David Arnold, who composed the scores for the previous four Bond films, said that Quantum of Solace director Marc Forster likes to work very closely with his composers and that, in comparison to the accelerated schedule he was tied to on Casino Royale, the intention was to spend a long time scoring the film to "really work it out". The pair will be following in the footsteps of Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, a-ha, Garbage, and most recently, Chris Cornell. It is hard to imagine a gothically melodramatic ballad or sassy come-hither belter thriving in the era of Austin Powers. 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Their hit singles include “Fell In Love with A Girl” (2001), “Seven Nation Army” (2003), and “Icky Thump” (2007). The band toured the world and wound up their 2006 touring schedule playing dates across the U.S. with Bob Dylan. But there's something about the duality of those two voices that mirrors what's happening in the movie. Born and raised in New York, Alicia graduated from the Professional Performance Arts School in Manhattan at age 16. A look in the eye "They're very raw, very cut and dry," Keys once commented on the White Stripes. Alicia put some electric energy into her breath that cemented itself into the magnetic tape. A phone on the table Its dirty and raw, and yet there's an element of sophistication with Alicia's involvement, and that's kind of what you get with James Bond in Quantum - he's sitting there waiting to explode and barely keeping a lid on it. Wilson and Broccoli said: “We are delighted and pleased to have two such exciting artists as Jack and Alicia, who were inspired by our film to join together their extraordinary talents in creating a unique sound for Quantum of Solace.”. ", Electric energy: Alicia Keys, who sings Another Way to Die, the Quantum of Solace theme, MPs resort to office 'speakeasies' after Speaker shuts Commons' bars, Prince Charles 'campaigned for SNP' as teenager in mock school elections, new book claims. Just as the Bond franchise had to be reinvented to stay relevant, so has the music, and Arnold has been pushing it in interesting directions. "You're definitely taking on a responsibility. Released on 17 October 2008. There are certainly some John Barry-esque strings and horns, sinister piano tinkles and an electric guitar riff that subtly hints at the familiar motif for the superspy, but after that all bets are off. With thanks to CBn Forum member “Ace Roberts”. JW: Another dirty money, heaven sent honey turning on a dime, JW: Another girl with her finger on the world singing do what you wanna hear Both singers had been previously attached to the Quantum of Solace title track; White in June and Keys earlier this month. He has produced all of The White Stripes and Raconteurs recordings to date (the latter with Brendan Benson) and, in 2004, helmed Loretta Lynn’s Van Lear Rose album. AK: One with the golden gun poison in your fantasy White and Dylan’s mutual appreciation has resulted in several guest performances together. One notable omission is the fully orchestrated James Bond Theme, which features, as it did in Casino Royale, only at the film's conclusion, but this time over the traditional gun barrel walk-on-and-shoot as well as the start of the end titles. "Live and Let Die is a big rock song with a reggae section. It is Arnold's fifth soundtrack for the James Bond franchise. CULVER CITY, Calif., July 29 – Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, producers of the highly anticipated 22nd James Bond adventure Quantum of Solace, announced today that multi-Grammy Award-winning and platinum selling recording artists Jack White of the rock band The White Stripes, and Alicia Keys, have recorded the … AK: Another inch of your life sacrificed for your brother in the nick of time It probably does become more difficult every time, because you are walking in the footsteps of fairly major talents and huge successes.". Predictably, it has been murder on the message boards, with Bond fans bombarding the internet with hostile commentary, many immediately declaring it the worst Bond song ever. Quantum of Solace is directed by Marc Forster and scripted by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Paul Haggis (with an additional polish by Joshua Zetumer). When Jack White formed The White Stripes with his big sister Meg in 1997, no one could have predicted the journey they would take. Very inspiring to watch," says White. A love of early delta blues inspired him to take a minimalist approach to the music, one which included a simple drumming style by Meg as well as a red, white and black color scheme for everything from their stage clothing to their record sleeves. "I think there is a formula for songs that want to be Bond themes, but the great Bond themes don't necessarily adhere to it," says Arnold. Fans will be shocked by Jack White's dark, daring theme for the new 007 film Quantum of Solace, says Neil McCormick. Other artists previously