The Living Daylights Soundtrack Hercules Takes Off

Music by John Barry.

[@maxfrankow1238]

Love how Bond just appears so annoyed trying to point Kara to the cargo area.

[@chrismc410]

Bond's thoughts: I have met some dumb blondes in my time, but she takes it big time

[@fabulousfrance]

Kara is still gives a good fight when needed for a violonist, she have personality and helped Bond in some ways

[@bobSCOTT99]

Bond: (exasperated groan) Fuck my life

[@astronautsingh8793]

There’s just something so heroic about this, when I listen to it I feel like I can accomplish anything

[@kkfavor]

i don’t know is there anyone still hearing to this soundtrack in 2021 but still today. it is the best score i ever heard in the whole james bond series. it is truly classic.

[@187onaPigeon]

Oh hi

[@Beginstheman]

It is. The soundtrack was peak John Barry and I don't think he would have had it any other way as he signed off from the 007 franchise.

[@lukeorridge3988]

Still vibing to this in 2024 😁

[@Shrubbery]

Same

[@KevinHuangPhasorQuantaG]

John Barry definitely outdid himself with this score.

[@andrewyancy8639]

This has always been my favorite Bond film. Such a great balance of old and new, silly and serious, over-the-top and plausible. John Berry was at the height of his game. The A-Ha theme song is criminally underrated. Timothy Dalton disappears into the role in a way that none of the other actors portraying Bond ever have. Maryam d'Abo is perhaps the only genuinely sweet and likable Bond girl from the entire franchise. Everything about this movie just feels perfect to me.

[@philipfriend9737]

This was the last John Barry Bond soundtrack and boy what a great one it was! Simply brilliant!

[@NathanGatten]

easily the best bond movie of the 80's, with arguably the best score.

[@postersandstuff]

This and FYEO are the best 80s Bonds imo :)

[@iee4g6]

+Last Ninja Pierce Brosnan would have the dalton films, if Remington steele wasn't un-cancelled.... But you're right, Pierce would been a bit unseasoned and too young to be Bond, and his films had too many toilet jokes in them. In terms of real and ruthless spy action, Dalton and Craig are near dead even, with the Dalton getting the edge(Quantum of Solace was an utter mess.)

[@Actionguy1]

FUCK Brosnan!

[@Actionguy1]

NOT even a Bond!!

[@lazylazenbyproductions]

Whoa, let's not be too hasty. Dalton is second best after Connery, but Brosnan is a close third.

[@TheJovialBrit]

0:45 I actually caught myself nodding my head up and down and felt such a feeling of "epicness" lol. One thing that I love, about the Bond movies, especially the John Barry ones, is that he did a fantastic job of taking the opening credits song and incorporating it into the songs in the actual movie. You don't really see that much in movies.

[@MandoKhan]

Took the words right out of my comment! lol, couldn't agree more

[@duncanwhiteley5615]

Totally agree even tho a view to a kill didn't have the 007 theme in it as much the score is really quite good but The Daniel Craig films,walk into a room with any of them on and you would struggle to recognise which film there from.

[@daxmiller35]

…not to mention that John Barry incorporates all three songs (including both of Annie Lennox’s) in the Living Daylights. Eric Serra definitely didn’t for that for Goldeneye, though Skyfall was exhibited pretty prominently in that one.

[@Froy-cl1oi]

This great 007 film is 30 years old now! John Barry's last 007 score, and his most EPIC!!!!!

[@anwarhigh4958]

Arguably!

[@BlaBla-jj6sh]

In the late eighties / early nineties, this particular track was the background for the weekly radio broadcast of the Top 40 in the Netherlands. It was cool as fuck.

[@conorsmith8551]

Wow appreciating great music

[@kjoshi67]

Pure Bond Bliss. Just love this track. Everytime I hear it I get goose bumps. Timothy Dalton played Bond really well.

[@TheHelghast1138]

This song is soooooooo goooodd!!! Best Bond Film EVER!!

[@swinetastic]

Agreed !

[@truth901]

A shame this film was underrated at the time...its brilliant!! Timothy Dalton is really good (and appreciate his unique Bond style) and Maryam D'abo was one of the best Bond girls ever!! (I just wish that Timothy Dalton accepted the Bond role for OHSS instead of Lazenby. He declined as he felt he was too young at the time...how much better that film would have been if Dalton played Bond back in 1969!)

[@Supdude.]

Really the whole soundtrack is beautiful marriage of techno synth beats and sweeping brass, its magnificent

[@stainless_steel_saint]

Somewhat like a tron legacy of its day

[@johnnyshaughnessy5512]

Man this soundtrack and movie go together so perfectly . I can see the movie play out in my head with every song.

