The most Iconic movie score ever! "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Vocal ANALYSIS!

I couldn't believe when I heard about the Danish National Symphony Orchestra covering "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" as a performance what I would be in for. Watching some cliff notes on the film to remind myself, I instantly heard this iconic song and it brought back memories. This performance should hopefully do the same for all of you. Nostalgia, commence!!!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to The Danish National Symphony Orchestra for the first time, performing "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” Live.
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Performed by The Danish National Symphony Orchestra - Words and Music by Ennio Morricone
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@Glaaki13]

yet you dont care

[@TheSaiyanRace]

It would be nice to see you react to the Danish Symphony Orchestra - LOTR End of All Things. There's excellent vocals in that piece and it's a gorgeous song overall.

[@Glaaki13]

it was made to ge working claas peopel to go see clacical so like you

[@bhscaps]

In the same spirit, I'd love to hear your thoughts on Danny Elfman's "Ice Dance" from "Edward Scissorhands" by the Nederlands Concertkoor. It's just a choir singing so maybe not as interesting for you to analyze, vocally speaking. Yet I cannot explain why, it makes me cry almost every time I hear it.

[@rokadamlje5365]

another orchestral: Ghost in the shell kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZuypnioqt-inpI

[@Kestrel1971]

The best description of this I've ever seen was: "A Danish orchestra with a Japanese conductor playing music by an Italian composer for a movie filmed in Spain, funded by Germans, about the American Wild West."

[@JP_AZ]

😂😂 Good point

[@tonybanke3560]

And the Main Character was consider a washed up actor in Hollywood.

[@barrylenihan8032]

Best commentary on this masterful arrangement of The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Many others are just people who ham-up their reactions in order to add 'original content' in order to monetise this wonderful orchestral performance

[@JotaP1n]

Yeah right? HAHA, world is crazy.

[@TheGreat_Kramer1]

Don't forget extras and set building provided by the Spanish Army.

[@srenkrabbe2991]

thank you for reacting to this performance - I have worked with this orchestra as a broadcast sound-engineer in DR (Danish Broadcasting corp.) for nearly 30 years - and I love my job :-) It was such a surprise to us when this video turned into this youtube smash-hit. This is from one of our themeconcerts with western music - mostly Morricone. Usually the orchestra play more straight up classical music every week in our thursday-concerts wich we broadcast live every week on the radio and internet. The orchestra and the broadcast "The Thursday Concert" (in danish: Torsdagskoncerten) has been broadcasted continuosly for nearly 90 years - 90 years anniversery in 2023. Maybe a world record??? :-) As a sidenote - my wife is in the choirs soprano group on this recording

[@johnpbh]

I think the quality and the arrangement and orchestration shines thorough in this performance. It is pure class and really no surprise that it has become this huge youtube hit. I pass it on to everyone I know a something not to be missed. Everyone is wonderful in it..

[@robinmessing530]

As far as I am concerned, this is the best rendition of the best movie theme music of all time. Everyone in the orchestra and associated with it's production has a right to be proud of this absolute masterpiece.

[@Itallica]

If the guitar was acoustic, this would have been great.

[@kyron42]

Wow Soren, you must be one of the happiest men in the world. I'm a bit of an audiophile. I discovered the Danish national symphony orchestra a few years ago. I thought the production quality was outstanding. I've been gradually putting together a playlist (why not check it out). I'm curious to know which are your favourite tracks and which ones you would recommend to others.

[@QuayNemSorr]

Et fantastisk orkester. Har altid været glad for klassisk musik, men jeg er vild med deres tema koncerter. Western som denne, men også Science Fiction, Horror, Tegnefilm og computerspil.

[@WalkaCrookedLine]

The musical performance is awesome, but let us also give credit to the video recording. The closeups of the various performers, so close you can see Tuva's revolver earing, all very well timed as the performers play crucial parts, the casual way the hanged man prop shows up, the dramatic touch of Christine singing from the balcony. I don't remember ever seeing an orchestra so well presented in video.

[@bzdtemp]

Exactly. It is all part of what DR does, it is our version of the BBC so it is all in house talent. And because it is funded by all us Danes, if we like it or not, it means they by law not only do they do things for a broad audience they all give the same care to doing things meant for a very narrow audience. Simply because it is important there is good stuff for all, since as with all things it enriches us all that we get to be different while also being together at other times.

[@wadesworld6250]

I'm not ashamed to admit this video makes me cry. This video showcases the beauty humans can create.

[@L4sz10]

If you haven't seen the movie, the three "instrument" of the leitmotif actually represents the three main character. The flute is Blondie, the "Good" (played by Clint Eastwood), the ocarina is Angel Eyes, the "Bad" (played by Lee van Cleef), and the choir is Tuco, the "Ugly" (played by Eli Wallach). The instruments actually represent the characters really well. The flute is high, the ocarina is deep and low, and choir is human. Blondie is the character with higher values, Angel Eyes is the totally ruthless killer, and Tuco is the most ambiguous, who tries to survive the whole thing, greedy and vengeful, but also joyful and has a lust for life.

