Will James Bond's Iconic Music Survive the Handover?

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In today's episode, we delve into the world of one of the most iconic film series of all time. Yes: the names Bond. James Bond.

As you may be aware, the 007 franchise recently saw creative control pass [from longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson] over to American behemoth Amazon, via its subsidiary MGM Studios. Now, we won’t be discussing British concerns about what this entails for the titular character; rather, let’s explore elements of another weighty topic: that of musical themes throughout the collection. Specifically, how does the score, through its constituent parts - such as suspenseful progressions, and an instantly recognizable Bond Chord - underpin and weld together the 007 Universe?

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