The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Label: Capitol Records
Release Year: 1966
Barcode: 724386624826
Country: UK & Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Ennio Morricone

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a 1966 Italian epic spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone. It stars Clint Eastwood as "Blondie" (The Good), Lee Van Cleef as "Angel Eyes" (The Bad), and Eli Wallach as "Tuco" (The Ugly). The film is set during the American Civil War and follows the three main characters as they form uneasy alliances and betrayals in their pursuit of a hidden fortune in Confederate gold. The narrative is marked by Leone's signature style, characterized by expansive landscapes, intense close-ups, and minimalistic dialogue. The film is renowned for its complex characters, intricate plot, and its exploration of themes such as greed, violence, and the futility of war. The climax, a tense three-way standoff, is one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history. The Good, the Bad and the Uglyhas been praised for its direction, cinematography, and its role in redefining the Western genre.

The soundtrack of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is one of the most famous and influential in film history, composed by the legendary Ennio Morricone. The score is characterized by its innovative use of instruments and sounds, including the electric guitar, harmonica, whistling, and human voices, which create a unique and atmospheric soundscape. The main theme, with its distinctive "wah-wah-wah" motif, has become iconic and synonymous with the Western genre. Morricone's compositions for the film enhance the tension and drama of the narrative, perfectly complementing Leone's visual style. Key tracks such as "The Ecstasy of Gold," played during the final showdown, elevate the emotional intensity of the scenes. The soundtrack's fusion of traditional Western motifs with avant-garde elements helped redefine the musical landscape of cinema, and it remains a timeless and influential work in the history of film music.

Track Listing

1. Il Buono, Il Cattivo, Il Brutto (Main Title) - 2:42
2. Il Tramonto - 1:16
3. Sentenza - 1:42
4. Fuga A Cavallo - 1:07
5. Il Ponte Di Corde - 1:52
6. Il Forte - 2:23
7. Inseguimento - 2:25
8. Il Deserto - 5:17
9. La Carrozza Dei Fantasmi - 2:09
10. La Missione San Antonio - 2:15
11. Padre Ramirez - 2:37
12. Marcetta - 2:53
13. La Storia De Un Soldato - 3:54
14. Il Treno Militare - 1:25
15. Fine Di Una Spia - 1:17
16. Il Bandito Monco - 2:46
17. Due Contro Cinque - 3:47
18. Marcetta Senza Speranza - 1:41
19. Morte Di Un Soldato - 3:08
20. L'Estasi Dell'Oro - 3:23
21. Il Triello - 5:03

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