Billie Eilish & Finneas On Getting Daniel Craig's Approval For The James Bond Song 'No Time To Die'

There are so many obstacles to overcome when you're tasked with creating the new James Bond original song. First you have to live up to the iconic past moments such as Shirley Bassey's "Goldfinger" and "Diamonds Are Forever" or Adele's "Skyfall." Then (ideally) you try to incorporate the movie's title into your song... somehow.
Finneas had plenty of sympathy for Jack White's "Another Way To Die" tune instead of using the title "Quantum of Solace." And finally, the current Bond, Daniel Craig needs to approve. Big hurdles, but easily surmountable for this crew of musicians. The new team behind James Bond's latest song for "No Time To Die" is made up of the legendary Hans Zimmer, Johnny Marr and current creating sensations Billie Eilish and her brother and writing partner Finneas. The four reconvened at Variety's FYC Fest to break down the song writing process.
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[@ulasonal]

I love how Billie looks like me in math class the whole time

[@WCGOLD27NZ]

Love that the interviewer let the conversation flow. That’s great on his part because we all get to enjoy this so much better.

[@Enzo-fb6og]

FINNEAS is so underrated. He's awesome.

[@dennishook6529]

I don’t think it is so much that finneas is underrated as it is he is so humble, and puts Billie out in front so much because he loves her so much. He has been recognized as one of the best writers/ producers in the business.

[@Enzo-fb6og]

@@dennishook6529 i don’t hear his music enough on the radio or the billboard top 100...

[@Levi_Leviathvn]

While it's great to appreciate what someone does saying Finneas, who literally writes and produces with at current probably the biggest artist on the planet, is underrated is a bit silly. He is very well known and is lined up with many software companies who acknowledge and support his talent.

[@Enzo-fb6og]

@@Levi_Leviathvn im talking about the general public. i would expect big music labels to be “in the know” with musicians.

[@traumer9622]

You have to distinguish - as a musician, yes, maybe? As a producer and songwriter, hell no! He won multiple grammys and everybody in the scene knows him. It is simply that the general public is not as aware of producers as of the singers.

[@3rdGenCamaroGirl]

Billie wanting to take a nap for 36 minutes

[@user-sq8nh3yl3o]

I like ur user and ur pfp😃😃 if bil will see it she'd lol😭😭😭😭

[@sanchiahylton-bent4867]

Ikr; If i was being honest I would be so bored of being at this interview

[@arctic_haze]

I think it was the middle of the night for them, considering the 8 hour time difference. PS. Look at the window behind them. It is nighttime in California.

[@julianna5358]

Bille is glowing ✨

[@jolarystorres5533]

Billies face at 32:32 is so Billie

[@CiananYT]

billie is literally done the entire time HELP LMAO

[@balleralert8]

Its hilarious 😭

[@smoothcriminal7118]

Dude you cant talk like that specialy when hans zimmer is in presence, he has bigger career than billie will ever have, and billie is one of my all time favourite artist's. She's defenetly not feeling like that, she is just taking everything like her brain is sponge to get as much as she can from these amazing superstars.

[@teresaluz975]

They're all talented people. And down to earth. I love the song, the lyrics are top tier. I adore 007, I grew up with him, he's part of my history, I've read the books, seen the movies, and the music is so important. Billie Eilish was the perfect choice. And Daniel Craig liking the song proves he has great taste.

[@shitihellskotta]

I got goosebumps all over my body when I heard the song first time! They really did the right choice to pick Finneas and Billie!

[@82gamerprincess31]

I always love that Hans is both the most professional and yet most childlike and funny in his enjoyment of what he is doing in interviews. It’s a common thread in legendary artists is a looseness and joy in what they are doing otherwise you go kinda bonkers from the stress.

[@samanthab1923]

I went to school with Barbara Broccoli.

[@KidKat__]

Hans loves his work. Just in the trailer to his masterclass, you can see just how deeply he admires his craft, and loves it when he can spread his wings and get down in the nitpicky details and create a masterpiece. That's what I like about him.

[@haleygrace5884]

Finneas looks like he just woke up and Billie looks like she pulled an all nighter and needs some sleep. Lol love them both but they have been working so hard and need some rest lol

[@arctic_haze]

If it was mid-day in London, it was still night in California.

[@kittylover2842]

Billie and Finneas looked very enthusiastic the whole time they looked like they were really enjoying this interview lol

[@billieeilish4735]

lolololol

[@pluto9822]

billie is so pretty

[@brucer3242]

What a great story! Four true artists working together with total creativity - and mutual respect. And what a song they made. Thanks for this!

