- Vinyl
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Import
- ASIN: B000091RHG
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 545,810 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In my opinion this is quite simply the finest soundtrack ever commited to audio. At times it almost seems the listener is locked in an endurance test whereby they have to forcibly stop themselves from crying, such is the melancholy beauty of the music. It is the finest feature of the remarkable film and, crucially, it sounds just as awesome when standing alone.
On to the highlights:- The title theme is a perfect opener, simmering with a melodic, minimal string section and trademark female warble. "Poverty" is an Italian style classic. "Deborah's Theme" serves to enlarge the lump in the throat, and "Cockeye's Theme" is simply a masterpiece.
The winner for me, though, is the breezy "Amapola 2", a lazy swinging number with endearing clarinet. Every one is a winner, however, with some fine variations on the themes.
I cannot recommend this CD enough,so...you know what to do.
On to the highlights:- The title theme is a perfect opener, simmering with a melodic, minimal string section and trademark female warble. "Poverty" is an Italian style classic. "Deborah's Theme" serves to enlarge the lump in the throat, and "Cockeye's Theme" is simply a masterpiece.
The winner for me, though, is the breezy "Amapola 2", a lazy swinging number with endearing clarinet. Every one is a winner, however, with some fine variations on the themes.
I cannot recommend this CD enough,so...you know what to do.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This score stands one of the best in Morricone's catalogue. This record is one of those few that makes tear in your eye when you listen to it. The music matches perfectly to the movie which is also a masterpiece. And this music is so melodically beautiful that it works on it's own also perfectly.
Morricone composed this music already in the mid seventies and there is again a beautiful voice of Edda del Orso on a few tracks.
Ennio Morricone is best known for his Spaghetti Western soundtracks but it's a shame that peole don't know how much great and different kinds of music he has composed. And this soundtrack is only a one very good exmple of his talent.
Morricone composed this music already in the mid seventies and there is again a beautiful voice of Edda del Orso on a few tracks.
Ennio Morricone is best known for his Spaghetti Western soundtracks but it's a shame that peole don't know how much great and different kinds of music he has composed. And this soundtrack is only a one very good exmple of his talent.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A very welcome addition to the ever growing catalogue of Ennio Morricone's music scores. Released before the DVD film version due out in June, 2003, it gives listeners the chance to sample the wonderful music score which enhances the film's mystical qualities. Beautifully performed, enhanced by gorgeous sound, especially if you have a really good Hi-Fi set up, it never fails to move. Some of the music is a little repetitive, and it may sound a bit overlong to some listeners too. But can be bought for a really good price and it is extremely good value. A worthwhile musical compliment to what is perhaps one of the greatest gangster movies ever made.
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Published 17 days ago by Maestro
The best soundtrack of all time. No question.
There is no better film soundtrack anywhere. Morricone at the height of his genius, and beautiful tunes with exquisite arrangements. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Marcus Wouter
One of the best - you will love it
Just breathtaking - deep and full of emotion. Timeless. The music is no doubt the creation of a genius with a deep soul. Read more
Published 16 months ago by O. Dobson
Far better than I remembered
I ordered this soundtrack after recently watching the complete film on TV for the first time in many years and reading all the previous reviews. Read more
Published 19 months ago by N. Forde
A Hauntingly beautiful music masterpiece.
If you ever wanted one piece of music to take with you on a trip to a desert island you would choose something like this,it has absolutely everything you would want from a great... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Capo de Capo
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Absolutely loved this CD and certainly don't agree with some of the negative comments I've read in other reviews. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Mrs. Linda V. Fogler
Wondeful, just as I remember it from the movie
All the music you remember from the movie, beautifully played. It feels like a classical CD, just with some twenties jazz thrown in. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2009 by Mr. C. Keene
melancholy mood swings
Soundtracks from movies can disappoint, however, this is one that just inspires the listener to enter a melancholy mood and the haunting refrains linger like smoke circles in a... Read more
Published on 17 May 2008 by Mr. Philip Parkinson
Wonderful music, but I wouldn't advise buying it yet...
Ennio Morricone's score to Once Upon A Time In America is a true classic, with extremely moving and memorable themes. Read more
Published on 18 May 2003 by "b-y-r-o"
Once Upon A Time... Leone and Morricone at their best!
This Special Edition is a definate improvement on the original soundtrack release. The music sounds great (remastered) and the extra tracks add layers of intrigue, particularly the... Read more
Published on 14 May 2003 by "ewan_bruce"
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