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Developer IO Interactive on why Bond needs to "earn" his iconic theme music in 007: First Light


"He's earning his number - and he's earning his themes."

"They're a perfect blend of the sort of orchestral mastery that is required for Bond while contributing something modern, something that players I think will attach on to as a fantastic foot forward for the 007 franchise. "The game is a lot about creative choice, and taking on opportunities in whatever way the player sees fit - and the music should cater to that perfectly, the audio director notes. The franchise has its roots in 1963's film scoring, and in the big band swing vibes of Monty Norman's seminal 'James Bond Theme', which in turn gave the legendary John Barry the template from which he created a truly unforgettable sound.

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