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.
Suite From Once Upon A Time In America
Ennio Morricone Lyrics
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Beside me in the night
You touched me and calmed my fear
Turned darkness into light
I woke and saw you there
Beside me as before
My heart leapt to find you near
To feel you close once more
Your strength has made me strong
Though life tore us apart
And now when the night seems long
Your love shines in my heart
Your love shines in my heart
The lyrics of "Jill's America" portray a touching reunion between the two main characters of the film, Once Upon a Time in the West. It showcases the depth of their love and the emotions that encompass their hearts. The first two lines immediately depict the sense of comfort and safety that Jill feels in the presence of her partner. He calms her fears and brings her into the light, metaphorically and emotionally.
The next two lines show Jill's relief at seeing her partner once again, and the joyous feeling she experiences. She has been searching for him, and finally finding him has made her heart leap with happiness. The final lines show Jill's gratitude towards her partner who has made her strong and has been a constant source of love in her life. Her longing in the past has transformed into hope and comfort in the present, and the love that they share continues to grow and thrive.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jill's America" represent the power of love and the healing qualities it possesses. It showcases the deep connection between two individuals, despite the obstacles they have faced.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke and you were there
As soon as I opened my eyes, you were right next to me
Beside me in the night
You were sleeping next to me in the darkness
You touched me and calmed my fear
Your gentle touch eased my anxieties
Turned darkness into light
Your love illuminated the dark shadows of my soul
I woke and saw you there
I woke up and found you beside me
Beside me as before
Just like every other morning, you were there
My heart leapt to find you near
My heart filled with joy to have you close to me
To feel you close once more
To experience the warmth of your presence once again
Your strength has made me strong
Your unwavering support has fortified me
Though life tore us apart
Even though circumstances separated us
And now when the night seems long
In the moments when loneliness is overwhelming
Your love shines in my heart
I am comforted by the radiance of your love within me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ennio Morricone, Maria Travia, Audrey Stainton
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massimo stefani
Our children and grandchildren will study Morricone, as they study Mozart and Beethoven today. An indescribable genius. His creativity, his elegance, his inspiration, his intuition, his wealth will remain in the history books.
Mannheimer Philharmoniker
Thank you Massimo
Виктория
Присоединяюсь в этом мнении... Музыка просто великолепна!!! Браво маэстро, браво...
ppaolomanca
this execution is fantastic. thanks Ennio Morricone and thanks to all the musicians of this orchestra who performed the piece in a wonderful way
Mannheimer Philharmoniker
thank you
David Hardy
Magnificent shangrala
TheLynnl
This must be one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. The flute at the end is on another level again all on its own. I would say magical if I believed in magic.
Михаил Игоревич
agree. fully and truely.
Laureano Cárcamo SIXX
This orchestra is amazing, they do this score flawlesly. Just amazing how the movie connects with the music so perfectly
Mannheimer Philharmoniker
Thank you