The Mystery Of The James Bond Chord

[@RickBeato]

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[@MySamurai77]

I know a guy, everything he ever played he ended with the Bond chord. It just ends everything. Mind you, he was right in to his cheese guitar playing.

[@kadourimdou43]

If you’re wanting a good song to listen to? Have heard the band Quicksand, they’re really good. The song Brushed is a good one.

[@robertforman3494]

Rick, I’d be really interested in you doing a comparison of the tune Norman wrote to what Barry did with it, and also your take on the lawsuit.

[@mariasoleada2337]

A lot of energy necessary to do what you do. You do a wonderful job

[@ZaZu2k9]

Hey Rick, would love for you to cover The Midnight and their latest live album. It has some great guitar elements. Hope to hear what you think. Thank you. Im a software engineer and you've reignited my love for the electric guitar and I hope to learn this year.

[@svensvensson6705]

Love that you are talking about music again. No one talks about details in music in a more clear way than you do!

[@RickBeato]

I’m back to playing and teaching!

[@michaelgottlieb9083]

@@RickBeatoWish Rick would do a series on John Barry, Mancini, Percy Faith, Mantovani, Paul Mauriat, Carlos Jobim, Nelson Riddle, Stanley Black, Jackie Gleason Orchestra, Ferrante & Teicher, Michel Legrand, Peter Nero etc.. etc... They produced some beautiful music that is often overlooked and underappreciated.

[@DeffoZappo]

Ah yes he's talking about music again..... 🤔

[@DeffoZappo]

Ah yes he's talking about music again..... 🤔

[@cozmicpfunk]

I was so happy to see this video today about the "James Bond Chord"- I grew up on Bond and have been a HUGE fan of John Barry- he is a amazing composer and orchestrator. His film soundtracks are all unique and Memorable! Barry made "Bond" an Icon with the Music. There would be no James Bond in film without John Barry... Thank you Ric for doing this fantastic short on the this theme. This is an important subject I feel every Musician should be familiar with

[@xxphactor]

I always loved how the theme was always present in every variation of James Bond movies and scores.

[@arrell]

That is pretty much the definition of a theme.

[@JohnDegen_aka_Jeehannes]

And many of the title songs echo it too:)

[@Levinator25]

All but the Madonna one I believe

[@captainjack--]

Not Never Say Never Again. Killer track by Ex-Sergio Mendes singer and wife of Herb Alpert, Lani Hall though!

[@divinecomedian2]

​@@arrellsure, but most things change over time, including themes

[@alexneill8338]

It’s amazing how this 2-minute piece of music tells you everything you need to know about the titular character - it’s suave, cool, sophisticated, mysterious and infinitely sexy.

[@chatham43]

@alex...urbane too.

[@terri6854]

And it's very James Bondy.

[@fillhixx]

@@terri6854Ah, but only looking Back…

[@S2NAZ]

Exactly 🫵🏻 And still, I always think of Connery.

[@terri6854]

(That's included in the joke)@@fillhixx

[@markcattano]

My father built John Barry's swimming pool at his house on Centre Island, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. Same place where Billy Joel has lived for the past twenty years. He shared many John Barry stories with me. My father was a classical pianist and he suggested that was one of the reasons he got the contract. He said John Barry was a very smart, very accomplished individual, and a nice person as well. RIP John, you are an icon.

[@keithwarrington2430]

Smart, accomplished very very talented, not that nice.

[@robotics1x]

I always thought John Barry was British since James Bond was a British film!

[@markcattano]

Yes, he was quite British but was an expat living in America

[@ginghamt.c.5973]

He wasn’t quite British - he was all British! (not from New York - but actually from York, Yorkshire, England!)

[@jontalbot1]

The James Bond theme is one of the greatest pieces of twentieth century music IMO. I still remember hearing it for the first time. Chills.

[@railworker8058]

The theme is a reflection of the Sixties jazz scene like the Pink Panther. Unforgettable tunes.

[@jimgardner5129]

Another great, great song. Mancini's version being my absolute favourite.

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

A bit of Spiderman and batman too

[@michaelmoore7975]

I forever thought it was a Mancini creation.

[@thedolphin5428]

Don't forget Get Smart!

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

And The Avengers. I blame The Shadows and shame Hank Marvin did play the first rendition of this Bond theme

[@agento86]

John Barry needs his own episode. He is a masterful composer and not just for his works on the Bond films. The title track from the movie "Out of Africa" is beyond grandiose.

[@ronricherson6685]

Agree! I wrote my own similar response before reading yours. Hope Rick catches at least one of us.

[@christophertaylor9100]

There are a couple of those guys out there, like Bernard Herrmann who were so innovative and creative

[@colinregan7281]

Love John Barry, his compositions imo are some of the greatest of all time.❤

[@msh6865]

John Barry is a master composer. Should have far more recognition than he had. His lush, melodic and grandiose arrangements are aurial beauty.

[@guitarreilly]

Yeah fantastic piece! John Barry invented his own genre

[@andyrossi6188]

Rick Beato is a National treasure for musicians and the music they make. His analysis, explanation, appreciation and sharing his sheer joy for music is unmatched. All of his videos should be bundled up and sent to the Smithsonian for historic safe keeping.