[@mrstatler]

I don't think these three guys are that different. They are all greedy. The Good is the most handsome and the Ugly the least.

[@L4sz10]

@@mrstatler morally they are not really different. But they are archetypical.

[@mrstatler]

@@L4sz10 I'm not sure what You mean but it seems that the title refers to classical westerns where there are positive and negative characters (white and black) but this is not the case because it is more like in Sam Peckinpah's anti-westerns, there are only bad characters and even worse characters, more like regular people. Then again everybody's greedy but not everybody sells own mother to get money.

[@DraktharZakath]

And the brass are for the Civil War background of the story...

[@bookman7409]

@@mrstatler I agree with you in that it presents a spectrum that gets worse as it progresses, but I think it's important to remember that Blondie's an anti-hero. He's plenty willing to break the law, and good at killing folks, but he only does that when forced upon him. There's a line he won't cross, still. Tuco, however, will kill for personal gain, but only because he wants to revel in luxury. Angel Eyes, however, not only kills to reach his goal, he'll kill as a convenience along the way. The Good is flawed, but basically decent. The Ugly is those flaws writ large, but not a killer by inclination, and the Bad will kill without a thought, people don't matter to him. Really, he's a dead man walking around, still alive. There are real distinctions there, enough for a morality story without doubt. We're all Blondies, in a less violent way, imperfect, but doing the best we can, and sometimes we are Tucos, but there's a warning to not let ourselves become Angel Eyes. What John Wayne missed about good vs evil is that in his movies, they were an idealization that doesn't exist, and the difference between good and bad is nothing, compared to bad vs worse. So morally, they are distinctively different. Saying otherwise because they break the law and kill people is so simplistic that it groups soldiers, shoplifters, and serial killers in the same category. Morality plays work better, when they're relateable.

[@zlatan_2197]

Ennio Morricone, real musical genius, he is sorely missed, his collaboration with Sergio Leone is legendary, but I'm also big fan of The Hateful Eight theme.

[@maxy4965]

At least he got an Oscar for that shortly before he died

[@maxy4965]

Though I have to say "The Hateful Eight" was never and won't ever be my favourite Tarantino-movie... I gave it several watches but the story was just to bloated for me... It's by no mean a bad film, just not my favourite overall

[@user-hb9mz2hp2g]

I love even more "Man with harmonica" :) And this Danich orchestra did it also very well !

[@richardgoddard37]

@F Muse use it as the intro for Knights of Cydonia live, and Fields of the Nephilim used it as "Intro (Harmonica Man)". Legendary song.

[@johgu92]

He also did great Soundtracks to some Bud Spencer movies like Buddy goes West (Occhio alla penna).

[@1Dreamking]

This is my favorite concert piece ever. I can't listen to this without crying. The sound is incredible and the skill of the musicians and vocalists are impeccible. To me this piece is like 12 on a scale 1 to 10. They smashed it! ❤❤❤

[@jerrymoore838]

Best performance of this song ever. It's been in my playlist for several years. Absolute excellence

[@pilotavery]

I prefer this over the original.

[@1Dreamking]

Excellence indeed. I can't get enough of this one. If someone wants me to explain perfection I just have to show this video.

[@FabioRigokimbaorso]

Ennio was a genius, and this orchestra does him justice.. hats off!

[@IwasInThe60s]

I cannot agree more.🙌

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I actually wore out my cassette tape of The Mission soundtrack. Another great Morricone body of work.

[@yogibear6363]

A Japanese conductor leading a Danish orchestra on the music from a German financed movie produced by Italians filmed in Spain starring an America. It took the talents of 6 nations to bring this together.

[@jesperolsen8727]

Tuva is Norwegian :)

[@paolofrignani2211]

E la colonna sonora di Ennio Morricone

[@keithday3658]

@@jesperolsen8727 so still 6 nations then :)

[@raymondmanderville505]

They were a whole series of spaghetti westerns , Hang’em High , For a Few Dollars More , A Fist Full of Dollars to name a few . Clint Eastwood would keep reviving his character of the man with no name .

[@Damon970]

The conductor was a pianist who suffered a carrier ending injury. She decided she would continue her career as a conductor. What she did with this sounds track is simply wonderful. I am just a lay person who has no musical aptitude but I love this philharmonic group and the songs the have done. However, I love this one the most. I may have made them top on KZbin top as I listened to this soooo many times.