[@joelado]

I love this song. It is so powerful. I cry every time I listen to it. I've gone back to all the Bond songs I've liked and they just can't hold a candle to this one. Love it.

[@CMDRRustyDog]

Billie slayed the Bond song. Props to Finneas also for co-writing etc. Both are true artists.

[@killemall69]

Home school music classes must have been really good

[@DemoDougie]

I love the love the four of these legends have for each other.

[@WorldwideWanderer99]

Yes, very surreal the way 2021 is shaping up

[@ryandavinci2087]

Cool interview! Finneas is underratted imo. Billy rocks, but Finneas is a musical genuis too, what a family duo!

[@Dona543219]

Okay I did NOT expect Johnny Marr and Hans Zimmer joining Billie and Finneas here

[@Jahohneker]

what an amazing interview piece. Sincere respect and collaboration

[@a.y.lstudio1637]

Billie is sleepy...😅 she is still a little girl for this late evening. It's so fanny looking at Billie 😁

[@TorrentFiend10]

She always seems tired....Always. Fame demands and nonstop interviews is taking a toll.

[@youknowme...1840]

@@TorrentFiend10 Yes. Parents need to control when you are a teenager. She shouldn't be driven by business 100%.

[@metafuel]

To have someone like Hans Zimmer praise your skills must be quite a massive tick in your creative mental box.

[@MeryGomezBurgos]

Billie is the most brilliant star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@parkviewmo]

I came back to watch these delightful people again! There is so much respect for each other's role and work. Hans' insight that Billie, Finneas, and Johnny have the same aesthetic is so right on target. Did you hear Johnny talk about noises and the soundscape? I could just feel Finneas' approach resonating with that. What lovely people (including the interviewer who crafted questions to tap into interesting ideas)! I will probably return to this when the film comes out. These are people working hard to share their talents and expertise. That is sacred.

[@paladin_here]

I love her smile 😌

[@mikeclifford8360]

The bottom line is, it's just a great song that stretches Billie's vocal talent. And it is VERY Bond-ish!!

[@hmltn6770]

LOTTA talent in this convo holyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@sudhandirap1205]

imagine if he rejected the song.

[@billieeyelash2901]

then he will regret his life

[@shawn1903]

@@billieeyelash2901 I don't think so, i feel like he would find another great person to fulfill the position. Don't get me wrong billie was a great choice and her voice works.

[@PurushaDesa]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 So grateful for this beautiful song. I was listening to it non stop throughout that extra year long delay waiting for the film. So I’ve seen the film many times now and I’m still listening to it constantly. Billie’s performance is up there with Sheryl Crow and Nancy Sinatra - wonderful stuff.

[@virgoqueen8950]

THE OTHER BOND THEMES WERE GOOD BUT THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOND THEME. I JUST LISTENED TO THE INSTRUMENTAL AND IT BLEW ME AWAY.......I LOVE THIS SONG FOR THE MUSIC & THE LYRICS AND THE GRAMMY WAS WELL DESERVED

[@alexiseackles3801]

I love how there just complementing each other🙃

[@billieeilish4735]

she looks so tired, GET SOME REST BILLIE WE LOVE YOU

[@sailingcatalina]

they are my favorite since Elvis..ha ha I'm 81 and must be close to their oldest fan...also a performer and I know how hard it is to do what they have done.AMAZING AND MAY YOU HAVE GOD'S SPEED AS CONTINUE YOUR LIFE'S JOURNEY...

[@MadroneHumanRights]

Yes it is a beautiful song and yes gets under your skin. I love it.

[@Trp44]

Excellent work

[@lou-xx1dn]

Dude, I gotta say billie needs enough rest. I saw billie a lot of times yawning and having tic attacks. LIKE BRO I HATE SEEING HER GETTING TIRED.

[@billieeilish4735]

P R E A C H

[@user-ds6ov8jr5n]

Grown ups who are in awe of these two artists.

[@abigael8832]

So EXCITING

[@Doodle5187]

Yeah that’s right, Texas energy coming through for the win! 😜✌🏼🖤💋

[@eimissingelsa9310]

she's so adorable

[@louichachi]

Cuuuttttteeee😍😍

[@plantationd5635]

Wow did not expect this😍😍

[@Trp44]

Timeless🐚

[@Bondsback2325]

Iconic moments like Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever and Skyfall? But the greatest Bond song of all time is Live and Let Die

[@SM-pk7pg]

Johnny f*ckin Marr? Yusssssss.....

