@@con_boy It was actually quite the reverse in fact. Barry was highly insulting to the three very polite Norwegians, describing them as Hitler Youth and insisting Magne’s name was removed from the writing credits and his own put on…despite the fact that he only did the orchestration and was presented with a finished song written by Pal Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmen of a-ha. Due to contractural obligations the band were forced to comply, but on later album versions Barry’s name was removed and Magne’s name restored. The band were criticised for not attending the film’s premiere even though they had already made it clear that the date chosen was in the middle of a lengthy tour and they were committed to performing at concerts in Japan on the date they chose. They felt it was more important not to disappoint their Japanese fans than to be present in London, but Barry and the press badmouthed them without explaining that the reason for their absence wasn’t a snub to the movie but because they had a prior tour commitment.
Dalton delivers his lines in such a "I don't give a fuck" way that is should just be labelled "the embodiment of all things badassery". also John Barry is a genius.
Dalton is an intelligent actor. He decided to play it close to Bond, how Bond is in the books. People didn't like that Bond, too serious, too cold, too close to the nose. They weren't used to that...and they called themselves Bond fans!😂😂
The 'muscle' is underrated, too. Necros is a great take on the "muscular blonde henchman" trope and he's frighteningly efficient in the scene where he's disguised as a milkman.
You're a legend. I made a bet that this comment would be in the top ten. I know my Bond Fans. And I owe you, because you were literally the 10th comment. I owe ya a drink....
I agree about The Living Daylights having one of the best car chase of any James Bond films. IMO, The Living Daylights and Tommorow Never Dies are tied for best car chase scene of the franchise.
"Must be an atmospheric anomaly" "And a cello" "Looks like they just found us" "Salt corrosion" "I've had a few optional extras installed" "Amazing this modern safety glass" "See where this leads to" "Time to leave" "Brace Yourself" "Come on! Quick! Go!" "Glad I insisted you brought that cello" "Sorry" "Not Far now!" "Here, wave this!" "DUCK! WE'VE NOTHING TO DECLARE!" All of Bonds lines in this chase
A timeless classic. Even after years later of listening to this and then finding myself listening to it again its as if time stood still, never gets boring.
Actually it is a word, just used incorrectly here. Maybe have a look in a dictionary before making a fool of yourself Full Definition of fitted 1 : fit, suitable2 : shaped for a precise fit ; especially : shaped to conform to the lines of the body
Barry was a true master. Everything we have in 007 music, we have because of him. It's a shame they couldn't get him back for "Licence to Kill," but at least he went out on top with this one.
One of the finest Bond films and one of the best sound tracks of any Bond film. I have the DVD and the CD soundtrack both and never get tired of watching or listening to it
We're going through the Bond series and last night came across this film. Soundtrack was fantastic and Timothy Dalton blew us away! Though I like Brosnan as Bond, I think Dalton in Goldeneye would have been killer!
I thought it was just me, but when you watch GoldenEye, it feels like a Dalton Bond movie. It is completely different from Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is not enough and Die another day.
@@Ryan_Thompson_Guitaristindeed it was written with him in mind as bond, not sure why they ultimately went with brosnan though… sigh the things that could have been Also fun fact Dalton was also the first choice for OHMSS and was picked but he turned it down
They planned on making a third film with Dalton called Property of a Lady, with a release scheduled for late 1991/early 1992. Anthony Hopkins would've been the villain. By the time the legal issues were sorted out in 1994, Dalton didn't want to play 007 anymore.
@@srujan00 I absolutely love Dalton as Bond, but there’s a lot of stuff out there that suggests that it was the opposite. Dalton planned to come back for Goldeneye, the Broccoli’s wanted him back, but the higher ups wanted someone new to refresh the series citing Dalton’s previous two films being low grossers as extra proof that they needed someone new to continue. The Broccoli’s let him go and let him claim that it was he himself who decided to walk away as a way for him to not be embarrassed.
Barry was one of the first film composers ever to use synths in OHMSS. Its interesting to note this occurred when Lazenby first replaced Connery. With this film, there are a lot more synths (check out Into Vienna, the synth punctuated Hercules Takes Off, and the mechanical/looped drums on this track) than in any other Bond score Barry has done since OHMSS. Guess what, it coincides with the departure of Moore and Daltons' first appearance. I guess its Barry's way of bringing something fresh and different to the appearance of a new 007.
Yes, Barry said in interviews that he felt new Bond actors needed a new 'sound'. The electric guitar is Connery's sound, which Barry very clearly emphasized in the gunbarrel from "Diamonds Are Forever", to celebrate his return so to speak. Dalton sounded like the 80s Bond.
No one will ever replace John Barry. Others have tried, and have done great work - but Barry will always be in a class all his own. This soundtrack ranks among his finest work in my estimation - especially the score for the escape from the airbase with mid-air fight. For me, that's as good as it gets in the entire Bond film anthology.
Just got to see this on the big screen again. It was my first Bond movie back in '87, and it totally blew me away! I think this might just be my favorite of Barry's Bond scores.
Jason Flores Well not anymore apparently. There a lot of love for Tim these days after Daniel Criag won over so many people with his darker, grittier Bond films.
+Jason Flores I watched daylights and license with the expectation of growing a hipster love for dalton, but I honestly didn't like him. he just seemed a bit dry and soulless. you can't just write off the majority opinion as herd mentality
Perhaps because John Barry didn't do any more Bond soundtracks after this one. Brosnan's 4 films were essentially a franchise reboot, it had been so many years since one had been made. And then the Craig era was a re-reboot.
As you pointed out this was Barry's last soundtrack for Bond and the only music ever reused was in the early films by Barry called the 007 theme that played in action scenes .
IMO, possibly the best Bond music ever. It has the build up and the intensity, and at its time added in a cool modern take with the synced style pop drums. Then mixes it together with the orchestra for greatness.
@@ricardocantoral7672 Because as a spy, he needs a small gun that won't print as much on his clothes. However, you're right that the gun is outdated, but it makes more sense for him to be carrying a PPK than a full size P99.
@@victoracosta4796 A PPK doesn't make sense because it's ancient. He should be carrying the latest pistol and there new ones that are size of his old Walther.
You can almost see and feel the synth hard beat trying to engulf and eat the sound of erudict instruments. I hope this is the effect Mister Barry intended to achieve. Would be an honor to finally wonder something of such.
The Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas. In a double feature with On Her Majesty's Secret Service. I don't think either one gets the respect it deserves.
CrazyDancingJoe agreed. TLD and OHMSS are two of the better Bond films. They catch flack because of who played Bond. Dalton was at least much better than Lazenby. After rewatching them after originally not caring for them you can see past that the main actor. That said OHMSS is a definitely different tone. Dalton also wasn't that bad. The issue was LTK is one of the worst Bond films if not the worst so that basically was the end of him.
@@suppaman19 interesting double matinee. Two very good films by the most unknown bonds. Ltk was cack and I'm a bond fan. Can't understand why fans rate it. It was guff.
I remember going to see this with my dad. He was a Connery man and wasn't sure about this new guy, but he was "my Bond" even if it was only two movies. I guess my son will be a Craig guy forever.
