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Jan 27, 2014 - 2:02 PM
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MikeP
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Must say that I am not that happy with this Grammy for Newman. I think most people in here would agree that the Bond scores are something special, especially the Barry ones, even Conti`s, Martin`s, Hamlisch`s and Arnold`s efforts. But compared to these, Skyfall was ok, but nothing very special. And nothing that deserved an award. I am so afraid that giving awards to efforts like this will make the producers think that what is adequate is "the best", and not allow others to step in. I think Newman has shown us what he can do, but I expect he will be back for the next with Mendes directing again, and being nominated for the Oscar ,getting the Grammy etc. Which is a pity, since he will contribute nothing new. As was the problem with a lot of Arnolds wall to wall action musiser.
I would prefer Arnold to Newman, but very much like to se Desplat do a Bond.
The Grammys and Oscars are more about who is flavour of the month, and not necceasasrily the best quality and most deserving. And it`s an American thing. Why would John Barry never get nominated for a Grammy or Oscar for any of the Bond films? And why was Hamlisch nominated for TSWLM? He was certainly the flavour of the month in the US back in 1977.
While Skyfall isn't my favorite Bond score, it is more than "adequate". I too prefer Arnold to Newman, but for me saying Arnold didn't contribute anything new is outta here. For me , Arnold reinvigorated the Bond sound. Hey, I love me some Barry / Bond scores, but Arnold nails it, electronics and all - give me that Miami airport track any day of the week over anything from Golden Gun or View To A Kill.
Newman? Well, I enjoyed Skyfall more than expected, didn't LOVE it, but am looking forward to him tackling Bond again..Anytime Newman does a score that isn't his patented "dropping loose change into a bowl" sound is OK by me 
And Desplat should never do a Bond score. Nope. 
But as the lion says in those annoying Food Lion commercials, that's just my two cents.
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