Composer

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John Barry

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1967

Average_duration

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38:07

"You Only Live Twice" is a soundtrack composed by John Barry for the 1967 James Bond film of the same name. The film was directed by Lewis Gilbert and starred Sean Connery as James Bond. The soundtrack was released on July 12, 1967, by United Artists Records. The soundtrack features four main movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, "You Only Live Twice," is a hauntingly beautiful piece that features a lush string section and a memorable melody played on a Japanese koto. This piece sets the tone for the film and is used throughout the movie to underscore key moments. The second movement, "Capsule in Space," is a tense and suspenseful piece that features a driving rhythm section and a memorable brass melody. This piece is used during the film's opening sequence, which features Bond in a space capsule being captured by a mysterious spacecraft. The third movement, "The Wedding," is a romantic and lush piece that features a beautiful string section and a memorable melody played on a solo flute. This piece is used during the film's climactic wedding scene, which features Bond and his love interest, Kissy Suzuki. The final movement, "James Bond Theme," is a classic piece that features the iconic James Bond theme played on a brass section. This piece is used throughout the film to underscore key action sequences and is a staple of the James Bond franchise. Overall, the "You Only Live Twice" soundtrack is a masterful work of art that perfectly captures the mood and tone of the film. John Barry's use of lush strings, memorable melodies, and driving rhythms creates a soundtrack that is both memorable and timeless.

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