A View to a Kill [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack]

John Barry | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 25, 2003)
• Original Release Date: May 24, 1985
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00008BLCI
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,729 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. View to a Kill [Main Title Song]

2. Snow Job

3. May Day Jumps

4. Bond Meets Stacey (A View to a Kill)

5. Pegasus' Stable

6. Tibbett Gets Washed Out

7. Airship to Silicon Valley

8. He's Dangerous

9. Bond Underwater

10. Wine With Stacey (A View to a Kill)

11. Bond Escapes Roller

12. Destroy Silicon Valley

13. May Day Bombs Out

14. Golden Gate Fight

15. View to a Kill [End Title Song]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully mastered, and one of Barry's Best Bond Scores, March 9, 2003

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Kevin J. Urbanek - See all my reviews

This review is from: A View to a Kill (Audio CD)

John Barry has written some of the most beautiful and memorable film music ever composed. He is most noted, however, for his work on the James Bond movies. Other composers have succeeded him, but none have duplicated the magic that he brings to the Bond films. Along with "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," this album is a seminal example of his work; it features some of the most exciting music written for the Bond films. The moment I heard the themes in the movie, I committed myself to finding the soundtrack on CD. I am disappointed that the score is not extended, but the included tracks do very well in representing the overall themes in the film. In addition, the remastered edition makes much better use of the surround channels. The Japanese import focused too much on the center channel. The new mix spreads the orchestra to the left and right, providing the effect of a much fuller sound. The sound is even detailed more. I took a chance and bought this soundtrack a second time in the hopes that the sound quality was improved. It is an understatement to say that I was not disappointed.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting 007 Score by John Barry, February 26, 2003

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gobirds2 (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A View to a Kill (Audio CD)

This would be the last film for Roger Moore as James Bond. Perhaps sensing this, John Barry composed a rather elegiac score. John Barry composed 3 previous scores for the Roger Moore Bond films: THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, MOONRAKER and OCTOPUSSY. A VIEW TO A KILL is a rather endearing score several times highlighting Bond's personification of the old fashioned and noble hero somehow in the twilight of a world where nice guys can still save both the day and the girl. From an action point of view "Snow Job" one of the best cuts on this CD. It is very reminiscent of the driving main title from ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE and demonstrates the energy and determination of James Bond. "Pegasus' Stable" has a very good stealthy quality to it similar to "The Spa" and "Switching the Body" from THUNDERBALL. Two haunting pieces: "Destroy Silicon Valley" and "May Day Bombs Out" are strangely reminiscent of GOLDFINGER and ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE which also interestingly demonstrate on several occasions the concept of time running out. "Wine with Stacey" is my favorite track on this CD. It is a simple yet beautiful haunting melody that once again hearkens back to the romanticism and noble qualities of the character. The main title song performed by Duran Duran is an excellent piece and is a standout of the series. For me it is an uplifting song with a great beat that really accentuates an idea that you are as young as you feel. I like this CD much better than the Japanese import. It sounds richer and the audio levels are even throughout.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good, but missing important parts, October 20, 2005

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L. Panther - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A View to a Kill (Audio CD)

In "A View to a Kill," Barry is in fine form, including many instances of the exciting themes we associate with 007 movies. To me, the highlight of the movie was tracks where Barry mixes traditional Bond thematic elements with tunes based upon the Duran Duran theme (such as the Wine with Stacy cut). However, the album to me and others is rather disappointing, as it is missing important parts of the score. Others have mentioned Bond's arrival at Zorin's estate, Stacey's arrvial, the Fanfare, and Bond dangling from the Zorin Airship. Personally, I was looking for the music from the State Office Building rooftop scene is my favorite cut from the movie, the main reason I bought the album, but that is also missing from the Soundtrack CD. I imagine if Capitol Records ever comes out with a more complete soundtrack album from this movie, there'd be a high demand for it from fans like myself, but don't hold your breath.