The accompanying track, also titled "African Rundown," was composed by David Arnold and is a fan favorite among Bond aficionados.
: It features heavy brass and driving live drum work, moving away from Arnold's usual electronic "pad" sounds to match the gritty, physical nature of the scene. African Rundown
The "African Rundown" is often cited as the gold standard for Bond opening sequences because it gives the audience "time to appreciate the danger" before the next beat begins, a quality fans felt was sometimes missing in subsequent films like Quantum of Solace . The accompanying track, also titled "African Rundown," was
: Screenwriters wanted to immediately establish a "raw, slightly crazy, and incredibly brave" 007 who relied on physical prowess rather than high-tech gadgets. The accompanying track