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Review: Ennio Morricone's score for A Fistful of Dollars is a seminal moment in film music history, launching him, Sergio Leone, and Clint Eastwood towards fame. The music, a dark and cold yet stylistically colorful masterpiece, is as integral to the film as any other element. The opening title theme, with its whistling, grunting vocals, electric guitar, whip, and drums, is a three-minute stroke of genius. 'Almost Dead' introduces another indelible theme, blending low-end piano, harmonica, and gypsy-like violin solos. 'Square Dance' is a catchy piece of Western dance music, while 'The Chase' is a frenzied mix of trumpets, percussion, and choir, unheard-of in film scores at the time. The score's action-packed sequences, like 'The Result' and 'Without Pity,' showcase Morricone's innovative fusion of American and European folk music. The 15-minute 'Theme From A Fistful of Dollars' is a breathtaking trumpet theme, akin to 'Ecstasy of Gold.' This reissue, on matching "red canyon" vinyl, captures the brilliance of a classic score from a true genius of cinema music.

Review: For A Fistful Of Westerns collects many of the mythical Ennio Morricone soundtrack pieces that were composed for the legendary western movies he helped support audibly. These pieces are internationally lauded and widely known in the motion picture and arts world as some of the most vivid and highly respected orchestral pieces in cinematic history. Included are slices from A Fistful Of Dollars, A Few Dollars More, Death Rides A Horse, Duck, You Sucker and more. This edition released by Vinyl Magic comes on translucent orange vinyl with a beautifully designed and informational additional insert included. This LP is a great addition to your collection whether you are a new or avid western soundtrack aficionado.

Review: Vinyl Magic is releasing multiple compilations dedicated to Ennio Morricone in various movies genres. Like the name of this suggests, this edition collects key pieces he composed for various Avante Garde movies. Ennio was a magician at marrying his cinematic pieces to film like no other in motion picture history. Segments included are from A Pure Formality and Sacco & Vanzetti as well as other Italian released only movies like L'ultimo Uomo Di Sara and Citta Violenta. Fans of rare Ennio Morricone work will be eagerly excited about this opportunity to hear and have work for these various movies done from different decades through his very productive career. This vinyl comes on clear acid green complete with informational insert inside.

Review: Ennio Morricone is a heroic name in cinema history with his composed works to the soundtracks. Many of his pieces are even more popular then the movies they supported. Vinyl Magic is celebrating Ennio's career with multiple compilations dedicated to the particular styles of movies. This collection features highlights of ones done for Thrillers & Noir genres. Many of these are rare portions from Italian only movies which truly excites current fans of his work. Ennio Morricone's career is respectfully perfectly by Magic Vinyl with these compilations. This vinyl comes on translucent yellow complete with insert.

Review: A selection of Ennio Morricone's classics are collected on this new compilation named after the Pedro Almodovar film of the same name, on which the titanic soundtrack artist worked hard to develop hitherto unheard motifs for piano and orchestra. Issued on heavyweight black vinyl, only the very best sound is afforded to many of Morricone's deeper cuts here, including further theme tunes from spectacular classics such as Making Love (2000), Disobedience (1981) and Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down (1989). Featuring swelling strings, ominous oboes, pernickety pianos and vitreous vocals from Morricone's longtime soprano collaborator Edda Dell'Orso, there's something here for every admirer of the songster's ingenious craft.