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The Scores Are Not Enough

Rich Marsden
The Scores Are Not Enough
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    Spectre - with Will Welch

    11/12/2025 | 1h 16 mins.

    For this mission we’ll be discussing the music that accompanies Bond as he takes in the Day Of The Dead in Mexico, a rather brutal night time sight seeing tour in Rome, a visit to a Norwegian health clinic, a rather drastic remodelling of a Tangier hotel room all whilst trying to avoid a clinch with Mr Hinx. That’s right, it’s Spectre and joining me as we make our way through the cues to Thomas Newman’s second score for Bond is Will Welch, curator of the social media account The Wonderful World Of Film Music but is ‘The writing on the wall’ to be believed with regards to this Bond score? Only one way to find out folks, let’s dive in!Spectre original score written by Thomas Newman.Soundtrack released through Decca and Universal Music Classics, 2015 all rights reserved. 'Writings On The Wall' written by Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes, song performed by Sam Smith, released through Capitol 2015, all rights reserved. The James Bond theme written by Monty Norman, arranged by John Barry and re-arranged by David Arnold.The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with United Artists, EON Productions Ltd, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Columbia/Sony Pictures, Ian Fleming Publications, or Danjaq LLC. It is not supported or endorsed in any way by the aforementioned. The 007 Logo and James Bond copyrights and trademarks, remain the sole property of the original holders. The Scores Are Not Enough is not associated in any way, with those mentioned above. This is an independent podcast to provide reference, opinions, and commentary on the scores of the James Bond films for the Fans of 007 worldwide.Copyright information pertaining to all other content is listed below:-James Bond Character created by Ian Fleming.Copyright © Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.007 Gun Symbol Logo © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists CorpDr. No © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.From Russia With Love © 1963 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Goldfinger © 1964 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Thunderball © 1965 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.You Only Live Twice © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.On Her Majesty's Secret Service © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Diamonds are Forever © 1971 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Live And Let Die © 1973 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Man With The Golden Gun © 1974 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Spy Who Loved Me © 1977 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Moonraker © 1979 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.For Your Eyes Only © 1981 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Octopussy © 1983 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Never Say Never Again © 1983 Warner Bros and Columbia EMI. A View To a Kill © 1985 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The Living Daylights © 1987 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Licence To Kill ©1989 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.GoldenEye ©1995 Danjaq Inc. and United Artists Pictures IncTomorrow Never Dies © 1997 Danjaq LLC. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The World is Not Enough © 1999 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Die Another Day © 2002 Danjaq LLC. & MGMCasino Royale © 2006 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYQuantum Of Solace © 2008 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYSkyfall © 2012 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)Spectre © 2015 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)No Time To Die © Danjaq LLC. UA Releasing,MGM & Universal Pictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Die Another Day - With Phil Barr

    24/11/2025 | 51 mins.

    On today’s mission we’ll be discussing the music that accompanies Bond as he enjoys a hovercraft tour of North Korea, takes a dip in HongKong harbour, indulges in a massage in a hotel, hangs out at Blades, and takes his drinks with plenty of ice. That’s right, it’s Die Another Day! And joining me to sink a couple of Mojito’s, smoke a couple of delactado’s and indulge in a spot of bird watching is returning guest Phill Barr, who can be found on the socials as ‘Bond, Only Bond’ But is the score to Pierce Brosnan’s final outing as Bond another triumph for David Arnold? There’s only one way to find out; let’s dive in!'Die Another Day' score composed by David Arnold, 'Die Another Day' theme song writted and performed by Madonna, released thru Warner Bros music 2002, all rights reserved. The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with United Artists, EON Productions Ltd, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Columbia/Sony Pictures, Ian Fleming Publications, or Danjaq LLC. It is not supported or endorsed in any way by the aforementioned. The 007 Logo and James Bond copyrights and trademarks, remain the sole property of the original holders. The Scores Are Not Enough is not associated in any way, with those mentioned above. This is an independent podcast to provide reference, opinions, and commentary on the scores of the James Bond films for the Fans of 007 worldwide.Copyright information pertaining to all other content is listed below:-James Bond Character created by Ian Fleming.Copyright © Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.007 Gun Symbol Logo © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists CorpDr. No © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.From Russia With Love © 1963 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Goldfinger © 1964 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Thunderball © 1965 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.You Only Live Twice © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.On Her Majesty's Secret Service © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Diamonds are Forever © 1971 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Live And Let Die © 1973 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Man With The Golden Gun © 1974 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Spy Who Loved Me © 1977 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Moonraker © 1979 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.For Your Eyes Only © 1981 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Octopussy © 1983 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Never Say Never Again © 1983 Warner Bros and Columbia EMI. A View To a Kill © 1985 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The Living Daylights © 1987 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Licence To Kill ©1989 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.GoldenEye ©1995 Danjaq Inc. and United Artists Pictures IncTomorrow Never Dies © 1997 Danjaq LLC. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The World is Not Enough © 1999 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Die Another Day © 2002 Danjaq LLC. & MGMCasino Royale © 2006 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYQuantum Of Solace © 2008 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYSkyfall © 2012 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)Spectre © 2015 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)No Time To Die © Danjaq LLC. UA Releasing,MGM & Universal Pictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Live And Let Die - with Tim Grey

