Best of the obscure Ennio Morricone Soundtracks
An attempt to identify the best of the relatively unknown soundtracks of Ennio Morricone from his vast filmography which is a cornucopia of pleasant surprises.
As you might infer from my short write ups, I am not too good at writing about music :). I use words that come to my mind while describing the score for each movie. Mostly melancholic and tense and thrilling.
Some of the scores/films mentioned here might not be THAT obscure. But they are clearly not as well known as Morricone's really famous works.
As you might infer from my short write ups, I am not too good at writing about music :). I use words that come to my mind while describing the score for each movie. Mostly melancholic and tense and thrilling.
Some of the scores/films mentioned here might not be THAT obscure. But they are clearly not as well known as Morricone's really famous works.
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- RegistaRobert EnricoStelleJean-Louis TrintignantMarlène JobertPhilippe NoiretA stranger enters into and forever alters the life of a couple. He claims to be pursued by certain authorities who intend to prevent him from disclosing a secret that only he holds, whence the title. Is he lying, or insane - or is he telling the truth? Who, if anyone, is after him? And what *is* - the secret?I find it amazing that Morricone's work for this film is not better known. It is among his best. The title track - Il Segreto starts off like it could enter Un Uomo Da Rispettare territory with the sounds of water drops trickling, followed by a dissonant sound. But there is soon a melodious piano and it is beautiful when the violin kicks in.
Dal Mare has Edda Del Orso (?) starting off slowly and seductively and building up to a crescendo. It is as good as the title track.
The whole soundtrack has a menacing feel to it. I watched the movie and it was very good. - RegistaHenri VerneuilStelleJean-Paul BelmondoOmar SharifDyan CannonIn 1970s Athens a group of professional burglars plans an emerald heist from the home of a gem collector, but corrupt Greek police inspector Abel Zacharia is on their trail.This score is my favorite Morricone score over the last 2 years. It has so many good tunes in it. Right from the warm title theme to the haunting love theme. A true obscure classic as far as Morricone is concerned. I strongly recommend it.
- RegistaMassimo DallamanoStelleFabio TestiKarin BaalCristina GalbóUn insegnante ha una relazione con una delle sue studentesse, ma quando iniziano orribili omicidi di giovane donne i sospetti della polizia si concentrano proprio su di lui.Just one great melodious tune in this one. I love it. I have been playing this in my car for ages. Edda Del Orso in top form in this track.
- RegistaDario ArgentoStelleMichael BrandonMimsy FarmerJean-Pierre MarielleUn musicista viene perseguitato e ricattato da un killer sconosciuto per l'uccisione accidentale di un altro molestatore.This one has only one good tune, but it is sensational. Morricone's arrangement is so clever. The rest of the album contains many dissonant sounds. I am not a big fan of that kind of music. But this one is worth getting for the title track alone.
- RegistaSergio SollimaStelleOliver ReedFabio TestiPaola PitagoraAn Italian prison warden is forced to exchange a French criminal for his kidnapped wife, but they soon find themselves on the trail of a larger conspiracy.Another album like LE CASSE where Morricone really packs it in. Its not just UN AMICO which is great. There are many other great tunes in this score. Another underrated classic from Morricone.
- RegistaElio PetriStelleGian Maria VolontèMariangela MelatoGino PerniceUn operaio coscienzioso si fa tagliare un dito da una macchina. Sebbene l'handicap fisico non sia grave, l'incidente lo fa diventare più coinvolto in gruppi politici e rivoluzionari.It is a manic and pounding score. The score has a very edgy proletarian quality and its impact is tremendous as the film builds up towards a frenzied ending. Definitely one of Morricone's best. He did some very interesting work for Petri.
- RegistaPasquale Festa CampanileStelleFranco NeroCorinne CléryDavid HessA bickering couple driving cross-country through California pick up a psychotic hitchhiker who threatens to kill them unless they take him to Mexico.Don't let the hippy song fool you into making any assumptions about this film :) This is a very sensuous soundtrack. It oozes sex, just like the movie. Orso is in top form.
- RegistiPaolo TavianiVittorio TavianiStelleMarcello MastroianniLea MassariMimsy FarmerA anarchist leader (Fulvio) wishes to retire, as he is old and tired. He tries to hide himself, but his friends find him and insist he carries on helping them.I bet most people would have heard the awesome tune from this album in the INGLORIOUS BASTERDS OST. But there are two fine variations of the same theme. And there is a great playful track as well.
- RegistaUmberto LenziStelleRobert HoffmannSuzy KendallIvan RassimovYoung couple interrupted during intimacy by disturbing discovery of a mutilated mannequin at beach ruins. Mysterious man present flees before being questioned, leaving couple unsettled and the night's events unresolved.Just a brilliant brilliant score with a combination of pop and classical tracks. Does contain some dissonant stuff as well.
- RegistaDamiano DamianiStelleAlessio OranoOrnella MutiTano CimarosaUna giovane povera ragazza riceve una proposta di matrimonio da un novizio della mafia. Si rifiuta di essere coinvolta con lui, ma lui insisterà e non la lascerà fuggire per niente al mondo.Great badass soundtrack for a battle of the sexes movie. The music sounds like something is boiling in a pot and just waiting to spill over. It is just perfect for this volatile movie which I strongly recommend.
- RegistaAlberto BevilacquaStelleUgo TognazziRomy SchneiderMarina BertiMentre gli scioperi sconvolgono l'Italia, il marito della Califfa viene ucciso e lei diventa un'appassionata militante degli scioperanti. Si oppone al direttore della fabbrica Doverdo che era lui stesso un operaio.
