Live and Let Die [Music from the Motion Picture - 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

by Paul McCartney, George Martin

Overview

The first James Bond movie -- apart from the "off-brand" spoof Casino Royale -- not to be scored by John Barry (who was working on a stage musical at the time), Live and Let Die's soundtrack still managed to be a pop-music recording event, by virtue of the presence of Paul McCartney & Wings doing the title song. The latter, a Number Two hit in England and a Number Nine single in America, also reunited McCartney and Beatles' producer George Martin, who provides the background score for the film in Barry's absence. Martin is no more than an adequate substitute for Barry -- his music is pleasant and diverting, but largely undistinguished and unmemorable; indeed, "Fillet of Soul -- New Orleans"/"Live and Let Die" as done by B.J. Arnau is far more interesting that any of the instrumental material by Martin, which lacks any distinguishing features to hold the attention of the audience. The best track here is "If He Finds It, Kill Him," which incorporates elements of Monty Norman's original "James Bond Theme." Also included was one of the series' periodic reworkings of Norman's music, which is noisier but not especially improved over the Dr. No album's original. ~ Bruce Eder

Product Details

Release Date:	02/23/2024
Label:	La-La Land Records
UPC:	0826924162521
Rank:	1752

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Paul McCartney   Primary Artist,Vocals
George Martin   Primary Artist,Conductor
Harold A. "Duke" Dejan & The Olympia Brass Band   Primary Artist
Olympia Brass Band   Primary Artist,Brass Band,Featured Artist
Paul McCartney & Wings   Primary Artist
Wings   Primary Artist,Ensemble
Harold Dejan   Primary Artist,Vocals
B.J. Arnau   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

George Martin   Performer,Musical Score Producer,Composer
B.J. Arnau   Performer
Linda McCartney   Composer
Olympia Brass Band   Performer
Wings   Performer
Lukas Kendall   Reissue Producer
Herb Agner   Project Manager
Harold Dejan   Composer,Performer
Michael McDonald   Remixing
Jeff Bond   Liner Notes
Gregg Ogorzelec   A&R
Wendy Brueder   Project Manager
DJ Arnau   Performer
Monty Norman   Composer
Milton Batiste   Composer,Arranger
Doug Schwartz   Remastering
Paul McCartney   Performer,Composer
Paul McCartney & Wings   Performer
Traditional   Composer