The Living Daylights
John Barry · 1987
65 min · 21 tracks · film score
A lush orchestral score blending suspenseful motifs with romantic themes, embodying classic Bond cinematic flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey through varied pacing
- suspenseful motifs with romantic undertones
- for cinematic moments
- ideal for immersive listening experiences
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone track variety
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Living Daylights' was released in 1987, John Barry had already established himself as a leading composer for the James Bond franchise, having scored eleven previous films. This soundtrack marked his return to the series after a five-year hiatus since 'Octopussy' (1983), showcasing his ability to adapt to the evolving sound of 1980s cinema while maintaining the iconic Bond essence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ennio Morricone· Henry Mancini· Bernard Herrmann
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Living Daylights 4:16
- 2 Necros Attacks 2:04
- 3 The Sniper Was a Woman 2:30
- 4 Ice Chase 4:05
- 5 Kara Meets Bond 2:47
- 6 Koskov Escapes 2:23
- 7 Where Has Everybody Gone 3:37
- 8 Into Vienna 2:50
- 9 Hercules Takes Off 2:17
- 10 Mujahadin and Opium 3:13
- 11 Inflight Fight 3:12
- 12 If There Was a Man 2:54
- 13 Excercise at Gibraltar 6:22
- 14 Approaching Kara 2:21
- 15 Murder at the Fair 2:22
- 16 "Assassin" and Drugged 2:43
- 17 Airbase Jailbreak 4:37
- 18 Afghanistan Plan 3:34
- 19 Air Bond 1:46
- 20 Final Confrontation 1:58
- 21 Alternate End Titles 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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