- RegistaElio PetriStelleGian Maria VolontèFlorinda BolkanGianni SantuccioIl capo della sezione omicidi uccide la sua amante e lascia deliberatamente indizi per provare la propria colpevolezza.I guess it is not very obscure. But such a sensational score by Morricone. The title track perfectly complements Gian Maria Volante walking around menacingly.
- RegistaSalvatore SamperiStelleCarla GravinaBeba LoncarPhilippe LeroyLorenza has three young children who are victims of a media who wishes to turn out terrorists. She contends with her monstrous offspring and student revolts until she can't take it anymore.A plethora of wonderful tunes in this soundtrack. The innovative opening track - Ricreazione Divertita-Titoli, filled with evangelical chanting, war marching, nostalgic violins and melodious pianos is wonderful. There are many versions of another melodious melancholic tune called "Ninna Nanna Per Adulteri". Gorno di Lavoro is another catchy tune. Cannot recommend this soundtrack enough. I like it enough to want to check out the movie.
- RegistaLuigi ComenciniStelleMarcello MastroianniJacqueline BissetJean-Louis TrintignantIl commissario di polizia Santamaria sta indagando sull'assassinio dell'ambiguo architetto Garrone. Le indagini lo portano presto verso l'alta società torinese ma i risultati sono poco chiari, e succede un altro omicidio.Italian name: La Donna Della Domenica. This one is awesome. Nearly as good as Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion. Though this one is more comical and less sinister sounding. There are many superb versions of the title track. Impaziente Pianino is a great rollicking piano only composition.
- RegistaLucio FulciStelleFlorinda BolkanStanley BakerJean SorelLa figlia potenzialmente scardinata di un politico britannico è accusata di avere ucciso il suo vicino edonista dopo aver assistito all'omicidio in sogno.One of the best Morricone-Edda Del Orso collaborations.
- RegistaPaolo SpinolaStelleGiovanna RalliCarla GravinaAnita SandersAbout the fading relationship between a professor and his wife.
- RegistaAldo LadoStelleIngrid ThulinJean SorelMario AdorfUn giornalista americano, temporaneamente di stanza in Europa centrale, cerca la sua nuova ragazza, scomparsa improvvisamente.The memorable humming of Edda makes this one very memorable. I guess it is not that obscure. Recommend the movie as well.
- RegistaDario ArgentoStelleAsia ArgentoThomas KretschmannMarco LeonardiUna giovane poliziotta impazzisce lentamente mentre rintraccia un sfuggente stupratore seriale e assassino attraverso l'Italia quando lei stessa diventa vittima dell'ossessione dell'uomo brutale.Reminded me of Jerry Goldsmith's score for THE OMEN. I love this one.
- RegistaMassimo PirriStelleLisa GastoniHoward RossKarin TrentepholIn una villa vivono Vera, il suo paralitico consorte e la figlia dodicenne Simona. Un giorno la ragazzina s'imbatte in Federico, un maniaco sessuale inseguito dalla polizia. Lo nasconde in casa e appena Vera lo scopre ne fa il proprio amante.Morricone's idyllic sounding score is used in many scenes by the director. It is such a simple and beautiful melody on a piano, succeeded and punctuated by the violins and Edda Dell Orso's singing.
- RegistaPier Paolo PasoliniStelleTotòNinetto DavoliFemi BenussiTotò e suo figlio Ninetto sono alla deriva su una strada in Italia, quando incontrano un corvo parlante.A terrific rollicking song with vocals is a great start to this soundtrack. It is such a great tune with elements of rock n roll. I am surprised it is not more famous and more modern filmmakers have not appropriated it. I guess it is not that obscure because the song does make an appearance in some Greatest Hits compilations.
- RegistaBernardo BertolucciStelleUgo TognazziAnouk AiméeLaura MoranteUn uomo d'affari italiano decide se desidera pagare un riscatto per il figlio rapito o no.One of the tracks from the Bertolluci movie makes an appearance in a Greatest Hits compilation. But I guess it is not that well known. I recommend it. There are many variations of the famous tune.
- RegistaHenri VerneuilStelleJean GabinAlain DelonLino VenturaUn giovane mafioso ambizioso pianifica un'elaborata rapina di diamanti e seduce la figlia di uno spietato capomafia, mentre un commissario di polizia molto determinato è sulle tracce di tutti quanti.The main title theme is so cool. Imagine a bunch of gangsters walking around shooting people with that theme playing. The second track in this album called SNACK BAR has some great sax and is very romantic. Reminded me of the love theme from LE CASSE.
- RegistaGiulio PetroniStelleRaymond PellegrinLionel StanderHugh GriffithGreat playful soundtrack that makes use of a lot of man made noises. Once again, Morricone at his innovative best. Brontolonte is a pleasure to listen to. The title track is wonderfully subversive, starting off with a highly sexual female moaning followed by very seductive music.
- RegistaSergio CorbucciStelleBurt ReynoldsAldo SambrellNicoletta MachiavelliDuncan e il fratello Jeffrey, con la loro banda di criminali, sterminano la tribù dell'indiano Navajo Joe. Questi, aiutati dalle ragazze del saloon, sconfiggeranno, a caro prezzo, il cattivo e la sua banda.
- RegistaGiuliano MontaldoStelleGian Maria VolontèRiccardo CucciollaCyril CusackLa storia di due anarchici che sono stati accusati e ingiustamente processati per omicidio quando la motivazione reale era quella delle loro convinzioni politiche.