[@WillieBloom]

Native Long Islander living in Stockholm the past 30 years. These videos impressed me so much that I finally made a weekend trip in April 2022 to Copenhagen specifically to see the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. I missed this particular show but I did get to see them play a mix of popular Hollywood movie scores. It was great and I am definitely going back for more. I keep my eye out for their emails to see what they've got coming down the pipe. I wish I could have seen this show, the Halo show they did, Star Wars, Star Trek... they've done pretty much everything. The theater they play in fantastic. Really, really fantastic. Pictures do not do it justice. You just gotta be there. It's beautiful visually and acoustically. I will also be hitting Musikhuset Aarhus in Denmark. I know the managing director's brother who said I should visit them as i like what they're doing in Copenhagen. I've been to see the sister orchestra in Sweden, the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. I like the Danes better and they have a real sense of humor and know how to connect with modern audiences. The Swedes seem stuck in the classics. They're not very adventurous. The Danes are doing everything with a wink and a nod and a smile. They mix it up. Sometimes the classics, sometimes mashups of popular movie, TV and video game music. I'm not a singer and I do not play any instruments but I am curious about most things in life. I've learned a lot from you on this channel and I retain most of what I learn. I both see and hear the things you talk about when I watch and listen to music and artists. It's fun to make the connections. Looking forward to many more videos in the future and thank you for doing them! /Will

[@thewildhealer541]

There is a huge difference between people from Stockholm and people from Gothenburg. I live close to Gothenburg and honestly I don't think I would enjoy living in Stockholm because people are so dry of humor there. It definitely feels like coming to another country being in the capital. I like Denmark too because they are so happy, similar to Gothenburg in many ways. West coast is the best coast 😊

[@wendellrider1212]

Great story.

[@Gert-DK]

It is DR (Denmarks Radio), they do have Television department too, and they have filmed the orchestra hundred of times since the 50s. DR started with radio, then came TV, but they still kept the name Danmarks Radio. DR Symphony Orchestra is taxpayer funded and their purpose is to deliver music to DR's Radio and TV productions, but also to the people and not only the hardcore elite classic audience, but everybody. Sometimes they arrange concerts for kids and teaching them about the trade and instruments. DR also have a Big Band, same professionalism, you can even meet the two orchestras in the same concert. If I remember right, they have 6 or 7 choirs, from small kids (6-8 years) choir up to the big choir we see here in this concert. The Soprano Christine Nonbo Andersen, is a product of DR's choirs, she started as 12-year-old, advanced through several choirs. Then she went to music conservatory in Copenhagen, after graduation DR hired her as a Soprano in 2017. This concert, you just saw, was her first solo. I believe she did fine. Tuva Semmingsen is freelance, so you can hire her for a concert. If you need a place to put up your concert, you can rent the concert house too. 1800 seats for spectators or just one of the minor studios, there are 4 of them. The Orchestra was "born" on the 28th of October 1925!.......... So next year is the 100th birthday and knowing DR (I am a Dane), they won't waste a good celebration. Maybe something big is coming, who knows? Keep an eye on their homepage.

[@lovisalindstrom7920]

Now i have to defend the swedish radio symphony orchestra. You might be right, but there has been some magical moment on the Trettondagskonserten that that orchestra does every year (broadcasted on TV from Berwaldhallen). There is a lot of classical music but more famous and easy listen classical music with opera singers. It is important to support these things as money does have something todo with it as well.

[@Gert-DK]

@@thewildhealer541 " West coast is the best coast". I got Beach Boys vibes. 😃

[@hwd71]

I love your breakdown on this piece, it makes me appreciate what a genius Ennio Morricone was. May he Rest In Peace.

[@loganirvine3700]

My god that woman singing during Ecstasy of Gold brought me to tears. Freakin incredible.

[@PersonalityWorship]

Me too man, tears streaming while I'm trying to eat my dinner

[@russellhamilton2877]

Guilty as well but I don't care. Music should bring out every emotion the body has. You should see me when I listen to Pavarotti singing Nessum Dorma, it's a mop clean up job. The 🤘🏻🇬🇧🖤

[@mortenmj]

She has told in an interview that she has received a message from a person telling her "After my mom's death I haven't been able to cry, before I heard you in this piece".

[@tjessie11]

Christine Nonbo make me tear up every time I hear her live😍 try to find the one with Shrouded destiny, a star wars story m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYXEl3yNaad1aqM

[@jacquelineturk7554]

She's definitely a fabulous Singer but Susanna Rigaccis voice fits way better to ennios incredible music!!!

[@Resopheed]

I absolutely love that this orchestra will take on ANY kind of music, not just classical, but also from movies, TV and video games!

[@mkoose]

+1

[@alicetwain]

Sure, but don't forget that Morricone is also an important author of contemporary classical music, including the opera Partenope.

[@theloneranger8725]

If you haven't heard their performance of the music from The Mandalorian, I strongly suggest it. It's incredible.

[@narcissus79]

The Halo covers were epic!