[@MikkelRevProductions]

John Barry was in a class of his own. Seldom have I enjoyed a Bond score as much as this one, let alone any movie score. While he might be gone in person, his soul will live on eternally through his "next to none" music. Diamonds are not the only things that are forever.

[@TheHelghast1138]

FACTS 💯% 😎

[@postersandstuff]

5 yrs ago the genious passed , RIP John Barry !

[@12ealDealOfficial]

The looping industrial percussion in this really sells the horns. By the time the trumpet hits, you're well into the heroism of the action, but then the strings come in and add more drama. Barry was a king.

[@Tgr2k1]

It's so fantastic. I love the score to The Living Daylights so much. This is my favorite piece from the soundtrack.

[@alexkrycek21]

Call myself a Bond fan. I never even got hold of this soundtrack. What an epic swansong from John Barry.

[@silentwarrior1285]

fav bond of all time ! sorry timothy they did not appreciate or relish your talents . you were ahead of your time and played the true james bond according to fleming's complex character- flaws and all

[@Srixten]

Timothy Dalton is the best bond

[@visionist7]

My favourite Bond

[@ronaldojohnny7774]

This song is by far the best in the film! The Living Daylights is by far my favorite James Bond film and I love Timothy Dalton! He was a great Bond! This song gives me goosebumps when I listen to it! It was such a classic masterpiece! P.S. if you listen to this song on the DVD on the main menu it made such a good fit with all of the little action clips that are played on the main menu!

[@daegnaxqelil2733]

the film aged badly. i hate that kind of comm.

[@AdrianMendoza23]

It's a good jam

[@The_Lucent_Archangel]

@@daegnaxqelil2733 The film is fine when taken in context. People who look back at anything with a modern lens and judge it by such a standard are missing not only the point but the mystique and fun pf film on the most basic level.

[@daegnaxqelil2733]

@@The_Lucent_Archangel the film was only good by its action scenes. as well as its themes.

[@horrorfanandy4647]

@@daegnaxqelil2733 It has aged very well in comparison to other Bond films of the 80's, but who cares about whether a film feels modern or not? It was made in the 1980's, naturally it's going to reflect the style and culture of the era, it's a brilliant action film and my personal favourite of the entire series!

[@maxim.rinktus]

“James!”

[@OldMovieRob]

Love the horns in this one. Probably my favorite Barry score of the bunch

[@robashlicarrafa4876]

This is one of my fave tracks from all the Bond soundtracks. To me it has a blend of old Western style sound in it with kind of a military tune. It's great.

[@carmineagrigento8245]

I would love to enjoy Living Daylights with a full orchestra experience

[@thebarbaryghostsf]

This movie managed to be over the top, while remaining fairly grounded and realistic, for the most part. Very faithful to Ian' Flemming's vision of Bond.

[@Gamingnstuff131]

DJ FACT.50 this one and For Your Eyes Only. Although this movie did it that much better. His next movie is my favorite of his.

[@AndorRadnai]

@@Gamingnstuff131 By no coincidence whatsoever, those are my two favourite instalments. They manage to be over the top, but still realistic. And few other have such a globetrotting travel magazine wrapped in a realistic spy thriller feel to them. That, for me, is the quintessence of James Bond adventures.

[@stephenrossi1918]

Dont Shoot! You'll hit the plane!!!

[@andysummersthxcinemaandmyc7748]

Don't dislike the plane you'll blow it up! I like the living daylights.

[@ExplosiveWerewolf]

Another Great Bond Film Score that fits the tone and Balance of the Film

[@sacredf8]

I love this track because it greatly makes the movie sound advanced for it's time. Classic, indeed.

[@harvey2906]

A cool Bond movie. Cool soundtrack. I like it. So heroic and romantic.🇬🇧

[@OldMovieRob]

Love those horns

[@kallelaakso130]

reformedfruit yeah and those hits with the added snare 😎

[@gavinelder3933]

Love this track but 0:45 section really does it for me...

[@guowushu]

Totally agree. John Barry killed it!

[@TheHelghast1138]

Me too!!

[@Spoggi99YT]

As a trumpet player, I really appreciate your opinion :D

[@guowushu]

@@Spoggi99YT It is not easy to play any instrument (I practise piano) so kudos to you for playing trumpet - an instrument that always makes Bond soundtracks more epic!

