Since 1946 Morricone composed over 500 scores for cinema and television, as well as over 100 classical works. His filmography includes over 70 award-winning films, including all Sergio Leone films since A Fistful of Dollars (including For a Few Dollars More, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in the West and Once Upon a Time in America), all Giuseppe Tornatore films (since Cinema Paradiso), The Battle of Algiers, the Animal Trilogy, 1900, Exorcist II, Days of Heaven, several major films in French cinema, in particular the comedy trilogy La Cage aux Folles I, II, III and Le Professionnel, The Thing, The Mission, The Untouchables, Mission to Mars, Bugsy, Disclosure, In the Line of Fire, Bulworth, Ripley's Game and The Hateful Eight.
After playing the trumpet in jazz bands in the 1940s, he became a studio arranger for RCA Victor and in 1955 started ghost writing for film and theatre. Throughout his career, he composed music for artists such as Paul Anka, Mina, Milva, Zucchero and Andrea Bocelli. From 1960 to 1975, Morricone gained international fame for composing music for westerns. His score to 1966's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is considered one of the most influential soundtracks in history and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. With an estimated 10 million copies sold, Once Upon a Time in the West is one of the best-selling scores worldwide. He also scored seven westerns for Sergio Corbucci, Duccio Tessari's Ringo duology and Sergio Sollima's The Big Gundown and Face to Face. Morricone worked extensively for other film genres with directors such as Bernardo Bertolucci, Mauro Bolognini, Giuliano Montaldo, Roland Joffé, Roman Polanski and Henri Verneuil. His acclaimed soundtrack for The Mission (1986) was certified gold in the United States. The album Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone stayed 105 weeks on the Billboard Top Classical Albums.
Morricone's best-known compositions include "The Ecstasy of Gold", "Se Telefonando", "Man with a Harmonica", "Here's to You", the UK No. 2 single "Chi Mai", "Gabriel's Oboe" and "E Più Ti Penso". He functioned during the period 1966–1980 as a main member of Il Gruppo, one of the first experimental composers collectives. In 1969, he co-founded Forum Music Village, a prestigious recording studio. From the 1970s, Morricone excelled in Hollywood, composing for prolific American directors such as Don Siegel, Mike Nichols, Brian De Palma, Barry Levinson, Oliver Stone, Warren Beatty and Quentin Tarantino. In 1977, he composed the official theme for the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He continued to compose music for European productions, such as Marco Polo, La Piovra, Nostromo, Fateless, Karol and En mai, fais ce qu'il te plait. Morricone's music has been reused in television series, including The Simpsons and The Sopranos, and in many films, including Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained.
As of 2013, Ennio Morricone has sold over 70 million records worldwide. In 1971, he received a "Targa d'Oro" for the worldwide sales of 22 million.[8] In 2007, he received the Academy Honorary Award "for his magnificent and multifaceted contributions to the art of film music." He has been nominated for a further six Oscars. In 2016, Morricone received his first Academy Award for his score to Quentin Tarantino's film The Hateful Eight (2015), becoming the oldest person ever to win an Oscar. His other achievements include three Grammy Awards, three Golden Globes, six BAFTAs, ten David di Donatello, eleven Nastro d'Argento, two European Film Awards, the Golden Lion Honorary Award and the Polar Music Prize in 2010. He died in his home city of Rome, Italy in 2020 at the age of 91, leaving a grand legacy behind him.
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Ennio Morricone Lyrics
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Why don't you tell ′em what ya name is?
My name is Eazy yeah this is true
Keepin' your attention is what I'm gonna do
Hardcore yo I could never be soft
Askin′ them my defin′ they say the boy goes off
Fillin' up my memo with the touch of my rhyme
Suckaz stayin′ with me 'cause yo they know the time
And if you didn't hear me boy, I′ll tell you again
My name is Eazy or just call me E
But It doesn't really matter to me
'Cause I′m the same person
Whether serious or rehearsin′
I just gotta keep cursin'
This is for the radio so I better chill
They won′t play it if I co get ill
But I'm like that and that′s an actual fact
Because the street is where my heart is at
Yo I don't do dope but I′m dope not a dope
But I'm doper than anybody who trys to cope
With the rhyme I'm dispayin′ and the beat that′s playin'
Yo you could try all day
And you still won′t match up with the ruthless P.O.W.
'Cause Eazy′s doin' it Compton style
That′s the city and you say you could get some
Yo it's eazy-er said than dunn
Wooo!
Wooo!