[@johndododoe1411]

They also play the original scores for that station's original productions, including the brand new compositions for the recent multi-hour series covering the national wildlife. On a more fun side, they also do the music in a quiz show called "the classical music quiz", filmed in that same concert hall with a live audience and a live orchestra. If you can watch that from your side of the "pond", preferably with subtitles in your language, otherwise it makes little sense.

[@conniebenny]

Two of my favourite pieces of music ever, and both from the same magical film score. Morricone was a true master of his craft and results are plain for all to see. Wonderful!

[@waltwimer2551]

I've absolutely LOVED *everything* about this performance since the moment I first heard it a few years ago. And Christine's voice gives me chills! Every. Single. Time. Bravo!!!

[@feralart]

Ecstasy of Gold always makes me picture Tuco running through the cemetary looking for the headstone where the money is hidden.

[@jdm1066]

Un...k...kk...kn....there's no name on it.

[@douglasiles2024]

It makes me think of drinking a Modelo beer.

[@Rikard_Nilsson]

@@jdm1066 There are two kinds of people in this world, my friend. Those with loaded pistols, and those who dig, you dig.

[@georgetourlos5840]

Carson

[@gunman462]

I was 10 years old when I borrowed this VHS movie from an uncle in 1993 and it remains in my top 5 movies of all time. I too think about Tuco running through the graveyard in search of his gold!

[@snakeplissken6649]

Love that it goes into "The Ecstasy of Gold" at around the 12 minute mark. This song is possibly more iconic among metal fans due to Metallica using it as their intro music for all their live shows.

[@DanBergmanSE]

Yep , exctasy of gold. And Metallica have used it for ever as start of the show soundtrack

[@GanjaLibre]

@@DanBergmanSE yes, that's what OP said

[@kamodius]

I'm almost ashamed to admit that somehow I never put Ecstasy of Gold and TGtB&tU together, having only seen it once or twice years ago. To me it's always just been the Metallica show opener.

[@Fordman7575]

Whenever I hear that, I instantly think Metallica concerts.

[@TheTexan83]

got to that part in the video and said aloud, "every Metallica fan on this channel will be in the comments" lol

[@MamaPinks]

This version of these songs have been on my playlist for a couple of years, and I can't ever get enough of it. My hubby sometimes, gives the eye roll 🙄 to me when I play it for the 3rd time in a row.😁 It's so beautiful, and you nailed it, different distinct sounds together in harmony is so incredible! 🤗🥰

[@larshayjrgensen4263]

The perfection comes from that continuing working together for years and years as their trade. They are truly some of the best musicians in the world, and they are also spoiled with some of the best and most valuable instruments to do their job on. Im so proud to have such an orchestra as my countrys leading orchestra. They are an unique institution, and they play almost anything, you present to them no matter genre or difficulties within the sheets.

[@richpayton7162]

The version of G,B, & U that was released as a single for the pop charts featured Los Angeles First Call studio guitarist Howard Roberts, playing the lead parts from the composer's charts. He has credits listed for playing guitar, bass guitar, banjo, and mandolin on at least 264 films. Then there are the Television credits...

[@johnlaujensen5022]

The pride of Danish orchestras - always breaking boundaries for what you can do as a National Symphony Orchestra

[@Qlicky]

That truly is something to be proud off. They sound amazing.

[@Apressadinho]

I will never forget the scene when Tuco first runs over the Sad Hill Cemetery. So many graves, this beautyful, haunting music, the thrill that the treasure is near...such a brilliant mix of emotions, rarely recreated in cinema.

[@uccc2282]

Hey, Blond! You know what you are? Just a dirty son of a b...

[@azcoder]

I love that theme. It's perfect.

[@mournblade1066]

It's called "The Ecstasy of Gold."

[@johgu92]

Yes, it's the best Scene of the movie.

[@patmctallica3522]

...and ELi WALLACH R.I.P. must have won the oscars....but the time was wrong? Anyone here, who thinks Eli wasn`t epic?

[@richardbevan23]

We played The Ecstasy of Gold at my dad's funeral as he and I both loved the film and the Morriccone score. Has always sent chills through me, but now has me in tears every time. Beautiful. Also used by Metallica as a stage intro for many years.

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

In the original Ennio Morricone's song, when the opera female voice enters, the film wins a bigger dimension, and we begin to watch something beyond epic. In that amazing orchestra performance they really catch the essence of that moment

[@paulsample8565]

The female chorus “ahhh” is meant to sound like coyotes. The original also incorporated these sounds. This orchestra did an amazing job on this! Good reaction.

[@ostlandr]

Can confirm. We have Eastern Coyotes in our area, and they really do sound like that. There was one from "our" pack we called "Miss Coyote" who was definitely a coloratura soprano.

[@chmod1777]

You cannot convince me that Christine Nonbo Andersen is not channeling an angel on Ecstasy of Gold. One of the most beautiful, haunting, flawless vocal performances I've ever heard. Literally chokes me up every time I hear this. The whole thing is just so epic -- one of my absolute all time favorite film scores.

