Released 50 years ago
Once Upon a Time in the West
Ennio Morricone · 1976
51 min · 14 tracks · film score
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThis score combines rich orchestration with memorable themes, making it both distinctive and rewarding over time.
What we noticed
- Several tracks, such as 'Man With a Harmonica', employ distinct motifs that recur throughout the score, enhancing thematic continuity.
- The pacing varies significantly; for instance, the transition from the slow build in 'Farewell to Cheyenne' to the more intense 'Death Rattle' showcases dynamic shifts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Once Upon a Time in the West 5:07
- 2 Chi mai 5:07
- 3 The Mission 2:50
- 4 Once Upon a Time in America 4:18
- 5 Gabriel's Oboe 2:14
- 6 Sacco and Vanzetti 2:47
- 7 Le vent, le cri 5:19
- 8 The Falls 2:14
- 9 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 2:39
- 10 Baci dopo il tramonto 3:42
- 11 Le marginal 3:57
- 12 Estate 1943 4:00
- 13 Lontano 3:52
- 14 The Man With the Harmonica 3:27
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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