[@jemsar2]

We need to insure Rick for at least $10MM so that he’s never lost, hurt, ill, or worse: forgotten. He ought to be nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to music education in our country!!!

[@MOSMASTERING]

Maybe when I get old and Rick Beato retires, I'll take over and start a KZbin channel. I'm as obsessive and critical about music and love music theory. I just need to get a bit more jaded by modern pop.. how much worse can it get! The latest Rick "These lyrics are terrible" video is about the level of disdain I have for most of what I hear on a daily basis!

[@loreman7267]

You're not wrong!

[@loreman7267]

​@@MOSMASTERINGYeah, that was depressing! Just the latest part of Cultural Ground Zero that happened in 1997.

[@mapleext]

Yup, he’s the best - a national treasure - I agree

[@John-k2o9r]

I’m 73 years old with no music talent and can say I don’t listen to music the same since Rick Beato came into my life. Thank You Professor. ✝️

[@CiscoWes]

I don’t know how to play anything but I’ve been inspired by videos like these to try to learn to play. Been tinkering on my phones keyboard. Probably should buy a real keyboard 😂

[@Kinzarr4ever]

Talent, s they say, is 1% inspiration and 99% transpiration (a.k.a. sweat) And the best way to get the work in without wasting shitloads of time is to have a great teacher, like Rick :)

[@gilbertomolina2177]

This was fantastic ! This Chord : Bb-D-F#-A ? ( Key of Bb)

[@Evertones]

I wish one day he will make a video about mind-blowing Brazilian artists, like Djavan and Gilberto Gil. That's a perfect match.

[@bobbys4327]

Ya ain't lying....

[@streetpi1010]

Rest Peacefully Vic Flick, 87. Thx for being a part of 007 history & making that chord epic!

[@richardfairlamb9728]

John Barry’s Bond themes are genius, especially ‘You only live twice’ and ‘On her Majesty’s Secret Service’ which includes ‘We have all the time in the World’. Stunning stuff.

[@Bruiser48]

Agree OHMSS is incredible. Also Dances With Wolves.

[@ChrisHustonphoto]

Those two are my favs. Love the harps

[@billysolhurok5542]

Midnight cowboy

[@michaelgottlieb9083]

Wish Rick would do a series on John Barry, Mancini, Percy Faith, Mantovani, Paul Mauriat, Carlos Jobim, Nelson Riddle, Stanley Black, Jackie Gleason Orchestra, Ferrante & Teicher, Michel Legrand, Peter Nero etc.. etc... They produced some beautiful music that is often overlooked and underappreciated.

[@paulwilson6357]

Some Ennio Morricone in there too - those western themes were genius!

[@marticabre286]

Yes, they are “minor” composers but they have very beautiful themes.

[@Eiraqucam]

When I read your comment, I thought to myself ‘I like a lot of these artists I should check out the ones I haven’t heard of before’ and doing so led me to discovering a lot of great new tracks. So thank you for taking the time to detail this list!

[@markdickson-c4s]

Hugo Montenegro too

[@satvikrk3500]

Nino Rota as well

[@benjaminniemczyk]

The Bond theme is fantastic and makes use of so many old compositional techniques but with that spectacular big band sound. Glad Rick shined a spotlight on this tiny masterpiece.

[@mrv6968]

I'm so in love with how these iconic tunes get broken down. The majestic sounds and transition point out the genius of the artist. My teenage son is doing this with his musical talent these days. I get teary-eyed with the beauty and the raw talent musical geniuses have. We mere mortals can only sit back and enjoy!

[@loudrimshot]

It is so brilliantly written. I worked it out on piano last year and it gave me chills when I realized how well it was composed. That first chord... Wow!

[@tiagopereira2301]

Rick deserves some sort of wide public recognition for his contribution to the music history and it’s community. His videos and narratives, with its breath of topics and styles, the quality of the content and the guests, are a gift to the music industry, musicians, fans, and music aficionados. How grateful shall we be to have this man performing for us over so many years?!! Is he aware of that?!! 🙏 Thx Rick, keep going on and on please

[@michaelmoore7975]

He is slowly becoming the IT guy. Finally, an interviewer that is one of them. And won't ask stupid questions like "What's your favorite color?" or "What's your favorite sticker book?"

[@MikesTropicalTech]

There was a story on him on the CNN web site a few weeks ago.

[@graantmnz]

hear hear ....

[@marca7434]

Absolutely Correct ... I have learned SO MUCH and would never have seen those interviews ANY other way. Invaluable !!!

[@mikeb5372]

With 4 million subscribers he is getting some sort of wide public recognition

[@johnbarry5036]

i wrote Barry's wiki page almost 25 years ago now, and although its changed since, much of what of I wrote is still there verbatim. The fact of the Norman vs Barry issue is this= MN wrote the melody from 0:00 to 0:05. That's it. It was a song to be sung in a Calypso, tropical style, no electric guitar. The producers of Dr No hated it, and hired JB. Barry took this seed, put it to guitar, orchestrated it with a big band, wrote the intro, the section "B", and... well, everything else. So, yes, the key part is by MN, but JB took it to a different level. Only 2 composers have won 5 Oscars. John Williams and... you guessed it, Barry.

