Classical Composer Reaction/Analysis of The Good Bad and the Ugly (Ennio Morricone) | The Daily Doug

[@speedy3702]

8:12 Yeah, it'a sounds like a Western because Ennio Morricone literally defined how Westerns sound like. No other composer has impacted an entire genre the way he has.

[@exoterric]

exact words I was thinking I ought to point out and here it is. lol Of course! When you hear something defined as Western, its Ennio who made it so. Beautiful piece. Beautiful movie.

[@billjohnson3374]

Probly the best western and score ever made

[@edxdie8484]

you're right

[@markpaterson2053]

Weird how the popularity is even around today; I remember being a kid and the popularity of this and other Morricone Western music had the same popularity; timeless.

[@erzahler1930]

I will venture to say the two composers who have most influenced the genre of movie scores are Ennio Morricone and John Barry.

[@robertoa8672]

there are two kinds of people in this world , those who consider this a masterpiece and those who are wrong

[@georgesheffield1580]

Not just a spaghetti western but THE spaghetti western .

[@georgeseanor]

The graveyard running scene is my favourite movie moment of all time

[@tbolt5883]

That and "The Trio" showdown at the end.

[@brucer2152]

There is a GREAT documentary called "Saving Sad Hill". The people basically save the graveyard from the movie. It's amazing.

[@FeralPatrick]

FEW scenes can match it. It's brilliant. I'm getting goosebumps just thinking of it.

[@sydIRISH]

Its a masterful scene

[@aquadime333]

Gives me chills every time.

[@ohauss]

One particular habit of Morricone, especially in his cooperation with Sergio Leone, that distinguishes him from most film composers, is that he often wrote music based on the script alone, before even a single scene was shot - and he and Leone understood each other so well that Leone occasionally changed the pacing of a scene to have it match with Morricone's music. Where others compose music to simply enhance the scene, Morricone distilled the scene itself into music.

[@samuelbhend2521]

They knew eachother very well, since they already went to School together. They were lifelong Friends and knew blindly what the other would do...

[@noggogo6932]

Why is everyone reacting to this one piece? Do lists go out to all reaction channels? How about these exquisite Morricone pieces that get no love: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWjaXnybg7dsodE kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWjaXnybg7dsodE

[@kaleoleitholdt9356]

Very nice

[@thisperson1654]

He played music on stage for actors. Can be more perfect fit to acting then that.

[@palantir135]

Once upon a time in the west, is another must see movie with epic music by Ennio Morricone. And there are more.

[@howardbrown911]

Every bit as good as "TGTBATU" I think the film is too.

[@jeffreyjeziorski1480]

Operatic treatment. Love Harmonica's theme and how it plays together with Frank's bad guy theme. When those 2 have their fi al showdown,both themes are played together and they fit like a glove. Chyanne's theme music is very representative of a man on a horse.The female leads theme music is achingly beautiful. It is also used as the closing credits music. Way to go, Ennio!!!!

[@knightowl852]

The harmonica scene was when I was a child used to giving me nightmares.

[@palantir135]

@@knightowl852 which one?

[@jeffreybayles1162]

The Danish also did Once Upon a Time,check it out

[@swanvictor887]

shocked you haven't seen the movie: absolutely the best western film ever made. This arrangement by Sarah Hicks, is sublime. The flute was an Ocarina!

[@near--zero]

Sarah Hicks is a goddess

[@swanvictor887]

has to be in the top three, surely?@@letsgomets002

[@gregpeterson4348]

While I love this movie, I also have a strong love for "Once upon a time in the west".

[@shirleymental4189]

@@letsgomets002 What is your choice then?