[@eddiecardwell]

Billie just looks, wow. 🤤 So beautiful.

[@axsthet]

Me: Smiles when billie or finneas smile Idk why it just automatically comes😂😂

[@TorrentFiend10]

My new favorite Bond song ever. Sorry Paul but the beauty of No time to Die convinced with that big soaring note Billie hits make it better.

[@AnnatartheDeceiver]

Love Fineas and Billie

[@AnnatartheDeceiver]

and Hans

[@popeb48]

I love the Brit Awards video..we turn it up full blast in my house!! Ok,who else is yawning while watching Billie yawn?

[@mamat8184]

I lived in England in the 70s, too, and Live and Let Die was my first Bond experience. I remember how that song blasted through the speakers. I look forward to the same experience with Billie & Finneas' s song.

[@yusakufudo367]

Billie Eilish should play as Xenia onatopp😍

[@thakingis]

15:29 couple of well handled tourette twitches. Godda luv her she's such a champ.

[@chan4412]

billie in this interview is me in class 💀

[@garethsmith6611]

Lot all interest in film and song. too many delays for me to handle. release on streaming in 2021.

[@2012WCIH]

Hans Zimmer! The godfather of movie soundtrack

[@stevendouglas3860]

Finn is good . Billie is a beauty

[@shawn1903]

Finn is good Billie is good

[@CapoPelele]

Lmao Billie sleepy as f. Let my babe sleep 😭💚

[@stevenmclaughlin6034]

This song was the best James Bond song

[@paganpoetry5931]

She is so beautiful

[@dannyboystartronicalpizzaw9692]

I agree 💚

[@abigael8832]

Exciting and crazy how confusing.

[@DJFalkoHannover]

The Smiths

[@mdrene00]

I wonder if someone is going to try and write a song called THUNDERBALL now?

[@wbenjy5461]

Does he have Kornstar behind him?

[@mariasaleem7474]

Can someone tell me when they talk about daniel Craig

[@JesseCohen]

33:00

[@hacksawhavoc7807]

Bro just bin the green screen

[@kendralynn6465]

Hear at 25k

[@angelgabrielagarciapedraza9636]

BILLIE EILISH IS THE BEST ...

[@jeremytodd77]

Absolute respect to Hans Zimmer, Johnny Marr, Billie and Finneas. The song is incredible. If you want to hear a melodic rock version we did click this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jou1fpmBe5l4h8U

[@cancionesconimagenesxd352]

nadie : aboslutamente nadie: enserio nadie : nadie en el mundo mundia: netaaaa wey que nadie : oceaaa nadie de los nadies : tu perdiento tiempo leendo esto XD no ya enserio alguien mas que solo miraba la cara de billie eilish y nadas yo si solo miraba la cada de la diosa billie y no entendia ni un carajo de lo que decia

[@santosogunawan3773]

Watch "Billie Eilish Rewind 2020" by Glen Caleb youtube chanel

[@shann203]

aaaah guys maybe she tired maybe she anxious maybe she bored.. she still turned up😭😭😭😭😭 i wouldn’t

[@christinatonelli9225]

I have a friend who is going with me today

[@steelbison]

Hans Zimmer looks and sounds like the Banker in Casino Royale.

[@al3xinblu3]

his new hairstyle

[@thebluemoose7169]

eating sum of pikas cake :P

[@jamesrichardson469]

Dan Stevens...?

[@TheVidzWatcher]

Daniel Craigs Approval? I wasn't aware he was in charge of the franchise.

[@mystix4727]

I mean he does play the main character

[@KidKat__]

Even if he isn't, then it's still an honor to have the approval and appreciation of the (current) actor of James Bond. Might've felt a bit sour if he said "I don't like it, it doesn't fit the franchise".

[@thomasriedel7583]

"Do you want me to stream this movie that nobody is excited about after years on the shelf?" - "No, I want it to die, Mr Broccoli."

[@jeremydelvalle3466]

I still have my bag packed

[@Whooadizz]

Does Billie has any relationship with Charlize Theron? Cuz they almost look alike

[@sinjon]

They look nothing alike

[@PaulJHershey1]

@Blablabla And White South Africans come from a Northern European Ancestry - Dutch, German, Danish.../ Billie's ethnic heritage is Northern European (English/German/Scandanavian)...so there would be some overlap in features.

