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Nice article.
There was a critique some years ago that berated the score for using the Goldfinger theme in scenes where Goldfinger was not present. That, to me, was the critics misunderstanding the role of the theme in the film. It's not purely a leitmotif for a character, it's a theme used to create the whole stage in which the story is being told.
You cover that in your notes, which is nice to see.
Looking forward to the next one!
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"Golden words he will pour in your ear (Nice reference to HAMLET.)
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
For a Golden Girl knows when he's kissed her
It's the kiss of death
From Mis-ter Goldfinger
Pretty girl, beware of this heart of gold
This heart is cold
He loves only gold"
It's written from the viewpoint of an omniscient narrator imploring Pussy Galore that she's serving an evil master. The narrator knows what Goldfinger is, what he's done to Jill Masterson, and is warning Pussy she'll get the same fate. This is the same information Bond learns about Auric Goldfinger as Bond carries out his mission before meeting Pussy. Nice little narrative miniature from Messrs. Bricusse and Newley. I assume they wrote the lyrics to conform to John Barry's previously written music?
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Just to let you all know, I've started a new series of analyses on John Barry's James Bond scores. I'm starting with GOLDFINGER, will study four others in detail, then concluding with a summary of John Barry's techniques in these scores:
http://www.filmmusicnotes.com/john-barrys-james-bond-scores-part-1-of-6-goldfinger/
I think the score hangs together particularly well and much enjoyed looking into it. Great stuff.
very nice!
did you notate the score by ear?
bruce
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