Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2015)
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Duration: 79 mins 43 secs.
After his Oscar success with Skyfall, composer Thomas Newman is re-united with Director Sam Mendes. Have to say purchased this CD straight after seeing the movie as enjoyed the score especially the opening scenes in Mexico City.
Yet again like with Casino Royale, Sony Classical have given us a lengthy Bond soundtrack without the main theme song by Oscar winning Sam Smith ( co-writer James Napier). An "instrumental of" the song is featured which is a personal preference used during the romantic cliche on train between James & Madeleine. The composer also incorporates the James Bond Theme on several tracks like opening track, 6 & 18.
With 26 tracks there is no standout ones for me but each brings a different interpretation of the action within the movie using the full scope of the orchestra's different instruments especially the piano solo moments.
A worthy addition to Bond soundtrack collection.