11/10/2012

Bond Soundtracks Through The Years

With Skyfall (James Bond 23) opening this weekend I was chatting with a friend who mentioned how the soundtracks of these movies, particularly those by John Barry, have much to do with the ongoing popularity of the series. I certainly agree. With that in mind, here is a scene from each of the previous 22 Bond movies showcasing the music of this iconic movie series.

Dr. No
(Bond, James Bond scene)


From Russia With Love
(Bond steals the Lektor decoder Device)


Goldfinger
(Goldfinger interrogates Bond with a laser)


Thunderball
(Underwater fight scene)


You Only Live Twice
(Space capture)


On Her Majesty's Secret Service
(Bond flees from Blofeld on skis)


Diamonds Are Forever
(Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd)


Diamonds Are Forever 
BONUS: SPACE LASER SCENE!!!


Live and Let Die
(Bond meets Solitaire)


The Man With the Golden Gun
(Bond vs. Scaramanga)

                                       
The Spy Who Loved Me
(Ski chase/cliff jump)


Moonraker
(Drax murders the girl who helped Bond)


For Your Eyes Only
(Ski/slalom chase)


Octopussy
(Train chase)


View To A Kill
(Bond vs. Max Zorin)


The Living Daylights
(Bond vs. Necros)


License To Kill
(License revoked)


Goldeneye
(007 & 006)


Tomorrow Never Dies
(Parking garage chase)


The World Is Not Enough
(Thames River chase)


Die Another Day
(Infiltration by surfing)


Casino Royale
(Final hand)


Quantum of Solace
(Bell tower fight)