Licence To Kill (arr. Thomas Lydon): SATB Choral Octavo
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Licence To Kill (arr. Thomas Lydon): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Gladys Knight / Arranged by Thomas Lydon

Item: 35-DS00361540
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 16
SKU: 35-DS00361540

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About the Artist: Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight earned her place in music history as one of soul's most commanding vocalists, with a career spanning decades and multiple genres. Her technical precision and emotional depth made her a crossover success in pop, R&B, and film music, proving that a voice rooted in gospel tradition could command any setting with equal authority.

Why we love this

Thomas Lydon's arrangement captures the cinematic swagger of this James Bond theme without losing the sophistication that made Knight's original recording unforgettable. The voicing honors the song's spy-thriller edge while remaining accessible for intermediate to advanced choirs seeking contemporary repertoire with real dramatic weight.

What to expect

Sleek, intoxicating, and undeniably cool. This arrangement carries the sultry confidence of Knight's original performance while transforming it into something your ensemble can claim as their own, with enough harmonic complexity to keep rehearsals engaging and enough rhythmic momentum to make audiences lean forward.

Who it's for

Directors programming concert sets that blend classic film music with contemporary choral artistry will find this a sophisticated choice. It works equally well for choirs with strong soloists and those aiming to develop ensemble maturity through genre material outside traditional classical canons.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the tension between rhythmic precision and the freedom of the melody line; this arrangement thrives when the harmonic foundation stays locked while soloists breathe expressively above it.
  • Pay particular attention to dynamic control in the sustained passages. The power comes from commitment to the phrase shape, not volume.
  • Let the arrangement's cinematic language guide your interpretation. Think of each section as a scene change, not just a key modulation.

How to use it

Pair this with other film or television themes to build a thematic concert, or nest it into a program exploring soul and R&B standards in choral settings. Its 16 pages make it substantial enough to anchor a set without overwhelming your rehearsal calendar.

Skills your students will build

  • Stylistic interpretation of contemporary film music
  • Sustained legit singing within rhythmic precision
  • Ensemble balance with featured melodic content
  • Expressive phrasing in supported harmonic contexts

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