The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (soundtrack)

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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Original Motion Picture Soundtrack cover
Soundtrack by Ennio Morricone
Released 1966 (original album)
2004 (remastered, expanded)
Genre Film score
Length 33:13 (original release)
53:03 (2004 re-release)
Label EMI America
Capitol Records
Professional reviews

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released in 1966 alongside the western film, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, directed by Sergio Leone. The score is composed by frequent Leone collaborator Ennio Morricone, whose distinctive original compositions, containing gunfire, whistling, and yodeling permeate the film. The main theme, resembling the howling of a coyote, is a two-note melody that is a frequent motif, and is used for the three main characters, with a different instrument used for each one: flute for Blondie, arghilofono for Angel Eyes and human voices for Tuco.[1][2] It is widely considered one of the greatest film scores in film history.

The score complements the film's American Civil War, containing the mournful ballad, "The Story of a Soldier", which is sung by prisoners as Tuco is being tortured by Angel Eyes.[3] The film's famous climax, a three-way Mexican standoff, begins with the melody of "The Ecstasy of Gold" and is followed by "The Triple Duel". This epic showdown is considered by many film critics to be one of the most electrifying climaxes ever filmed, and the music is an integral component of the drama.

The main theme was a hit in 1968, alongside the Rolling Stones song, "Jumpin' Jack Flash".[3] The soundtrack album was on the charts for more than a year,[2] reaching No. 4 on the Billboard pop album chart and No. 10 on the black album chart.[4] The main theme was also a hit for British musician Hugo Montenegro, whose rendition on the Moog synthesizer was a No. 2 Billboard pop single in 1968.[5][6][7]

The album was remastered and re-released on Capitol Records in 2004, which had 10 additional musical cues from the film. A European release by GDM music in 2001 contains even more music, with a running time of 59:30.[6][7]

Contents

[edit] Track listings

[edit] 1966 release

 

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly main theme

From The Good, the Bad and the Ugly soundtrack by Ennio Morricone
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  1. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (main title) - (2:38)
  2. "The Sundown" - (1:12)
  3. "The Strong" - (2:20)
  4. "The Desert" - (5:11)
  5. "The Carriage of the Spirits" - (2:06)
  6. "Marcia" - (2:49)
  7. "The Story of a Soldier" - (3:50)
  8. "Marcia Without Hope" - (1:40)
  9. "The Death of a Soldier" - (3:05)
  10. "The Ecstasy of Gold" - (3:22)
  11. "The Trio" (main title) - (5:00)

[edit] 2004 expanded release

  1. "Il Buono, Il Brutto, Il Cattivo" ("The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" main title)
  2. "Il Tramonto"
  3. "Sentenza"
  4. "Fuga A Cavallo"
  5. "Il Ponte Di Corde"
  6. "Il Forte"
  7. "Inseguimento"
  8. "Il Deserto"
  9. "La Carrozza Dei Fantasmi"
  10. "La Missione San Antonio"
  11. "Padre Ramirez"
  12. "Marcetta"
  13. "La Storia Di Un Soldato" ("The Story of a Soldier")
  14. "Il Treno Militare"
  15. "Fine Di Una Spia"
  16. "Il Bandito Monco"
  17. "Due Contro Cinque"
  18. "Marcetta Senza Speranza"
  19. "Morte Di Un Soldato"
  20. "L'estasi Dell'oro" ("The Ecstasy of Gold")
  21. "Il Triello"

[edit] Personnel

[edit] References

  1. ^ McDonald, Steven. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly > Overview. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-05-26.
  2. ^ a b Edwards, Mark. The good, the brave and the brilliant. The Times. Retrieved on 2007-05-26.
  3. ^ a b Yezbick, Daniel (2002). "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly". St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture. Gale Group. Retrieved on 2006-05-23. 
  4. ^ The Good, the Bad and the Ugly charts and awards. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-05-26.
  5. ^ Hugo Montenegro > Charts & Awards. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-05-26.
  6. ^ a b Torikian, Messrob. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. SoundtrackNet. Retrieved on 2007-05-26.
  7. ^ a b Mansell, John. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Music from the Movies. Retrieved on 2007-05-26.

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