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

There are versions of Monty Norman's tune out there (Bad Sign, Good Sign) and although you can hear the theme's origin I think there is quite a difference.

[@robertforman3494]

Norman deserves some credit for those few notes but Barry really wrote the theme and it’s a shame he doesn’t get the credit for it. I’d be really interested to get Rick’s take on the lawsuit.

[@andyeasy3320]

Re: Those stabs. Didnt JB have a personal trans-atlantic correspondence course in arranging with one of Stan Kenton's alumnii? This theme has the stridency of a SK joint. I could be wrong.

[@michaelmoore7975]

Question: I heard, read, or dreamt somewhere that his score for _Zulu_ (my fav BTW) was actually a leftover from another movie he scored but was fired or dropped or whatever, and just changed a bit here and there and added some tribal drums. Q, is that true? And if so what was the previous movie?

[@remuso287]

@@michaelmoore7975 I know that Barry used the theme from Zulu in Cry the Beloved Country. But I have never heard the story that his Zulu theme was already written before this movie

[@roychalko4487]

Being a trumpet player all my life, it's nice to hear Rick give us some love!

[@michaelgottlieb9083]

I’m not a horn player but always loved horns… growing up in the 70’s….horn sections in popular music was commonplace…

[@telafonic]

Oh yeah that's what trumpet players need, is more love. 😁

[@trallfraz]

I was one of those trpt players back in the 70's to 2016. Played woth Stan Kenton and Bill Watrous. A horn players' gotta know their limitations to play \with those guys.

[@craft-o-matic399]

I've been a Maynard Ferguson fan for nearly 60 years. The first time I heard him play was when I was in elementary school. The Stan Kenton album Prologue This is an Orchestra!

[@ratboygenius]

I love it. E chromatic minor. Also vi half-diminished over V pedal at the climax conflates the cadence, combining two functions at once leading to an almost evaded recapitulation. It's so cool.

[@ctrainbeats]

I wish I knew what any of that meant lol 😂

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

The breadth of Rick's music knowledge never ceases to amaze me. I watched all of the bond movies as a kid. Just great films all around.

[@wstks-fmworldwide5390]

This was the tune to which my wife and I entered our wedding reception in 2006, bursting through the double doors as the orchestra kicked in. Needless to say, the place went nuts. I had, of course, figured out the iconic chord your are discussing here quite a few years before.

[@josephm.benoit9202]

Can you imagine _not_ telling Rick how fantastic this video is just because hundreds of others will have already? Thank you, Rick, for this great piece of analysis and appreciation.

[@brianjames1233]

Ha Ha exactly. I'm fully aware my comment will be lost in an ocean of appreciation, but often can't resist a heart felt thank you.

[@CharlesSummers-d1v]

I’m 66 and have always been a big fan of James Bond 007. Years and Years back I made a 007 backing track on my DAW to play over using a synth, bass, drum machine and a Gretsch Nashville. I also put some female background vocals over using the synth. I did the original version though which had more guitar. To start off the track, I snagged a voice of Pierce Brosnan going…”The name’s Bond, James Bond.” Great video Rick. Big fan up here in Helen, GA. :-)

[@HerrP58]

Off topic. Having spent 6 glorious years in lovely Bavaria in then W. Germany, visiting Helen always reminds me of how great life was in the 1980s. See you next Oktoberfest!

[@fishingthelist4017]

I need to go up there to see if the trout are still afraid of me.

[@CharlesSummers-d1v]

The Trout Tournament is March 30th. :-D

[@sfeddie1]

Every time Rick does an explanation video, like this, all it does is tell me how much I don't know about music theory! The man is a master.

[@cahg3871]

I was thinking the exact same thing when I read your comment,lol.I enjoy good music,but certainly have no actual musical talent.👍

[@bpabustan]

I remember Vic Flick in a video said he played the guitar parts on an acoustic (the one on the photo). Many thought it was a Strat, but it's not! The irony is that Vic Flick is a session guitarist in England and used a Strat for most of his career. He sold that Strat to RIck Harrison on Gold & Silver Pawnshop in Las Vegas. Great video Rick! Love it!

[@johnlandrum1260]

That was a cool episode, didn’t know he wasn’t playing a strat for the movie.

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

I remember seeing that episode. Too bad he was low-balled on his guitar.

[@RonaldFrey-w7m]

Paragon falcon guitar...

[@stevenbaggett6549]

Saw that episode. Didn't know who Vic was but went on line for his credits..impressive

[@jasonpoletta1797]

​@@Last_one_before_I_go wasn't really low balled. It sold at auction for 25k

[@DeflatingAtheism]

The James Bond theme is one of those rare pieces of music that’s a genre unto itself. It captures its subject matter perfectly, and even when you hear it parodied, you recognize it instantly.