[@JohnnyZBeatZ]

She should do Sade

[@gyularadi3048]

As a Metallica fan, who saw few concerts in person, many more on screen, Ecstasy Of Gold is a fantastic build up to great night.

[@FrayedSanity1981]

Scrolled down to the comments as soon as Ecstasy started to check if someone mentioned Metallica 🤘🤘

[@Sharky762]

Loved it since I first saw the movie as a child in the late 70's... loved it even more when at Metallica concerts since the late 80's till today

[@Buasop]

S and M baby

[@Idahoser11]

one of my favorite pieces of music, period. Just awestruck at people who can do this with a straight face, perfectly.

[@GaudyGabriev]

Bloody hell... Ecstasy of Gold will put my hairs right through my shirt every time. What a beauty Morricone built, and what a beautiful rendition from the Danish Orchestra.

[@edwardonion5331]

I concur 👍🎶🎶🎶

[@tannhauser5399]

@GaudyGabriev - not just Morricone as such - and there is no question that he was a master, and a pure genius. But let's not forget involvement of somebody like Edda Dell'Orso (soprano), as they both worked together a lot, including those movies. Her wordless vocals can be heard in a lot of scenes during this movie (and in the Danish orchestra, Tuva Semmingsen is doing some of those "vocals").

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

There have been many great movie themes in the history of cinema, but the one for The Good, The Bad And The Ugly is the only one that became synonymous with an entire genre of movies. And aside from the iconic theme, you have individual pieces in there like the spine-tingling Ecstacy Of Gold, which is an absolute masterclass in scoring a movie scene, with music and visuals expertly woven together to build the excitement to a fever pitch. Absolutely the greatest western movie ever made - everything about it is simply epic and unforgetable.

[@badbug72]

Ecstasy of Gold was amazing. Especially when Metallica did it with the LA symphony in their album "S&M."

[@Malfehzan]

It's kinda tied with (also Morricone's) Once Upon a Time in the West theme, or used to be anyway in countless spoofs and clin-d'oeils. Close up on the eyes, harmonica and here comes the guitar.

[@LadyIarConnacht]

I love how you can hear the horses, then the army comes along with their bugles, and then the mysterious music, the high drama - this score will always stand out as one of the greatest pieces of movie music.

[@dgthe3]

@@badbug72 San Francisco Symphony, man (YEAH!). Maestro Michael Kamen at the helm (YEAH!)

[@TheRealXesc]

Incredible, the skills of all these people, musicians, and singers, and not to forget what a HUGE challenge this must have been for sound engineers and tech staff, just... WOW !

[@lindarne77]

So great to see how much fun this was for you. your face said it all throughout, actually well in advance of you being able to articulate it. Loved that you were that positively surprised. And so glad that you enjoyed it this much.

[@FINEFELINE333]

I saw Ennio Morricone perform this and other pieces live at a concert where he conducted the Rome Symphony Orchestra at the Albert Hall in London on his birthday in 2003. A truly unforgettable experience. What never ceases to amaze me was his ability to produce a unique style and sound for each film he scored almost as if he were re inventing himself on each occasion. For example Cinema Paradiiso, The Mission, and Frantic among others, each so different in style which made him much sought after by the film directors serious about their art.

[@EziosBladez]

Yes, Finally the Danish Orchestra! Next we need you to listen to the Hobbit - Misty Mountains! That guys voice is insane.

[@vinniegorman8321]

One of my favorite movies of all time! The movie score is so phenomenal even to this day! I've watched this performance a couple times. It's incredible in so many ways!

[@clayrowden3916]

Man oh man!!! I've always loved this movie and knew the score was amazing. This performance here is gives me goose bumps and brings me to tears!

[@sandre_sandre]

Ecstasy of gold (second part here, shorter than the original) is a film score masterpiece. Full usage of the orchestra's dynamic, choir, voices and all. An ostinato up to delirium, with moments of hesitations, perfectly matching the scene it was written for: the one where Tuco ("the Ugly") is desperately searching the grave containing the gold. He runs like a devil among the graves, around the camera, which struggles to follow him in this crazy round cemetery. End in total chaos of rythms and instruments, and brutally, like a blade cut: total silence (he found it!) Perfection to me, concerning music AND cinema.

[@radiofreedom7840]

Also, Metallica use 'Ecstasy Of Gold' as their intro theme!

[@raymondberg7385]

@@radiofreedom7840 Metallica even did their own rendition of it for the "Official" Ennio Morricone tribute album a few years back, super cool!

[@ThePhysicalReaction]

It reminds me of what final fantasy games try to reproduce with music matching scene

[@MizTree]

This has been one of my favorite performances of Morricone. :) Thank you for including. It never fails to give me chills.

