Hello,

I'm not the biggest fan of Ennio Morricone, But I do enjoy some of his music. Hear is the list of cd I own and recommend.

1. Cinema Paradiso
2. Malena
3. Marco Polo
4. Once upon a time in America
5. The Orient Express
6. Red Tent
7. Treasure of the 4 Crowns
8. The Untouchables

Hope this helps,
David
Phoenix, AZ.

deg63iami, August 23, 2005; 9:48 PM

Of course there's "The Mission", if you're searching for full blown orchestral stuff with great themes and a hint of romantiscism. This soundtrack was a popular hit even amongst people who don't care about film music. I prefer "low profile" Morricone (I love his 70's cocktail lounge style, with weird vocals) or "experimental" Morricone (for italian thriller/horror movies), but "The Mission" is still one of the greatest soundtracks of all times. But of course you already have it...

vodka_kayou, August 24, 2005; 6:14 AM

Yes, his musicography is very formidable. He must have the world's record for most music written/released. He is also the most collected composer in the world.

Some other scores I would recommend:

Red Sonja
Il Profeta (The Meadow)
Metti, una Cera a Sena
La Cosa Buffa
L'Avventuriero (The Rover)
The Sicilian Clan
La Califfa
Metello
Nostromo

Am I the only one who didn't care much for Malena (too much re-hashed music from Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion)?

piano632, August 24, 2005; 7:25 AM

add this

all spaghetti western cd's (all gorgeous)
promessi sposi
exorcist II (strange music but i lovely)
The thing (flavour carpenter music but excellent for the movie)
casualties of war
endless game (tv series only uk cd)
72 metra
sorstalang
mushashi I and II

jfortesss, August 24, 2005; 11:30 AM

These are all great suggestions. Thank you and keep 'em coming!!!

reecardov, August 24, 2005; 8:21 PM

I prefer the Spaghetti westerns but these are good:

Mission to Mars
L'Immoralita
Bugsy
Lolita
The Legend of 1900



andrewdbaird, August 24, 2005; 10:39 PM

Marco Polo!!! Be sure to get the 2CD set (much more (very good) music than on the
original LP). The sound quality could be better but the music is gorgeous and makes up
for that.

chris, August 24, 2005; 11:10 PM

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly -- "The Ecstasy of Gold" is awesome!

Once Upon a Time in America.

I think Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone is outstanding.

Some of his stuff this year -- Fateless and Karol -- are fantastic.

As said, The Mission and Cinema Paradiso are very good. . .

blumenfeldn, August 25, 2005; 10:03 PM

Don't forget the ethereal orchestral-only spaghetti western GREAT SILENCE (no, it's not a blank cd). Unfortunately very hard to find.
http://www.soundtrackcollector.com/catalog/soundtrackdetail.php?movieid=21508

spiritgumm, September 18, 2005; 7:21 PM

Start with the beautiful compilations like: Mondo Morricone, More Mondo Morricone, and Molto Morricone for the cues of his best works. These are my favorites:Veruschka, Bird With The Crystal Plumage, Lizard In A Woman's Skin, La Donna Invisibal, Malamondo, Black Belly of the Tarantula, Mette Una Cera a Cena, Diabolik, all of which have a cue or two on the above mentioned compilations.

neelnkizmiaz, September 25, 2005; 12:26 PM