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1.1 Bamba Vivace (Titoli Di Testa) 2:131.2 Estasi 2:011.3 Il Mercenario (Sueno Mejicano) 2:291.4 Fiesta (Mariachi) 0:551.5 Il Mercenario (Ripresa) 2:071.6 Canto a Mia Tierra 3:121.7 Il Mercenario 1:331.8 Libert? 4:131.9 Il Mercenario (Sueno Mejicano 2) 1:471.10 Fiesta (Valzer) 1:451.11 Notte Di Nozze 1:191.12 Il Mercenario (Ripresa Terza) 2:091.13 Il Mercenario (Suspense) 2:151.14 Paco 2:301.15 Ricciolo 2:251.16 Il Mercenario (L'arena) 4:44 |
 | | Description: | Beat Records is proud to reissue the classic OST by Ennio Morricone for the Western movie ??Il mercenario? (aka ??The Mercenary?), Ennio Morricone composed a wonderful soundtrack for a genre for which he has written immortal masterpieces. The Roman Maestro surrounded himself with his usual collaborators such as Bruno Nicolai for the conducting of the orchestra, I Cantori Moderni Choir, and Alessandro Alessandroni for his famous whistling. For this CD, lasting 38:14, the original stereo master tape assembled for the 33rpm of the time was used, since to this day the complete recording sessions remain missing. Following a dramatic introduction by the winds, ??Bamba vivace (Main Titles)? develops with an excited mariachi for orchestra and choir. An atmosphere of suspended mystery is provided by the whistle, orchestra and castanets in "Estasi," "Il mercenario," "The Mercenary (Reprise)," and ?The Mercenary (Reprise Terza)." A moment of great romanticism and heroism is reached in "Libertà," a thrilling piece with the intervention of the Cantori Moderni. ??Paco? takes up the choral Mexican motif of the opening credits, and ??Ricciolo? is a piece for guitars and castanets with the melody of the organ. The climax of the soundtrack is "The Mercenary (L'arena)," arranged with whistle and castanets, trumpet and electric guitar that introduce a heroic motif for orchestra and chorus of Mexican flavor, also used by Quentin Tarantino in "Kill Bill Vol.2? in 2004. There is no shortage of Mexican folk music such as ??Sueno Mejicano," ??Fiesta (Mariachi)," and ??Canto a mi Tierra," plus a waltz for the party scene. This CD is essential for any collection dedicated to the musical art of Ennio Morricone and the Italian Western genre. - Beat Records is proud to reissue the classic OST by Ennio Morricone for the Western movie Il mercenario (aka The Mercenary), Ennio Morricone composed a wonderful soundtrack for a genre for which he has written immortal masterpieces. The Roman Maestro surrounded himself with his usual collaborators such as Bruno Nicolai for the conducting of the orchestra, I Cantori Moderni Choir, and Alessandro Alessandroni for his famous whistling. For this CD, the original stereo master tape assembled for the 33rpm of the time was used, since to this day the complete recording sessions remain missing."Il Mercenario" on CD showcases Ennio Morricone's unmistakable mastery of the Italian Western score. Written for the 1968 film of the same name, the music blends dramatic orchestral arrangements with haunting melodies, whistles, choirs and bold brass themes that evoke wide desert landscapes, tense duels and emotional showdowns. The compositions shift elegantly between lyrical, almost poetic passages and explosive, rhythm-driven cues, making this CD not only a soundtrack but a cinematic listening experience on its own. For collectors of film music and fans of Morricone's Western work, this edition offers a focused insight into one of his classic scores and highlights the atmosphere, tension and subtle irony that made "Il Mercenario" a cult favorite among genre enthusiasts.
Gdm Rec. is known in particular for carefully produced soundtrack and catalog reissues, often with a focus on Italian cinema and genre film music. Releases under this label tend to prioritize sound quality and faithful presentation of the original works, making them attractive to dedicated collectors.
Ennio Morricone (1928-2020) is regarded as one of the most influential film composers of all time. Over a career spanning several decades, he wrote music for hundreds of films and TV productions and achieved worldwide fame with his scores for Italian Westerns, crime dramas and auteur cinema. His distinctive style - characterized by bold melodic ideas, unusual instrumentation and a perfect sense of drama - shaped the identity of countless films and influenced generations of composers. Among his many honors are prestigious international awards, including an Academy Award for his life's work and, later, an Oscar for one of his late-career film scores, underscoring his lasting importance in film history. | | | No. of tracks: |
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