Nov 30, 2006 10:55 AM
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"You know my name" - The title song from CASINO ROYALEby Chris Cornell.
Much has been made of the re-invention of the latest Bond Outing, which is undoubtedly grittier and dark than ever before. The title song too is a reflection of that.
None of that iconic signature themefirst heard in Dr.No and immortalized in all later ventures.
Sedated animationreplaces the de rigeur skimpily clad female figures in the title sequence.
A definite departure from the recent movies of the Brosnan era which all had female vocalists
(Tina Turnerin Golden Eye,
Sheryl Crowin Tomorrow Never dies,
Shirley Manson led Garbagein The World is not enough &
Madonnain Die another Day).
Instead we have Alternative Superstar Chris Cornell(Temple of the dog, Soundgarden & Audioslave) teaming up with veteran movie composer David Arnold. Starting off in Cornell's typical adult rock fashion with chiming guitars and brooding vocals, the track wastes no time building up to a heavy Chorus. The ominous groove that accompanies the line "The Odds will betray you" seems to be the unofficial theme for the movie, popping up whenever there's anticipation or intrigue.