[@cooldebt]

Not a parody but definitely a nod in 'Snake Eater' from the game Metal Gear Solid 3. I love listening for musical allusions in VGM and if you add in vgm jazz covers by The Consouls you get layers of it

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

I can think of so many scores that come from that. It's the perfect soundtrack to represent a high class european elite spy.

[@Vivi_9]

@@cooldebt ARE YOU AFTER THE PHILOSOPHER'S LEGACY? TELL ME!

[@moeball740]

If you like this video from Rick I recommend you go see one from bassist Charles Berthoud, I think it's called "James Bond theme but it slaps". It's really funny but also a wicked take on the Bond theme. I think you'll like it!

[@cooldebt]

@@moeball740 Berthoud is brilliant

[@HarryBartok-e6x]

Derek Watkins was an English jazz, pop, and classical trumpeter. He played lead trumpet on the soundtracks of the James Bond films, Watkins recorded with British jazz bands, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, and The Beatles.

[@michaelenosmusic]

Anybody who's grown up with the movies instantly knows that first progression...it's like hair stands on the back of your neck.

[@vracan]

yes I agree, another one comes to mind is the theme from good,bad and the ugly

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Indeed it did, especially at that final chord.

[@revvyhevvy]

​@@vracanAbsolutely!!!

[@RelicOnMaui]

Yep, even BEFORE the 007 (licensed to kill) guitar line

[@jaspermooren5883]

That's the vast majority of people though. Unless you're from the 40s or earlier, you've grown up with James Bond.

[@johnsrabe]

I love that Rick constantly includes Classical music in the discussion, as an essential aspect of the big picture. And I hope he’s turning many of you on to Classical, if you weren’t into it already.

[@Caleb-xf5yn]

I can't believe how deep this man is and how he makes music so approachable to average people. He's done so much for music with his breadth and depth of knowledge.

[@HWPcville]

I'm not a musician but I like that you show the notes and play them as you're talking about them. It brings it all together, even for a non-musicians like myself. Thanks (and subscribed).

[@MarshallSetUps]

Congratulations on 4,000,000 subscribers. Well deserved. Keep up the great work.

[@AbWischBar]

John Barry’s score is one of the key ingredients why James Bond became such a success. And it just defines the whole genre - I was so pleased when “The incredibles” built on these tunes and vibes too.

[@Frankie5Angels150]

I never thought about it but the 007 theme is probably the most recognizable musical theme of all time. One is instantly transported into Bond’s world within the first e minor chords. Well done Rick!

[@TheandY408]

Probably Star Wars

[@joso7228]

@@TheandY408nah Bond James Bond

[@Parallax-3D]

Jaws! Two notes, repeated, and you instantly know what it is.

[@keynshamkeynsham1]

@@Parallax-3D cage goes in the water...

[@FitzArias]

I figured out which chord it was as soon as you began talking about it. It is the most iconic chord this side of the Beatles' "a day in the life" final chord. Good job Rick, thanx.

[@thestevenjaywaymusic7775]

In my humble opinion, this was one of the best film theme tunes ever! In fact, on my new album which will be released over the next couple of months, one track has the very chord as the last chord. It really works well.

[@grangerover500]

Not an opinion - a fact!

[@MusicManxxxxx]

Vic was a stunning reader. He was a dep on Guys and Dolls - the musical (for Mitch Dalton) at the National Theatre, London UK in the 1980s. He came in and sight read the entire score without having seen the score and having had no rehearsal. Several guitarists were booked as deps some of who struggled with the quite difficult parts and never came back. Phil Lee also did it for a while. I met Phil at a party and we talked about the show. He said "There was that one song.." and I said "Yeah! Take Back Your Mink" I then thanked him for turning down the dep position as the job was then "offered" to me and in direct contrast to Vic Flick, I sat in my bedroom with the parts and a cassette for a week... and I still struggled with it but I kept being re-booked.. The drummer took me to one side at one point and said "Your off-beats are dragging", and, given the show was full of fast off-beat ( e.g. Luck Be A Lady Tonight) I felt like a bit of a prune with a large dose of imposter syndrome.

[@thedominion6643]

Rick could easily get Vic Flick for an interview and he should 🥹

[@fredelin2580]

Always delightful to read fabulous stories like yours !

[@Tony-yp7ok]

I grew up round the corner from Vic Flick and was friends with his kids, lovely man. He’d occasionally sit in at a local jazz club on boozy Sunday afternoons, great player.

[@aluncurtis6124]

Greatest movie theme of them all! Sheer excitement and the final chord is bliss, mystery and sinister adventure all in one - brilliance!

[@chunkysouperman]

I love all the insights that Rick gives us, but also appreciate the subtle trick of "moving to black and white" so nobody noticed that this was a much older video... the whole background is different. The amps are missing, so is the KZbin plaque and guitars... We're so enthralled what Rick has to say that we miss things... very nice!

[@wallyman292]

The extent of my musical knowledge consists of playing trombone in HS band. Talk of this chord or that, in major or minor, goes way over my head. And yet I thoroughly enjoy watching these musical analyses of familiar songs I love!

