Casino Royale

Label: Sony Classical
Release Year: 2006
Barcode: 886970291125
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: David Arnold

The film score for Casino Royale (2006), composed by David Arnold, is a dynamic and sophisticated orchestral work that perfectly complements the film’s gritty and modern reimagining of the James Bond franchise. Unlike previous Bond films, Arnold deliberately avoids using the iconic "James Bond Theme" in full until the film’s climax, reflecting Bond’s journey from a reckless agent to the suave and polished 007. Instead, he crafts a new central motif, "You Know My Name," co-written with Chris Cornell, which serves as both the film’s title song and a recurring instrumental theme throughout the score. This rock-infused track brings a raw, edgy energy that aligns with Daniel Craig’s portrayal of a more vulnerable yet formidable Bond. Arnold weaves elements of this theme into key action sequences, reinforcing Bond’s development while maintaining the franchise’s signature musical grandeur.

Beyond the action-driven cues, Arnold’s score for Casino Royale also captures the film’s emotional depth, particularly through the use of strings and piano in the romantic yet tragic themes associated with Vesper Lynd (Eva Green). Tracks like "Vesper" and "City of Lovers" introduce a delicate and melancholic melody that underscores Bond’s brief but deeply emotional relationship with her. The music gradually evolves, mirroring the shifting dynamics between the characters, culminating in the dramatic and sorrowful "Death of Vesper," which carries a sense of loss that lingers into the film’s final moments. Arnold masterfully balances high-energy, brass-heavy action sequences with moments of tenderness and vulnerability, making Casino Royale one of the most critically acclaimed and emotionally resonant scores in the Bond series.

Track Listing

African Rundown
David Arnold

Nothing Sinister
David Arnold

Unauthorised Access
David Arnold

Blunt Instrument
David Arnold

CCTV
David Arnold

Solange
David Arnold

Trip Aces
David Arnold

Miami International
David Arnold

I'm The Money
David Arnold

Aston Montenegro
David Arnold

Dinner Jackets
David Arnold

The Tell
David Arnold

Stairwell Fight
David Arnold

Vesper
David Arnold

Bond Loses It All
David Arnold

Dirty Martini
David Arnold

Bond Wins It All
David Arnold

The End of an Aston Martin
David Arnold

The Bad Die Young
David Arnold

City of Lovers
David Arnold

The Switch
David Arnold

Fall of a House in Venice
David Arnold

Death of Vesper
David Arnold

The Bitch is Dead
David Arnold

The Name's Bond... James Bond
David Arnold

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