The Legend of 1900
Ennio Morricone · 1998
57 min · 21 tracks · film score
Lush orchestrations blend with poignant melodies, evoking the nostalgia and bittersweet beauty of a life spent at sea.
Top tracks — play these first
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1900's Theme Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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The Legend of the Pianist — This track embodies the spirit of the film, showcasing Morricone's ability to blend classical influences with jazz elements, reflecting the protagonist's complexity.
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Playing Love — A melodic centerpiece that captures the romance and longing central to the storyline, this track resonates deeply with listeners through its rich emotional layers.
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Lost Boys Calling — With its haunting vocals and evocative instrumentation, this piece serves as a poignant conclusion to the album, encapsulating themes of nostalgia and memory.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalMorricone's lush orchestrations and recurring motifs create an emotionally resonant score that stands out in film music.
What we noticed
- Several tracks, such as 'Playing Love' and '1900's Theme', utilize recurring motifs that create a sense of continuity throughout the score.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a slow, reflective tempo while others introduce more dynamic, rhythmic elements.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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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
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Acclaimed score that resonates deeply with fans of Morricone's work.
- Themes
- oceanic solitude· romantic nostalgia· orchestral longing
- Career context
- By 1998, Ennio Morricone had already established himself as a preeminent composer in film scoring, with a career spanning over four decades. The Legend of 1900 marked his continued collaboration with director Giuseppe Tornatore, following their successful partnership on Cinema Paradiso, solidifying Morricone's reputation for creating emotionally resonant soundtracks that enhance cinematic storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nino Rota· Bernard Herrmann· John Barry
Tracklist
- 1 1900's Theme Start here 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
What to play next
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