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Thomas Newman Hired To Score 'Skyfall'
As important as it will be for 'Skyfall,' as a Bond film, to be packed to the gills with sensational action sequences, it is equally important that it have the right score. Recently, the official James Bond website confirmed that 'Skyfall' has just secured a composer in Thomas Newman ('The Shawshank Redemption,' 'Wall-E'). Newman is apparently taking over musical duties for David Arnold who is now Musical Director of the London Olympic closing ceremonies and will continue to be involved with Bond's 50th anniversary celebration. This is Newman's fifth collaboration with 'Skyfall' director Sam Mendes; having previously scored 'American Beauty,' 'Road to Perdition,' 'Jarhead,' and 'Revolutionary Road.'
This really should come as no surprise to anyone. Newman is Mendes' favorite musical collaborator and has been responsible for helping create the emotional identity of almost all of his films. When looking at the list of films he has scored for Mendes, his appropriateness for 'Skyfall' may seem a bit suspect. However, after seeing 'The Debt,' a gritty spy thriller in its own right, and hearing Newman's outstanding score for that film, I have no doubt that he will provide the right musical accompaniment for 'Skyfall.' He's also one of the best composers in the business today, so that definitely helps. What will be interesting is how Newman incorporates the iconic James Bond theme into his composition. On a related note, if you have not yet been to the official, recently-revamped 007 website, I highly recommend it. You can also get the details on the mega Blu-ray set of all the existing James Bond films that was just announced.
What do you guys think? Do you like this choice for 'Skyfall' composer?
'Skyfall' drops November 9
Source: 007.com
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Comment by Elias Flores on January 15, 2012 at 9:33pm -
Very excited. Thomas Newman is my favorite composer.
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Comment by Matthew Roussow on January 12, 2012 at 2:28am -
I see what they did there,
Skyfall' drops
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Comment by Microshock on January 11, 2012 at 5:39pm -
I think this guy will do just fine, I haven't heard his work but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
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Comment by Andrew Kallimani on January 11, 2012 at 4:52pm -
I'm somewhat saddened by this. I love Thomas Newman, and he's got some of my favorites under his belt, but David Arnold has been the best composer for the series, and has done other great works outside the series. I just don't feel like it was time to switch composers, and I am very disappointed Arnold dropped out. On another note, I really liked Quantum Of Solace. While not the series' best, it's definitely not the worst *cough* Never Say Never Again.
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Comment by The Dork Knight on January 11, 2012 at 4:00pm -
Road to Perdition used to be my favorite score...now theres been many more but definitely a memorable one.
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Comment by J. Moriarty on January 11, 2012 at 1:32pm -
Great choice! I loved his score for Finding Nemo.
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Comment by Jockerlee77 on January 11, 2012 at 12:56pm -
his sound good can't wait to her his sound on this movie
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Comment by nkWhiteStar on January 11, 2012 at 12:13pm -
Fantastic choice for composer, Newman is a genius and has made some great music for many different film genres. :) It will be interesting to see how he brings his style to the next Bond movie.
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Comment by Ilmena.2 on January 11, 2012 at 12:02pm -
American Beauty is one of my favorite scores so I'll say hell to the yes!
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