Rubber Soldier Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I think it’s fucking great. And I say that as someone who’s not into her at all. Sounds epic and minimal at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashedonmud Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Think Billie and her brother nailed the brief. It's a Bond Theme song. Not my thing but fits perfectly. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Well it’s indisputably a Bond theme, but imo to a huge fault as (to my memory) it sounds very much like Sam Smith’s one from the last film which is exactly what I was hoping she’d avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 It does sound oddly similar to Sam Smith dunnit. Like it's the only one she listened to in prep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) It gets better on repeated listens but still threatens to overwhelm her when it hits it’s stride - this gentler, husky Billie is fine until the music soars. You could imagine someone like Adele doing a much better job at it. Edited February 14, 2020 by kalifire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Needs Dem Bond Horns after the first big chorus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseboy11 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Definitely a bit too similar to Sam Smith for me. I do like it but as has been mentioned it'd suit someone like Adele much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashl Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I think its top notch sounds bondy without being over the top, good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Think it's spot on personally. It definitely has Billie and Finneas' style stamped on it but works great as a Bond theme as well. It sounds different as a Bond theme without being totally off the wall and feeling out of place. These two are on a fucking mammoth run of form at the minute. Everything they touch turns to gold. And Billie only turned 18 a few months ago 😑 I can't wait for Billie to headline the Pymild when album 2 drops. I was planning on going on a Glastonbury hiatus after this year but that's the type of thing that would bring me straight back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 It’s exactly how I imagined it would sound but that’s not necessarily a bad thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisco Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Personally think it’s very very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I like. It sounds like a Bond song, and it also sounds like Billie Eilish. Don't know about an all time classic Bond song, but yep. That'll do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyDunlop Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I will never get her voice. It grates on me. Like she needs to cough. I like the production on a few tunes, but wish someone else sang them. Same again here. It's all a bit too much like a Bank / Building society advert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraybentos1 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 It’s alright. Can tell if Sam smith released the exact same tune it would be getting slated on here but. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, fraybentos1 said: It’s alright. Can tell if Sam smith released the exact same tune it would be getting slated on here but. He did five years ago, and you’re right, it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Woke up to it playing on the radio alarm this morning. Radio Clyde really with it , down with the kids, these days. Quite enjoyed it, exactly what I thought it would be though I kept waiting for the tempo to increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug85 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, FloorFiller said: He did five years ago, and you’re right, it was. 100%. Worst part of the film. Dodgy ground with the gender pronoun read someone make a decent point the other day as to what part of the Glastonbury equality 50/50 Sam will want to be part of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Just listened, as mentioned very Billie but undoubtedly Bond as well... Was it ever going to beat Skyfall though? No chance, Skyfall bangs to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circus92 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Nothing new here - its been done before, and better. Voice not great at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 The fact that it sounds like The Writing's On The Wall isn't that big of a deal for me, the only person on the planet that actually quite likes that song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Martini Police Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 hours ago, jparx said: These two are on a fucking mammoth run of form at the minute. Everything they touch turns to gold. And Billie only turned 18 a few months ago 😑 Take it you haven't heard Finneas' own stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, The Martini Police said: Take it you haven't heard Finneas' own stuff? Oh aye it's no good (well, not up my street at least), but I meant what they touch as a duo 😝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I was gonna ask whether we might get a Finneas set in the JP this year but he seems to only play dates where Billie is playing as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasperella Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 1 hour ago, FuzzyDunlop said: Its all a bit too much like a Bank / Building society advert. I've not heard it yet, but this is a rather damning assessment. I imagine it probably wasn't quite what she was going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostdancer1 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 it's fine. like most Bond themes it's a bit dull until <INSERT BOMBASTIC ORCHESTRA CRESCENDO>. as @kalifire says, when it gets to that point, it overwhelms her. Don't know how strong her singing is generally, but she certainly doesn't carry the notes at the end of this. Sounds very weak at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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