Reflections in a GoldenEye | A 'Return' to Fleming's Home
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Special guest John Williams joins me in a look back and debrief of our experiences at GoldenEye. More than a resort and Ian Fleming's home, this location in Jamaica does something to the visitors and forever leaves them shaken and a bit stirred- but in the best way. Come with us as we travel back and discuss the after-affect and moments that GoldenEye delivered...moments that will stay with us forever.
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When David is not running an advertising and marketing company, his hobby is The Bond Experience which is primarily a video blog where he discusses Bond experiences and the people and brands that help to create those experiences...
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This guy needs his own UA-cam channel his personality is gold.
Wow what a trip. You two sound like it was your honeymoon 😆
I know! LOL
@@TheBondExperience loving the Bromance. A match made in 007 heaven.
We kept it PG-13. Ha.
@@arringtonwilliamsrealtor3738 I’ve never seen two grown men look so happy, you were both actually beaming on the Zoom call!
@@martinbarrett6249 A lot of love in the room.
When you kayaked to the Fleming beach, I do hope you sang “Underneath the mango tree, my Bondy and me”!
Loved this! Great to see JW back! Well done guys!
Thanks brother!
Thanks Joe!
Swimming to a massage is definitely a James Bond moment! 👍
Totally!
I’m watching this in my lagoon here in GoldenEye! Great timing!
WOW!
I love how humble he is, “a lot of Bond fans can’t afford it” well done Sir!
Fantastic to listen to! I can only hope to follow your footsteps on the holy grounds one day! What an amazing Bond Experience!
I know you will!
Such an uplifting channel. I love it
Thank you!
YES, JW!!!!!
Love this Vlog David and JW! It seems like yesterday that you were with us at GoldenEye! We hope to welcome you both back soon, soon again so we can help you create some more amazing Bond memories.
I can't wait to go back and celebrate with everyone!
Nice one. Didnt hve time to see the whole Thing but maybe later this evening.
Btw David I have a suggestion.
Would it be possible for you to make an interview With composer Eric Serra on his score for GoldenEye?
I have some questions you could ask him.
1. How much influence did He have on just how his music cues got used in the editing?
2. Were there any unfinished tracks? When the producers replaced some of Serras music With music by John Altman, Altmn didnt just do the tank chase. He also did the archive shootout music but did Serra ever plan on scoring That sequence and If so, Will That music be available at some point?
3. Why was the music from "The scale to hell" not used in the final film?
4. How did He Come up With The ideas for the score? Ideas like the use of Kazoo flute in the action music and the Bond theme played on timpanis?
5. Which synthesizers did He use to create the sounds?
6. Which track from his score does He like Best?
7. Will there ever be an expanded soundtrack With the whole score?
Bravo guys! You took me right back to our trip there in 2011 and running for a glass of Blackwell Run!
Love this! You two are amazing. You started my day with pure joy listening about and seeing through the photos a life changing experience🥂. John, my handsome son, your conversation with God made my heart swell❤️. Jamaica is a magical place😎
❤😎😍
GoldenEye the best bond film from the 90s!!!
Great discussion guys. A true Bond dynamic duo. Where is JW’s you tube channel?
Enjoyable video with great images... don't forget that 2022 brings so many important Ian Fleming anniversaries:
Feb 1952: Ian Fleming started type writing "Casino Royale" at his villa GoldenEye - Oracabessa Jamaica
Mar 1952: Ian Fleming's wedding with Ann Geraldine Charteris - Port Maria Jamaica
Jan 1962: Filming "Dr No" started at Jamaica
Apr 1962: Ian Fleming published " The Spy Who Loved me "
Nov 1962: Ian Fleming travelled to Japan in order to research "You Only Live Twice"
Mention historic facts when talking about British author Ian Fleming (1908-1964) and when mentioning brands; morland cigarettes, Floris 89 eau de toilette, and Rolex Explorer 1016 🧐
22:35 Since late 1961 ex-naval intelligence officer Commander Ian Fleming wore a Rolex Oyster perpetual Explorer 1016, a subtle elegant 36 mm wrist watch still available to this day!
The famed British author of the James Bond novels once wrote, “ A gentleman’s choice of time piece says as much about him as does his Saville Row suit.” 🧐
35:50 Indeed the photo of Ian Fleming meeting author of "The Birds of the West Indies" was first published by American ornithologist James Bond.
British author Ian Fleming probably had a 1947 edition but actually met the ornithologist at GoldenEye Oracabessa Bay in Jamaica on February 5, 1964.
On that day, Ian Fleming offered him a signed copie of his then latest book "You Only Live Twice".
37:07 Indeed a wood smell as Ian Fleming, an ex-Naval officer wanted to use a lot of wood exactly as used on British Royal Navy ships. Remember Ian Fleming was a huge admirer of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson who as a young officer spent 30 months on at the British Naval headquarters in Port Royal - Jamaica.
Indeed. Enjoying my Rolex Explorer 124270 with its DNA from the 1016. The true 007 piece. Cheers
Love the John Huston movie title reference.
That was all John's idea!
David, which camp collar shirt is that you're wearing in the photos? It looks like the Tommy Bahama from NTTD but in navy. I'm stumped lol.
I am not at all surprised there were small tears of emotion while sitting at That Desk. I am sure I too would succumb. A very good call on the removal of the Bose speaker; absolutely correct. The question about a Bond event with crowds of people did give me pause for thought. For my part, I love, I need the solitude to experience the quietude and the soul of the place. And certainly places such as Goldeneye. That said, I thought JW's answer was top notch. A superb reflection and video gents.
David have you seen this? the Sunspel Ian Flemming collection. Do you own anything from it?
It was the perfect place to spend our 10th wedding anniversary and yes they had a bucket with champaign with hand written note waiting for us. It is a magical place with the most gracious staff I have ever encountered. Salt fish and ackee was my staple food while I was there.
When I eventually go, I’m throwing my phone in a safe and just bringing a camera around with me
it sounds like you all! Hd a magical and fantastic time together! it would be lovely to be able to go there one day! for me as much as I love Bond! but it would have been nice to know about, flemings war time experiences too!!
Snorkeler's Cove will forever be my "happy place".
This was one of the greatest recaps I've ever seen. I felt like I was there. The cove experience was chilling.
Your videos at Goldeneye were exactly what my wife and I needed to watch before making our honeymoon decision. We just booked 3 nights in a beach hut then 4 nights in a lagoon cottage. So pumped!!! Thanks for sharing!
That's fantastic!
I’d love to see a video on how you budget for your Bond life if you haven’t done one already.
What's the waiting list like -s-?
i hope you buy the house one day :)
Ah, its a wonderful place to visit, but there's no place like home.
In 1976 then-owner English record producer Chris Blackwell proposed GoldenEye to Bob Marley but in the end kept it himself and by 1989 formed the Island Outpost Company in order to open the property as a small hotel. Almost 60 years after Ian Fleming's passing, the GoldenEye estate remains one of the most private & exclusive places on Earth! 🧐
@@phmwu7368 thats amazing. i hope to visit one day :)
@@TheBondExperience good point. plus youd have to move all your bond stuff in there which would be a nightmare