Now it's easy for me to get my point across
So listen up close if ya don′t ya might get lost
I′m not a role model or a Dr. Seuss yo I'm a gangsta
And I′m about to get stupid
I guess it's time for the trama
With the E A Z Y-E comma now that′s drama
So pay attention by the way I must mention
I'm comin′ off hard in the third demention with the glare
But you don't need no glasses to stare
Just pop your tape in and it's just like your there
With the E on the gangsta tip
So if you think I′m a flip or slip don′t even trip
'Cause I′m a destroyer
My homie Dre is a doctor not a lawyer
Dope MC employer on Ruthless and that's my label
To get the money, the women and co bust the fat cable′s
Boy, master rhymers of toys
I mean str8 while ya suckin' with the girls enjoy
You must be sick or ya lonely
How ya gonna diss me ya don′t even know me
Yo Ren
What sup
Get the gat show 'em where it's at
And that′s just the sound
And next time I′m peelin' ya cap
To let ya know where I′m comin' from
Eazy said it and it shall be dunn
Wooo!
Wooo!
Creatin′ dope jams is what part of the cycle
‽Eazy-er said than dunnâ€, yeah that's the title
Rubbin′ the lady's only the fly ones ya know
(But what if she's ugly?)
Eazy come Eazy go
Don′t ask to battle me home boy what′s that
You wanna battle me boy ya better be strapped
'Cause where I′m from it ain't all about that playin′
Now that's what I′m sayin'
Sevy thought that I was born in '73
Now everybody want′s to know the A G E
Girls on the tip fellaz too it seemed
Had everybody thinkin′ I was only 15
The fellaz would annoy me
The ladyz would adore me
And what was I to do
I wish to let the ladys through
'Cause the ladyz I luv ′em
Nice and then soft
I hate male groupies so just step the hell off
I'm the real Eazy ′cause others be fakin'
Tryin′ to gain fame off the name, I'm makin'
Sayin′ on your records you could get some
Yo home boy it′s eazy-er said than dunn
Wooo!
Wooo!
The lyrics to "Eazy-E - Eazy-er Said Than Dunn" are a classic example of old school rap. The song begins with the rapper introducing himself as Eazy and his intention to keep the listener's attention with his hardcore rhymes. The lyrics describe how he is not soft, as defined by his critics, and he fills up his memo with the touch of his rhymes. The rapper mentions how people want him to be their role model, but he is a gangster and not a role model. Eazy says that he is not afraid to curse in his lyrics, and he goes on to say that he is on the gangsta tip and coming off hard in the third dimension.
The song also features Eazy's characteristic references to Compton, his place of origin. He warns that the city is where his heart is at, and that the rhymes he spits are unmatched by anybody who tries to cope. He also talks about his crew, including Dr. Dre who is not a lawyer but a doctor in the rap game. Eazy boasts that he is a dope MC employer, and his label is Ruthless. The final verse is dedicated to women, and he talks about how he loves them and how he hates male groupies who try to gain fame off his name. In summary, the song is a classic example of early hip hop and gangsta rap in particular, with its boastful and often crass lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo man I don't think they heard you
Hey, I don't think everyone understood what you said.
Why don't you tell 'em what ya name is?
Could you please introduce yourself?
My name is Eazy yeah this is true
My name is Eazy and that is a fact.
Keepin' your attention is what I'm gonna do
I intend to keep your attention.
Hardcore yo I could never be soft
I am not gentle or weak.
Askin' them my defin' they say the boy goes off
When people describe me, they often say that I am excellent.
Fillin' up my memo with the touch of my rhyme
I am constantly writing and perfecting my music.
Suckaz stayin' with me 'cause yo they know the time
My fans stick with me because they know I am current and talented.
Quiet on the set because I'm about to begin
Please be quiet so I can start.
And if you didn't hear me boy, I'll tell you again
If you didn't hear me the first time, I'll say it again.
My name is Eazy or just call me E
You can call me either Eazy or E.
But It doesn't really matter to me
Either name is fine.
'Cause I'm the same person
Regardless of the name you use, I am still me.
Whether serious or rehearsin'
Whether I'm practicing or performing seriously.
I just gotta keep cursin'
I use curse words in my music.
This is for the radio so I better chill
This song is for the radio, so I can't curse.
They won't play it if I co get ill
The radio won't play it if I use bad language.
But I'm like that and that's an actual fact
However, that is just who I am.
Because the street is where my heart is at
I am passionate about the street culture.
Yo I don't do dope but I'm dope not a dope
I don't do drugs, but I'm still cool.
But I'm doper than anybody who trys to cope
I am cooler than anyone who is trying to fit in.
With the rhyme I'm dispayin' and the beat that's playin'
I am showing off my rapping skills.
Yo you could try all day
You can try to compete with me all day.
And you still won't match up with the ruthless P.O.W.
You still won't be able to match my talent.
'Cause Eazy's doin' it Compton style
I am doing it like they do in my hometown of Compton.
That's the city and you say you could get some
That is where I am from, and you say you can match my talent.
Yo it's eazy-er said than dunn
It is much harder than you think.
Now it's easy for me to get my point across
It is easy for me to communicate my message.
