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The score for ''Live and Let Die'' was orchestrated and conducted by Martin, and recorded at the AIR Studios. |
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In his autobiography, Martin said he was approached by Harry Saltzman who was impressed by the orchestral backing of Paul McCartney's [[demo]] of the title song and wanted Martin to score the film. Martin agreed but then was surprised when Saltzman asked him who he thought should sing the title song; Martin said that Paul McCartney intended to. Saltzman wanted a black soul singer to match the [[blaxploitation]] theme of the film, but a compromise was agreed when [[B.J. Arnau]] would sing the title song in a nightclub sequence. Martin related how he worked closely with director [[Guy Hamilton]] who practically dictated how one of the tracks ''If He Finds it Kill Him'' should sound.<ref> Martin, George ''All You Need is Ears'' St Martin's Press 1979</ref> |
In his autobiography, Martin said he was approached by Harry Saltzman who was impressed by the orchestral backing of Paul McCartney's [[demo (music)|demo]] of the title song and wanted Martin to score the film. Martin agreed but then was surprised when Saltzman asked him who he thought should sing the title song; Martin said that Paul McCartney intended to. Saltzman wanted a black soul singer to match the [[blaxploitation]] theme of the film, but a compromise was agreed when [[B.J. Arnau]] would sing the title song in a nightclub sequence. Martin related how he worked closely with director [[Guy Hamilton]] who practically dictated how one of the tracks ''If He Finds it Kill Him'' should sound.<ref> Martin, George ''All You Need is Ears'' St Martin's Press 1979</ref> |
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For the theme song, Martin teamed with former-[[The Beatles|Beatle]] [[Paul McCartney]], who had previously been considered for ''[[Diamonds Are Forever (film)|Diamonds Are Forever]]'' in 1971. This was the first time the pair worked together since ''[[Abbey Road (album)|Abbey Road]]'' in 1969. The theme was written by Paul and his wife [[Linda McCartney]] and performed by Paul and his group, [[Wings (band)|Wings]]. The tune, the first 'true' [[rock and roll]] song used to open a Bond film, was a major success in the [[United States|U.S.]] (#2 for three weeks) and the [[United Kingdom|UK]] (#9), Paul's best showings in over a year. For many years "[[Live and Let Die (song)|Live and Let Die]]" was a highlight of his live shows, complete with fireworks and lasers and in 2005, it was performed live by McCartney during the halftime show at [[Super Bowl XXXIX]]. In 1991 the song was [[Cover version|covered]] by the rock band [[Guns N' Roses]]. |
For the theme song, Martin teamed with former-[[The Beatles|Beatle]] [[Paul McCartney]], who had previously been considered for ''[[Diamonds Are Forever (film)|Diamonds Are Forever]]'' in 1971. This was the first time the pair worked together since ''[[Abbey Road (album)|Abbey Road]]'' in 1969. The theme was written by Paul and his wife [[Linda McCartney]] and performed by Paul and his group, [[Wings (band)|Wings]]. The tune, the first 'true' [[rock and roll]] song used to open a Bond film, was a major success in the [[United States|U.S.]] (#2 for three weeks) and the [[United Kingdom|UK]] (#9), Paul's best showings in over a year. For many years "[[Live and Let Die (song)|Live and Let Die]]" was a highlight of his live shows, complete with fireworks and lasers and in 2005, it was performed live by McCartney during the halftime show at [[Super Bowl XXXIX]]. In 1991 the song was [[Cover version|covered]] by the rock band [[Guns N' Roses]]. |
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Live and Let Die is the soundtrack, and was written for, the 8th James Bond film of the same name.
Taking a temporary hiatus from scoring Bond films, John Barry subsequently passed the baton over to George Martin. This was the first James Bond film that Barry was, in at least some aspect, not a part of. Barry was then working on a musical and had had quarrels with producer Harry Saltzman over his title song to Diamonds are Forever.
The score for Live and Let Die was orchestrated and conducted by Martin, and recorded at the AIR Studios.
In his autobiography, Martin said he was approached by Harry Saltzman who was impressed by the orchestral backing of Paul McCartney's demo of the title song and wanted Martin to score the film. Martin agreed but then was surprised when Saltzman asked him who he thought should sing the title song; Martin said that Paul McCartney intended to. Saltzman wanted a black soul singer to match the blaxploitation theme of the film, but a compromise was agreed when B.J. Arnau would sing the title song in a nightclub sequence. Martin related how he worked closely with director Guy Hamilton who practically dictated how one of the tracks If He Finds it Kill Him should sound.[1]
For the theme song, Martin teamed with former-Beatle Paul McCartney, who had previously been considered for Diamonds Are Forever in 1971. This was the first time the pair worked together since Abbey Road in 1969. The theme was written by Paul and his wife Linda McCartney and performed by Paul and his group, Wings. The tune, the first 'true' rock and roll song used to open a Bond film, was a major success in the U.S. (#2 for three weeks) and the UK (#9), Paul's best showings in over a year. For many years "Live and Let Die" was a highlight of his live shows, complete with fireworks and lasers and in 2005, it was performed live by McCartney during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXIX. In 1991 the song was covered by the rock band Guns N' Roses.
Track listing
- Live And Let Die - Main Title – Paul McCartney & Wings
- Just A Closer Walk With Thee / New Second Line – Harold A. "Duke" Dejan & The Olympia Brass Band
- Bond Meets Solitaire
- Whisper Who Dares
- Snakes Alive
- Baron Samedi's Dance Of Death
- San Monique
- Fillet Of Soul - New Orleans / Live And Let Die / Fillet Of Soul - Harlem
- Bond Drops In
- If He Finds It, Kill Him
- Trespassers Will Be Eaten
- Solitaire Gets Her Cards
- Sacrifice
- James Bond Theme
- Gunbarrel / Snakebit
- Bond To New York
- San Monique (Alternate)
- Bond And Rosie
- The Lovers
- New Orleans
- Boat Chase
- Underground Lair
References
- ^ Martin, George All You Need is Ears St Martin's Press 1979