[@spicewood7790]

I have since learned from watching many reviews of this musical score that the conductor is from the Minneapolis Orchestra. I live in MN and I definitely need to attend one of her concerts. I “borrowed” the following from another person’s review but I think this was some excellent information … “”The conductor here is an American "guest" conductor for this concert. Sarah Hicks is the principal conductor of the Minneapolis Orchestra, graduate Magna Cum Laud with a BA degree in music composition from Harvard University. Sarah is highly sought after as a "guest" conductor the world over and has worked with dozens of orchestras all over the word in both hemispheres. What does a conductor do? In this case Sarah chose all of the music for this concert which centered on Ennio Morricones' Spaghetti Western movies sound tracks. She spent hours studying the entire score, making notes as she went along that she would later share with the musicians during rehearsal, She then rehearsed the Orchestra and choir sharing her vision for the various songs, what the dynamics would be, play softy here, a bit more fortissimo (with force) there, establishing what the tempo will be, applying her leadership to inspire these very "Top Shelf" musicians to project her vision of the music and concert. Sarah does have a series of KZbin educational videos addressing this very question that you asked: "What does a conductor do?'" She is quite an impressive young lady, very talented and, I feel quite gifted!””

[@martinduquemin5795]

The Danish national symphony orchestra is by far and away the best orchestra there is for movie music in my humble opinion! I spend many hours watching and listening to this fabulous group of multi talented performers and it never gets boring.

[@forformgamer]

I believe I've seen them do video game music as well. Feels like they feel more free to sometimes move away from the "typical" stuff. They're great :)

[@JoseyWales44s]

I love them too, but you must admit that John Williams has put the London Symphony Orchestra to masterful use.

[@decay79]

@@forformgamer They do theme nights i believe, and yes there has been video game music themes as one of those nights.

[@leo2a7dk]

De er udenfor denne verden.. Film musik og game musik. De nailer den sgu' godt.. Dejligt at se så dygtige personer, der går op i deres levevej.. Så STORT..

[@Antony_Jenner]

I find Ecstasy of gold so emotive I tear up every time! Ennio Morricone gone but certainly not forgotten!

[@JoseyWales44s]

There is something about it that touches the soul.

[@TheJuice27]

One of my absolute favorites!

[@paulodingle2142]

Me too it’s so moving and mesmerising

[@BracchiAlessandroFineArt]

In the first one there was an instrument for each character , the flute for the Good, an ocarina for the Bad, and human voice for the ugly , and you can hear them in the movie accordingly the character on the screen.

[@casachezdoom2588]

Makes sense, but I never noticed this. I`ll have to pay attention the next time I watch the movie!

[@wind-upboy939]

I was lucky enough seeing the Maestro live conducting his music. It was a memorable evening.

[@EddioPinaR]

Ennio Morricone is one of the most innovative composer of XX century. It's a pleasure to listen to his music. Thank you for react to this magnificent piece of music.😊❤

[@Madmax-kr1li]

The composer should gotten an Academy award for this in 1966 but didn’t but he finally got one for the Hateful eight

[@mournblade1066]

Which, oddly enough, was discarded music from his 1982 soundtrack to John Carpenter's _The Thing_ .

[@TheMusterion76]

​​​@@mournblade1066 only 3 pieces are from The Thing

[@sordel5866]

Had Morricone been an American he would have had a stack of Oscars, including for The Mission and Once Upon A Time In America, but the Academy likes to take care of their own. Of his six nominations, five were for US movies, ignoring the vast number of European movies for which he deserved to win. In the end the Academy was shamed into giving him an honorary Oscar and then the "oh, you're going to die" Academy Award for The Hateful Eight, which wasn't even deserved.

[@cristianovia]

@@sordel5866 so true

[@JoseyWales44s]

@@mournblade1066 It was wonderful use of the music considering the "The Hateful Eights" was simply a retelling of the "The Thing" against a Western background.

[@RJsCave]

This piece has given me chills every time I have heard it. I get goosebumps. It's so simple and sparse yet dramatic, full, and rich. The way it starts is so unique. the instrument palette is very diverse and effective. IMO it's perfect. And it's the way it is because they had no budget for the soundtrack. 🤯

[@sailgoal]

My favorite spaghetti western of all time. Eli plays such a good bad guy its Hilarious. Plus Clints famous poncho look. The music during the movie really brings this movie to life. This orchestral group covered this better than anything I could have imagined!