So listen up close if ya don't ya might get lost
Pay attention, or you may miss something important.
I'm not a role model or a Dr. Seuss yo I'm a gangsta
I am not a role model or a children's author, I am a gangster.
And I'm about to get stupid
I am going to act foolish.
I guess it's time for the trama
I think it is time for some drama.
With the E A Z Y-E comma now that's drama
When you add a comma to my name, it creates drama.
So pay attention by the way I must mention
Pay attention to what I am about to say.
I'm comin' off hard in the third demention with the glare
I am being very assertive in a powerful way.
But you don't need no glasses to stare
You don't need glasses to look at me.
Just pop your tape in and it's just like your there
Just listen to my music, and you will feel like you are right there with me.
With the E on the gangsta tip
I am a gangster, and that is what I am rapping about.
So if you think I'm a flip or slip don't even trip
If you think I am making a mistake or losing my mind, don't worry about it.
'Cause I'm a destroyer
I am a force to be reckoned with.
My homie Dre is a doctor not a lawyer
My friend Dre is a doctor, not a lawyer.
Dope MC employer on Ruthless and that's my label
I am an excellent musician and the owner of Ruthless Records, which is my record label.
To get the money, the women and co bust the fat cable's
To make money, attract women, and ride fancy cars.
Boy, master rhymers of toys
I am a top rapper.
I mean str8 while ya suckin' with the girls enjoy
While you are failing with the ladies, I am successful.
You must be sick or ya lonely
You must not be well or you are alone.
How ya gonna diss me ya don't even know me
How could you insult me if you don't even know me?
Yo Ren
Hey Ren,
What sup
What's up?
Get the gat show 'em where it's at
Get the gun and show them who is in charge.
And that's just the sound
That is just the noise we make.
And next time I'm peelin' ya cap
Next time, I'm going to shoot at you.
To let ya know where I'm comin' from
So you understand my perspective.
Eazy said it and it shall be dunn
I said it, and that is how it will be done.
Creatin' dope jams is what part of the cycle
Creating excellent music is part of the process.
'Eazy-er said than dunn', yeah that's the title
'Eazy-er said than done' is the song title.
Rubbin' the lady's only the fly ones ya know
I am only interested in attractive women.
(But what if she's ugly?)
(But what if the woman is not attractive?)
Eazy come Eazy go
I come and go as I please.
Don't ask to battle me home boy what's that
Do not challenge me, what are you thinking?
You wanna battle me boy ya better be strapped
If you want to challenge me, you better bring a weapon.
'Cause where I'm from it ain't all about that playin'
In my hometown, it is not a game.
Now that's what I'm sayin'
That's what I mean.
Sevy thought that I was born in '73
Someone thought I was born in 1973.
Now everybody want's to know the A G E
Now everyone wants to know how old I am.
Girls on the tip fellaz too it seemed
Both guys and girls were interested in me.
Had everybody thinkin' I was only 15
Many people assumed I was only 15 years old.
The fellaz would annoy me
The guys would bother me.
The ladyz would adore me
The ladies would admire me.
And what was I to do
What could I do about it?
I wish to let the ladys through
I want to let the ladies pass through.
'Cause the ladyz I luv 'em
Because I love the ladies.
Nice and then soft
Pleasant and gentle.
I hate male groupies so just step the hell off
I don't like male fans who are overly obsessed, so they should stay away.
I'm the real Eazy 'cause others be fakin'
I am the true Eazy, and others try to pretend to be me.
Tryin' to gain fame off the name, I'm makin'
They are trying to use my name to become famous.
Sayin' on your records you could get some
They claim that they can do what I do on their records.
Yo home boy it's eazy-er said than dunn
It is much harder to do than to say.
Wooo!
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Wooo!
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Writer(s): Ennio Morricone, Andrea Morricone
Contributed by Jeremiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeremy Beau
Ennio Morricone, una leyenda que vivirá por siempre en nuestros oídos y corazones.
Luciano Lombardi
Uno dei temi più belli della storia del cinema.
rosario padovano
Grandissimo maestro; la tua musica resisterà al tempo, in eterno
SantyMarconi
Qué descanse en paz, maestro!
MTCrowde
Rest in peace, Maestro Morricone.
Valeria Balmaceda Mancino
Los pelos de punta al escuchar este maravilloso tema...
Egisto Sunda
Ma quanto è difficile trattenere le lacrime ascoltando questa splendida poesia musicale del grande maestro
Cisco Mail
Dalla fanciullezza alla senectute...il protagonista e' il TEMPO....essenza della vita...ciao Maestro.
Dorian L.A.
Merci, merci et merci. Vous resterez à jamais un génie. Je suis vraiment touché par la beauté de votre musique.
Lorenzo Veneziale Scocco
da 0:58 partono sempre dei brividi che poche melodie posso dare