Montréal International Fireworks Competition Reports

For Your Eyes Only

“My name is Bond … James Bond.” For the grand finale this year, spectators are invited to travel dangerously in the company of their favorite spy of all time! This most original pyromusical production  plunges us into the adventures of the most celebrated spy,  James Bond. From Dr. No to Specter, the soundtracks are a succession of hits, from Shirley Bassey to Paul McCartney, from Tina Turner to Madonna and Adele, and many others. Founded in 1895 by Paolo Rozzi, ROZZI’S FAMOUS FIREWORKS is a family-owned fireworks company that has competed in Montreal six times. The company is known for its incomparable products, spectacular fireworks and impressive finales. Panzera, a family business created in the early twentieth century, is back in Montreal for a 32nd time. Maestro Giovanni Panzera, first artistic director of the Montreal competition, held this position from 1987 to 2000. Last year, the two companies  jointly produced the fireworks celebrating the 375th anniversary of Montréal.

1. The Name’s Bond… James Bond – David Arnold & Nicholas Dodd
2. Tomorrow Never Dies – Sheryl Crow & Mitchell Froom / Sheryl Crow
3. GoldenEye – David Evans & Paul Hewson / Tina Turner
4. Another Way to Die – Jack White & Alicia Keys
5. Die Another Day – Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzai
6. You Only Live Twice – John Barry & Leslie Bricusse / Nancy Sinatra
7. For Your Eyes Only – Bill Conti & Michael Leeson / Sheena Easton
8. Live and Let Die – Paul McCartney & Wings / Guns N’ Roses
9. Goldfinger – Shirley Bassey
10. A View to a Kill – Duran Duran
11. Thunderball – John Barry & Don Black / Tom Jones
12. Writing’s on the Wall – Sam Smith
13. Diamonds Are Forever – John Barry & Don Black / Shirley Bassey
14. Skyfall – Adele
15. Nobody Does It Better – Marvin Hamlisch & Carole Bayer Sager / Carly Simon
16. You Know My Name / Chris Cornell & David Arnold