James Bond and Beyond: Classic Themes For Secret Agents

James Bond and Beyond: Classic Themes For Secret Agents
A unique tribute to the greatest spy movie and t.v. themes of all time. Mike Boldt presents classic themes as well as new, original songs that pay homage to the genre. Boldt's exciting arrangements retain the essence of the original tracks while adding a dynamic new intensity. "James Bond and Beyond" features the best of the secret agent classics: Agent 007, "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.", "Our Man Flint", "The Wild, Wild, West", "Get Smart", "Mission: Impossible", "The Persuaders" and three original new tracks: "Spies, Sleuths and Private Eyes" which evokes the best of John Barry, "007 At Casino Royale" inspired by the 1954 live t.v. debut of James Bond and "Mr. and Mrs. James Bond", a tribute to "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". Bonuses include rare, original radio ads for the U.N.C.L.E. feature films "The Spy With My Face" and "To Trap A Spy" as well as "Our Man Flint" and "The Venetian Affair".If you like the secret agent films of the 1960's, you'll love "James Bond and Beyond"-- a CD that is truly shagadelic!
Customer Review: High tech./non-singing mission accomplished
Mike has delivered another personal tribute to an era, filled with unprecedented visual and aural images of tempered, elegant, yet often explosive heroics for the whole family. It might get a little sensual (James Bond), a little gladiator-like (Wild, Wild West), or just "tongue in cheek" - still gotta Google that expression. For good ol' Maxwell Smart. The set is all electronic but master musician Mike B. has the feel and concept to make The James Bond Theme actually *funky*. He's contributed some originals, too: Spies, Sleuths, And Private Eyes and Mrs. And Mrs. James Bond. That later title bespeaks the necessity of a fast follow-up CD focusing on the Pussy Galore, Stephanie Powers, and Agent 99 [please get clearance on Barbara Felton purring ".....Ohhh, Max!"]. Radio promos are a great addition for the historian-collectors. In MB's previous tribute to The Alamo and John Wayne, the exploitation extras really put the set permanently over-the-top. Brother Phil Boldt flew in from Las Vegas to tickle the ivories himself on Your Z.O.W.I.E. Face, a super cut. Some listeners may associate him more with Rockabilly, as he is in The Rockabilly Hall Of Fame. Can't reach *5* stars here, though, as we miss the extraordinary voice of Mike Boldt. Would love to hear his voice, guitar, and drums up front next time 'round.
Customer Review: Horrible
While the theme variations are somewhat interesting, Mike Boldt crossed over the line on this CD. I expected at least a decent rendition of spy themes - but this guy did the whole thing on his synthesizer in his bedroom. Yechh. Give me my money back. When I think of spy music I think of real instrumentation, not cheesy synthsizer "impressions" of instruments. If you're going to charge full price for a CD, do the right thing - hire a band or at least tell us it's all fake instruments in the description.