[@obensource]

I had the pleasure of arranging 'Ecstasy of Gold' for an orchestra, choir & soloists, and a 5-piece band, and conducted it live at a tech event a few years ago. I'm not sure if there's ever been a higher moment of elation in my life than being at the helm while performing this piece.

[@jpook730]

Oh man, experiencing the conductor's stand in that moment is the reason we pick up the baton. It's BREATHING music, SWIMMING in it, making magic through and between every ictus... Jealous and happy for you all at the same time.

[@Christobanistan]

So jealous!!

[@dwightdhansen]

@@jpook730 That sounds so amazing it brings a tear of joy to my eye.

[@intelati49]

I've played the Star Wars Main Title as a violist. That elation is probably half of what I'd feel playing this song.. And that half is half of what you did probably. Jealous

[@hans-christianpoulsen4103]

Yes, this is SO BEAUTIFUL. It make me proud to be Danish. I hope the Italiens are proud of Ennio Morricone. He was a genius!

[@rowdyriemer]

When I listen to this film score, I have to fight back tears depending on what mood I'm in. And I couldn't tell you why it does that to me - it just pushes some buttons in my brain.

[@chrischris2936]

You are the best! I really loved revisiting this! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing performance with all of us.

[@tatocorvette]

Another favorite! Beautiful performance and beautiful analysis from you as usual. This music really defined the western movie genre. In the original video, one of the most popular comments (by nabodrengen) really sums it up: "A danish orchestra, conducted by a japanese, plays the music from a movie made by an italian, filmed in spain, financed by germans, and somehow it becomes the essence of America."

[@keithgordon3823]

If you ever do another Score like this, "Once Upon a Time in The West," is beautiful & worth breaking down in a study. 🙏🎵🎶💞 Awesome episode, as always!!!!

[@elwray3506]

Love the different themes for the different characters in this one. While the theme for "Harmonica" is probably the most iconic one, I think Cheyenne´s theme might be my favourite.

[@cobblepott4169]

Strong agree.

[@rythm35]

Everyone knows good the bad and the ugly, but once upon a time in the west 🤌

[@mournblade1066]

Once Upon a Time in the West is arguably even better.

[@AllrightNOR]

@@mournblade1066 It is

[@robrs2000]

Ecstasy of Gold always sends shivers down my spine for 2 reasons 1. It is an amazing piece of music and 2. It is what you hear just before Metallica step on stage :)

[@bhscaps]

Yes, the shivers, the excitement you feel when you hear these first notes in the darkness of the concert hall... Undescribable.

[@charlesjmouse]

Sad, but true - I consider myself to be a pretty darn good singer... but I can't whistle musically to save my life! Seeing an opera singer toss off such whistling with the same ease she understandably sings "Whaa, whaa, whaaa" is nothing short of amazing to me... ...more, I would swear whistling like that would require the kind of physical equipment only a baritone would possess - beyond any woman, just as singing soprano would be beyond any man. Very well done!

[@imacmanx8562]

A perfect time to recommend Procol Harum & the Danish National Symphony live in Denmark doing "A Whiter Shade of Pale". AMAZING! Gary Brooker (RIP) first sang this in 1967, and I think his voice held up amazingly well....I'm guessing he continued his vocal training all through his life.

[@akyhne]

Same orchestra, different name, different time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaWZm6x7e8poja8 The orchestra is part of DR, Denmark's first national radio- and TV station.

[@danielcobbins8861]

Brooker's voice was amazing on all the albums Procol Harum did. I also recommend Jim Morrison and the Doors. Three songs come to mind; "The End," "When the Music's Over," and especially "Celebration of the Lizard." The last one, from the "Absolutely Live" LP, was from the performance at the Aquarius Theater, Los Angeles, in July, 1969.

[@Freeman12349]

Fun fact: Metallica opens every concert with "The Ecstasy Of Gold", the second piece in this video, as their intro when they come on stage.

[@TMBTM]

... and usualy, just before "The Ecstasy Of Gold", there is AC/DC's "It's a Long Way To The Top If You Wanna Rock & Roll".

[@marioschmitt4435]

Love it, when they enter the stage and play along to it before thrashing the sh*t out of the audience.

[@chrissibersky4617]

And Ramones used to open with The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.

[@randomsasquatchwithwifi4090]

That's the one at the beginning of the infamous 1991 show in Moscow, right?

[@Commandasaurus]

This orchestra is stunning top to bottom. Their themed concerts are among the best concerts I have ever seen... so amazing!

[@gudlaugurrobertsson7623]

EXTASY OF GOLD, is the name of the masterpiece :)

[@testodude]

ectasy is the English spelling.

[@midgey50]

I think it’s so cool that I’ve never seen The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly but I’m so deeply familiar with both of these songs just from how pervasive they have become in pop culture/ other film or tv references. Beautiful music and now I think I need to see the film.

[@AndersonDawesWasRight]

You do, it's great film

[@joshhencik1849]

Well, 'bout time to check it out!

