Play Dead by Björk as a James Bond opening (Spectre)

I took the worst James Bond opening and fixed it. Initially I thought it couldn't be saved, but when I replaced the "music" with real music by a real musician everything suddenly worked. The movie is still a boring piece of shit, but atleast we got this now, right?

[@BillyCasper1976]

The greatest Bond theme that never was.

[@RaulCastillo]

Radiohead one was good too

[@manuelrodriguez2637]

​@RaulCastillo Rhianna Russian Roulette always sounded like a Bond theme to me.

[@yatesy117]

Agreed what a voice

[@NB-fw5bv]

Yes and Goldfrapp Utopia with it's Barryesque chords

[@mradriankool]

This works because Play Dead was a film score piece. This was composed for the film ‘The Young Americans’ and was written along with David Arnold ( who does the bond stuff now ) . It still baffles me that the bond producers didn’t have the balls to wait for the Radiohead track that was produced for The film. Sorry but they missed the chance to have one of the all time greatest bond themes, up there with the Bassey & Simon

[@JudgeJeana]

What is the name of the song by Radiohead that should have been the theme song?

[@mradriankool]

@@JudgeJeana kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYCzYYuijq2pqtE .....this

[@JudgeJeana]

@@mradriankool Wow, that was fast! Thank you so much, I didn't know that.The song is fantastic, what a shame!!

[@mradriankool]

@@JudgeJeana it’s on my favs list, so easy cut & paste

[@walkabou5]

@@JudgeJeana Spectre...................

[@Phrozen2]

In my opinion, better than the original. Well played sir, well played!

[@buzzlightyear1191]

I agree

[@eyeorigins77]

The way you just strike through the song credit omg 😭😭💀😂

[@PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures]

I was always baffled why Bjork was never called upon to do a Bond score. But yeah, I'd have to also rate Spectre as the worst Bond movie. Sterling work with the video, but forgive me I have to leave because I'm getting all wound up thinking about how bad Spectre is again.

[@kevinwilliams1421]

And fuuuckin Sam smith….. I know what you mean though it was bond by numbers

[@Panzerbeast]

I've liked this since 1995 and still feels 'Modern'.

[@catfeeder5306]

I’ve always loved this song, but I am amazed how perfectly it works with these title credits. Even the ‘death’ lyric times with the skull appearing on screen. Arnold’s sweeping strings are fabulous and it’s no surprise he went on to do several Bond scores. Thank you for this.

[@MysteriousMiddleEast]

This works because David Arnold

[@saintmacintoshreviews9441]

This is actually not that bad...they should've used this instead because the song is amazing and perfect for a James Bond film.

[@audiotable]

Love it. When I first heard the Bjork song Bachelorette I thought it had a 007 title sequence feel to it. Glad someone had a similar idea.

[@afredfrensky5668]

This song better be in the newest James movie. Or consider bjork to make a song for it.❤❤

[@mikefields4136]

She would be amazing

[@DrUndies]

The embrace Scream curling lyrics synched well with the imagery.... and the theme of Bjork's song & the ambience of it fits this Bond opening beautifully. Well done.

[@ishallremaincalm]

this is jaw dropping. what a missed opportunity! amazing imagination :) thank you

[@SAVUFILMS]

Yo this goes HARD

[@nakanokuma]

Tonally and thematically this fits the movie so perfectly. And, weirdly, I wasn't a huge fan of Spectre but with as the lead in suddenly the movie seems better. To be fair, all Bond theme songs should be sung by women. And while I enjoyed Skyfall, is Bjork's voice actually the perfect James Bond theme song voice?

[@mswinter890]

Agreed.

[@MrSprattibaggs]

Chris Cornell’s ghost would like a word

[@jjohnwords2873]

This song would of been the GOAT bond theme. Close to shirley bassey. Honestly..... this song had bond theme written all over it

[@annamarie2419]

Pure genius, works so much better with the film titles and the theme of the movie

[@Danblukk]

After hearing the new shitty bond theme by Billie Eilish. I had to come back here wishing it was this.

[@Pandalover69]

I agree! Bjork would make the best bond song and she doesn’t have to make a new song for it!