[@MKDAWUSS]

Same here. I can somewhat keep up with the material, but I still wouldn't be able to sit there and spot a GMajSus7 chord or something...

[@wallyman292]

@@MKDAWUSSI hear all this talk and just think how lucky I was to have played a brass instrument! No such thing as chords, etc.! Just play the note shown and move on to the next one! ;)

[@Boblobblaw88]

That music is SO important to the Bond series. Those intros create so much anticipation. btw---Does anyone remember the spy theme that started the Beatles' Help? (they hated it--but I loved it)

[@studiolargo8320]

That was perfect, going right into 'Help!'

[@filteredwaters9171]

I have waited since 1964 (when goldfinger was released) for this video and analysis.i was in fourth grade then and this music always has put me in a weird mood. Thank you so much, Rick!

[@TheMattForbes]

Terrific video, Rick! Monty Norman's contribution amounts to that key melody line played by Vic Flick; however, the swinging big band arrangement/orchestration that John Barry built around Norman's 'trunk song' is the invaluable, game-changing contribution that would forever define the "007 sound" -- which was basically a brilliant fusion of big band jazz (with that iconic plungered/growling brass) supported by a '60s pop/rock rhythm section. That 'bridge' bop section for instance is pure Barry and really evokes that ominous, thrilling 'spy' sound that would be evoked by every other film and TV show in the genre for decades to come. It's a killer recipe and something that my arrangers and I still channel in my own music!

[@stephenderry9488]

I seem to remember he originally wrote it on a sitar as a song for an India-themed musical that never worked out. But an inspired piece of repurposing!

[@TheMattForbes]

@@stephenderry9488 yes that's exactly right! It was originally a tune called "Bad Sign, Good Sign" from a musical version of "A House for Mr Biswas". And while Barry is undeniably the architect and innovator of the Bond 'sound', Norman's contribution with that key melodic 'hook' was a monumental jumping off point for everything that followed.

[@davidraiklen4521]

Combining surf guitar with film noir was so different, and so right, that the track stood out from everything else. A signature sound that defined the spy genre for generations. Barry's incredible gift for creating signature sounds that ebbed and flowed with the story gave him a huge career in film. (Mancini tried something like this in Peter Gunn, but James Bond is the one that exploded)

[@gregpetryk1696]

No music is safe from the scrutiny of Rick Beato! Thank you for what you bring to us wanna be musicians :) I'm 65, playing guitar since 1972...and still learning so much.

[@johnnyraven4217]

As a recent retiree and student of piano, I am very interested in Rick’s videos as part of my education . Plus, they are downright fascinating. Bravo , Rick!

[@tjordulf]

I absolutely love that Lazy shuffly groove this track has. It makes it literally impossible to NOT bob ones head wearing Bass face!!! 😊👍🏻

[@QuicknStraight]

The mostly instantly recognisable movie theme of all time. It really creates a sense of Bond inaction, ending with the denouement where he gets his target in the final chord. The but absolute best bit of Bond music is the song We Have All The Time In The World, by Barry and Hal David, sung my Louis Armstrong. The string arrangement is just sublime.

[@artrandy]

Just a note. There is no "Piccolo trumpet part" in Bach's Brandenburg Concerto no 2, as written by him. It was originally played by a valveless natural trumpet in high F, whereas the piccolo trumpet itself was introduced 150 years after his death.......

[@Vadian-i7y]

Exactly, maybe it's interesting to mention that the tube length of the natural F trumpet is between a standard Bb trumpet and a trombone(!).

[@alanniederlitz8630]

LOve your channel. I love the interviews you have been doing, i used to work for a promoter here in Houston and we promoted punk and grunge from early '80s through mid 90s. I worked for Tom Bunch who managed the Butthole Surfers and the TOADIES. I especially dug the Billy Corrigan interview. I also knew Ronnie Renfrow who was leader of Ronnie Renfrow BIG BAND here. WOndering if you ever knew or met Ronnie? I used to teach and play golf with his younger brother... lOVE THE CHANNEL. Currently, at 62 i am learning to play GIT-TAR, i never expected to be so in love with trying to learn anything other than playing sports. I still play ice hockey at a fairly competetive level. Anyway i just love to strangle the guitars as i learn and i am not under any illusions about being a guitarist... i am LEARNING and loving it. My teacher learned from her BAND leader father so she is highly knowledgeable and very experienced guitarist and song writer. ANYWAY Ronnie is one cool dude

[@timmund1485]

You are the only guy that breaks it all down and can actually play the parts. Thank you for what you do. Merry Christmas brother!

[@laneadamson5686]

You are simply a great teacher. You make the theory intelligible even though the listener has only a vague knowledge of anything more than basic modes.

[@gwzipper1]

As a trumpet player, it was super cool to hear you call out Maynard Fergusson & Cat Anderson - two ICONIC high note players. Along with Arturo Sandoval, Doc Severinson, Wayne Bergeron and many others, that's a sound I adore. FYI, I can SLAY that high F (Concert Eb). Guys like those you mentioned live in the neighborhood a major fifth north of there.