[@gavinelder3933]

@@Spoggi99YT Have you played this piece before?? As John Lennon/Bryan Ferry said "I'm just a jealous guy" Always been drawn to saxophone and brass in general but never dabbled, trumpet is a true skill having to slide those notes around, trumpet players don't get enough credit, without them we wouldn't have this exceptional piece, can't see it working with any other instrument, sounds sharp and dangerous in this track...

[@MarkNL15]

Fantastic. Really, really, REALLY fantastic!!

[@ElfiProductions]

Best Bond soundtrack! John Barry's last and best!

[@infinitegreen28]

Best Bond score, hands down. John Barry was a genius

[@devilhdante]

My new favorite track from this OST. Can't stop listening to it! :D

[@gregorygraham5585]

Those horns really kick it

[@TraustiGeir]

I always felt that this brilliant track was dedicated to Kara and her bravery.

[@loonie5468]

Koskov: "KARA!" *this music kicks in* Hard to disagree with this sentiment, yep.

[@christopherthorkon3997]

Such a great and cool soundtrack.

[@libaneration5282]

When I was motorbiking in the highlands of Vietnam a few years ago on a crazy adventure, this theme just kept playing in my head...

[@JWhite38]

My personal favorite Bond actor, film and score.

[@mauriciobalderrama9732]

Sanders (006) didn´t realize what Bond is all about with his quote: " forget the ladies for once Bond"! for sure the best Bond movie with the best soundtrack!

[@harvey2906]

Better than the last James Bond movie. The movie had a really good script and a great cast. And as you can hear an outstanding soundtrack.✌

[@fuiers]

This is by far my favorite music moment from the whole franchise. That and Ice Chase. Notable mention Bill Contis music from FYEO. Living Daylights might be my favorite Bond movie and Dalton is still my favorite Bond.

[@jamesthewineguy]

John Barry's composition are superb and so varied. This is an excellent capture of Bond and each scene. Accessible today as it was then.

[@ElectoneGuy]

One of John Barry's best and most underrated scores.

[@TheTruedevine]

I play this when im late for work

[@jeffreyklein5215]

lmao hah everyday in WINTER traffic

[@universalexports777]

Last Bond sountrack by John Barry-and boy was it a great one!

[@apache318]

Best sound track of all James Bond

[@swinetastic]

It couldn't be any better :)

[@fastingislife3766]

Facts

[@apache318]

@@fastingislife3766 ?

[@fastingislife3766]

@@apache318 I’m replying to your comment from 8 yrs ago.

[@rickardbergh5431]

"Don't shoot! You'll hit the plane!"

[@TraustiGeir]

And he did...

[@user-bk1sf6pk6q]

リビングデイライツが007シリーズで一番好きな作品

[@TheRobijas007]

In my humble oppinion the best Bond movie overall. Timothy is my second best Bond after Pierce ... And this whole movie is so underrated, to the disgrace level

[@thewinner7382]

Eh it has its weaknesses...

[@elisabethhobson2831]

Pierce? Oh please.

[@Axonteer]

Indeed, this track nearly goes to everything to make it sound important / epic :)

[@xanderunderwoods3363]

Best Bond Film Ever!!

[@jerrymelvin2650]

Love it especially this BGM tune "Hercules Takes Off"

[@edu_moonwalker]

I like the way some James Bond movie composers arrange the main themes from other singers/band groups to fit the scenes.

[@RobertK1993]

Awesome John Barry score.

[@aqariusmann1973]

The best Bond and the music like IT should be in Bond films. In the Graig films you Don’t hear the Bond theme like this at all

[@jamesnga2705]

The forever majestic sound by John Barry to accompany the super spy taking off a huge Hercules.. many other Bond flies fighter jet but TD is able to fly the beast.

[@sirpizo555]

I can't get 0:45 to 1:16 out of my head!

[@guowushu]

It should be in one of those 10 hour videos :D

[@TheHelghast1138]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@daviddeadman8699]

A quintessential Bond track if ever there was one!

[@kpuunya8880]

この映画は００７シリーズで３番目に好きな作品です。この曲はこの映画の中で最も好きな曲です。

[@abdulwahid-vi2uo]

Best music score of all bond movies.

[@jaroslavchladek2183]

This is the best Bond soundtrack ever made!!

[@allisonemmett7036]

I love this from the living daylights I quite excited it makes me feel goosepimpimply all over

[@DaddyDrummer007]

Still say Dalton was the best Bond. Great film. One of the best.

[@0neDoomedSpaceMarine]

I love how this follows the melody of the opening credits theme.

[@speedracer1945]

Barry's last 007 soundtrack and its one of his best and that poster is also one the best theatrical poster . I been looking for years for it finally found it .