[@hewe4625]

I have to respectfully disagree. While the orchestra was good, the tempo was too quick; losing a lot of the tension from the movie version. The use of piano instead of guitar for the arpeggios was very disappointing to me, and they were too even rhythmically, losing some charm and emotion in the process. It would've been epic if they included the last line of the movie though!

[@Relyx]

Damn you really gonna leave out my boy Lee van Cleef?

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Not sure how a Jewish New Yorker got typecast as a Mexican bad guy, but he did. Wallach was excellent in a similar role in "The Magnificent Seven:".

[@sailgoal]

@@Relyx he was great too yes. Their nuiances you just dont find that in todays movies as much.

[@stevenklein3195]

People need to realize how important movie soundtracks are. They make or break a film. A great score elevates any film to another level and make it that much more enjoyable to watch. The music for the spaghetti westerns make the 3 incredible films even more incredible.

[@sisulart]

Ennio Morricone was a musical genius. He composed so many great pieces of music it’s incredible.

[@Sam_Utah]

IMHO Ennio Morricone is the Puccini of our era. All of his sound tracks are terrific. My favorite of his melodies are the love theme from Once Upon a Time in America (Deborah's Theme) and Gabriels Oboe (the Mission) are among the most beautiful melodies of the 20th century. Vocalist Sarah Brightman convinced Morricone to allow her to set lyrics to the theme to create her own song, "Nella Fantasia" - a favorite of crossover singers with Operatic skills. The whole soundtrack from Once Upon a Time in the West is a work of art, the main theme just gorgeous.

[@XMarkxyz]

Also big credits to Edda dell'Orso who is the marvellous original voice in most of Morricone vocalizations

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

The flute is an Ocarina! And the "Wah Wah" lady is one of the best Mezzo-sopranos in the World! American Conductor, Sarah Hicks only works when she want to and feel for it, so it is joy to have her also, for this occasion!! This Concert has been seen at least 23 mill. times and a year before he died, Ennio Morricone gave a Concert in Copenhagen. I would have loved for him to listen to this performance!

[@brucer2152]

I can close my eyes and hear the music and see the movie in my head. I never tire of this movies soundtrack. Every since I was like 10 or so when I saw it at the drive in theater...I heard it and was hooked.

[@michaeleaster1815]

9:12 I'm in my 50s and never really paid any attention to the Spaghetti Westerns, but watched a couple in recent years, including this one: they are amazing (duh)! The scene of the "ecstasy of the gold" must have been epic, back in the day, in the theatre, which such a score.

[@CeciliaDeMarchiMoyano]

Ennio created the "sound of west". Before his work, the idea of "western film sound" was completely different. He was so talented. I reaaaally would suggest you to hear the sountrack of "The Mission", it's absolutely amazing - and also every other score by him.

[@ippolitodemeo]

The best orchestra Danish wonderful fantastic

[@leecarlson9713]

Yes, the Wah-way is part of the original score, performed by an operatic Mezzo-soprano,; the Soprano voice is also in the original. The first two flutes are a recorder and an ocarina.

[@muhest]

Morricone hearing this in his head, before writing it down, so we could hear it as well.❤

[@richardkralick3062]

You need to check out his soundtrack for The Mission. Gabriel's Oboe is an amazing piece of work.

[@tjl9458]

The Mission is one of my favourite film soundtracks. It's a masterpiece.

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

Not seen The Good, The Bad & The Ugly??? One of the masterpieces of cinema!

[@m.ericwatson968]

This film and this score are masterpiece, the marriage of the two is just astounding, I've probably seen this film 100+ times since I was a kid, easily, can recite the script (as most fans do) as I watch "...just know this Blondie, any man who crosses me and leaves me alive, knows nothing of Tuco"

[@unclelou8636]

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly was the final part of a trilogy of Sergio Leone films; all three were scored by Morricone. Masterpiece in film making and scoring. The Ecstasy of Gold is an iconic piece of music, you can hear it everywhere (even in Modelo beer commercials). Every time I hear it, it ends up bouncing around in my head for days. Also, can you imagine being a (I am assuming) classically trained singer then be asked to sing "wah wah" for a performance?

