[.ca] Live And Let Die James Bond

Why weren't these tracks included in the first place?:
Yes, that is my sentiment....in fact, it seems in all the other re-mastered Bond soundtracks, the best music is left out, and Live and Let Die was no exception. George Martin took over from John Barry to write the score for Live and Let Die and he more than admirably did the job. First of all, (take note David Anrold), is that he incorporate the theme song into the score even though it wasn't written by him...thus continuing the tradition of Bond music set by John Barry. Second, he wrote another piece for Solitaire which is also used extensively throughout the score. In all, George Martin wrote a score worthy of Barry himself.... Which is what makes the original release such a disappointment because many of the best music was left out. The re-master remedied that and includes virtually the entire score: the music for the pre-title sequence (gun barrel/snakebit), other notables are Bond and Rosie, The Lovers, Bond to New York, and many of the cues for action/chase sequences. There is an alternate cue for San Monique which I think is better than the one on the original release. But why the 3 stars rating? We have to wait for Bond's 40th anniversary for the soundtrack's proper release, AND rebuy the soundtrack (I have it in cassette and CD and now the Re-master). Call me bitter, I think the people who runs the Bond empire should stop treating us fans so shabbily.

Suprised me!... out does "On Her Majesty's Secret Service":
To my surprise this expanded CD has more of the music from the movie not included on earlier releases including the instrumental versions of Live and Let Die. Prior to this release "OHMSS" and "Goldfinger" were my favorite soundtracks but after hearing this one time and especially after additional listenings it is by far the best SOUNDTRACK. George Martin is great at changing the tempos such,a track beginning slowly, seting a mood and then a hint of the "Live and Let Die" theme picks up or in reverse, starting off with a fast driving theme and slowing it down. There are no tracks that will put you to sleep. Other than the "Closer Walk with Thee/ New Second Line" and the "Filet of Soul/LLD" byB.J. Arnu tracks I could do with out, this is awsome CD. Would have been nice if it was longer but it is still an awsome 55+ minutes. Wish George Martin had done more movie Soundtracks.

Suprised me!... out does "On Her Majesty's Secret Service":
To my surprise this expanded CD has more of the music from the movie not included on earlier releases including the instrumental versions of Live and Let Die. Prior to this release "OHMSS" and "Goldfinger" were my favorite soundtracks but after hearing this one time and especially after additional listenings it is by far the best SOUNDTRACK. George Martin is great at changing the tempos such,a track beginning slowly, seting a mood and then a hint of the "Live and Let Die" theme picks up or in reverse, starting off with a fast driving theme and slowing it down. There are no tracks that will put you to sleep. Other than the "Closer Walk with Thee/ New Second Line" and the "Filet of Soul/LLD" byB.J. Arnu tracks I could do with out, this is awsome CD. Would have been nice if it was longer but it is still an awsome 55+ minutes. Wish George Martin had done more movie Soundtracks.

George Martin, Wings and Bond:
With "Live and Let Die" John Barry was not to be part of the musical arrangements for a Bond epic for the first time in the history of the series. Part of the rationale was to create a new sound for a new Bond: Roger Moore. Paul and Linda McCartney with Wings were signed to do the title vocal, which was to be a classic, and the former Beatles' arranger George Martin was to do the score. Martin's music proved to be serviceable but was something of a disappointment to fans used to Barry; of course, the film was also a bit of a disappointment, and so was Moore. But it all worked fairly well. The good news is that the new "Remastered" recording from Capital/EMI/MGM includes almost the entire soundtrack. It is well produced with great sound, well packaged, and the price is just right. This is a more than fitting addition to the 40th Anniversay collection, and as a full soundtrack with the fantastic vocal, it is a good deal of fun.

Exciting 70's Music with a brilliant title song!:
For the first time ever, the soundtrack for Live And Let Die has been remastered and now includes 8 brand new tracks available for the first time. Live And Let Die boasts one of the best title songs in the entire series. Paul McCartney and The Wings perform the slam-bang exciting title song with thrilling beats and a magnificent flow! The song charted at #2 in the US making it one of the best Bond songs ever. George Martin composes the score this time around with a very laid back lounge type style, which actually works for the film. He made his own version of the James Bond Theme (Track 14), which can also be heard throughout several other tracks. Adventerous music that includes the very high brass includes Snakes Alive, Baron Samedi's Dance Of Death, Sacrifice and Boat Chase. Also included in the Live And Let Die title song version by B.J. Arnau and alternate versions of San Monique. The famous Gunbarrel is also included as a bonus track on the CD. With 22 tracks and 56 minutes of music, a thrilling title song and a smack-down score, Live And Let Die is a classic soundtrack for all 007 fans!

• Live and Let Die (Main Title) - Paul McCartney, Wings
• Just a Closer Walk With Thee/New Second Line - Harold Dejan, , Olympia Brass Band
• Bond Meets Solitaire
• Whisper Who Dares
• Snakes Alive
• Baron Samedi's Dance of Death
• San Monique
• Fillet of Soul - New Orleans/Live and Let Die/Fillet of Soul - Harlem - B.J. Arnau, George Martin
• Bond Drops In
• If He Finds It, Kill Him
• Trespassers Will Be Eaten
• Solitaire Gets Her Cards
• Sacrifice
• James Bond Theme
• Gunbarrel/Snakebit \o#\c\o*\c
• Bond to New York \o#\c\o*\c
• San Monique \oAlternate Take\c\o#\c\o*\c
• Bond and Rosie \o#\c\o*\c
• Lovers \o#\c\o*\c
• New Orleans \o#\c\o*\c
• Boat Chase \o#\c\o*\c
• Underground Lair \o#\c\o*\c