You Only Live Twice (soundtrack)
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You Only Live Twice is the soundtrack for the 5th James Bond
film of the same name
. It was composed by Bond veteran, John Barry
. At the time, this was his fourth credited Bond film. The theme song, "You Only Live Twice
", was sung by Nancy Sinatra
, with music by John Barry and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
. The incidental score for the film is regarded as among the finest of John Barry's scores for the James Bond series. 'Capsule in Space', an impressionistic cue of layered piano and strings ostinatos, is probably the most famous piece of incidental music from the Bond series after '007'. The soundtrack has previously been available in two versions on CD - the first, a straight re-issue of the LP soundtrack, and the second an expanded re-issue including several previously unreleased tracks.
(also called "You Only Live Twice" and sung by Lorraine Chandler) was discovered in the vaults of RCA
records in the 1990s. Possibly intended as a demo for consideration by the film's producers, it can be found on compilations such as Rare, Collectable, and Soulful Vol. 2. Little Anthony & The Imperials
recorded a rendition of the song for United Artists Records as well. It appeared on their 1967 album, Movie Grabbers on the label's Veep Records subsidiary that year, and was released as single from that album.
Tracks 13 to 19 were added later, as a bonus, to the complete version of the original soundtrack upon its digitally remastered CD rerelease.
Twice Is the Only Way to Live was the final track on the original UK version of the soundtrack. It was also included on the United Artists
soundtrack compilation Ten Golden Years (1968). On certain releases of the You Only Live Twice soundtrack album, the alternate 007 theme is included. It is heard within the film when Little Nellie is being constructed and continues to play until three or four SP.E.C.T.R.E. helicopters encounter Bond, at which point the music changes to the James Bond Theme
.
The theme Kronos Unveiled from the score of Pixar
's 2004 film The Incredibles
bears a close resemblance to the track Capsule in Space (reprised in Soviet Capsule), while the film's trailer had used John Barry's original On Her Majesty's Secret Service
theme.
Propellerheads
' cover of Barry's On Her Majesty's Secret Service with David Arnold
also incorporates, in its full 9-minute version, Capsule in Space as a central segue.
James Bond
James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections. There have been a six other authors who wrote authorised Bond novels or novelizations after Fleming's death in 1964: Kingsley Amis,...
film of the same name
You Only Live Twice (film)
You Only Live Twice is the fifth spy film in the James Bond series, and the fifth to star Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The film's screenplay was written by Roald Dahl, and loosely based on Ian Fleming's 1964 novel of the same name...
. It was composed by Bond veteran, John Barry
John Barry (composer)
John Barry Prendergast, OBE was an English conductor and composer of film music. He is best known for composing the soundtracks for 12 of the James Bond films between 1962 and 1987...
. At the time, this was his fourth credited Bond film. The theme song, "You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice (song)
"You Only Live Twice" was the title song from the film of the same name and was sung by Nancy Sinatra, with music by John Barry and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. The song is widely recognised for its striking opening bars, featuring a simple 2-bar theme in the high octaves of the violins and lush...
", was sung by Nancy Sinatra
Nancy Sinatra
Nancy Sandra Sinatra is an American singer and actress. She is the daughter of singer/actor Frank Sinatra, and remains best known for her 1966 signature hit "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'"....
, with music by John Barry and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Leslie Bricusse
Leslie Bricusse is an English composer, lyricist, and playwright.Although best known for his partnership with Anthony Newley, Bricusse has worked with many other composers. He was educated at University College School in London and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge...
. The incidental score for the film is regarded as among the finest of John Barry's scores for the James Bond series. 'Capsule in Space', an impressionistic cue of layered piano and strings ostinatos, is probably the most famous piece of incidental music from the Bond series after '007'. The soundtrack has previously been available in two versions on CD - the first, a straight re-issue of the LP soundtrack, and the second an expanded re-issue including several previously unreleased tracks.
Alternative theme
An earlier recording of the theme song, with different lyrics and sung by an uncredited Julie Rogers, was included in the James Bond 30th Anniversary 2-CD boxed set, cited as a "demo." Rogers never thought it was a demo, but a finished version for the film. After this version was recorded, the producers sought out Nancy Sinatra for the vocal, and Barry re-orchestrated the song to suit her range. An alternative example of the title songTheme music
Theme music is a piece that is often written specifically for a radio program, television program, video game or movie, and usually played during the title sequence and/or end credits...
