This was originally part of my piece on Dr. No, but it grew too large and cluttered an article that was supposed to be about the film.
Here’s the structure of the whole theme-
Interlude, Guitar Part x2, Interlude, Trumpet Melody x2, Brass Bridge, half Interlude, Guitar Part, Ending. (more…)
First I want to go over the structure of these articles. I’ll start by going over background information about the film, composer, or score. In this one, I focus on the origins of the iconic James Bond Theme. Next is the listening guide. It’s basically just the notes I took while watching the film. You can follow along while watching the film and I’ll highlight specific aspects of the music and sound that you may otherwise overlook. At the end, I’ll summarize my observations and conclusions.
1. Background Information
2. Listening Guide
3. Recap (more…)