It's time to say GOODBYE to our Beloved and Memorable Composer: Ennio Morricone Died: JULY 6, 2020 May He Rest in Peace!

Stationed in Naples, Italy when the "Dollars" trilogy first came out, I got to see the films before they had been dubbed into English and sent to the U.S. From the first of the three, I was amazed at the brilliance of the film -- and the music knocked my sox off. That was when I first knew the names Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone. Watching the films, in Italian, you didn't need to know the language to understand what was going on; that was part of the Leone/Morricone genius, may they Rest In Peace. The "Dollars" themes. The Ecstacy of Gold; the Main theme; the climax at the cemetery. Jill's theme; the Bronson character's theme; Frank's theme; and on and on toward the entire score of The Mission and of Once Upon a Time in America, etc. Magnificent films. Brilliant cinematography and art direction; the Civil War sequence alone (dug-in troops and equipment; the bridge; the cemetery) is greater than any set design and art direction I had ever seen -- and the equal to any I've seen since then. But the music -- my goodness, the music. "Jill's Theme," from Once Upon a Time in the West. As many times as I've viewed the film, that piece is still an example of perfection, especially when she is introduced in the movie, at the train station in town, the camera rises over the roof of the building as the great musical bridge crescendos... Perfection. Thank you for posting this. And thank you both, again, Sergio and Ennio; you gave gifts that this old man will always cherish.

The score for the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is the best film score ever composed. It stands alone in terms of uniqueness and quality.

"The most important thing is the quality." - Ennio Morricone That is very true indeed, Maestro Morricone... Very true indeed.

Although Ennio Morricone never learned to speak English, he did not need to - his classic, wonderful, beautiful and outstanding music and film scores did all the talking for him. He will be sadly missed but his legacy will never be forgotten.

The ecstasy of gold sound track, in the good the bad and the ugly, where tuco running in cemetery , for me is the best ever

When I heard about the death of Ennio Moriconne I cried. His music really affected me on a spiritual level. The only other musician who I think has an affect like that on me is Brian Wilson. Just knowing that he is no longer with us is heartbreaking. Rest In Peace Ennio Moriconne.

I am so deeply and so humbly and utterly honored to be an insignificant part in an era of a giant. Whenever I hear one of his piece it always gives me chills and moisture in my eyes mysteriously appears. Of course there were once Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi, Scarlatti etc. but all of them were a part of a different era. With Morricone it's kind of easy to be related to because there was a chance to witness his greatness conducting live. I will always have a special place reserved for Morricone's music for it is profound beyond any reasonable explanation.

Italian Artist by Excellence. RIP Maestro

It amazes me how he went on to do Hateful Eight at the age he did, one of the greatest 'soundtracks' I've ever heard - just SO enveloping, it immerses you into the film like nothing else I've heard. Hopefully we hear more greatness from this genius.

When all of you are very old men, young men will still whisper the name Morricone.

My all time favourite composer talking about a missed collaboration with my all time favourite director. Stuff of legend.

Ennio Morricone's score to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) is regarded as one of the most recognizable and influential soundtracks in history. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Sergio Lione + Ennio Morricone + Clint Eastwood = MAGIC 💫

Rest in Peace "Il Maestro" Ennio Morricone (1928-2020). Thank you for the amazing, miraculous compositions

Always loved his score for John Carpenter's "The Thing"

In the last 2 years I really got back into Morricone's work, so glad I did, RIP Maestro.

I was always a big Ennio Morricone fan and was lucky enough to go to his concert in Belfast, actually his first ever in Ireland. His legacy will live on for centuries and may a true genius Rest In Peace.

Humble genius. 💔✝

His last compostion is for Genova's bridge, to remember the 43 victims. He had 91 when he composed it.

Long before I knew his name, his melodies, harmonies and arrangements were mesmerising me on the very many different and disparate movies scores he wrote. When I found out that the same composer was responsible for all these movie scores, movies that I loved, it was a genuine revelation. RIP Maestro.

a true legend

Ennio Morricone a GIFT FROM THE GODS!!!-----------------Thanks x

missing him already !! legend lives on and immortalized!! RIP. Passing on my birthday !! one meager connection but good enough for me !!

