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Lana Del Rey Releases Title Song for Upcoming Video Game "007 First Light"

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Lana Del Rey Releases Title Song for Upcoming James Bond Game "007 First Light"

Singer Lana Del Rey has released the official title song for the upcoming video game "007 First Light." The track was created in collaboration with composer David Arnold, who has scored five James Bond films. The game, developed by IO Interactive and published by Amazon MGM Studios, is an original origin story featuring a young James Bond. A title sequence reveal for the game, featuring the new song, is scheduled for April 17.

The Song and Collaboration

Lana Del Rey released the official title song for the video game "007 First Light." The track was created in collaboration with David Arnold, a composer known for his work on five James Bond films.

  • The song incorporates musical elements described in sources as Bond-esque, including horns and strings.
  • Multiple sources report the track features a snippet of the classic James Bond theme. One source specifies this occurs at the end of the chorus.
  • The official title sequence for the game, which will feature Del Rey's song, is scheduled to be revealed on April 17 at 3 p.m. ET.

"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 into. It has to intrigue, excite, and beckon us in."

— Composer David Arnold

Arnold added that he was excited to work with Del Rey, whom he said "brought elegance, atmosphere, and her totally unique character to this piece."

About "007 First Light"

"007 First Light" is a video game in development by IO Interactive, the studio behind the "Hitman" franchise, and will be published by Amazon MGM Studios.

  • The game is described in sources as a fully original, reimagined origin story of James Bond.
  • The narrative will follow a 26-year-old James Bond at the beginning of his espionage career.
  • The game's release date was shifted from March 27 to May 27. Sources state the developer, IO Interactive, cited a need for additional polishing as the reason for the delay. One source specifies the date change occurred last December.
Cast

The confirmed cast for the game includes:

  • Patrick Gibson as James Bond.
  • Lenny Kravitz as the villain Bawma.
  • Priyanga Burford as M.
  • Lennie James as John Greenway.
  • Kiera Lester as Moneypenny.
  • Alastair Mackenzie as Q.
  • Gemma Chan as Dr. Selina Tan.
  • Noémie Nakai as Ms. Roth.

"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.'"

— IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak

Artist Context

Lana Del Rey's most recent studio album, "Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd," was released more than three years ago. Sources note her most recent song release prior to the "007 First Light" theme was "White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter," a collaboration with producer Jack Antonoff.

One source mentions that an album initially announced as a country project titled "Lasso" is not currently planned as a country album.