[@blackskull4482]

Its a trilogy, watch it all, u wont regreat

[@jamiestevener1248]

Yes!! My favorite movie and my favorite composer!! ❤ Ennio Morricone!!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

The mouth movements are so direct it's insane, similar with other performances. That whole group is just next level

[@donmariboe]

I saw the concert in August and was totally blown away by this masterpiece, gives me goosebumps every time the soprano "Christine Nonbo" sings

[@AbsolutePernilla]

I love this orchestra. They nail everything they get their hands on. As well as the attention to detail, like the earring revolvers.

[@MolnarG007]

Can't wait for this. Not only an epic song, but played live, and superb camera work and editing showing who sings/plays what and where. Art and craftmanship, skill, a wonderful moment in time, preserved, recorded in a brilliant way for the history. Few hundreds experienced this live, but by now is way over 100M views of this performance. This is the future, presenting, spreading art in a skillful, pro way. Elizabeth will be in aw. :)

[@Criwindustries]

Thank you for making me love this piece all over again new for the 1000 time. It never fails to amaze me.

[@jamescooper2618]

I love your channel! I'm so glad you chose this performance as it's one of my most favorite songs ever! I like the way you react to interesting or startling parts. Very good!

[@piwaka50]

Thank you, thank you Elizabeth. I am also one who recommended this masterpiece. Your technical ability in explaining all the intricacies of not just voice but all the instruments in this great orchestra places you far beyond any other reaction channel on this planet. A true professional with class and passion.

[@dimitrisnikoloulis4071]

An epic performance from Danish National Symphony and the voices solo parts and chorus. Maestro Ennio created a masterpiece back in 1966... Tuva and Christine also sublime! The second track was '' the ecstasy of the gold !'' Was in the last scene of the film at the cemetery . Heads down , a master performance! RIP Maestro Ennio.

[@dococh62]

Absolutely love this production, get goosebumps when the soprano kicks in.

[@pt4242]

i watched this review when you first released it and watching it again still brings me to tears. 😭😭😭😭

[@Nankech]

I have been listening to this particular piece a huge number of times. Still, It gives me chills everytime at the same moments.

[@brucer2152]

Hats off to the person or persons who mixed this live and recorded. So amazing.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

I just wish they gave the guy a Gibson SG instead of that mellow Fender!

[@Daniel-Strain]

I've loved this particular video for years. It's one of the most glorious things I've ever heard in my life.

[@willrichardson1809]

Ecstasy of Gold is one of my favorite pieces of music, I can never tire of hearing it, it was used so perfectly used in the movie when Tuco was running round the graveyard looking for the grave, one of my favorite movie scenes.

[@bornskinny77]

The place where the orchestra respons to the first line the soprano did, gets me everytime. So beautiful!

[@MrDekasOne]

Fun fact Metallica have used the ecstasy of gold (the second half of this performance) for the intro to their live sets for the majority of their career, you hear it playing at the start of their enter sandman in Moscow 91 live performance and they also did it with the San Francisco symphony orchestra as part of their s&m show

[@daniellysohirka4258]

They've been using it since like '84

[@dgthe3]

Was about to ask if anybody else knew it from Metallica first.

[@Ray_2112]

@@dgthe3 I did. Haven't seen classic Western movies until a few years ago and it's like both make each other better - knowing the movie makes it an even cooler intro for Metallica and knowing it from Metallica makes the scene in the movie even more special than it already is. Awesome choice from Metallica for an intro, Morricone soundtracks from especially that time and Italian Western movies are absolutely amazing!

[@siredwardThe3rd]

They even Covered the piece on Ennio Morricone´s tribute album, We all love Ennio Morricone 😄

[@migwar]

Amytime I hear it, it takes me back to Donington Monsters of Rock '91.. the first time I saw them live

[@savoy66]

I've been waiting for this one!

[@grbroussard]

Thanks for the review! I requested a while back. Super excited you did this one!

[@ojpete]

I'm one of the many people that recommended this song to you, and I have to say, your reaction was better than I could have anticipated. It may sound odd to you, but it's such a pleasure to see the joy that music brings you written not only on your face, but your entire being. Thank you for the reaction to a beautiful performance. Did you know Aerosmith also did a performance with an orchestra? They followed in Metallica's feetsteps after the original S&M performance (Symphony and Metallica, for those confused). They (Aerosmith) also did a one off with a choir honoring the Boston Marathon after the tragic bombing (Aerosmith being from the Boston area) EDIT: Oh, also, if you have time, check out Trans-Siberian Orchestra, they do rock and orchestra and are usually really popular on radio around Christmas time. Although, some might say it's more "Orchestra" as they don't have a full on group, but the sound is wonderful

[@tomjones6777]

Me too 👍😀👍🖖

[@johnforsyth7987]

This film is my favorite western of all time. The music was an essential part of what made this movie great. It was very different from other film scores. That was really the case for when this movie came out more than fifty years ago. I am so glad you are reacting to the soundtrack of this movie. It reminds when I saw this film at the drive in back in the day.

