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ENNIO MORRICONE (1928 - 2020)
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- CommentTimeAug 31st 2010
Some comments:
What was Barbara Hendricks doing with "Deborah's Theme"? She clearly screwed up in the beginning there. Twice!
Morricone was touched, and it would be interesting to read an interpretation of his speech.
Oh, and how often do you get to see Morricone applaud Björk! (in part 4).I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeAug 31st 2010 edited
another observation...
When Bjork and Ennio Morricone come out on stage together ( part 1 ) the music is a mash of Bjork's Human Behaviour from the album Debut and The Ecstasy of GoldOn Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentTimeAug 31st 2010
Thanks for the link, Peter. I saw only the 1st three parts. That soprano really butchered Deborah's Theme but apparently Il Maestro was moved. I hope they displayed the translated speech on the screen when Ennio was talking. Or else it would be weird. -
- CommentTimeAug 31st 2010 edited
BhelPuri wrote
Thanks for the link, Peter. I saw only the 1st three parts. That soprano really butchered Deborah's Theme but apparently Il Maestro was moved. I hope they displayed the translated speech on the screen when Ennio was talking. Or else it would be weird.
Of course he was moved. Error or not, Barbara Hendricks is one of the greatest sopranos of all time. It must have been a huge honour just to have her sing that.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeSep 1st 2010
plindboe wrote
HeeroJF wrote
Has anyone got Fraulein Doktor yet? I'm ordering it next month but I want to know if I'm correct in expecting something rather breathtaking.
I just have an old boot and haven't tried the new release. But from what I have, the score is rather mono-thematic. The love theme is wonderful and classic Morricone, so it's great whenever it plays. There are some rather charming cues in the underscore but also some uninteresting ones. So it's worth buying, but don't expect tons of melodies.
That said, this release is 10 minutes longer than the boot I have, so I'm sure it has some goodies I don't have.
Peter
Thanks! I look forward to it.''The mandate, as well as the benefit, of responsibility is the ability to tell when one can afford to be irresponsible.'' - Me -
- CommentTimeSep 1st 2010
Glad you liked it, guys.
I agree that "Deborah's theme" was ruined by Barbara Hendricks. I was cringing during her entire performance. The whistler at "A fistful of dollars" didn't impress me either. Of course trying to mimic the performance by the flawless whistler Alessandro Alessandroni is bound to fail. I was impressed by the orchestra when they performed "Ecstacy of gold" though. It's rare that orchestras manage to perform this piece so well.
Timmer wrote
another observation...
When Bjork and Ennio Morricone come out on stage together ( part 1 ) the music is a mash of Bjork's Human Behaviour from the album Debut and The Ecstasy of Gold
Indeed, that was very cool and clever. One of the few Björk songs I like, with the most surreal music video evah.
HeeroJF wrote
Thanks! I look forward to it.
Tell us your impression of the album after you've heard it.
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- CommentTimeSep 17th 2010
http://sdtom.wordpress.com/2010/09/16/baariamorricone/
the maestro can still compose and he is over 80 nowlisten to more classical music! -
- CommentAuthorJoep
- CommentTimeSep 17th 2010 edited
''However, being in his 80’s now has slowed the maestro down a little bit and it has been nearly five years since he had done a score.'' -
- CommentTimeSep 17th 2010
Joep wrote
''However, being in his 80’s now has slowed the maestro down a little bit and it has been nearly five years since he had done a score.''
Yeah, I wondered about that too. He's done quite a few scores - including feature film scores - since 2005.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeSep 17th 2010
He recorded a score for a film that hasnt' come out yet, about half a year ago, and I believe he still has two films scores upcoming. He's not as "active" as he once was, but he's still churning out scores at the Morricone Factory of Excellence.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeSep 17th 2010
justin boggan wrote
He recorded a score for a film that hasnt' come out yet, about half a year ago, and I believe he still has two films scores upcoming. He's not as "active" as he once was, but he's still churning out scores at the Morricone Factory of Excellence.
Indeed, I hope guys like Williams and Legrand and Schifrin and whoever is still working at 75+ can look to him for inspiration.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentTimeSep 17th 2010
I hope Williams can look to himself 25 years ago for inspiration.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeSep 20th 2010
sdtom wrote
http://sdtom.wordpress.com/2010/09/16/baariamorricone/
the maestro can still compose and he is over 80 now
Nice to see you review it. The 5 year thing should probably be corrected though.
How many stars would you give it?
I'd probably give it ****½.
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- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeOct 18th 2010
I just ordered the Perseverance release of RED SONJA, it's a pre-order but it's limited to 2000.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentTimeOct 18th 2010
Timmer wrote
I just ordered the Perseverance release of RED SONJA, it's a pre-order but it's limited to 2000.
Tim, did you notice Kritzerland's double header of The Whisperers and Equus? Apparently they've got rid of the dialogue from the previous releases.The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeOct 18th 2010
FalkirkBairn wrote
Timmer wrote
I just ordered the Perseverance release of RED SONJA, it's a pre-order but it's limited to 2000.
Tim, did you notice Kritzerland's double header of The Whisperers and Equus? Apparently they've got rid of the dialogue from the previous releases.
I'm not at all familiar with Equus? I have The Whisperers on the Ryko release and I'm happy with that, anyway, it's not a Barry score I play very often even though it's very good ( it's quite depressing ).On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentTimeOct 18th 2010
Timmer wrote
I just ordered the Perseverance release of RED SONJA, it's a pre-order but it's limited to 2000.
