James Bond
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DJDeedle’s latest Deedlecast is a 007 James Bond electronica megamix.
And like the James Bond movies, it’s sexy, it’s silly, and it’s swanky – thanks to the classic brassy scores of John Barry.
Every Friday, DJDeedle posts a 30 to 40 minute show, called a “Deedlecast,” featuring mashup, chillout, downtempo, or dance mixes and remixes of every conceivable kind.
This week, DJDeedle takes some of the iconic Bond themes and sounds as his fixed point and moves the musical world rapidly around them. And because going to the movies just isn’t the same without it, if you listen carefully, DJDeedle’s even thrown in the popcorn.
James Bond vs Electronica
No movie series has been as notable for its music as long as the James Bond franchise.
With The Quantum Of Solace coming out this weekend, it’s a good time to take a look back at the electronica side of James Bond music.
Here are ten of the most interesting electronica takes on James Bond:
Duran Duran’s View To A Kill
Where else to start but with Duran Duran’s View To A Kill?
The James Bond series may have bottomed out in the eighties, but at least Duran Duran had a hit with the theme song. Just don’t think too much about the lyrics. Read more…
Quantum Of Solace Music Video
There’s a whole category on YouTube of Quantum of Solace theme song videos.
Most are truly dreadfull – but Joe Cornish’s take, above, made me smile.