[@Simeon_Harris]

i had to work out the tune for some of my students and it contains all 12 tones of the chromatic scale, which is very cool

[@ihanak8814]

actually 13

[@DeflatingAtheism]

That chromatic descent with an octave displacement is really interesting. I think RIck has talked about octave displacements with passing tones before, but stressed it should be done on the off-beat, not the downbeat as it’s done here.

[@Leave_The_Hall_69]

​@@ihanak8814😮🤔

[@Mark-fd3mg]

“Every note is good in the right context”. - Miles Davis

[@uraniumcranium2613]

Oscillation Cycles by Ron Jarzombek uses all 12 tones in a cool way, its the same pattern played forwards and reversed at different tempos and signatures. It is a bit heavy for some but he made a video explaining it.

[@Malama_Ki]

Rick, your editing and delivery with smooth knowledge transfer is appreciated. It’s like you have your own TV station.

[@CrescentandJasmine]

As music nerds who are trying to start a music channel (and one of whom is a James Bond fan), we are always excited to see a Beato breakdown. Cheers from Japan!

[@RichardGarcia93]

I’ve always called it the “Spy Chord” for the James Bond reason lol.

[@LanguidAndBittersweet]

Yeah, it's a pretty common name for it

[@rabendranath]

That's a cool name!

[@jehl1963]

You could throw the Peter Gunn theme in the same category.

[@Sammywhat]

Not unlike the Jimi Hendrix chord! (in name, of course, not in actual notes!)

[@henry247]

Same

[@PNWJEEPER01]

3:02 As a lifelong big band nerd- I don't hear any strings. I hear a bari, tenor and alto sax unison line. This is one of my favorite charts; on horn or guitar it's a blast to play. Although, my happy place when it comes to movie tunes is Lalo Schiffrin's score to Bullitt.

[@marshac1479]

Now that's a tune. I love the horns.

[@fredelin2580]

Lalo Schifrin is another impressive musician. Pianist (classical & Jazz), composer & Orchestrator.

I was lucky enough to perform this and more James Bond guitar parts under a direction of Carl Davis with Poznan Philharmonics... back in the day. All Bond music is great music!

[@pacinorules752]

Mr. Davis's theme for The World At War tv doc is haunting

[@sampage4715]

Rick, I come from a musical family, I am an extremely poor keyboardist, never really developed my “gift” as I put it. Point being, I am absolutely amazed at your talent, I would suspect it comes from many years of hard work. Not sure how you remember all you talk about, but your talent is astounding and always very enjoyable!! Watch your series every chance I get.

[@neomacchio4692]

This is so great! I sat down and learned this tune on guitar years ago cause the chords and melody were so incredible! I’m still blown away by the writing, arrangement, and composing for an entire orchestra. Just brilliant.

[@tommarko9983]

whenever I hear a min(maj7) chord, I think of the opening chord of "It's Probably Me" on Ten Summoner's tales... then resolves down to the 6th. Really beautiful for sure. Thanks for this!

[@rikk319]

That song of Sting's has the same wistful, mysterious feel as Bond's theme, just not as big and bombastic.

[@JimBaker-ks4io]

It's a MinMaj9 in this case :)

[@Stavboy]

@@JimBaker-ks4io It evens adds the 11th at times, so I guess that'd be Emin(maj7)11

[@tommarko9983]

@@JimBaker-ks4io I'd have to check, but I think the Sting song also has the 9th on top too...

[@RobertJWaid]

Love your music dissections. Musicians hear music and appreciate it differently. You provide the why.

[@CAndrewNelson]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for breaking this down for all of us. And thank you for giving John Barry his due. I have loved the James Bond theme since childhood and always felt that it was primarily written by Barry. Did not know about the guitarist being a personal friend of John Barry. That seals it for me. Nothing against Monty Norman, but that tune simply oozes John Barry. You can find the same musical trademarks in many of Barry's other compositions, both pre- and post "Dr. No". Heck, you can even hear the Barry/Bond DNA in the score for "The Black Hole"! Great video, Rick. So much fun. Blessings to you!

[@TLMuse]

This brought back memories of your early KZbin days, Rick. I started watching when you had around 40k subscribers; at the time you were mainly discussing film scores. I'm a guitarist, and though I've appreciated film scores, I had never paid careful attention to them. But your videos back then hit a sweet spot for me, with accessible theory helping me further understand and appreciate some well-known scores. It was fun to see you come back to that old topic! -Tom

[@MarksMusicCafe]

It sounds like you aren’t dropping to the F# in the 6th bar of the guitar riff, but staying on the G. The last three notes, as you have it transcribed are F#, F and E. Just a little detail, but otherwise love what you do, Rick. Keep up the great work!

[@BossLevelAudio24]

Noticed that too. The slide down is key to the feel.

[@rAndomlight1069]

The name's Beato, Rick Beato.

[@Capt.PitbullDad]

👍🏼 😂

[@eugenedumitrescu2187]

@@Capt.PitbullDad Strummed, not stirred.