Ennio Morricone a divine master!

A true gift to the world. The Sergio Leone Western films were great , but the comps he created from 1969 through the mid 70's were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. My ears were on early since I was no more than 7 years old.... walking into Tower Records ( Sunset blvd) in 1976 with my parents. Playing on the record was "La lucertola" from the film "A Lizard in a Womans Skin" ( a 1971 film). To hear a Flugelhorn for the first time was incredible...a true masterpiece! From that point, I had my ear to this man's incredible composition artistry. I bought tickets to see him in 2009 at the Hollywood Bowl but the show was cancelled due to his health . His legend will continue to inspire us all....Rest In Power Mr. M. 🙏❤️

Wow! I hadn't realized one composer was responsible for so much stunningly good music.

Maestro... non ci sono parole che possano quantificare quello che hai fatto per la musica, per noi... e per aver fatto conoscere la parte MIGLIORE dell' Italia nel mondo ... la tua umiltà, professionalità e amore per la famiglia deve essere di esempio per tante persone che non sanno, neanche, il significato di queste parole.. grazie di cuore... riposa in pace...

A god amongst composers. ..what a talent

Ennio is a genius.

I wish this was longer, "Claudia's Theme" in the film "Once Upon A Time in The West" is an amazing score along with so many others from that film. I would have liked to know how he created the music for "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly", how he combined so many elements and created a song with no words...really amazing body of work!

his most popular piece, at his live concerts is the ecstacy of gold with susana richaci on vocals....can`t get away from the good the bad and the ugly.

Pure and genuine Italian artistry as by tradition ...a true Maestro .....the first ever perhaps to insert ordinary sounds (shots, etc.,) within a soundtrack ....Pink Floyd did follow the same path a few years later ...

Best movie composer ever

Concerning A Clockwork Orange, the translation is completely off with respect to what Morricone says: perhaps the voiceover is condensing a longer speech, in which Morricone mentions Leone's role, but at that point it would have been interesting to hear the whole story (or more appropriate to go for a fitting edit). "I had accepted to do whatever Kubrick told me. The problem is that he wished I would write a score resembling the one I had made for Elio Petri's "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion", although this wasn't an obstacle in itself: the joy of working for Kubrick overcame this issue, that I don't like to rehash what I have already done."

It would be interesting to see how he would have scored A Clockwork Orange. But Wendy Carlos score is classic.

His work in the untouchables is my favourite

Greatest composer talking about great movie director. Legends get legends.

The term "Genius" has been overused for wannabe pop stars and rappers but for Ennio, it really fits the maestro

This gentle man has a beautiful mind.

Rest in peace ❤

what a great compsure we need more people like him most themes are lame to day

What a legend!

I've always loved his themes to "The Untouchables" and "The Mission". Too bad Sergio Leon didn't let him compose a score for "Clockwork Orange". Morricone's music in a Kubrick film could have been amazing. RIP

the pan flute is used in Romanian folk music and maybe in other East European music

Pan flutes and Eastern Europe have a lot in common. The pan flute is a traditional musical instrument in Romanian folklore and Morricone employs one of Romania's greatest modern pan flute player. That is why it works - because it expresses the Eastern European sensibility in ways a westerner probably can't understand. And I would expect a little more research from that critic.

Love you Ennio. You are the best!

Il divino Ennio

Ennio Morricone: the genius....

Kubrick used to call Sergio all the time for technical advice and camera angles stuff.

There is John Williams and Ennio Morricone... One when I imagine the film and dream about it's world. One when I sit and write the film thinking about the story details, flow, dialogue. Guess who is for what.

Obviously composer of genius! One remark to the person who talks about that sequence in „Once upon a time in America”, saying what a surprise that he used a panpipes over the East European characters, because he associated that with Italians in the rest of the film. Well, actually, the panpipes is an instrument that has a tradition in Romanian folklore, not Italian. The artist playing in that soundtrack is Gheorghe Zamfir, the great Romanian panpipes master. So Morricone was right even on that little detail, which I don't think he took into account.