    30/10/2025 | 1h 7 mins.

    It’s Halloween special time and for this mission we’ll be listening to the music that accompanies Roger Moore’s debut as Bond and I’m happy to welcome back Tim Gray to the podcast and together we’ll be sipping Sasserach’s and enjoying shrimp rolls at the fillet of soul whilst listening to the cues that accompany Bond as he plays solitaire, has a close encounter with a snake, avoids being lunch to some crochety crocs amongst other Caribbean based calamity! But does George Martin’s solo Bond score live up to the legacy of Barry? There’s only one way to find out, let’s dive in!Original soundtrack composed and conducted by George Martin, soundtrack released through United Artists Records 1973.'Live And Let Die' theme song written by Paul & Linda McCartney and performed by Paul McCartney and Wings.The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with United Artists, EON Productions Ltd, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Columbia/Sony Pictures, Ian Fleming Publications, or Danjaq LLC. It is not supported or endorsed in any way by the aforementioned. The 007 Logo and James Bond copyrights and trademarks, remain the sole property of the original holders. The Scores Are Not Enough is not associated in any way, with those mentioned above. This is an independent podcast to provide reference, opinions, and commentary on the scores of the James Bond films for the Fans of 007 worldwide.Copyright information pertaining to all other content is listed below:-James Bond Character created by Ian Fleming.Copyright © Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.007 Gun Symbol Logo © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists CorpDr. No © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.From Russia With Love © 1963 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Goldfinger © 1964 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Thunderball © 1965 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.You Only Live Twice © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.On Her Majesty's Secret Service © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Diamonds are Forever © 1971 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Live And Let Die © 1973 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Man With The Golden Gun © 1974 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Spy Who Loved Me © 1977 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Moonraker © 1979 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.For Your Eyes Only © 1981 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Octopussy © 1983 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Never Say Never Again © 1983 Warner Bros and Columbia EMI. A View To a Kill © 1985 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The Living Daylights © 1987 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Licence To Kill ©1989 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.GoldenEye ©1995 Danjaq Inc. and United Artists Pictures IncTomorrow Never Dies © 1997 Danjaq LLC. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The World is Not Enough © 1999 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Die Another Day © 2002 Danjaq LLC. & MGMCasino Royale © 2006 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYQuantum Of Solace © 2008 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYSkyfall © 2012 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)Spectre © 2015 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)No Time To Die © Danjaq LLC. UA Releasing,MGM & Universal Pictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Living Daylights - with Steve Brownett-Gale