[@andreitarkovsky3214]

awww

[@MrMontoroA]

Since I first heard this song I've been thinking about how it would fit perfectly for a 007 opening... I'm glad I decided to check if someone else had the idea before putting the effort!

[@Mouxbar]

Bought the single back in the day. Still can't believe that it wasn't a Bond theme.

[@PassiveAgressive319]

Well bloody done. Always loved this tune

[@craigperry9483]

BJORK NEEDS AN OPENING SONG

[@ianbower2967]

This is everything. I know it was originally for another movie but it fits so well with Bond : kudos to Bjork and David Arnold for such a great song.

[@danjsy]

Nice work thanks - 2:47 works beautifully and if they had put the intro around the song would have been great.

[@berkj05]

Perfect match, so much better than the original, thx!

[@Moonbrony]

This works so well! Is Bjork the solution to all the world's problems though?

[@nazbazal70]

Missed opportunity 😱. Its a perfect match.

[@reinhardtpeter3001]

Masterpiece! In absolutely every aspect!

[@tangocharlieize]

This one would have been perfect 🔥❤️

[@daveslife9486]

Totally better than the original score. Play Dead is a proper bond theme..... enjoyed 🥰

[@kenpole639]

the best bond track ever ,,,,,, that never was !!!!!! in my opinion

[@stevenwilliams520]

The other video on here using play dead to the world is not enough is far superior.

[@lesliesteel3631]

So much better than smith....by about a million miles.

[@maco1713]

One of the best songs!...

[@oohbaby6013]

Me and my mam have been saying since I was a youngen this should've been a bond theme

[@battyroy7072]

I always thought this song woulda been great for a Bond film.

[@inika3]

Wow what an improvement. I thought Spectre was pretty decent tho

[@kuronokei7821]

I watched halfway as i fell asleep.

[@kevinwilliams1421]

It was horrendous bond by numbers

[@jennicaveraces4655]

Perfect

[@eamonnsheehan7787]

Would have been perfect

[@PassiveAgressive319]

Better than the Sam Smith song

[@ositofilms52]

Billie Eillish over European Superstar Björk…but why?🤔 P.s no shade on Ms.Eilish most excellent job on the new Bond film theme song,just saying it’s way overdue for Bjork…as an example,this song!

[@jasonvega3085]

Perfection!! Asi tenia q haber sido!!

[@Pandalover69]

I’ve always said bjork would make the best bond opening and I will fight you if you disagree!!

[@markobrien1439]

Totally fits the Bill 👍

[@aeonremix]

this is actually perfect

[@frankbunte230]

Miss Broccoli, give Björk 20 Millionen Euro for This Song , the best James Bond Song ever…!!!!!

[@brianduffy2000]

Absolutely brilliant work, I always thought this would make a great Bond song. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Liljools1]

Perfect pairing. My only problem with the Bond films is that I found it hard to believe Bond would ever fall for someone so miserable...

[@predragdjukic1737]

Timeless❤

[@UnreadyAethelred]

genius! hats off to you...this is one of my favouritest songs ever, and the combo with the video gold plates both. (Wholeheartedly agree, though, with the suggestion that the orchestral intro would better end at the fade out of the ring - though I can imagine the timings with the various fades in the rest of the vid might not work so well?) 🙂

[@scruffynerd84]

It so well because David Arnold composed Play Dead and David was the Composer of the Bond films for brief period of time.

[@Nunov103]

Way, way, way better than the original, the song fits the opening like a glove :) Funny, when she sings “caressing” one of the women being shot in that sort of fog, is caressing herself :)

[@jansenblyth1956]

Great call, this goes so well with this film

[@TheAmarok87]

Who's here after listening to Billie Eilish's new Bond song?

[@maurice5402]

Me. I was surprised how bad that was, sounded like she wasn't even opening her mouth fully

[@raspberryjamOZ]

who's Billie Eilish?

[@BatMan-fj8dy]

Billie’s song was ok. Vocals were weak, but was saved bu Hans Zimmer’s brilliant instrumental.

[@MarshalofFrance]

I mean it's okay, but Sam's was awful. Billie's song is even a thousand times better.