Once Upon a Time in America is a Masterpiece!

*Ennio, be blessed. We love you. You are far better and mature in terms of music than HansZimmer*

Requiescant in pace

That pan flute is epic! Speechless! 4:28

Morricone's score for The Mission is beautiful and very powerful. The also did the Untouchables and yes he did The Thing but that is little less known and Morraconi spoke about how he was often disappointed with working with other directors because he had very little collaboration with these directors unlike Leone. He and Leone worked very closely together and if I'm not mistaken I think he said in one interview that the film score was done first and than played on the set as Leone directed.

Il Maestro

Oh, to have heard what he would have done with "A Clockwork Orange" would have been wonderful. Whether Kubrick would have actually used it is another matter. And he's right, "spaghetti western" is and was a derogatory term. That said, he's remembered for those scores because they're so damn singularly GREAT!

He was also a great chess player. He made a draw with one of the greatest world player Spassky.

RIP. My dearest Maestro Ennio Morricone...

What a legend

Regan’s theme from Exorcist II is one of my favs

WOW...what a true master.

Farewell to Cheyenne is my favorite!

I love his score for the superb film, In the Line of Fire.

II maestro

Ennio morricone, , you hope you achieved Quality for your masterpieces music.. Well you DID. And we love the quality.. We thank you..

The Pan pipe is actually typical for Eastern Europe. Pan is a Greek deity. Gheorghe Zamfir, the invited performer for recording the score, is Romanian.

To be honest, I think Wendy Carlos did a superb job on A Clockwork Orange.

played the 1900theme, my hair raised

i like their ''orca theme'' much

We love you for ever.grand maistro.

I don't think you can talk about Morricone's career without a mention of his giallo and b-movie scores in the 70's. Also, pan pipes/pan flutes do have a lot in common with Eastern Europe...

grazie maestro

Best, number one ENNİO MORİCONE🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🇹🇷

He could have done A Clockwork Orange?! Wow

I'm glad Morricone did not do the score for A Clockwork Orange. I'm sure it'd be great but the score we have for that film is amazing.

R.I.P Legend

3:10 "You hear one bar of an Ennio Morricone soundtrack and you know it's him" Proceeds to play a piece of his SON 🤣

6:03 Absolutely correct. RiP Maestro.

As already pointed out the pan pibe has east european traditions linked to it even though many people associate it more with asian culture. But since the whole movie/series starts in an asian opium den, there is a connection in the music, which is a brilliant move from Leone and Morricone. It can (and has been) be argued that the whole story of "Once Upon a Time in America" is an opium infused dream/memory and so it all ties together with the East european/asian musical influences and THAT is why Ennio Morricone is and always will be the master!

Maestro rest in peace

Ennio!!! l am curious what kind of melody you like to song at your funerall.

he should be named "one of the modern wonders"

People please listen to the Death Track from the film Untouchables

As much as I admire this mans musical legacy, I must be honest here: A Clockwork Orange belongs to Wendy Carlos, now..one can only ponder what Ennio might have produced . Such Is Life If one doesnt believe in magic then find Yo Yo Ma playing Ennios music, you will believe. Peace

He is better than beethoven, bach PERIOD

Is it too much of an effort for you to say MorriconE and LeonE?

He dodged the bullet there, now we know Stanley Kubrick had a tendency to drive people crazy with his demands.

Kubrick also considered Morricone to do the music for "Barry Lyndon". I think Kubrick's issue was that he'd had a bad experience with Alex North composing a useless original score for "2001" and so Kubrick tended to rip music from other sources for his films.

Praise the master

Sorry Ennio but the Dollar trilogy is a masterpiece of a soundtrack.

Does God exist? Yes! This man is GOD!

I wonder what the score would have been like for A CLOCKWORK ORANGE

Rip

RIP

He-la-ho He-la-ho (G, B, the U)

Not to lessen anyone's value, but more people have heard and enjoyed his music than Mozart's or Bach's music.

I don't care what anybody says, The score of "A Clockwork Orange" would be better if he had composed it.