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.
Why this album works
The soundtrack significantly impacted the film industry by elevating the importance of score in cinema, contributing to the popularity of the Spaghetti Western genre. Notably, the track 'The Ecstasy of Gold' has been widely sampled and referenced in popular culture, influencing artists across various genres. The score is frequently heralded as one of Morricone's masterpieces, showcasing his inventive use of instrumentation and thematic motifs.
- Best for
- dynamic thematic journey experience wave-like pacing with tension immersive orchestral storytelling
- 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
- John Corigliano· Vangelis· Eduard Artemyev
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) Standout 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) Standout 3:23
- 21 Il triello (The Trio) (main title) Standout 5:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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