[@xyreniaofcthrayn1195]

easiest job in the world and the hardest, great for ego checking.

[@StanEngland]

Bet she Wah, wah-ed all the way to the bank.

[@davidkennedy4429]

listen to once upon at time in the west to see how GOOD TUVA IS (The Wah Wah lady )@@StanEngland

[@w9gb]

Italian director (Sergio Leone) hires his childhood friend and classmate (Ennio Morricone) to be film’s composer. “Spaghetti western” indeed, 1960s Italian interpretation of late 19th century American southwest.

[@thejonathandoan]

Killer soundtrack, for sure. My favorite musical trait of Ennio Morricone's film scores is how he builds those quiet crescendos with strings (violins, etc.). Example: the first few moments of the final showdown track "The Trio". The way he builds tension from the quietest moments up to the full volume ending is GREATNESS!!!

[@BelleDede01]

The lady who sang "wah wah", her name is tuva semmingson, a classically trained singer in her own right, she sings everything from opera to standards to pop. A diva of the 1st class. If you look closely, for this concert she was wearing little six shooter earrings. PERFECT!!! I watched an interview with the two vocalists.Tuva Semmingsen AKA the Wa Wa Lady, as she has been called by the tube, actually likes being called the Wa Wa Lady. She couldn't believe how this performance took off on the tube. Christine Nonbo Andersen is the solo vocalist in the audience. This was her first performance with the Danish National Orchestra. Both ladies nailed their performances and added a stunning element to this Ennio Morricone masterpiece. Ennio Morricone was a composer of film soundtracks, where he used instruments and objects that are not normally used in an orchestral ensemble. Electric guitars, basses, ocarinas, bongos ... but also whips, gunshots, gusts of wind. Entering Morricone's work is a complete immersion. A moving tribute for fidelity down to the smallest details is what the Spaghetti Werstern Orchestra did to him.

[@Galahad-hk4bb]

The masterpiece musical score with its various themes takes this Clint Eastwood epic to another level. Bravo Maestro Morricone … We’ll done sir !!!!

[@peterdunai4073]

Watch the movie, man! It has got so many layers like a cake. I saw it once as a kid and circa once every decade. By time as you grow old it reveals new and new layers, small details that add up to the story giving more and more thoughts. A fucking Masterpiece!

[@JoanElizabethDerrig-qt8kg]

My brother Michael, killed Vietnam in 1968 by sniper. His favorite. We loved the West. This is a masterpiece!!! Thank you

[@dannylgriffin]

Those "flutes" are ocarinas I believe. Sometimes kids in elementary school are introduced to ocarinas and recorders in 3rd and 4th grades before traditional band or orchestra instruments in 5th or 6th grade. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is a must-watch.

[@Qwarzz]

I thought all kids play recorders in elementary schools at least in western countries. Don't remember us playing them quite like this however...

[@gianlucabarilli9031]

Bravo! The globular flute that plays at the beginning of the piece is called "ocarina" which is part of a large family in various keys and was invented at the beginning of the twentieth century in Budrio di Bologna in Italy. Ciao

[@JohnLRice]

ocarina ocarina, (Italian: “little goose”, ) also called Sweet Potato, globular flute, a late 19th-century musical development of traditional Italian carnival whistles of earthenware, often bird-shaped and sounding only one or two notes.

[@strummer3162]

I can't even put into words just how much I enjoyed that! It made my day to be honest. I would love to see you do more movie scores. That was an absolute delight! Especially getting to see how it is done live with all the creative vocal pieces and percussions. Really fabulous stuff!

