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1988

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Ennio Morricone Lounge Music Session Vol. 2 (Original Film Scores)

This Ennio Morricone Lounge Music Session Vol. 2 (Original Film Scores), released in 1988, offers a collection of themes that, while originating from film soundtracks, acquire a new dimension in this context. We hear the mastery of Ennio Morricone unfolding in pieces that, without direct visual narrative, invite introspection and the creation of personal atmospheres. The album explores a range of styles, from melodies evoking the melancholy of Love Theme for Nata (from Cinema Paradiso) to the contained tension in The Strong (from The Good, The Bad and the Ugly). It is interesting to note how Morricone, known for his collaborations with directors like Sergio Leone and for defining the sound of Italian westerns, here presents more intimate facets of his work, demonstrating the versatility of his pen.

Year: 1988
Songs: 16
Duration: 56 min 20 seg

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19 song|s

Song list

# Title Available ⏱

Chi Mai

Love Theme

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Love Theme for Nata (From “Cinema Paradiso”)

Advanced

4:09 02

The Strong (From “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly”)

Intermediate

2:24 03

The Big Gundown (From “The Big Gundown”) - Title‐Reprise

Intermediate

2:02 04

Chi Mai (From “Maddalena”)

3:35 05

L’arena (From “The Mercenary - A Professional Gun”)

4:45 06

Tema Di Ada (From “Novecento - 1900”)

4:52

Ninna Nanna Per Adulteri (From “Mother’s Heart”)

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3:04

Tepepa - Viva La Revolucion (From “Tepepa”)

4:22 09

Farewell Moscow (From “Farewell Moscow”)

4:51

Prima Del Ritrovamento (From “The Law of Desert”)

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2:50

Money (From “Money - Intrigo in Nove Mosse”) - Seq. 1

3:46 12

Ninna Nanna in Blù (From “He Cat O’ Nine Tails”)

2:40 13

The Night and the Moment (From “The Night and the Moment”)

3:33 14

Senza Motivo Apparente (From “Senza Movente”)

Intermediate

4:23 15

Belinda May (From “L’alibi”)

2:57 16

Sull’amaca (From “Trip with Anita - Lovers and Liars”)

2:07

Genres

Classical avant-garde cinematic classical Jazz modern classical

Details

Year: 1988
Songs: 16
Duration: 56 min 20 seg

About the album

Ennio Morricone Lounge Music Session Vol. 2 (Original Film Scores), according to DoReSol

Within this volume, some pieces stand out for their particular resonance. Chi Mai, originally part of the soundtrack for Maddalena, is a perfect example of how a melody can evoke complex emotions without the need for words. Another track that captures attention is Tema Di Ada, from Novecento - 1900, a composition that, even outside its original cinematic context, retains a remarkable expressive force. The album also features Farewell Moscow, which transports us through its title to a specific geography, and Money (From “Money - Intrigo in Nove Mosse”) - Seq. 1, suggesting a connection with intrigue plots.

The work of Ennio Morricone, who was born in Rome in 1928 and passed away in the same city in 2020, encompasses an immense output, with over 470 works for film and television. His influence extends to contemporary music and has been fundamental in shaping the sound of decades, such as the sixties in Italy, where he worked as an arranger for RCA Italiana. This Lounge Music Session Vol. 2, although released in 1988, is a testament to the breadth of his legacy, offering a glimpse into themes that, while born for the big screen, have a life of their own and resonate with the listener in unexpected ways.

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