ROME—Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and the soundtracks for Hollywood movies such as “The Untouchables,” has died. He was 91.
Mr. Morricone’s longtime lawyer, Giorgio Assumma, said he died early Monday in a Rome hospital from complications following a fall
Danish Symphony Orchestra's performance of Mr. Morricone's "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly:
When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth. - George Bernard Shaw
July 06, 2020, 11:59 AM
DSgrouse
Another one. Man today is bad news for music.
RIP.
July 06, 2020, 02:12 PM
rat2306
quote:
Originally posted by DSgrouse: Another one. Man today is bad news for music.
RIP.
I was thinking the same thing.
July 06, 2020, 02:34 PM
Belwolf
RIP, a legendary composer, his scores were all great but I especially loved the music played during the Mexican standoff in "The Good, the Bad and The Ugly"- perfect score for that scene.
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July 06, 2020, 04:27 PM
kramden
Some incredible music! RIP sir, and thank you.
July 06, 2020, 06:52 PM
soflaac
Beside Ludovico Einaudi, Ennio Morricone is one of my favorites.
RIP.
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July 06, 2020, 07:57 PM
SigSAC
Both Charlie Daniels and Ennio Morricone in one day - have to wonder what the result of a collaboration between them would be like.
July 06, 2020, 08:11 PM
cas
_____________________________________________________ Sliced bread, the greatest thing since the 1911.
July 06, 2020, 10:32 PM
Dusty78
I saw him live in Santiago Chile in 2001. He was great. RIP
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July 07, 2020, 03:12 PM
Anubismp
Damn, he was one of the greats. RIP
July 07, 2020, 03:49 PM
ifithitu
Rest In Peace!
July 08, 2020, 12:25 PM
46and2
What an exceptionally talented man.
RIP, sir.
July 08, 2020, 06:13 PM
Butch 2340
****************************************************************************** Never shoot a large caliber man with a small caliber bullet . . .
July 09, 2020, 12:01 PM
DanH
July 10, 2020, 07:09 PM
lkdr1989
My favorite Morricone composition, "Israel" from the TV mini-series "Moses The Lawgiver" 1973-1974:
