“007 Theme” as a Four-Hand Piano Duet

[Nudist Elegan]

Hi,

I just finished a four-hand piano arrangement of probably the second-most famous James Bond Theme: “007 takes the Lektor” (often simply called “007 Theme” or just "007"), originally written for the 1963 motion picture From Russia with Love by John Barry. This piece is dominated by a 7-beat rhythmic motif that cleverly forms a hemiola against a 4/4 time syncopated bass figure. The heroic horn line above then sounds rhythmically as if it were notated in 6/8, which gives the whole piece a bit of a Western feel. Maybe a little nod to the Magnificent Seven from three years earlier? 😉

 

Because of the three elements described above (two counter-moving rhythm sections under a soaring melody line), I think the 007 Theme lends itself perfectly to a four-hand piano arrangement, which is exactly what I did and then recorded it with a former student of mine. Glad to know what you think of it.

 

Have fun!

Dustin

Edited July 24 by Nudist Elegan

[Jeff Bernstein]

I like it! Clever, ebullient; generating a good feeling. Wholesome musical entertainment! Good work. Best wishes.