Crime and Dissonance cover

Crime and Dissonance

Ennio Morricone · 2005

102 min · 30 tracks · film score

A haunting blend of orchestral textures and dissonant motifs that evoke cinematic tension and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of emotions
  • haunting orchestral textures throughout
  • wave-like pacing that captivates
  • cinematic tension in every track
  • immersive listening for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Themes
cinematic tension· historical reflection· eerie orchestration
Career context
By the time 'Crime and Dissonance' was released in 2005, Ennio Morricone had already established himself as a legendary film composer with a career spanning over five decades. This album serves as a retrospective of his work, showcasing themes from various films, including previously unreleased tracks and alternate versions, reflecting his continued evolution and adaptability in the film scoring landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Nino Rota· Bernard Herrmann· John Barry
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Requiem for a Dream by Clint Mansell — Shares haunting orchestral textures and intense emotional depth, enhancing cinematic tension.
The Blue Notebooks by Max Richter — Utilizes eerie orchestration and reflective themes, creating a meditative yet tense atmosphere.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Howard Shore — Features rich orchestral arrangements that evoke cinematic grandeur and emotional storytelling.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Giorno di notte 4:43
  • 2 Astratto 3 1:48
  • 3 Corsa sui tetti 5:00
  • 4 Ric happenning 3:23
  • 5 Memento 2:38
  • 6 Ricreazione divertita 2:59
  • 7 Studio di colore 1:13
  • 8 Forza G (Quella donna) 2:32
  • 9 Placcaggio 2:33
  • 10 Seguita 3:15
  • 11 Postludio alla terza moglie 2:43
  • 12 L'uccello con le piume di cristallo (Titoli) 1:25
  • 13 Il buio 4:00
  • 14 Rapimento in campo aperto 1:24
  • 15 Le fotografie 1:01
  • 16 Spiriti 2:12
  • 17 Ninna nanna per adulteri 3:06
  • 18 Astrazione con ritmo 4:18

Disc 2

  • 1 Trafelato 2:30
  • 2 Sensi 2:45
  • 3 Gli intoccabili (Titoli) 1:39
  • 4 Fondate paure 2:45
  • 5 L'attentato (alternate version 1) 2:38
  • 6 Fumeria d'oppio 5:54
  • 7 1970 8:39
  • 8 Esplicitamente sospeso 4:42
  • 9 Sequenza 10 2:51
  • 10 Paura e aggressione (short version) 1:54
  • 11 Folle folle 3:42
  • 12 Un uomo da rispettare (Titoli) 11:38

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata