Johnny English [Soundtrack]

Edward Shearmur (Composer), Bond (Performer), Robbie Williams (Performer), ABBA (Performer), Moloko (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Bond, Robbie Williams, ABBA, Moloko
• Composer: Edward Shearmur
• Audio CD (July 15, 2003)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Decca/UMG Soundtracks
• ASIN: B00008W7P1
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #222,365 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Inspired by a UK bankcard ad and daring to encroach on the shadow of the Austin Powers franchise, this Bond film satire may well end up as The Spoof That Got Left in the Cold. But in perfect contrast to star Rowan Atkinson's broad physical humor, composer Edward Shearmur delivers a deliciously deadpan musical score that skewers the 007 canon from twangy-guitar main theme to romantic Euro interludes and action-packed chases. Anchored by Robbie Williams' suitably earnest mock Bond-song "A Man For All Seasons" and seasoned with evocative tracks of Moloko's electronica and the suitably named Bond's classics-meets-worldbeat sensibilities, Shearmur's score brings it all to a satisfying conclusion on "Agent No. 1," where the former Pink Floyd/Shakespeare's Sister sideman showcases his own considerable synth and keyboard skills. --Jerry McCulley

Product Description

The soundtrack includes exclusive tracks by Robbie Williams "A Man For All Seasons" plus the "Theme From Johnny English" performed by all-girl string quartet Bond, who also appear in the film. Also included are tracks by Moloko and ABBA plus a second track from Bond "Kismet" taken from their chart topping debut album "Born". --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best soundtrack I've ever heard..., February 5, 2004

By	skipdoodle (Brick, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

I love this soundtrack. It's loud and clear and swinging and perfect music for the movie. I love it more every time I play it (which is often). (It's great to play it at work when the stress gets too much.)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite a fun CD to listen to., September 19, 2005

By	Nathaniel I. Ralston "gentleman" (Land O' Lakes, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I personally enjoyed the movie, and soon found the soundtrack via Amazon.com. I couldn't find it anywhere else, so I was glad I did. In my opinion, it is a CD that you can listen to time and time again. The first track, entitled "A Man For All Seasons" by Robbie Williams made a great opening credits theme, and it a fun song to get the CD going. I recommend this CD to anyone who has seen and enjoyed the movie.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent Soundtrack...., July 4, 2006

A Kid's Review

This soundtrack Johnny English is very inspirational you can sit down put on your headphones and enjoy the music the first track with Robin Williams is a very relaxing song i think that it makes a very good main titles theme..

When you watch the film and listen to the soundtrack you remember the funny scenes of the movie.

I hope they make Johnny English Movie i can see a Sequel