{"product_id":"music-of-james-bond-revised-paperback","title":"Music of James Bond (Revised) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon Burlingame\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762719719712,"sku":"9780199358854","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ec54735ebd6743655824729d6864efee.webp?v=1780224307","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/music-of-james-bond-revised-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}