[@65alef]

Le più belle Colonne sonore le ha scritte Ennio Morricone. Felice di averlo visto dirigere la sua maestosa orchestra 2 volte nella mia città al LUCCA SUMMER FESTIVAL. La terza volta vi tornò e la scelse per tenervi l'ultimo concerto della sua lunga carriera. R.I.P. maestro Ennio Morricone. Orgoglio italiano nel mondo 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

this orchestra is absolute worldclass. they have MANY covers of movies. Tuva, aka 'the wa wa lady' does sing on plenty of them :) if i were you i would simply listen to them all. Worth it, trust me 😊

[@listershat]

All their western interpretations are just sublime. The Once Upon A Time In The West soundtrack is my favourite.

[@mournblade1066]

YES!!!

[@ralphmarrone3130]

It’s my favorite soundtrack hands down. It’s beautiful, vicious, melancholic, and lovely. And the harmonica is sublime.

[@rincemind8369]

I agree. Once Upon A Time in The West is an absolute masterpiece. I believe the only reason why the movie got (undeservedly) less recognition in the US was because Peter Fonda played the villain: That didn't please the audience because people were used to the actor portraying good guys. Anyways, Ennio Morricone's score is immortal.

[@ralphmarrone3130]

@@rincemind8369 And the sad thing is Fonda was brilliant as Frank.

[@robboaron]

​@@rincemind8369Henry Fonda, not Peter.

[@zmadscientist]

Great reaction... Yeah in 1966 - this was NOT the definition of a Western them ( maybe Elmer Berstein was ?? ...) But not long after the Dollars triliogy - and as we look back - this is NOW the signature Western theme - that's how impactful this piece by Morricone has been. He redfined the iconic western music. It was something else for decades and then he re-defined it with this. FYI flute for Blondie, ocarina for Angel Eyes, and human voices for Tuco

[@joehodgett3376]

I grew up with my dad and stepdad watching Spaghetti westerns , T he good the bad & the ugly was their favorite, but for me a metallica fan the second half "the extacey of gold has been the stage entrance music foe metallica. something that forever bonds me to their memory

[@yennydavila5056]

Hello. I like your reaction and analysis. I am fan of Ennio Morricone's music . I love this kind of music. The Danish national symphony orchestra plays excelent masterpiece of famous composers and movie soundtrack. They played a tribute to Morricone including famous songs of spaguetti western film, The Good the Bad and the Ugly, The Ecstasy of Gold, Once upon a time in the west, For a few dollars more, A fistful of dollars.

[@dough740]

You chose the best version available - this stunning! Lovely touch having a body hanging from the gallows. You can see the orchestra are having a blast with it

[@JoseyWales44s]

This is the best version overall due to quality of the video/sound/production but Morricone conducting with Susanna Rigacci's vocals is pretty amazing. The sound quality of the video is not nearly as good but just listen to Rigacci's vocals. It's not even close. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHypoZR5greKnbc

[@slick8086]

The "Flutes," First one was a Recorder, second one was an Ocarina. They work like whistles. Bass recorder most recent modern song appearance is the the to The Mandalorian. Excellent music as well.

[@Sandy-dd4le]

"I've never seen The Good The Bad And The Ugly" Doug, I may have to rethink my subscription! 😂

[@martinroy9991]

Another great song on that score is "The trio" that plays when the final 3 guys dual happens. You probably never head a solo trumpet played like this before. A perfect match for that scene.

[@jagger952000]

LOVE this music! Absolutely amazing & unmatched, in my opinion. The 3 pieces of music from this soundtrack that are a MUST are 'The Good, The Bad & The Ugly' , 'The Trio' , & 'The Ecstasy of Gold.' Glad you heard 2 of them. I really enjoyed this.

[@knightowl852]

Living in Cuba I was say 5 years old my mother worked in a theater so it means I was babysat in front of a theater and my babysitter was an influx of international movies One was of course the above movie. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I have from back then to rewatching it when I can.

[@stefanosanna2669]

ENNIO MORRICONE GRAZIE, SEI E SARAI PER SEMPRE IL PIÙ GRANDE COMPOSITORE E MAESTRO D'ORCHESTRA.