[@tustari]

Incredible track. Absolutely incredible

[@georgedobbie2878]

John Barry at his best

[@666camel666]

one of the best james bond OST ever!

[@the3rdreichneverdied758]

I really appreciate this song

[@KyleSJPeters]

It's bit has literally been in mine and my bosses head for a year. Without fail, everyday, someone hums it

[@GnCFilms]

Where did you work?!

[@visionist7]

Yeah man where did you work

[@MrFac183]

Greatest film score of all time

[@agustinruizrodero482]

This was always my favourite track here , good epic !

[@geosword6]

My time. Unless you were there, you can't explain it. Just be thankful we were there.

[@JetDom767]

Play this while taking off in a Hercules on GTA V

[@stuffedsheepshead]

And now Spotify is available on PS4, so I also do this!

[@IlliterateIdiot]

JetDom767 And them some dick come out of no where with a homing launcher... cue bond theme

[@alucard624]

That stunt sequence is still badass after all these years.

[@TheHelghast1138]

Sweet!!

[@eljay5009]

This must be one of the most iconic scores of any bond movie - it always goes through my head when I think of bond. I was 12 when this came out and remember having a summer holiday at Pontins in Blackpool (now sadly gone to make way for housing). They used to do cabaret shows in the Princess theatre at night - but during the day they would often make it into a cinema and show movies. This movie (along with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Never ending Story) always sticks in my mind due to watching them whilst on holiday at Pontins. I can still recall coming out of the dark theatre back into the sunshine then spending the rest of the holiday running around the camp humming this tune. Did any of the other bond movies mix the main theme into the score so seamlessly - I can't think of any others that did this.

[@harvey2906]

A great movie.✌️

[@johanndealwis4053]

Just gives you goosebumps when this music hits

[@stevenklein3195]

The theme fits so well with the scene of the Herc taxing down and finally lifting off. The whole soundtrack is a masterpiece to one of the best Bond films out there. I prefer Connery, but Dalton is easily a close second.

[@elliottfitzgerald]

This whole soundtrack is amazing. I’m tempted to play it while driving, but that might be a horrible idea, I can see myself changing lanes all crazy and trying to jump the divide.

[@AndorRadnai]

And laser cutting any pursuing police cars in half…

[@cypsoon]

@@AndorRadnai it was salt corrosion 😉💪

[@AndorRadnai]

@@cypsoon Oh… did I say laser cutting? My bad. Salt corrosion is of course right. How preposterous would that be!? 👀😂

[@cypsoon]

@@AndorRadnai cheers mate 🍻🤜🤛

[@joaoguilhermebastos519]

Wise man

[@ProfFido]

*Signals to go to the back of the plane so can drive up the rear ramp

[@puppiesarepower3682]

When I have to fix something broke around the house.

[@Dohsoda]

A great track combining the song of the movie into the action.

[@MegaJordan691]

Just saw both Timothy Dalton 007 movies and I have to say that I actually like him as bond. Way more than Roger more I must say.

[@asdfasdf7199]

ya

[@tonnyversally5242]

Kyiv 2023 lets go !!!

[@jean-michelprillieux5012]

Musique très tonique... Et qui me rappelle mes joyeuses années 80...

[@morgoth390]

probably the best scene in bond history

[@RobertKincaid-vq3hn]

Due to You Tube we can listen again , I remember seeing this at the Manchester Odeon in the summer of 1987 and a month later seeing at a Canon cinerma in n~~~Amsterdam seeing it in dutch subtitles with in English consider the fact that 9 of 10 hollanders speak English its no problem for them

[@chrishuizing]

great☺☺

[@harvey2906]

A great sound. Cool. 😎

[@JetDom767]

I play this when taking off with the C130 Hercules in GTA V.

[@pkazey]

Damn I just rediscovered this song my heart nearly jumped out of my chest. Really great production here

[@tomjhon1456]

this is James Bond

[@theaveragejoe6320]

Living Daylights good future

[@minuteman2k]

just wow

[@tonykluck8458]

Fabulous, "large orchestra" sound (wonder where they recorded it?). Nice "action" music using the theme. Snappy beat! Barry was a genius, wasn't he? To be able to come up with as many scores for a franchise of movies and have each one stand on its own greatness...well, I am in awe. This is not my favorite Bond movie, btw. But the music...the music!!! Always great from Barry.

[@mehranhaq8084]

Wow, seriously this score screams everything 007. Who agrees?

[@BlueBrainMountainStream]

"DONT SHOOT...YOOOLL HIT DEE PLAIN!