[@PaulJHershey1]

Then you should look at more pictures of Billie - given the light, photographer, time element - she bears a very strong resemblance to Theron and Scarlett Johannson. Not exact but pretty close.

[@timilee374]

@@PaulJHershey1 tf 😂😂 dude chilll the point is they aren't related

[@shannonjoe7842]

Shannon joe Billie eillish talking crying Shannon joe love 😘😘😘😘😘 you Shannon Joe crying Shannon joe Billie eillish room bedroom Shannon joe Billie tv show up looking Shannon joe Billie eillish Shannon joe Billie window rock face book 📖

[@jamillahborumistheone726]

If Billie a vegan then she have more energy sometimes

[@emma-gx1hj]

wth is wrong with this comment section

[@HappyEilish]

Fr

[@arcadealchemist]

is that Billie Eilish's handler? i guess she's too influential to be allowed to say anything right now cos gotta have the zoomer idols innit

[@_skuu_7783]

its her brother/producer...

[@shannonjoe7842]

Shannon Billie eillish talking looking eye 👀 Shannon Billie eillish video happy 😁 window rock az fort befiance Shannon Billie eillish holle my name is Shannon Billie eillish talking video

[@joejones3582]

Further glorification of Her Majesty's Government that keeps the world in chains. See videos of aim4truth.org!

[@skarletblack7650]

Thanks for uploading! If you have a second, I posted a cover of SZA. As a fellow music fan, I'd love if you would take a listen. It's on my channel. Hope you enjoy!

[@vanessadias1041]

I'm a huge billie fan...like...huge...but i wish she would learn that yawning during an interview is rude. She always does it and I feel so bad for the interviewer!

[@idk875]

You can't control them

[@scottwheeler2494]

It’s something she use to cover a tic. So in a sense it’s uncontrollable.

[@avew6448]

You do know she does it because she's tired, that's not something you can control. and she also, like scott said, has tics and she yawns to cover them. Dont be ignorant.

[@HappyEilish]

You can see in their window that it’s nighttime. Billie must be tired and just needed to yawn. Nothing bad

[@janyssemollinedo2028]

billie looks so bored my poor baby

[@shahamusic8318]

no time to die stolen of dream thater : in the name of god... shame

[@deividasgnedinas7592]

This Bond song got max 5 of 10. In a future we will see how this "kids artist" stood agains others Bond songs.

[@annagordon34]

how about you remove your prejudice about Billie and Finneas from your opinion on the song :)

[@astikscooters]

Ok boomer

[@HappyEilish]

Bla bla bla

[@lexyeilish]

Let’s see you make one

[@ScarlettJ1221]

21:16 Bhahaahahahahaha Billie

[@ScarlettJ1221]

@Wolf Pack Hello!

[@ulasonal]

what is the funny thing

[@_k4y1aa]

it’s a tic

[@aslllllll]

There is nothing funny !!!!!!

[@danahiggins3467]

Theres nothing funny about that she had a tic.

[@stephenwalters9891]

No girl with green hair is going to save this movie. And the guy with the dyed black hair is defiantly NOT a substitute for John Barrie.

[@HVu-re8lp]

look someones is jealous of billie

[@ojvic7297]

Love billie...but the james bond theme was weak asf!....

[@theavatar9191]

It's fantastic

[@jdogsful]

I understand why 12 years old girls like this chick, but whats everyone else's excuse?

[@-arb-]

I thought the same thing until I listened to "everything I wanted" and realized I'm an idiot. She's not another "teen idol" churned out of a factory.

[@jdogsful]

@@-arb- lol. That song is the most boring, easy shit in the world, gtfoh. The most interesting thing about this chick is her hair.

[@xensonar9652]

It's music. You either feel it or you don't. There's no correct music to enjoy.

[@jdogsful]

@@xensonar9652 do you also enjoy the wiggles? Bad, weak music should never be enjoyed.

[@xensonar9652]

@@jdogsful But people don't base their enjoyment on what you say they should enjoy. That's not how it works.

[@seerpou]

lol i have to be honest here because no one else is, but this song really isn't bond-theme material. it's objectively very mediocre, literally a blend of the last two themes by sam smith and adele. as a bond lover, i was very disappointed when i heard this song

[@idk875]

So

[@Nothing-bz3io]

Another Title:-- Han Zimmer *Farts* out Music