[@DimitarH]

ENNIO MORRICONE was a GENIUS! A wonderful performance by the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. It's a MASTERPIECE ❤ Thank you

[@lavrentivs9891]

The singing in the initial piece is mean't to mimic the sound of a coyote (followed by the wah - wah - wah) and yes it is sung in the film. I warmly recommend the full Danish Sympony Orchestra's concert of Ennio Morricone themed films, from Fistful of Dollars to the Godfather.

[@joecanuck3751]

Ecstasy of Gold! You missed the reference to the quote. "Blondie: You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

[@Buzz2646]

To truly appreciate this score, you have to see the movie, and how well the score fits the scenes and the movie itself. This is a great theme.

[@sunjamm222]

You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those who like these films scores and those who dig. You dig it.

[@Pilutta100]

I love that you seemed sceptical at first🤗 Loved this reaction that also had some knowledge. Hugs from Sweden.

[@matismf]

Can you imagine being known as the "Wah, wah" girl for the Danish National Symphony Orchestra?

[@patriziadimaria5351]

Un GENIO ❣ENNIO MORRICONE👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@roxannekean6025]

The ENTIRE soundtrack was FANTASTIC! In high school, I played this soundtrack every night before I fell asleep.

[@johannagoldenberg3300]

Ocarina And yes, there are voices and whistling in the actual score. As always, I enjoyed your analysis, but I'd love for you to return to this once you have seen the movie. Thanks for using this version, however! Love it!

[@mattblatchley2061]

that Oboe is unbelievably beautiful😢

[@guitarchannel5676]

Yes, Doug. This is not some lazy facsimile. This is the real deal, they must have gotten the original score and parts. Fantastic.

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

Of course seeing that movie with its music in a good size cinemais best ...

[@linkloudenback8359]

As someone who has seen this movie many times and heard the theme many times it was awesome to actually see it preformed by an orchestra. Having seen this preformed now makes me appreciate the movie even more.

[@stephensmith1343]

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain do a killer version.

[@johnw706]

A nice analysis of this greatest of themes . Not only is it my favourite score of all time , it’s also my favourite movie . Cheers !

[@CinePhill]

Ecstasy Of The Gold is also amazing! But also the opening theme of Once Upon a Time in The West and try for goodness sake Gabriel’s Oboe and Anything From Once Upon A Time In America, long sentence but All of Moriconne!

[@kraftwerk974]

One of the best classical composers of the last century full-stop.

[@hplitzko8477]

I am impressed, you recognized the guitar immediately, bravo

[@redheart5216]

Thank you Doug. R.I.P. MAESTRO ❤

[@peternorthe1912]

Welp... there goes my favourite trotting off into the sunset and here comes the new rider! For years my favourite theme to a spaghetti western was "The Magnificent Seven". Since seeing this performance I think I'lll be tuning into to this for inspirational music! That wind instrument at 03:38 looks like an ocarina by the way. First time I've ever seen one being played in an orchestra.There's all kinds of trippy little accents in this show. I love it!

[@shuggiemcg1]

YES They did it in the movie simply amazing!

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍Love morricon fabulous composer,I think the added context of film and musical score will change your appreciation of the music.

[@johnsullivan3060]

One the best Western's ever made for sure. My personal choice for number one. 🤠

[@christoph21x97]

Thank you for your reaction and expertise. This masterpiese is incredible to me (and I'm in the age to know Morricone soundtracks quite well...)

[@JoanElizabethDerrig-qt8kg]

Wtf. This music made my daughter nuts. Appreciate!

[@jayfuller1593]

Thanks for sharing. You put it into words the way i'm thinking

[@richardfurness7556]

One of the (many) great things about this movie is how the landscape is used. It's brutal and often cruel, but imprinted with the memories of thousands of years of attempts to tame it. Morricone captured this struggle perfectly, it's as if the war cries of long-vanished tribes are still being carried on the wind.

[@davespicer3647]

Beautiful imagery in your comment!

