Bond 25: 10 Things That We Need In The Next 007 Film
4. A Truly Dynamic Score
John Barry’s legendary strings and iconic tunes provided the pulse to a staggering 15 films in the franchise. David Arnold, then, proved a fitting replacement from GoldenEye to Casino Royale, making grand use of the iconic 007 theme with percussive, dynamic tracks.
The last two films however, scored by the otherwise talented Thomas Newman, were unable to convey a distinct musical personality. Spectre’s score was sadly derivative of Skyfall, even lifting several musical cues. That’s a no-no, as Bond films need to feel like a separate entity in all areas.
The score is one of the essential facets of the formula in crafting that feeling of a quintessential Bond film, and its importance cannot be understated.
For a score that enhances the next Bond film, the composer will need to revive the ambition and personality that created the musical atmosphere of classic Bond films. “Generic” is never a term that should be uttered when regarding 007, but it’s a term that came uncomfortably close to association with the music of the last two films.
The score must stand out. Aim for that epic, unmistakable James Bond sound.