[@Memu_]

What's with the extra long spaces

[@Capt.PitbullDad]

@@Memu_ it is a persiflage of James Bond. He always said his name slowly in a certain way and he paused a bit between every word. So the large spaces are there to “show” the pauses to imitate the way Sean Connery pronounced it…… He used to say: the name ‘s Bond…….. James Bond……. Well, this person compares Rick Beato with James Bond because of the subject of the video so he says: The name’s Beato……. Rick Beato…… You understand now?

[@Memu_]

@@Capt.PitbullDad That's clearly just not the case here though because there wouldn't be a long pause after "The" and they also didn't say it after the first "Beato"

[@neil1killick]

I've watched this video 007 times.

[@tonycasey3183]

I just joined the Q.

[@Hclann1]

Great comment

[@sawneyhasbean]

Yesh....

[@debbiewheeler4066]

Brilliant comment! 😂

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

"No Mr Bond I want you too die" Goldfinger.😊

[@StevenWilkins-y9t]

The Bond theme truly is Iconic - and I believe played a major role in the films success, including the opening titles.

[@MrAdopado]

I don't have enough of an understanding of music theory to really get the details here but for some reason I'm still fascinated by the analysis! It really enhances my appreciation of familiar music and the care and skill that has gone into its production. And, of course, I love the quality of Rick's presentation.

[@d-d-i]

You could easily do even a full series on John Barry's career and the highlights of his compositions. He was one of the best.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

The Ipcress File theme ..??

[@jalabi99]

No one does a song breakdown/analysis like Rick does. Brilliant!

[@Murphy_R9]

I am Death Metal guitar player and this video has me completely intrigued? isn't life strange?😂 Who would have thought a guy that plays Death metal would be totally into learning this stuff? Love this channel!🤘

[@davidg1612]

You would know then that a lot of Death Metal guitarists are into jazz so venturing into classical, big band and orchestra stuff isn't really so far-fetched.

[@CatherineMeeson]

You Rick are my favourite music teacher, ie if I met you I'd say hello professor. Brilliant, epic piece, love the break downs, keep shining Mr Beato, much respect 🙏

[@Deephouse_Gent66]

This is one of the KOOLEST videos I have ever come across! I enjoy your comprehensive discussions and explanations.

[@mark240862]

Vic Flik was a very big name on the London session scene back in the day. A long list of hits under his belt.. Up there with Jimmy Page and Big Jim Sullivan.

[@patrickfisher4241]

Jimmy Page played guitar as a session musician on the Goldfinger soundtrack

[@frednerk8366]

The greatest film theme of all time. John Barry used to back Adam Faith in the late fifties and early sixties. They were called the John Barry Seven.

[@marshac1479]

The pizzicato that's the John Barry 7 sound.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Second greatest. Jaws is clearly first. Most iconic and instantly recognisable just by the first two notes.

[@davestephens6421]

Just notice how it swings!!! Classic!!!!!!

[@fran6b]

Great remark!

[@michaelarrowood4315]

Always fascinating, Rick! I know very little of music theory and do not play an instrument, but I always enjoy your explanations of musical topics. I'll never listen to the James Bond theme the same way again. Thank you!

[@willms7350]

Love this- as a trumpet player I did this with the ISU Marching band in 1986! I had the lead to the High E Flat and I can tell you there are not a lot of players that can get there. We had more than 30 trumpets in the band and I was one of 2 that had that range! Very powerful sound! Makes me wanna pick the horn up and play right now!

[@svbarr]

You really ought to do a breakdown of the theme from SHAFT - amazing song with the funky guitars and strings, etc...

[@geraldfriend256]

Dam rite

[@mirsadseferovic2324]

Isaac Hayes

[@jimgardner5129]

Yes. Fantastic song. My first exposure to music other than Country, as a boy of 8 or 9 years. Safe to say it changed my life. I'm also a fan of the now very rare theme from SWAT, by the THP Orchestra. (THP = Three Hat Productions.) I was lucky enough to nab the 45 about 30 years ago, or more. I eventually got it digitized using the full version of Sound Forge. I cleaned up the pops/ clicks and gave it as high a sample size and rate that iTunes could play. And I may have increased its volume/ compressed it just ever so slightly; nothing extreme. I also made a "cover" .jpg for the file. Good times. :)

[@blackawana]

Word!!!!!!

[@blackawana]

Band kids from my time will BE THERE!!!!

[@scottbaker5938]

The Peter Gunn theme is another very iconic guitar and big band arrangement

[@douglasgreen437]

& don't forget Stingray theme...

[@aryehlion9984]

John Barry was a genius - I love his score for the Bond film The Living Daylights featuring two songs performed by Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders

[@marshac1479]

The drumming on Living Daylights kills.

[@earlgrey691]

'The Girl with The Sun In Her Hair' by Barry never fails to inspire.

[@listonheinz9103]

“Where Has Everybody Gone” aka “Necros Theme” as the instrumental version is so badass that even Necros himself listens to it when he kills people.

[@qwertymanor]

That score is one of the best scores of any movie. Underrated.

[@marshac1479]

@@earlgrey691 Oh my word. I love everything he did. I saw John Barry ar the Royal Albert Hall. He was amazing.