[@richardfurness7556]

@@davespicer3647 Thanks, but I have to admit that Camel got there first with their song Echoes from the album Breathless.

[@Ontario201]

Dear Doug, you should absolutely visit this marvelous concert hall in Copenhagen, I am even not Danish and love this hall. Living here since 1996!

[@mitvelkez]

I've watched this film more times than I can remember and now after watching this I need to watch it again.

[@philljenner4045]

What a tremendous adaptation of a truly magnificent piece. Now I have to watch my favourite movie yet again!

[@kevinz8930]

This song makes the movie and the movie makes this song!

[@davidhornbeckmusic7487]

La Storia Di Un Soldato is my favorite from this soundtrack.. beautiful piece.

[@m4nu003]

Every time i heard The Gold of Ecstasy before the Metallica Concert, i have goosebumps and tears in my eyes. Just like here. So beautiful.

[@getexis8685]

What a good interpretation. This music can move us. How not to be inspired by such good American melodies? Even Ennio Morricone was influenced. Excellent haircut. :)

[@magicsinglez]

Why is there a guy standing in the air at 5:12?

[@mightyV444]

Kinda off-topic, but thank you for the new channel intro, Doug! The old version had a frequency in the "Doooooug" bit that had really grated on my ears.

[@uctea64]

the wind instrument, at the beginning of the video 3:36, is called an ocarina

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Morricone was apparently inspired by hearing the sound of a coyote howling, which is how he got the fast five-note run at the beginning of every phrase. "The movie is a spaghetti western". Correction: the movie is the greatest spaghetti western, against which all others are measured. Well worth watching. The "flutes" at the beginning were recorder and ocarina. BTW, I saw a talk show on TV tonight which had soundtrack composer Hans Zimmer on it. He claimed that Morricone was his hero, and that no-one has ever composed film scores so beautifully.

[@grandmastersucwfshow7127]

good choice Doug. yes, the vocals and whistles are in the movie version. the whole "Man With No Name" trilogy is great. Fist Full Of Dollars, For A Few Dollars More, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

[@spike3082]

And this symphony does all 3

[@catmus1506]

Listen to The Ballad of Sacco and Vanzetti... music by Morricone, sung by Joan Baez... brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

[@ziovit]

Ennio, my Master, my composer, my Country. proud of him. All Italy, all italian musicians, proud of him. Thanks Doug.

[@mandrillion2524]

Please do more Morricone!

[@rickyesch1586]

How does ones mind construct such a masterpiece unlike anything before?

[@Relyx]

One of the greatest composers and a brilliant performance. I have to admit though that it took me a minute to stop laughing at the sophisticated looking professional singer going WAH WAH WAH into a mic with full sincerity.

[@pin-upmariposa412]

This score is so memorable. I don't remember movie but this music is so characteristic that you cannot forget it. Metallica played second part of this score as an intro on their concerts.

[@andyambrose4517]

It's called "The Ecstasy Of Gold"

[@peterh3580]

*Metallica still plays

[@pin-upmariposa412]

Thank you for your answers 🙂

[@Badgersj]

Oh that's such a good version. Brilliantly played, great underlying sense of humour. Love the oboe bit.

[@danburrito]

I'm sure somebody mentioned it already, but I didn't read through all the comments: the instrument at 3:37 is an Ocarina.

[@Disciple0fMetal]

So glad you did a reaction to this. My favorite renditions of those iconic themes.

[@mournblade1066]

Two even better soundtracks are the following: Ennio Morricone: Once Upon a Time in the West Basil Poledouris: Conan the Barbarian

[@rmvdhaak]

IMHO "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" is the better soundtrack.

[@danielhartung-schuster5916]

That Basil soundtrack for Conan is one of my all time favs....I have that in my collection of Metal Music.

[@georgebailey98]

Also check out the Basil Poledouris soundtrack for Lonesome Dove.

[@JoseyWales44s]

Equally good but not better.

[@paulodingle2142]

Very good but not better