[@andreitarkovsky3214]

Billy Eyelash is at least better than Sam Smith's...ugh

[@maxmusic5380]

Björk is so timeless it still fits

[@FrankB-b2h]

Perfekt, warum wollte Frau Broccoli nur keine 20 Millionen für den Song ausgeben ? Geizhälsin…

[@frankbunte230]

Hätten sie bloß Björk 10 Millionen geboten, passt wie die Faust aufs Auge, perfekt….

[@FluWorldOrder]

IT WORKS REALLY WELL.

[@MarouaneDerfoufi24]

2010 Once Bond Always Bond

[@frankbunte230]

Das beste James Bond Lied ever 😎😁😬…ich liebe Björk, falls jemand sie sieht …bitte weitersagen 🤪✔️

[@gutsy-beard14]

nice work loved it.thx for it

[@MarouaneDerfoufi2016]

1st Part of My Movie Reel by WebMD

[@artKKartKK]

❤❤❤❤❤❤👊🌺🌺🌺🌷👊😊✋👣🏴🏳🏴Kocham Bjork!!!😊❤❤❤❤👍👍👍Dziękuję 🌺🌺🌺❤❤❤👊🌞✋Pozdrawiam😊✋👣

[@rorycox7830]

What a tune

[@rafetizer]

Fantastic.

[@fatimamohammed731]

IN LOVE - great work!!!!!!

[@stefeuphoria6086]

This song is literally 10 times better than any Bond theme ever.

[@leemday5731]

Oh God! Bloody fantastic!

[@Laura......]

Bravo

[@mrsheets384]

this is awesome!!

[@siobhanduffy7947]

What a unique voi and what a tune for a top film!x

[@siobhanduffy7947]

Sorry misspelled voice I love Bjorks voice I was s silly girl in the 90s xx

[@mrtomas0990]

I'm 39, i always liked her, but never realised how much the 90's kids have to thank her 😁

[@richardobrien8615]

choon

[@soraninja]

Its so perfect for it .... Perfect.

[@442Mar]

kurwa kozackie

[@TheophilusPWildbeest]

Great work, well done.

[@butchlocket]

Should of replaced Adel as well

[@rwmovies]

Nah, Adele is good

[@mikmeh]

Mandela effect, pretty sure this is original

[@Lorkoification]

Great ! Now do something i wanted to do but i dont have the skills and time ! Casino royale prologue before the opening scenes ( chase scene ) with Labi Siffre - i got the .

[@mattis1981]

You mean the black and white opening and the titlescreen or just the opening in black and white?

[@Lorkoification]

@@mattis1981 oh , i forgot that is the opening actually. Well , i meant parkour chase , which is not the opening :D

[@mattis1981]

@@Lorkoification I'll think about it, would be a nice challenge since one would also have to add sound effects along with the music.

[@sadfasdf74]

wow good work. That's amazing how well it fits

[@watercolour]

good job

[@iluvujeasus2239]

Pov: you came here from the comment

[@jasjongalvan1544]

OMG Its gorg! The whole of it!

[@jenperkings7072]

Better than an afternoon delight. Wow!!

[@jonnaheikkila6735]

This Song IS very good

[@ms.x9571]

Love this. Thank you.

[@mrtomas0990]

This works 😁

[@calliespltn]

fits perfectly

[@hfranke07]

Perfect

[@colinmcmahon9193]

Class

[@MegaNikita77]

wow ................... N.

[@themonogena.2894]

2020

[@Omnicient.]

Hardly think this would win any awards unlike the song that belongs in the film! Which won and won and won!

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

I prefer this 😊

[@MarouaneDerfoufi2016]

IMAGINE Nadia Thank You for Fixing My Arm at Northwick Hospital Now Can Shoot License to Kill

[@MarouaneDerfoufi]

Play Dead by Björk as a James Bond opening (Spectre) AGENT 008 THEME The People Systemically Killed - Will He Win?

[@michaelwilson4621]

two years down. Have you thought about doing a re-edit with that orchestral intro going right until the fade from the spectre ring to the fire scene, actual song almost seems to come on a bit premature. Just a critic I guess. Well done, really well done!!

[@vincevirtua]

Works very well, but calling the movie, "boring piece of shit" is vulgur and rude. All you did was dub one of Bjork's best tunes over the top.

[@oidicle]

Eww, no! Sam's is the best. I love bjork to death but that opening song can't be replaced.

[@rwmovies]

Too late, it already has been