La Piovra
Ennio Morricone · 1990
144 min · 41 tracks · film score
Haunting melodies intertwine with orchestral arrangements, creating an atmospheric soundscape that encapsulates tension and drama.
Top tracks — play these first
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Season 2: Mille echi Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Mille echi — This track opens the album with a haunting theme that sets the stage for the emotional intensity throughout the series, immediately drawing listeners into its world.
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Canzone per la sera — This piece combines lyrical elements with orchestral depth, reflecting the personal struggles faced by characters within the series while resonating with listeners on an emotional level.
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Requiem (finale) — The final track serves as a poignant closure to both the album and the narrative arc of the series, merging themes of loss and resolution with Morricone's signature orchestration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate soundscapes for deep focus
- evocative themes for emotional reflection
- layered compositions that unfold gradually
- cinematic atmosphere for storytelling
- thoughtful moments for quiet contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, upbeat tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in Morricone's catalog, not widely recognized like his major soundtracks.
- Themes
- Italian crime drama· suspenseful orchestration· Mafia underworld
- Career context
- By 1990, Ennio Morricone had already established himself as a master composer known for his diverse film scores. 'La Piovra' marked his ongoing collaboration with television projects, building on the success of earlier scores like 'The Mission' and continuing to showcase his ability to evoke deep emotional resonance through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nino Rota· Bernard Herrmann· John Barry
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Season 2: Mille echi Start here 3:24
- 2 Season 2: Ombre e tentacoli 6:14
- 3 Season 2: Agguato 5:08
- 4 Season 2: Tentativo d'amore 5:14
- 5 Season 2: Ricordo d'infanzia 2:15
- 6 Season 2: Ricatto 3:03
- 7 Season 2: Canzone per la sera 3:54
- 8 Season 2: Groviglio di sospetti 5:07
- 9 Season 2: Notturno per una città 4:52
- 10 Season 2: Morale 2:12
- 11 Season 2: La morale dell'immorale 4:32
- 12 Season 2: Droga e sangue 5:08
- 13 Seasons 3 & 4: Arresto 2:36
- 14 Seasons 3 & 4: Per An-na 2:36
- 15 Seasons 3 & 4: Ascolta 0:50
- 16 Seasons 3 & 4: Nel covo 2:17
- 17 Seasons 3 & 4: Intimamente 3:19
- 18 Seasons 3 & 4: Esther 4:04
- 19 Seasons 3 & 4: Una pietra sopra 3:25
- 20 Seasons 3 & 4: Per An-na (seconda versione) 2:28
Disc 2
- 1 Seasons 3 & 4: Strana bambina 3:58
- 2 Seasons 3 & 4: Una pietra sopra (seconda versione) 3:24
- 3 Seasons 3 & 4: Intimamente (seconda versione) 3:18
- 4 Seasons 3 & 4: Morte di un giusto 2:07
- 5 Seasons 3 & 4: Troppo tardi 3:25
- 6 Seasons 3 & 4: Concentrazione 3:21
- 7 Seasons 3 & 4: Silenzi dopo silenzi 3:32
- 8 Season 5: My Heart and I 5:14
- 9 Season 5: Giustizia 2:44
- 10 Season 5: Stazione di Palermo 2:32
- 11 Season 5: Contro tutti 2:41
- 12 Season 5: Giustizia (organo solo) 2:34
- 13 Season 6: Inizio del caso 5:36
- 14 Season 6: Tentacolare 5:04
- 15 Season 6: Con tenerezza 2:24
- 16 Season 7: Disperatamente 3:56
- 17 Season 7: Serenamente 2:19
- 18 Season 7: Dolore dell'anima 4:29
- 19 Season 10: Una antica storia 3:17
- 20 Season 10: Sacralmente (organo solo) 1:38
- 21 Season 10: Requiem (finale) 4:22
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