Die Another Day

Die Another Day is the twentieth James Bond movie made by EON Productions and the fourth and final film to star Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond. It was released in 2002 and produced by Bond veterans Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. It is the first movie to not feature Desmond Llewelyn as Q since Live and Let Die (1973).

Soundtrack

The theme music to Die Another Day with the title of the same name was written and sung by Madonna. Madonna also had a small cameo in the movie as Verity, a leather-clad fencing instructor.

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The soundtrack was composed by David Arnold; this is his third time composing for a James Bond movie. The soundtrack album was released by Warner Bros. Records.

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Although the Bond films have a longstanding connection with the pop music world, the choice of Madonna's song, coupled with the use of The Clash's "London Calling", proved wildly controversial with some fans who felt the two pieces of music were somehow inappropriate for a Bond movie. "London Calling" was used briefly in the film as Bond returns to England via British Airways; at the time, the airline was using the song in American radio and television commercials. Regardless, the title song, "Die Another Day", was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song. Conversely, the song was also nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song (2002).

Related Topics:
The Clash - London Calling - Golden Globe - Golden Raspberry Award - Worst Original Song (2002)

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Track listing

• "Die Another Day" - Madonna
• "Bond Vs. Oakenfold" - (Oakenfold mix)
• "Gun Barrel / On The Beach"
• "How Do You Intend To Kill Me Now, Mr. Bond?"
• "Hovercraft Chase"
• "Kiss Of Life"
• "Peaceful Fountains Of Desire"
• "Welcome To Cuba"
• "Jinx Jordan"
• "Wheelchair Access"
• "Jinx And James"