As promised here’s the video I made of Emma Pollock backed by my pals in the 12 piece Electric String Orchestra. The song’s called “Intermission” (maybe) and during the soundcheck me & the camera guys were trying to google the lyrics because it sounded so mighty and familiar, but we couldn’t put our finger on the song. Turns out it was an original, hence the lack of googlable lyrics, which makes this kind of an instant classic really. Like a James Bond theme for the best Bond film that never got made, I think.
Ooh, that’s lovely! And a bit a million percent better than Adele’s flaccid effort for Skyfall. And very nicely filmed – lovely delicately unscrolling graphics at the top!
That’s a good question aksherly (have we had it already?): what are the best Bond themes that never were? Mine are, off the top of my head, Bjork’s “Play Dead” (which was on a film soundtrack so may be a bit of a cheat) and Lulu’s “Best of Both Worlds”. I’d love for the Broccolis to have given David McAlmont a shot at a theme too. He proved his chops and then some with “Diamonds Are Forever”.
“A bit a million”?! ABOUT! Tsk.
Absolutely wonderful. Song, recording, video, all of it.
Marvellous.
I think I know what it’s reminding you of: the main string melody is lifted straight from another of her songs:
…which we all know from Festive ‘Spill 2010!….unless it was only my choice #4 and was relegated to Worm status (shock, horror)…
It’s ended up in my collection somehow, anyway – thank you!
Is there anyone else who writes so many songs in 3/4 time?
Hi Blimpy ! ! !
I really enjoyed the track ! ! !
I think the strings are really great and her voice and the arrangement are really nice ! ! !
lovely strings, great voice and beautifully filmed! It is a bit Bondish. Another Bond theme that never was is
Here Comes That Day by Siouxsie.
Thanks for listening & for the kind words. You guys rock!