(also called "You Only Live Twice" and sung by Lorraine Chandler) was discovered in the vaults of RCA
RCA
RCA Corporation, founded as the Radio Corporation of America, was an American electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986. The RCA trademark is currently owned by the French conglomerate Technicolor SA through RCA Trademark Management S.A., a company owned by Technicolor...
records in the 1990s. Possibly intended as a demo for consideration by the film's producers, it can be found on compilations such as Rare, Collectable, and Soulful Vol. 2. Little Anthony & The Imperials
Little Anthony & The Imperials
Little Anthony and the Imperials is a rhythm and blues/soul/doo-wop vocal group from New York, first active in the 1950s. Lead singer Jerome Anthony "Little Anthony" Gourdine was noted for his high-pitched falsetto voice, influenced by Jimmy Scott...
recorded a rendition of the song for United Artists Records as well. It appeared on their 1967 album, Movie Grabbers on the label's Veep Records subsidiary that year, and was released as single from that album.
Track listing
- "You Only Live Twice (Main Title)You Only Live Twice (song)"You Only Live Twice" was the title song from the film of the same name and was sung by Nancy Sinatra, with music by John Barry and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. The song is widely recognised for its striking opening bars, featuring a simple 2-bar theme in the high octaves of the violins and lush...
" – Nancy SinatraNancy SinatraNancy Sandra Sinatra is an American singer and actress. She is the daughter of singer/actor Frank Sinatra, and remains best known for her 1966 signature hit "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'".... - "Capsule in Space"
- "Fight at Kobe Dock/Helga"
- "Tanaka's World"
- "A Drop in the Ocean"
- "The Death of Aki"
- "Mountains and Sunsets"
- "The Wedding"
- "James Bond – Astronaut?"
- "Countdown for BlofeldErnst Stavro BlofeldErnst Stavro Blofeld is a fictional character and a supervillain from the James Bond series of novels and films, who was created by Ian Fleming and Kevin McClory. An evil genius with aspirations of world domination, he is the archenemy of the British Secret Service agent James Bond and is arguably...
" - "Bond Averts World War Three"
- "You Only Live Twice (End Title)" – Nancy SinatraNancy SinatraNancy Sandra Sinatra is an American singer and actress. She is the daughter of singer/actor Frank Sinatra, and remains best known for her 1966 signature hit "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'"....
- "James Bond in Japan"
- "Aki, Tiger and Osato"
- "Little Nellie"
- "Soviet Capsule"
- "SP.E.C.T.R.E. and Village"
- "James Bond – Ninja"
- "Twice Is the Only Way to Live"
Tracks 13 to 19 were added later, as a bonus, to the complete version of the original soundtrack upon its digitally remastered CD rerelease.
Twice Is the Only Way to Live was the final track on the original UK version of the soundtrack. It was also included on the United Artists
United Artists
United Artists Corporation is an American film studio. The original studio of that name was founded in 1919 by D. W. Griffith, Charles Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks....
soundtrack compilation Ten Golden Years (1968). On certain releases of the You Only Live Twice soundtrack album, the alternate 007 theme is included. It is heard within the film when Little Nellie is being constructed and continues to play until three or four SP.E.C.T.R.E. helicopters encounter Bond, at which point the music changes to the James Bond Theme
James Bond Theme
The "James Bond Theme" is the main signature theme of the James Bond films and has featured in every Eon Productions Bond film since Dr. No. The piece has been used as an accompanying fanfare to the gun barrel sequence in almost every James Bond film....
.
The theme Kronos Unveiled from the score of Pixar
Pixar
Pixar Animation Studios, pronounced , is an American computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California. The studio has earned 26 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globes, and three Grammy Awards, among many other awards and acknowledgments. Its films have made over $6.3 billion worldwide...
's 2004 film The Incredibles
The Incredibles
The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated action-comedy superhero film about a family of superheroes who are forced to hide their powers. It was written and directed by Brad Bird, a former director and executive consultant of The Simpsons, and was produced by Pixar and distributed by...
bears a close resemblance to the track Capsule in Space (reprised in Soviet Capsule), while the film's trailer had used John Barry's original On Her Majesty's Secret Service
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (soundtrack)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service is the soundtrack for the 6th James Bond film of the same name.Once again, the soundtrack to this James Bond adventure was composed, arranged, and conducted by John Barry; it was his fifth successive Bond film....
theme.
Propellerheads
Propellerheads
Propellerheads were a British big beat musical ensemble, formed in 1995 and made up of electronic producers Will White and Alex Gifford. The term propellerhead is slang for a nerd, and when Gifford and White heard a friend from California use this in a conversation, they thought it the perfect name...
' cover of Barry's On Her Majesty's Secret Service with David Arnold
David Arnold
David Arnold is an English film composer best known for scoring five James Bond films, the 1994 film Stargate, the 1996 film Independence Day, and the television series Little Britain.-Film and television career:...
also incorporates, in its full 9-minute version, Capsule in Space as a central segue.