The title song’s brilliance is in the way it introduces Craig’s Bond, as the first movie in his premiership it suggests to the audience that even if they don’t know his name yet, they will. Arnold’s preface to the performance is particularly insightful when discussing the motives behind ‘You Know My Name’ and explaining how the music is used to encourage and compel emotion from the audience. The opening and closing credits featuring the title song ‘You Know My Name’ and the traditional 007 motif are standout moments of this show, particularly when Arnold plays the Bond theme tune on electric guitar, and the entire ensemble thoroughly deserved the standing ovation they received at the end of their performance. The Royal Albert Hall is a mesmerizing venue, with impossibly high ceilings, an excellent view from most seats and a true sense of theatricality and musicianship as the orchestra fills the entire room, so to watch a classic film performed in concert by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is an exceptional evening out.īeginning with the composer of this score, David Arnold, introducing the performance and giving context to some of the musical decisions made throughout allows the audience to appreciate the long chase sequences and the stamina and technique on display from the orchestra.

An intense action packed film with a killer score, performed by a fantastic orchestra in a stunning venue.

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