film with and atmospheric and dramatic purpose, and is unusual for any of the other Bond films.

That is proof of Peter Hunt's editing and directing skills. And that the story of OHMSS is the best because they had the chance to o creative things with it. Like putting this song.

[Kirok]

This song does offer an ironic counterpoint in the film -- a children's choir singing a cheerful tune, skaters happily celebrating Christmas, while Bond is being stalked by Blofeld's murderous henchmen.

But the lyrics are ironic,too. It's sort of a bitter, edgy tune despite the chimes, cheerful horns, and cherubic chorus.

But what REALLY makes this scene work is the sight of Bond, dejected and demoralized and waiting to die, being rescued by Tracey.

Damn, I love this movie.

[Kirok]

mauricio, PLEASE forgive me for accidentally deleting your most recent comment -- it was gracious and very informative. I'm always very interested to hear from aspiring film-makers like yourself.

Y yo vivi in Mexico por dos anos. Es un pais muy hermoso. Que Dios le bendiga!

[thegigm]

@DiecastOasis what time of year were you signing it?

[baldenscare]

Got to be one of the best Bond films. I struggle to decide between OHMSS, Living Daylights, and Goldeneye. But this one is a one of a kind, and a true christmas Bond film. I just love everything about it, it really hits the spot for me. The music really goes with the film, in so many different ways. I play this song every christmas, it just sets the season for me. I wish I could of been around to see it when it was first released!

[bollhane]

lovely song,and great movie,too!!!!!

[branie99]

In that scene, Bond knows he's a hunted man

[cinebird]

This song was placed perfectly in the film, great song and another reason why OHMSS will never be bettered in the Bond series.

I'm a cinema projectionist and every year we play this song as part of a Christmas compilation album in the auditorium's before the show's start, and every year we get asked several times who sings it where it came from and can you still buy it, clever man that Mr Barry, gone but never forgotten.

[seekingsnavely]

@bealio721 I couldnt agree more... D.A.F. was like a college student's senior prject in comparison to the other Bond films. It is a blemish of Connery, which wasnt HIS fault. Lazenby played the PERFECT type of Bond needed for OHMSS! It stands out in SO many ways as SUCH a unique Bond film.

By the way....R.I.P., Mr. John Barry. We WILL miss you!!

[bealio721]

@Alstom1995 I'm glad Lazenby didn't come back to do Diamonds Are Forever. Make no mistake, I love Lazenby. But no one can honestly say that DAF was a good film. It was pure shit. I enjoy OHMSS so much more because Lazenby only did one Bond film. It makes OHMSS stand out and shine even more (if that's even possible).

[Alstom1995]

@mickeba1

Yes i'd liked to of seen him do Diamonds are forever, Telly Savalas could've reprised his role and then Lazenby could've spent the film bringing an end to Blofeld, Spectre and avenging Tracey. Connery was blatantly bored the entire time he did Diamonds are forever I guess that's what happens when Producers bribe actors!

[KingCharltonHeston]

Love this song.