Remembering Ennio Morricone

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Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91

Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and the soundtracks such as classic Hollywood gangster movies a…

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Some sad news today - some of the first distinctive movie music I can recall. And if you have not heard the Danish National Orchestra perform the songs of Clint Eastwood movies, take a moment to sample.

And one last offering this morning:

...now we start!

 

[WVBaker]

Oscar-winning Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and often haunting soundtracks for such classic Hollywood gangster movies as “The Untouchables” and the epic “Once Upon A Time In America,” died on Monday. He was 91.

Buona notte signore, grazie infinite.

Oscar-winning Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dies at 91

Oscar-winning Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created soundtracks for iconic films such as "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," died at 91.

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[Ralph Sir Edward]

He wrote so much quality music, it's hard to pick out individual gems.

(Or even hear it all - 400+ movies scores, who know how many other arrangements. . . )

Adios, Maestro.

 

[WVBaker]

Yes, a wonderful talent. Perhaps they can combine both threads.