    16/10/2025 | 1h

    For today’s mission we’ll be listening to the music that accompanies Tim Dalton’s debut as Bond but sadly also marks the departure of Bond electi composer John Barry. That’s right folks, it’s The Living Daylights and joining me to complete his Hat Trick is Steve Brownett-Gale and together we’ll be discussing the cues that accompany Bond as he plays paintball in Gibraltar, saves lady assassins, deals with murderous milkmen amongst other Afghan based antics! But is Barry’s final Bond score the swan song he deserved? Join Steve and I as we dive into 'The Living Daylights'!'The Living Daylights' score written by John Barry. Song, 'The Living Daylights' written by John Barry and A-Ha and performed by 'A-Ha'.'If there Was A Man' and 'Where Has Everybody Gone?' written and performed by The Pretenders.Soundtrack album released through Warner Bros Music, 1987, all rights reserved.The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with United Artists, EON Productions Ltd, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Columbia/Sony Pictures, Ian Fleming Publications, or Danjaq LLC. It is not supported or endorsed in any way by the aforementioned. The 007 Logo and James Bond copyrights and trademarks, remain the sole property of the original holders. The Scores Are Not Enough is not associated in any way, with those mentioned above. This is an independent podcast to provide reference, opinions, and commentary on the scores of the James Bond films for the Fans of 007 worldwide.Copyright information pertaining to all other content is listed below:-James Bond Character created by Ian Fleming.Copyright © Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.007 Gun Symbol Logo © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists CorpDr. No © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.From Russia With Love © 1963 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Goldfinger © 1964 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Thunderball © 1965 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.You Only Live Twice © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.On Her Majesty's Secret Service © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Diamonds are Forever © 1971 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Live And Let Die © 1973 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Man With The Golden Gun © 1974 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Spy Who Loved Me © 1977 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Moonraker © 1979 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.For Your Eyes Only © 1981 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Octopussy © 1983 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Never Say Never Again © 1983 Warner Bros and Columbia EMI. A View To a Kill © 1985 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The Living Daylights © 1987 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Licence To Kill ©1989 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.GoldenEye ©1995 Danjaq Inc. and United Artists Pictures IncTomorrow Never Dies © 1997 Danjaq LLC. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The World is Not Enough © 1999 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Die Another Day © 2002 Danjaq LLC. & MGMCasino Royale © 2006 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYQuantum Of Solace © 2008 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYSkyfall © 2012 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)Spectre © 2015 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)No Time To Die © Danjaq LLC. UA Releasing,MGM & Universal Pictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Thunderball - with Kevin O'Callaghan

    02/10/2025 | 1h 6 mins.

    For this mission we’ll be listening to the music that accompanies Sean Connery’s fourth outing 007 and discussing the cues that accompany Bond as he visits a health retreat, tracks down stolen warheads in the Bahamas, has a dance and leaves a lady dead on her feet all whilst saving the world yet again from being held to nuclear ransom. That’s right folks, it’s Thunderball and joining me for cocktails whilst we hang out at the Kiss Kiss club and soak up the sights and sounds of the Junkanoo is Kevin O’Callaghan, creator of ‘Bond In Colour’ and Vice President of the James Bond Club Ireland! But how does John Barry’s 3rd Bond score stack up against the rest? Only one way to find out, let’s dive in!Thunderball score written by John Barry. 'Thunderball' title song written by John Barry and Don Black, performed by Tom Jones and released via Decca records, 1965 all rights reserved. Thunderball sound track released through United Artists Music, 1965 all rights reserved.The Scores Are Not Enough is an unofficial entity, and in no way affiliated with United Artists, EON Productions Ltd, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Columbia/Sony Pictures, Ian Fleming Publications, or Danjaq LLC. It is not supported or endorsed in any way by the aforementioned. The 007 Logo and James Bond copyrights and trademarks, remain the sole property of the original holders. The Scores Are Not Enough is not associated in any way, with those mentioned above. This is an independent podcast to provide reference, opinions, and commentary on the scores of the James Bond films for the Fans of 007 worldwide.Copyright information pertaining to all other content is listed below:-James Bond Character created by Ian Fleming.Copyright © Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.007 Gun Symbol Logo © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists CorpDr. No © 1962 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.From Russia With Love © 1963 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Goldfinger © 1964 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Thunderball © 1965 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.You Only Live Twice © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.On Her Majesty's Secret Service © 1967 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Diamonds are Forever © 1971 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Live And Let Die © 1973 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Man With The Golden Gun © 1974 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.The Spy Who Loved Me © 1977 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Moonraker © 1979 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.For Your Eyes Only © 1981 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Octopussy © 1983 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Corp.Never Say Never Again © 1983 Warner Bros and Columbia EMI. A View To a Kill © 1985 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The Living Daylights © 1987 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Licence To Kill ©1989 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.GoldenEye ©1995 Danjaq Inc. and United Artists Pictures IncTomorrow Never Dies © 1997 Danjaq LLC. and United Artists Pictures Inc.The World is Not Enough © 1999 Danjaq S.A. and United Artists Pictures Inc.Die Another Day © 2002 Danjaq LLC. & MGMCasino Royale © 2006 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYQuantum Of Solace © 2008 Danjaq LLC MGM & Columbia Pictures SONYSkyfall © 2012 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)Spectre © 2015 Danjaq LLC. MGM & Columbia Pictures. (SONY)No Time To Die © Danjaq LLC. UA Releasing,MGM & Universal Pictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A podcast talking about each Bond film score, in no particular order. Each score lovingly hand picked by a special guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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