Lana Del Rey gave us one of the best almost-was James Bond themes with 24, which featured on her album Honeymoon. She had hoped it would appear in the Bond film that became Spectre, but unfortunately it was not selected. However, the Born to Die hitmaker has now been drafted in to record the theme for the eagerly awaited James Bond video game First Light, and the track of the same name arrives today.
The song has been written and composed by Lana alongside series regular composer David Arnold, with the result feeling like a classic Bond anthem. Lana has always shared a similar musical DNA to previous Bond theme chanteuses such as Nancy Sinatra, and some of this magic is conjured up in the smoky, cinematic cool of First Light.
‘It’s a joy to watch two extraordinary talents like Lana Del Rey and David Arnold combine forces. The result feels instantly “Bond” while still bringing a fresh identity for 007 First Light. Bond’s return to gaming is a landmark moment for us at IO Interactive, and having a title song of this quality makes it even more special,’ shares Hakan Abrak, CEO at IO Interactive, who release First Light.
David Arnold adds: ‘The music of James Bond has always been a huge part of its identity. A title song has to tell us about the world we are about to enter. It has to intrigue, excite, and beckon us in. This song joins a long line of genre-defining songs, each one creating a benchmark of style that adds to the magnificent heritage that is “The Bond Song”. That’s why I was so excited to work with Lana, an artist who brought elegance, atmosphere, and her totally unique character to this piece, which I hope will open the world of Bond to a whole new audience.’
007 First Light follows a 26-year-old James Bond at the very beginning of his journey into the spy world.
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