Released 60 years ago
Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo – Colonna sonora originale
Ennio Morricone · 1966
55 min · 21 tracks · film score
A sweeping orchestral tapestry that balances tension and beauty, embodying the essence of the Spaghetti Western genre.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic thematic journey experience
- wave-like pacing with tension
- immersive orchestral storytelling
- evocative scenes of adventure
- captivating soundscapes for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Spaghetti Western tension· cinematic landscape· desert standoffs
- Career context
- In 1966, Ennio Morricone was already an established composer, known for his innovative scores in Italian cinema. This soundtrack for 'Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo' marked a significant collaboration with director Sergio Leone, solidifying Morricone's role as a pioneer in film music. It followed his earlier work on 'A Fistful of Dollars' and 'For a Few Dollars More', further defining the sound of Spaghetti Westerns.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nino Rota· Bernard Herrmann· John Barry
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Psycho by Bernard Herrmann — Utilizes tension-building orchestration that evokes drama and suspense in film narratives.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Il buono, il cattivo, il brutto (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) (main title) 2:42
- 2 Il tramonto (The Sundown) 1:15
- 3 Sentenza 1:41
- 4 Fuga a cavallo 1:07
- 5 Il ponte di corde 1:51
- 6 Il forte (The Strong) 2:22
- 7 Inseguimento 2:25
- 8 Il deserto (The Desert) 5:17
- 9 La carrozza dei fantasmi (The Carriage of the Spirits) 2:09
- 10 La missione San Antonio 2:15
- 11 Padre Ramirez 2:37
- 12 Marcetta (Marcia) 2:53
- 13 La storia de un soldato (The Story of a Soldier) 3:53
- 14 Il treno militare 1:25
- 15 Fine di una spia 1:16
- 16 Il bandito monco 2:45
- 17 Due contro cinque 3:46
- 18 Marcetta senza speranza (Marcia Without Hope) 1:40
- 19 Morte di un soldato (The Death of a Soldier) 3:08
- 20 L'estasi dell'oro (The Ecstasy of Gold) 3:23
- 21 Il triello (The Trio) (main title) 5:02
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