{"product_id":"music-of-james-bond-9780199863303","title":"Music of James Bond","description":"The story of the music that accompanies the cinematic adventures of Ian Fleming's intrepid Agent 007 is one of surprising real-life drama. In \u003cem\u003eThe Music of James Bond\u003c\/em\u003e, author Jon Burlingame throws open studio and courtroom doors alike to reveal the full and extraordinary history of the sounds of James Bond, spicing the story with a wealth of fascinating and previously undisclosed tales. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBurlingame devotes a chapter to each Bond film, providing the backstory for the music (including a reader-friendly analysis of each score) from the last-minute creation of the now-famous \"James Bond Theme\" in Dr. No to John Barry's trend-setting early scores for such films as \u003cem\u003eGoldfinger \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThunderball\u003c\/em\u003e. We learn how synthesizers, disco and modern electronica techniques played a role in subsequent scores, and how composer David Arnold reinvented the Bond sound for the 1990s and beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book brims with behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Burlingame examines the decades-long controversy over authorship of the Bond theme; how Frank Sinatra almost sang the title song for \u003cem\u003eMoonraker\u003c\/em\u003e; and how top artists like Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Paul McCartney, Carly Simon, Duran Duran, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, and Madonna turned Bond songs into chart-topping hits. The author shares the untold stories of how Eric Clapton played guitar for \u003cem\u003eLicence to Kill\u003c\/em\u003e but saw his work shelved, and how Amy Winehouse very nearly co-wrote and sang the theme for \u003cem\u003eQuantum of Solace\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew interviews with many Bond songwriters and composers, coupled with extensive research as well as fascinating and previously undiscovered details--temperamental artists, unexpected hits, and the convergence of great music and unforgettable imagery--make \u003cem\u003eThe Music of James Bond\u003c\/em\u003e a must read for 007 buffs and all popular music fans. This paperback edition is brought up-to-date with a new chapter on \u003cem\u003eSkyfall\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jon Burlingame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.00w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199863303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJon Burlingame\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the nation's leading writers on the subject of music for film and television. He writes regularly for \u003cem\u003eDaily Variety\u003c\/em\u003e and teaches film-music history at the University of Southern California. His other work has included three previous books on film and TV music; articles for other publications including \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLos Angeles Times, The\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePremiere\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEmmy\u003c\/em\u003e magazines; and producing radio specials for Los Angeles classical station KUSC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39988420509811,"sku":"9.7802E+12","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_289fba0b-9b74-4e81-bc54-837ca10237f9.jpg?v=1649771436","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/music-of-james-bond-9780199863303","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}