Is Crime and Dissonance a good place to start with Ennio Morricone?

Yes, Crime and Dissonance is recommended as a starting point for new Ennio Morricone listeners. A haunting blend of tension and melancholy, blending orchestral elements with dissonant textures across cinematic soundscapes. By 2005, Ennio Morricone was already a revered composer known for his iconic film scores, including those for 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and 'Cinema Paradiso.' 'Crime and Dissonance' marks a continuation of his exploration into unconventional sonic territories, following his extensive career that began in the late 1950s. This album underscores Morricone's ability to evoke complex emotions through minimalist yet powerful compositions.

Who is Crime and Dissonance for?

Crime and Dissonance works well if you're into dynamic exploration of emotions, haunting orchestral textures throughout and wave-like pacing that captivates.

How many songs are on Crime and Dissonance?

Crime and Dissonance has 30 tracks, running approximately 102 minutes.

Crime and Dissonance

Ennio Morricone · 2005

102 min · 30 tracks · film score

A haunting blend of tension and melancholy, blending orchestral elements with dissonant textures across cinematic soundscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Giorno di notte Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Corsa sui tetti — This track exemplifies Morricone’s skill in building suspense through rapid string motifs and dynamic pacing, capturing the essence of chase sequences.
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Fumeria d'oppio — A rich tapestry of sound that merges haunting woodwinds with dissonant harmonies, reflecting Morricone's ability to create immersive atmospheres.
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Gli intoccabili (Titoli) — This title track provides a compelling theme that encapsulates the album's aesthetic, merging nostalgia with an underlying sense of danger.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

73 /100

Alpine

Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

Morricone's mastery in blending tension with orchestral elements creates a distinct and haunting soundscape.

What we noticed

Several tracks utilize dissonant chords and unconventional harmonies, enhancing the unsettling atmosphere characteristic of Morricone's work.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 9/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

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

seek instant gratification
prefer straightforward structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Showcases Morricone's innovative approach and artistic depth in film scoring.
Themes: cinematic tension· historical reflection· eerie orchestration
Career context: By 2005, Ennio Morricone was already a revered composer known for his iconic film scores, including those for 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and 'Cinema Paradiso.' 'Crime and Dissonance' marks a continuation of his exploration into unconventional sonic territories, following his extensive career that began in the late 1950s. This album underscores Morricone's ability to evoke complex emotions through minimalist yet powerful compositions.
Stylistic neighbors: Nino Rota· Bernard Herrmann· John Barry