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The Ultimate James Bond Collection (4CD BOX SET)

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This is a re-issue of ASIN B00006JTGH with five additional tracks, and improved packaging!

The first three discs are identical to the previous release, while the fourth disc has five additiional tracks performed by the City of Prague Philharmonic conducted by James Fitzpatrick. The new tracks are from Die Another Day (two tracks: title song, and "Going Down Together"), as well as three tracks from the unofficial Bond films, the theme from Michel Legrand's Never Say Never Again, and two tracks from Burt Bacharach's Casino Royale.


Everything is performed wonderfully by the City of Prague Philharmonic conducted by Nic Raine and James Fitzpatrick, and electronic percussion added to the necessary tracks by Gareth Williams and Mark Ayres.

The "James Bond theme" even features the famed Vic Flick on guitar!

Until Silva updates this in time for the NEXT film, this is the definitive James Bond set!

Kudos to producer James Fitzpatrick, Engineers John Luard Timperley and Mike Ross-Trevor for making this spectacular release happen.

I guess I didn't pay enough attention, but I was expecting all the original theme songs by the original artists. Instead, I received so much awesome music beautifully performed by the Prague Philharmonic. This is a must if you are a die hard James Bond fan AND you like an occassional trip to the symphony.

To coincide with the "Utimate Edition" James Bond DVD Box Sets released in 2006, comes this sterling 4-CD Box Set. If you're among those who favor the symphonic sound of the Bond films, this Bonds for you. Also, sure to be pleased with this pristine, HDCD 2006 release are audiophiles. Bond never sounded better!

The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra gets the kudos for adding lustre to the James Bond music. From "Dr. No" right up to "Die Another Day" the orchestra, conducted by Nic Raine and James Fizpatrick, gets it right.

There are two interesting bonus tracks. "The Look of Love" (one of the best cuts) from the "Casino Royale" spoof made in the sixties and the title track for "Never Say Never Again." Both are rarities. They come from the only Bond films made without the control of the Broccoli family. Both cuts are on CD 4.

Now to the CD's.

CD 1: Music from Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball and Dr. No
are featured. Has the Goldfinger theme ever sounded better? The answer is a resounding no. This is the best. Same goes for the James Bond Theme which opens this CD.

CD 2: Music from You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Diamonds Are Forever and Live And Let Die are featured. This might be the best CD overall.

CD 3: The Man With The Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker, For Your Eyes Only and Octopussy. Included is the terrific cut "Nobody Does It Better" from The Spy Who Loved Me.

CD 4: In addition to the bonus cuts we have A View To A Kill, Licence To Kill, Goldeneye and Die Another Day. The only weak CD, saved by the previously noted bonus material and a another great version of the James Bond Theme.

The Bond franchise is still going strong after 47 years. Fun films that happen to include some great music. I'm delighted to add yet another 5-Star rating for this highly recommended CD set.

This is a nice collection of the best classical Bond music that you would ever want to have. The title songs are also the classical version, not the pop version that are on the movies. So, if you want the Bond themes played in their real style, buy the soundtrack that has just the themes. If you want the others songs that you hear in the back ground of your favorite movies and classical version of your favorite Bond themes, then this is the soundtrack to buy.

The box it comes in is what you see on the pic here. My only complaint is that it is cheap plastic holding disc two and three, some of the stupid prongs (or whatever they are called) holding the two discs in broke when I took it out of the case. It could have just been damaged from the shipment, but I've seen these things break before. The CDs themselves are still in perfect condition and play great. Another thing that is cool about this album is that it comes with a book that tells what each movie is about and who starred in it as well as who played Bond in that particular film (no pictures however).

Overall, this is a great collection to buy. I am actually listening to it while I give this review! I'm really happy that I decided to buy it, beautiful music

I enjoy listening to movie soundtracks of movies I enjoyed. Brings back the feeling and senses of watching the movie. I also enjoy listening because I like the music. Extremely pleased with this purchase.

Once more the Prague Orchestra interprets the totality of modern experience with a definitive collection. As with their Star Trek and Batman sets, this unique collection is a fan's dream come true. This expansive 4 CD box contains generous suites from every Bond film, plus music from the original Casino Royale and even the theme from Never Say Never! I have found myself choosing this set again and again whenever I wish to listen to the Bond soundtracks. It is all instrumental, a plus with the From Russia With Love theme, since the main title is never used on the Best of Bond Cd, but if you want to hear Shirley Bassey and company singing the lyrics to the various themes, you will still need a good one-disc Best of Bond. Otherwise, this box has it all. They even got Vic Mizzy, who played the guitar on the original James Bond theme from Dr No, to play it again for this excellent version!

This doesn't have the voice to any of the songs, which makes it harder to relate for me. Otherwise, good, James-Bondy music.

All Instrumental - not the original bond songs by the original artists.

If you are looking for original theme songs with the words...do not buy this CD set.