Sunday, June 15

Tag: Q the Music

Q The Music: James Bond Concert Spectacular – Fairfield Halls, Croydon
London

Q The Music: James Bond Concert Spectacular – Fairfield Halls, Croydon

Warren Ringham, a life-long massive James Bond fan and professional musician, founded Q The Music in 2004 as a unique tribute to the music of the iconic movie series.  He has put together and leads a first-class 13-piece orchestra of superbly talented musicians to remind audiences of the important contribution the music of John Barry, David Arnold, Hans Zimmer and others has made to the movies.  Three vocalists (Kerry Schultz, Rhiannon Porter and Matt Walker), recreate well-known Bond themes such as You Only Live Twice, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger and the Oscar-winning Skyfall. As well as the themes, Ringham interestingly includes some of the incidental music from the movies, the passages of music that don't usually get much attention outside of the films. Bond films...
Q the Music: The James Bond Concert Spectacular – Indigo at the 02
London

Q the Music: The James Bond Concert Spectacular – Indigo at the 02

Q The Music: The James Bond Concert Spectacular truly lives up to its name as a remarkable tribute to the iconic music of the James Bond film series. Set against the backdrop of a live orchestra, the orchestra expertly guides the audience through the memorable soundtracks that have defined so many of these legendary Hollywood blockbusters. The orchestra itself is outstanding, effortlessly transitioning from the slow, dramatic pieces that build tension to the faster, more action-packed scores that accompany Bond’s most thrilling moments. Their versatility shone through, capturing the mood of each scene with precision. With such an extensive catalogue to choose from, it was impressive how well the orchestra covered a wide array of fan favourites. As they mentioned during the show, if your...