[@simonbarnard1861]

Just love your appreciation of the music in your reactions - temper enthusiasm and respect perfectly!

[@InsideLydiasAss]

I was actually there in the audience, the whole evening was magical!!! 😍 so happy that you chose the good the bad ad the ugly! You are amazing ❤

[@CptSlow89]

Finally... When something is perfect I always shed tears...dunno why. This is one example of perfection. When ectasy for gold kicks in, I broke down every time...

[@garylagstrom3864]

I absolutely love it when sounds or styles tickle you! Your facial expressions are like a child on Christmas morning opening up their gifts and getting exactly what they wanted! Priceless!

[@mastod0n1]

Ecstasy of Gold is the name of the 2nd song and it never fails to give me chills, especially when the vocal lead comes in.

[@vickerykennison1335]

One of my favorite DVDs and I watch it often. So glad to watch your reaction, thanks.

[@boon23]

The first episode since the break I really love. Thank you!

[@raresmocanu1743]

The animal "yodeling" is intended to imitate a coyote. Before the song starts in the movie they play the actual sound of the animal. And the hanging man is also a reference to the movie. I can't remember if it's also present in the beginning, but there's this whole thing the main characters do with hangings throughout the film. Edit: the second song is called "the ecstasy of gold" and as a nice fact there's a cover of it in the Samurai Jack cartoon.

[@jamesrussell8278]

It's supposed to represent Tuco. He was the one that had to hang until he was shot down and then they could both escape with the reward money 🙂

[@shawnmiller2515]

Ever since I was a kid I was enthralled by this song. It's truly an ingenious piece of work. BEAUTIFUL!

[@RobertMorridin]

Okey, just the first half minute of this song gave me so many chills. This is honestly probably my favorite movie ever

[@fannyagaker3750]

Thank you so much for yet another beautiful reaction!

[@skj91]

I'm so glad you did this reaction/analysis! More for the fact of, knowing how much appreciation you have for good music, that you got to experience this amazing piece of work yourself, than for my own entertainment of watching you react to things. This piece is one I feel like every person in the world should get the chance to experience and enjoy. It's just that good! I don't think anyone could listen to this and not be uplifted by it and feel altogether better for having heard it.

[@QuayNemSorr]

We do love our Symphony Orchestra. They are brilliant and does so many great tracks ranging from anything from movies to videogames and cartoons.

[@decay79]

The start of the Ecstasy of gold always makes me tear up, just a gorgeous piece.

[@philippopland668]

Best rendition of this musical score I've heard, and you my dear light up the understanding of the piece.

[@HotFudge1982]

I was in the music hall when they did Galaxymphony strikes back. Sat about 5m away from Christine Nonbo when she was standing on one of the balconies. What an experience!

[@johnatyoutube]

They did a great job of recreating the original iconic theme song. It's minimalism conveys the sparsity that was so pervasive and intrinsic to the movie. The soprano is hauntingly beautiful. And, as you said, the unique sound and tune forshadows that a western is coming. The orchestration is rich and beautiful. This is probably better than the original! Epic! I'm so glad you shared this with us!

[@Kyfordman1989]

They hear the multiple instruments with the vocals, the piano, the tenors, the brass, the violins, the piano, it just harmonize beautifully. The first time I heard this, I was simply amazed of the complexity.. I cannot pick out one certain thing that stands out. It all belongs together. Each part is so unique from the bells or pipes the violins, the oboe, the French horns, trumpets trombones it is just scored beautifully.

[@Barzins1]

Thanks for sharing. I never thought about the techniques that go into vocalists work. And I love your enthusiasm.

[@anniebones7516]

There are many movie scores that will always be remembered but this one is unsurpassed

[@robertdenherder2549]

So happy you are diving into this sound track. I was floored the first time I heard this live plus being on of my favorite western movies.

[@stagger5863]

This are so hunting and beautiful, just love every sound in this downright masterpiece ❤️

[@fredflickinger643]

Wow, great example of how simplicity can produce a wonderful score seeing an orchestra tackle it!

[@raygale4198]

I found this piece around 2 years back, I listen to it often. It is totally immersive, it just wraps around you and holds you until the last note. It leaves me feeling totally refreshed and ready for dealing with anything.

[@xbubblehead]

"The Ecstasy of Gold" is such a beautiful piece, done to perfection here.

[@mcwrench45]

! speechless... and my breathing catches... and where did these tears come from.... amazing performance of a score i've heard in the backround of a film i've watched dozens of times, but never heard the score.... like this. thank you for the deeper look and listen...

[@dannydallaire3706]

So expressive and informative and spot on with her analysis!!