Posted on 02/15/2015 9:02:49 PM PST by Perdogg
The name Ennio Morricone has become synonymous with film, having provided the backdrop to countless classic movies.
The Italian composer, orchestrator, conductor and former trumpet player is credited with writing the music for over 500 film and TV series and at 86 years old he still towers like a monolith above all others. It was for these reasons that I made my way to the O2 Arena for what must be one of his last UK performances.
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His music was in American Sniper, and even Clint composed a little.
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“Ecstasy of Gold” is one of the best pieces of music ever used in a film. It’s perfection.
“Ecstasy of Gold” is one of the best pieces of music ever used in a film. It’s perfection.”
Just listening to that today!
Loved “The Mission” and can’t recall ever hearing music as sinister as Ennio’s soundtrack to “The Thing”
My favorite by him is “Nella Fantasia”, based on the theme from the Mission.
I love this version the best I think:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnQGPBFSSZg
He composed so many good songs.
Here are a few of my favorites.
Deborah’s Theme- Once Upon A Time In America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNiGpEroyuM
Once Upon A Time In The West (Finale)- Once Upon A Time In The West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mMd6D1Gw1g
Ecstasy of Gold- The Good, Bad, & The Ugly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PwpOmjAu1M
He is a talented man.
please addle thank you!!
Ennio Morricone - The Untouchables End Title
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu2FekMaTQc
The song from Cinema Paradiso has always been a favorite of mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FzVWlOKeLs
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You’re addled ;)
*Duck You Sucker*
We used to blast the sound track of the Good the Bad and the Ugly over loud speakers on Sunday AMs at Kent State university.
People would whistle that theme all week all over campus.
Interesting how powerful music can be.
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