I will order this along with Greystoke! Yay! -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeOct 18th 2010
Timmer wrote
I just ordered the Perseverance release of RED SONJA, it's a pre-order but it's limited to 2000.
Hey Peter
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Red Sonja for you or are you happy with the old release?On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentTimeOct 20th 2010
Thanks Timmer!
I'm happy with the old release. It's ripped to my pooter and the suites have been divided. But this release is certainly great news for the many people who couldn't get hold of the old, super rare release.
Of course my interest in the new release depends on whether the sound quality has been improved. It also has a bonus track I hear. I wonder if that's something worth getting, or just an uninteresting variation.
Hopefully the new issue of the Morricone newsletter (MSV) will have more about this release.
Have you heard anything from this score before, Timmer? Or just heard about it?
Peter -
- CommentTimeOct 20th 2010
BhelPuri wrote
Timmer wrote
I just ordered the Perseverance release of RED SONJA, it's a pre-order but it's limited to 2000.
I will order this along with Greystoke! Yay!
Nice to see you buying CDs again. Weren't you planning on selling everything at some point due to money concerns?
Peter -
- CommentTimeOct 20th 2010
You buy cd's? I don't believe you, you bollythief.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentTimeOct 20th 2010
Yeah why actually buy CDs? Lukas Kendall has pointed out that there's a perfectly viable illegal alternative! -
- CommentTimeOct 20th 2010
And there's porn out there too!Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeOct 20th 2010 edited
plindboe wrote
Thanks Timmer!
I'm happy with the old release. It's ripped to my pooter and the suites have been divided. But this release is certainly great news for the many people who couldn't get hold of the old, super rare release.
Of course my interest in the new release depends on whether the sound quality has been improved. It also has a bonus track I hear. I wonder if that's something worth getting, or just an uninteresting variation.
Hopefully the new issue of the Morricone newsletter (MSV) will have more about this release.
Have you heard anything from this score before, Timmer? Or just heard about it?
Peter
I wasn't quick enough to get the original release but have had a CDR for many years, it has bad glitches at the end of both suites so I'm overjoyed to finally be able to buy this fantastic score which has long been a favourite of mine.
I won't be throwing the CDR though as it also includes Bloodline which I quite like.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentTimeOct 22nd 2010
plindboe wrote
BhelPuri wrote
Timmer wrote
I just ordered the Perseverance release of RED SONJA, it's a pre-order but it's limited to 2000.
I will order this along with Greystoke! Yay!
Nice to see you buying CDs again. Weren't you planning on selling everything at some point due to money concerns?
Peter
Oh, I am keeping a small bunch of cds with me. I will get a few new releases from time to time. I want to get Red Sonja because I had the Varese cd at one time and gave it to SST. Greystoke has been a holy grail for me.
BTW, belated bday wishes! Hope you had an awesome time. -
- CommentTimeOct 22nd 2010
Christodoulides wrote
You buy cd's? I don't believe you, you bollythief.
Haha! I'd gladly sell my ARR Bolly cds for $1 each. The other Bolly composers won't even get a lolly from me. -
- CommentTimeOct 23rd 2010
Timmer wrote
I wasn't quick enough to get the original release but have had a CDR for many years, it has bad glitches at the end of both suites so I'm overjoyed to finally be able to buy this fantastic score which has long been a favourite of mine.
I won't be throwing the CDR though as it also includes Bloodline which I quite like.
Cool. I might get this new release after all, depending on the sound quality. Yep, Bloodline is also a fine score.
Have you heard his score to Hundra, btw? If you like Red Sonja, I'm sure you'll like that one as well. It's a bit more cartoonish perhaps, but otherwise nearly identical in sound. It's from 1983, two years before Red Sonja, so I'm pretty sure he was hired for that reason and that Morricone was asked to produce a similar score.
If you haven't heard it, give a listen to the suite I made for youtube.
Peter -
- CommentTimeOct 23rd 2010
BhelPuri wrote
Oh, I am keeping a small bunch of cds with me. I will get a few new releases from time to time. I want to get Red Sonja because I had the Varese cd at one time and gave it to SST. Greystoke has been a holy grail for me.
Great!
BhelPuri wrote
BTW, belated bday wishes! Hope you had an awesome time.
Thanks! Had a lovely day, with some excellent prezzies. My brother gave me a 650GB external harddisk. It's the size of an ipod! I'm still shocked at how far the technology has come.
Peter -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeNov 2nd 2010
plindboe wrote
Timmer wrote
I wasn't quick enough to get the original release but have had a CDR for many years, it has bad glitches at the end of both suites so I'm overjoyed to finally be able to buy this fantastic score which has long been a favourite of mine.
I won't be throwing the CDR though as it also includes Bloodline which I quite like.
Cool. I might get this new release after all, depending on the sound quality. Yep, Bloodline is also a fine score.
Have you heard his score to Hundra, btw? If you like Red Sonja, I'm sure you'll like that one as well. It's a bit more cartoonish perhaps, but otherwise nearly identical in sound. It's from 1983, two years before Red Sonja, so I'm pretty sure he was hired for that reason and that Morricone was asked to produce a similar score.
If you haven't heard it, give a listen to the suite I made for youtube.
Peter
Thanks for the heads up Peter but I've had the Prometheus release of HUNDRA for a long time now and very enjoyable it is too.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentTimeNov 2nd 2010
I didn't know there was a Prometheus release. I have the Laserlight CD and the sound quality is quite bad. How's the Prometheus sound quality?
Peter