[@kleetus92]

I'm an electrical engineer and I get into some pretty weird stuff, with custom projects and troubleshooting... But to sit here and listen to you rattle off the theory and predictable upcoming behavior of the next notes just blows me away. I know there's a lot that goes into making truly great music, but I had no idea it was anything like this!

[@djGreenALERT]

I love most of the James Bond Movies, but the theme for me is even more iconic; and to hear it broken down in such a way I can understand it? Well it just doesn't get any better than that. Thank you SO much for uploading this Rick!

[@MikeBixby]

Rick, you now have the best channel and my first stop when logging in. Keep em coming

[@alienígena-e1p]

beginning?

[@WinItReigns]

And who can forget the Piccalo trumpet in the Iconic Beatles song PENNY LANE😊

[@jimgolab536]

I do really wish that the trumpet player had given that trumpet to a museum. It was a piece of music history.

[@adamfurnish8481]

Awesome video Rick! I've been loving the interviews, but I admittedly really miss your analysis and theory videos.

[@dragonpundit.6443]

I think this is a priceless examination of beloved music.

[@ryanaustin2617]

After this video, when I listen to the James Bond theme, it doesn't sound the same anymore. The breakdown is incredible, every note has a purpose and not just random to make it sounds good. Good job Rick.

[@TheGuitarman1968]

I have always liked the James Bond movies and main theme (title) song a lot. However, the "guest musician" theme songs are hit and miss at best. Although, I do believe that Duran Duran holds the #1 spot (in terms of popularity and sales) for "A View To A Kill." Now that Rick has broken down the main theme song, I like it even more. There were a few other great movie/TV show theme songs from this era and into the 70's, that fit into this music style and motif. A few of those would be the theme songs from "Mission Impossible," "The Pink Panther," and "S.W.A.T." If I remember correctly, the theme from "S.W.A.T." even went to #1 on the pop charts in the mid/late 70's. Good times! Keep up the great work, Rick!

[@blackawana]

I love the Shirley Bassey's and the Sheena Easton as well...😊

[@TheGuitarman1968]

​@blackawana Yep, those are definitely a couple of the "hits." Well, Shirley actually sang on 3 Bond films. Also, I just happen to like anything Sheena does. I have always been partial to "Live And Let Die," by Paul McCartney And Wings as well. The song is great, and the fact that Jane Seymour is in the movie makes it even better. 😊

[@christophertaylor9100]

Rockford Files :)

[@blackawana]

@@christophertaylor9100 yes!!!! Heard it a milliontimes times...it never gets old!

[@bennorrell6411]

Gotta say, “You Know My Name” by Chris Cornell from Casino Royale is my fave. So epic.

[@funkdaddy001]

That danelectro is gorgeous

[@Top10VideosOnTheWeb]

When I saw the title, I initially thought "What chord?" - then, oh yeah, that one. Just like Hard Day's Night - all you need is to hear that one chord. Be interesting to do a compendium of these iconic chords.

[@newnoggin2]

There are videos trying to explain the Hard Day's Night. I think it ended up being 3 guitars or something like that

[@bryangoad9061]

When I watch you break down *iconic* songs and when you mention these various chords and notes, I'm amazed and stunned at how much detail there is in what seems like almost a surfer riff. And then I get bummed because I didn't pay attention enough in school when we HAD to take music. It doesn't always make sense to me but I'm gonna try to continue to figure it all out.

[@RayMancha]

I absolutely love this treasured video. I can easily save this video to watch later. But one of the reasons I've learned to leave comments now on certain videos, is so someone can leave a comment reminding me days, months, or even years later, of how fantastic a video like this one is. And it always sparks creatively fresh ideas for my future self. Thank you to Rick Beato for all your inspirational videos. Plus thank you, to anyone that randomly gives me a friendly reminder of this wonderful video. Have a great day.

[@GlassWolfLH]

One of the best music scores for film ever written.

[@Mezzanine5]

Vic Flick was on an episode of Pawn Stars selling the White Fender Strat he said he played this on, it's on You Tube I think

[@ShiroiTengu]

He didn't say he played this on that strat though, he only said he was the one who played the theme. Vic played a big old jazz hollowbody called a Clifford Essex Paragon Deluxe through a Vox AC15 for the James Bond theme

[@MusicManxxxxx]

@@ShiroiTengu Indeed! His Strat was stolen the night before the session hence the use of the guitar you mention.

[@peejay6930]

​@@ShiroiTenguI think he player a Barker (might be Baker) jazz box

[@genenery9315]

The main trumpet line is KILLER!!

[@jeffturnbull9661]

A brilliant piece, instantly recognizable for all time, makes me wonder what has become of music, and kind of sad, not only is this recognizable, but decades later it STILL sends shivers, this video just reinforces to me how involved music making is, it's a science, and how absolutely zilch I know or understand of it, but I DO recognize how I respond to great examples of it

[@EricTheOld]

You FKN rock Rick! The stuff you know is utterly amazing! I've subscribed long ago and I wish you a speedy recovery. You are in my prayers sir