Morricone certainly encompasses the whole gambit of Western music in this collection, from unabashed European decadence to the spiritually profound. His influences are readily apparent - from Bach ("Atto di Dolore" seems to call towards the sacred cantatas of yesteryear) to Bacharach ("A Fistful of Dynamite" has a definite "What the World Needs Now is Love" affect.) Likewise, his influence on today's music is as evident: "Le Marginal" sounds like an early Hans Zimmer, and electronica outfits like Air and Orbital have repeatedly cited Morricone's arrangement and melodic skills. The best tracks include the excerpts from "The Mission" and the insanely happy "My Name is Nobody".

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When I purchased this collection, I already had a fairly extensive representation of Maestro Morricone's music. So, it was a delight to hear selections with which I was unfamiliar. Whereas the first volume in this collection is a great Morricone primer, volume 2 will help you expand your knowledge and appreciation of the breadth of Morricone's composing ability and inspiration. The "classics" are well-represented here, with 2 themes from ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA [main theme and Deborah's Theme, which respectively open and close the set], 2 themes from THE MISSION [Gabriel's Oboe, The Falls], and one from ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST [...Harmonica]. Many of the selections are among the maestro's most breathtaking and innovative, especially "A Fistful of Dynamite" [a/k/a "Duck, You Sucker"], LE MARGINAL, and BACI SUL TRAMONTO (the latter, evocative of his work from MARCO POLO TV miniseries soundtrack). Enjoy!!!

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Virgin Movie Music 1988.

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Original CD. NOT PIRATED OR SELF-BURNT COPIES. As shown in the scanned pictures above. CD is in excellent condition - 9.5/10.

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