Some about they:
- Ennio Morricone (born November 10, 1928, Rome) is an Italian composer especially noted for his film scores. He has composed the scores of more than 500 films and TV series. Although only 30 of these are for Western films, it is for this work which he is best known. Morricone's sparse style of composition for the genre is particularly exemplified by the soundtracks of the classic spaghetti westerns The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Sergio Leone, 1966) and Once Upon a Time in the West (Sergio Leone, 1968).
He received his first Nastro d'Argento in 1970 for the music in Metti, una Sera a Cena (Giuseppe Patroni Griffi, 1969) and his second only a year later for Sacco and Vanzetti (Guiliano Montaldo, 1971). He received his first nomination for an Academy Award in 1979 for the score to Days of Heaven (Terrence Malick, 1978) and another in 1986 for The Mission, 1987 for The Untouchables (Brian De Palma, 1987), 1991 for Bugsy (Barry Levinson, 1991) and 2001 for Malèna (Giuseppe Tornatore, 2000).
In 2003 he scored the Japanese Taiga drama about Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's legendary warrior.
In 2005 he was on a world tour with the Roma Sinfonietta Orchestra, touring from cities like New York, Bilbao, Bratislava and Tokyo.
In 2006 the soundtrack maestro is set to make a guest appearance on the Morrissey album Ringleader of the Tormentors, scoring the string part for Dear God, Please Help Me, recorded in Rome's Forum Music Village Studios.
- Yo-Yo Ma is a world-famous Chinese-American cellist. He is considered one of the best cellists in the world and has over 50 albums.
He was born to Chinese parents living in Paris. He began to study the cello with his father at age 4 and soon came with his family to New York, where he spent most of his formative years. Later, his principal teacher was Leonard Rose at the Juilliard School. He sought out a traditional liberal arts education to expand upon his conservatory training, graduating from Harvard University in 1976.
Yo-Yo Ma has been called "the most omnivorous of all cellists" by critics and indeed possesses a far more eclectic repertoire than typical for a classical player. He has performed and recorded Baroque pieces on period instruments, American bluegrass music, traditional Chinese melodies, the Argentinian tangos of Astor Piazzolla, Brazilian music, the soundtrack to the film Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and Philip Glass's minimalist score of Naqoyqatsi in addition to numerous recordings of the standard classical repertoire. His latest CD is a collaboration with other musicians for the Memoirs of a Geisha soundtrack.
Nowadays, his main performance instrument is a very fine Montagnana cello from Venice, made in 1733. He also regurlarly plays a Davidoff Stradivarius from 1712.
Once Upon a Time In America
Yo Yo Ma & 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 moreTo feel your love 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
In the first verse of the song, the singer describes waking up to find someone they deeply care about next to them in the darkness of the night. This person's presence brings comfort and reassurance, as they touch the singer and help alleviate any fears or anxieties. The darkness, metaphorically representing the uncertainties and challenges in life, is transformed into light through the connection with this person. Their presence brings about a sense of security and hope.
Moving into the second verse, the singer acknowledges that this person has always been by their side, even after they have been separated at some point in their lives. The mere sight of this person brings immense joy and excitement to the singer's heart. They long to have this person close to them once again, to experience the love and companionship they offer.
In the chorus, the singer declares that this person's strength has had a profound impact on them. Despite the difficulties they've faced and the circumstances that led to their separation, this person's love has acted as a source of empowerment for the singer. It is through this love that they find strength and resilience to face the challenges of life.
In the final line of the chorus, the singer reflects on the enduring nature of this love. Even during those long, difficult nights, this person's love continues to shine brightly in the singer's heart. This love serves as a guiding light in times of darkness, providing them with a sense of comfort and reassurance. It is a love that withstands time and distance, and its presence is a constant source of warmth and happiness for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke and you were there
I became conscious and you were present
Beside me in the night
By my side during the darkness
You touched me and calmed my fear
You made physical contact with me and alleviated my anxiety
Turned darkness into light
Transformed the obscurity into illumination
I woke and saw you there
I became aware and witnessed your presence
Beside me as before
Next to me, just like in the past
My heart leapt to find you near
My emotions surged to discover you in close proximity
To feel you close once more
To experience your proximity once again
To feel your love once more
To perceive the sensation of your affection once again
Your strength has made me strong
Your fortitude has imbued me with resilience
Though life tore us apart
Despite life separating us forcibly
And now when the night seems long
And now, when the duration of darkness appears extended
Your love shines in my heart
The radiance of your affection illuminates my innermost being
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ennio Morricone, Maria Travia, Audrey Stainton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
-Robert Frost
@jayfailing6714
none can match the richness and fullness of his mastery Cello Maestro. With Ennio Morricone it is a banquet of emotion.
@Moonawrathic
On this day, the greatest composer of all time made his way to heaven. God bless, and thank you for the light you shared with the world.
@emileventer
Once apon a time in the west. Ennio Morricone. A true man of substance.
@yukograce
I can't listen to this without tissues.
@robertzigmont4421
The cello makes our hearts sing and our fears and sorrows in these troubled times bearable. Thank you , Yo Yo
@lozioboulder5404
You said something beautiful!! I assure you that when you hold it to your heart while you play it makes your soul resonate!
@MultiScorpion65
Ennio Morrione - The greatest of all time
@antoniodantonio9012
....la mia colonna musicale preferita....poi,il mitico YO YO MA....
E HO DETTO TUTTO!
MORRICONE in questi attimi è stato davvero geniale....tocca l'anima....
@grantvickers6247
From the best film ever made. My heart is broken.
@melvinowens2033
Thank God for music .....What would the world be without it Love Yo-Yo-Ma