The Legend of 1900
Ennio Morricone · 1998
57 min · 21 tracks · film score
A sweeping orchestral journey that captures the melancholy and beauty of a life lived on the sea.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- sweeping orchestral waves of nostalgia
- reflective moments for quiet contemplation
- intimate listening for late nights
- melancholic themes of longing
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- oceanic solitude· romantic nostalgia· orchestral longing
- Career context
- By 1998, Ennio Morricone had established himself as a leading composer in film music, having scored iconic films like 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and 'Cinema Paradiso.' 'The Legend of 1900' marked a continuation of his exploration of emotional storytelling through music, showcasing his ability to blend classical motifs with cinematic themes. This soundtrack followed his acclaimed work on 'The Untouchables' and further solidified his status in the film industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nino Rota· Bernard Herrmann· John Barry
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Hours by Philip Glass — Shares a similarly lush orchestral texture and emotional depth, evoking introspective themes.Sleep by Max Richter — Explores atmospheric soundscapes with a focus on melancholy and beauty, akin to Morricone's cinematic approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 1900's Theme 1:42
- 2 The Legend of the Pianist 8:08
- 3 The Crisis 2:50
- 4 The Crave 1:49
- 5 A Goodbye to Friends 2:36
- 6 Study for Three Hands 1:03
- 7 Playing Love 4:29
- 8 A Mozart Reincarnated 2:02
- 9 Child 2:47
- 10 1900's Madness #1 2:17
- 11 Danny's Blues 2:13
- 12 Second Crisis 2:07
- 13 Peacherine Rag 2:41
- 14 Nocturne With No Moon 2:44
- 15 Before the End 1:15
- 16 Playing Love 3:05
- 17 I Can and Then 2:20
- 18 1900's Madness #2 1:50
- 19 Silent Goodbye 1:41
- 20 Ships and Snow 2:32
- 21 Lost Boys Calling 5:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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