rumored as vocalists for the Quantum of Solace theme song included Amy Winehouse, Duffy and Leona Lewis. In addition to writing the song, Jack White is also featured as the drummer on this track. Indeed, he claims to have originally conceived his riffing hit Seven Nation Army as a Bond theme. But, from my perspective, I look at it like casting a movie. JW: Another ringer with the slick trigger finger for Her Majesty The film’s score is being composed by David Arnold, who has composed the music for every James Bond film since 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies. They are also the recipients of 4 MTV Video Music Awards and 2 Brit Awards, including the 2004 award for “Best International Group”. Keys third studio album, “As I Am,” marked another milestone recording in the young entertainer’s career with over 742,000 units sold during its first week of release. The film is directed by Marc Forster. The album is currently seven times platinum. Previous contenders put forward by the press included Duran Duran, Annie Lennox, Duffy, and Amy Winehouse. Who can exist alongside this film and feel like they are part of the fabric of it?". The Raconteurs’ sophomore album, “Consolers Of The Lonely” (2008), also debuted at #7 and spawned the hit single “Salute Your Solution.” White has managed to work with both of his bands simultaneously since 2005, currently working with each on an annual rotation. Keys’ critically acclaimed sophomore effort, “The Diary of Alicia Keys,” was released in December 2003 and sold over 618,000 copies during its first week of release in the United States. The theme for Quantum of Solace was originally supposed to have been sung by Amy Winehouse. AK: Another gun thrown down and surrendered took away your fear White, along with Jimmy Page and The Edge, are featured in Davis Guggenheim’s forthcoming electric guitar documentary, It Might Get Loud, to be theatrically released later this year. 33-year-old White is best known as one half of the alternative rock band The White Stripes. White is the head of his own record label, Third Man Records, which releases both The White Stripes and The Raconteurs around the globe. Quantum of Solace co-stars Mathieu Amalric, Olga Kurylenko, Anatole Taubman, Gemma Arterton, Joaquín Cosio, Dame Judi Dench, Jesper Christensen, Giancarlo Giannini, and Jeffrey Wright. One of the most enigmatic figures in music, Jack White has built a reputation as something of a modern American renaissance man. The album contains the score composed by David Arnold. I am of the opinion Bond themes become great Bond themes because they become the sound of that film.". With her sexy, retro style and dangerous, contemporary edge, she seemed a perfect fit. 007 - Quantum of Solace (Alicia Keys & Jack White) - YouTube "Alicia put some electric energy into her breath that cemented itself into the magnetic tape. [2], Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse recorded a demo track for the film,[3] but Ronson explained that she was "not ready to record any music" at that time. Keys first appeared on the music scene in June 2001 with her debut album, “Songs In A Minor”, on Clive Davis’ J Records. Another way to die, JW: Another tricky little gun giving solace to the one that will never see the sunshine "I think we could do something really interesting that mixes rock and soul together, the blues and emotion, and it could be really touching." Keys, 28, is an R&B/pop singer with 11 Grammy awards under her belt. Increasingly, it seems each new Bond theme is greeted with a mixture of high expectation and bitter disappointment, perhaps because after 46 years and 22 (official) films, we all have fixed ideas about what a Bond song is supposed to be, probably conforming to wherever we made our own attachment to the long running series. Daniel Craig reprises his role as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 in Quantum of Solace, the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures release of EON Productions’ 22nd adventure in the longest-running film franchise in motion picture history. He also said he would be "taking a different approach" with the score. White has appeared in a handful of movie roles, including the Academy Award winning 2003 film Cold Mountain. A man on your side 'Quantum of Solace' is released on October 31. A door left open Other tracks listed are heard in the film (but not on the album) during scenes such as Dominic Greene's charity fundraising party Jaime Cuadra - Cholo Soy, Jaime Cuadra - Regresa, Jaime Cuadra - El Provinciano; and Puccini's opera Tosca forms the backdrop to a key sequence. Keys made her motion-picture debut in Joe Carnahan’s Smokin’ Aces as Georgia Sykes, a stunning street assassin. "That little run of Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and [the instrumental] On Her Majesty's Secret Service casts a very long shadow. The soundtrack was released by J Records, Keys' record label, though Keys appears on only one track.