BBC story Morricone composed some of the greatest film music of all time. The work he did for director Sergio Leone alone would have been enough to make him a legend in the field. Here are some examples of his extraordinary themes: He passed away today at the age of 91 from injuries from a fall from a few days ago.
The man made some of the most awesome music. His work could elevate a film to mythological levels. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53305397
Very sorry to hear this. He was one of the very best composers out there and I love listening to his themes. Cinema Paradiso, The Untouchables, For a Few Dollars More, The Mission, Malena, Once Upon a Time in America... the list of great music he created is long and varied.
He's one of those film composers that when I hear his music, it makes me want to watch the movie again. I think I'll watch The Untouchables tonight. Rest in peace Mr. Morricone.
"No, no, no, you sing 'Ah a a' and YOU sing 'Wah wah wah'." For me, the most stressful thing would be to whistle on command, "Ok, here I go, phhwwwphh oh crap." The intro from Hateful 8 has really grown on me a lot.
Most of these movies were well made films in their own right but - with Ennio's music to "drive" them, they became masterpieces...
Not just my favorite tune from my favorite Western, but one of my all time favorite pieces of music: Feels appropriate right now. I can't speak to his later music, but his music elevated those early Leone Westerns to something mythic and epic and it's one of the reasons why they are the few Westerns I enjoy. RIP Ennio