Miracle of Sound: The Spy Who Survived (Skyfall)
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Well, it was much, much better than Adelle's song.
Nicely done, as always. Loved the "Bond" style music! Way to tiptoe neatly around copyright!
Song's probably better than the film, seemed a little... random. Seemed like the producers were making it up as they went along. Like Lost.
Nicely done, as always. Loved the "Bond" style music! Way to tiptoe neatly around copyright!
Song's probably better than the film, seemed a little... random. Seemed like the producers were making it up as they went along. Like Lost.
YES!!! That's a Bond song! That has to be a theme song for a future movie, or at least on an official soundtrack!
captcha: I can do this!
Well, not nearly as good as gavin can.
captcha: I can do this!
Well, not nearly as good as gavin can.
Yeah I couldn't just rip off the melodies wholesale, that would cause a copyright issue (and to be honest, an ethical one too, it would be kinda dickish)Akalabeth said:
Oho, I see your little Bond melody there!
Another great song Mr Dunne, can't wait for the next one.
Another great song Mr Dunne, can't wait for the next one.
That would have been awesome!TimeLord said:My only criticism is that the opening to the video should have had Gavin walk on in a suit and turn his guitar at the audience Bond style
OT: Great song, feels like it would be a great alt song for "Skyfall" during the opening credits. Can't wait to see what you do next!
I like those parts, but they do seem... weird (not bad though). idk I keep expecting to hear the bond music, but then it's something different. I mean I'm glad it is different because it would just be copying otherwise, but... idkAkalabeth said:
psychology's messing with me I guess XD
Ear steak good sir! Ear steak! This is high quality stuff herexplosive59 said:Captcha: Ear Candy
That is a good way of describing Gav's music actually
OT: I don't really have much to say about this one other than I like it. I will say that we need to get you actually doing music for the movies though. This song is as good if not better than Adele's. Unfortunately my pull in the industry is... limited. So I probably won't be very much help
I guess it could be closer... I'm not sure that would make it better though. I'd still be expecting one thing then getting another in the melody... it's jarring? I don't know. I'll get used to it. The song is very good so that's all that matters.Akalabeth said:
@Gav: Didn't you?
EDIT: Saw the Halo song you just posted on youtube... It was awesome
The actual game, however, I have mixed feelings on :/
EDIT 2: Posted in Relevant thread.
The cost of survival is losing your edge? Isn't one of Bonds best traits to be calm and collected in every situation? Or am I misunderstanding this?
Long time fan, first time commenting on one of these.
I'm honestly a little conflicted on this one. A lot of the song works amazingly well: the main hook with the Bond guitar, the vocals in the verses, the lyrics, it's all a) very reminiscent of Bond music in general and Skyfall in particular and b) perfectly awesome in its own right.
And yet, somehow the chorus doesn't sit very well with me. Not the lyrics, those are fine. But somehow the actual music in the chorus seems less unique and Bond-ish than the rest of the song. I can hear all the different layers at work so I know there's more to it than just this, but somehow the chorus comes across as just three voices doing vocals with some vague strings in the background.
That probably sounded a lot more snarky and unpleasant than I actually feel and I do apologize for that. Let me clarify: I like the song overall. It's Bond through and through, has a great intro, and the vocals on the verses are some of the best I've heard from you since Sweet L.A.. It just seems like the chorus wandered in here from a different (not necessarily bad) song. That's it, I think. The chorus doesn't quite gel with the rest of the song for me. Maybe it's how the strings become more prominent there and the bass less so. I'm not entirely sure.
In summary: I liked it, and it really fit the movie, but the chorus didn't quite fit in with the rest of the song.
Either that, or I'm just spoiled rotten with how good the themesong to Skyfall was.
I'm honestly a little conflicted on this one. A lot of the song works amazingly well: the main hook with the Bond guitar, the vocals in the verses, the lyrics, it's all a) very reminiscent of Bond music in general and Skyfall in particular and b) perfectly awesome in its own right.
And yet, somehow the chorus doesn't sit very well with me. Not the lyrics, those are fine. But somehow the actual music in the chorus seems less unique and Bond-ish than the rest of the song. I can hear all the different layers at work so I know there's more to it than just this, but somehow the chorus comes across as just three voices doing vocals with some vague strings in the background.
That probably sounded a lot more snarky and unpleasant than I actually feel and I do apologize for that. Let me clarify: I like the song overall. It's Bond through and through, has a great intro, and the vocals on the verses are some of the best I've heard from you since Sweet L.A.. It just seems like the chorus wandered in here from a different (not necessarily bad) song. That's it, I think. The chorus doesn't quite gel with the rest of the song for me. Maybe it's how the strings become more prominent there and the bass less so. I'm not entirely sure.
In summary: I liked it, and it really fit the movie, but the chorus didn't quite fit in with the rest of the song.
Either that, or I'm just spoiled rotten with how good the themesong to Skyfall was.
I have to say, the instrumentals were fantastic. I could really feel the Bond essence in them and you did a fantastic job with them.
It feels like, however, that your voice doesn't quite fit with the song. Don't get me wrong; you have a fantastic singing voice. It just doesn't seem to fit with the song. It's really hard for me to describe so take what I say with a grain of salt but, for a song about a spy, your voice doesn't seem to be "smooth" for the role.
Yeah, I suck at this. Sorry.
It feels like, however, that your voice doesn't quite fit with the song. Don't get me wrong; you have a fantastic singing voice. It just doesn't seem to fit with the song. It's really hard for me to describe so take what I say with a grain of salt but, for a song about a spy, your voice doesn't seem to be "smooth" for the role.
Yeah, I suck at this. Sorry.
Very nice work there! You captured the feel of a bond song excellently; the musical style, the lyrics, everything. Speaking of the lyrics, you did an excellent job of capturing the story arc of Craig's Bond. Seriously awesome song. Can't wait to buy it. WHY MUST I HAVE NO SPENDING MONEY LEFT. Seriously, literally have 13p to my name.
Once again, Gav, fantastic work.
Once again, Gav, fantastic work.
