The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (soundtrack)

Infobox Album
Name = The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Type = soundtrack
Artist = Ennio Morricone


Background = soundtrack
Released = 1966 (original album) 2004 (remastered, expanded)
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Genre = Film score

Length = 33:13 (original release) 53:03 (2004 re-release)
Label = EMI America Capitol Records
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*Allmusic Rating|5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dnfuxqe5ld6e link]
*SoundtrackNet Rating|5|5 [http://www.soundtrack.net/albums/database/?id=3475 link]
* [http://www.musicfromthemovies.com/review.asp?ID=1643 Music from the Movies] Rating|5|5
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"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" was released in 1966 alongside the western film, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly", directed by Sergio Leone. The score is composed by frequent Leone collaborator Ennio Morricone, whose distinctive original compositions, containing gunfire, whistling, and yodeling permeate the film. The main theme, resembling the howling of a coyote, is a two-note melody that is a frequent motif, and is used for the three main characters, with a different instrument used for each one: flute for The Man With No Name, arghilofono for Angel Eyes and human voices for Tuco.cite web | last = McDonald | first = Steven | title = The Good, the Bad and the Ugly > Overview | publisher = Allmusic | url = http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dnfuxqe5ld6e | accessdate = 2007-05-26 ] cite web | last = Edwards | first = Mark | title = The good, the brave and the brilliant | publisher = The Times | url = http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article1580081.ece | accessdate = 2007-05-26 ] It is widely considered one of the greatest film scores in film history.

The score complements the film's American Civil War, containing the mournful ballad, "The Story of a Soldier", which is sung by prisoners as Tuco is being tortured by Angel Eyes.cite encyclopedia| last = Yezbick| first = Daniel| title = The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly| encyclopedia = St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture| publisher = Gale Group| date = 2002| url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g1epc/is_tov/ai_2419100524
accessdate = 2006-05-23] The film's famous climax, a three-way Mexican standoff, begins with the melody of "The Ecstasy of Gold" and is followed by "The Triple Duel". This epic showdown is considered by many film critics to be one of the most electrifying climaxes ever filmed, and the music is an integral component of the drama.

The main theme was a hit in 1968, alongside the Rolling Stones song, "Jumpin' Jack Flash". The soundtrack album was on the charts for more than a year, reaching No. 4 on the "Billboard" pop album chart and No. 10 on the black album chart.cite web | title = The Good, the Bad and the Ugly charts and awards | publisher = Allmusic | url = http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dnfuxqe5ld6e~T3 | accessdate = 2007-05-26 ] The main theme was also a hit for British musician Hugo Montenegro, whose rendition on the Moog synthesizer was a No. 2 "Billboard" pop single in 1968.cite web | title = Hugo Montenegro > Charts & Awards | publisher = Allmusic | url = http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3pfixqw5ldte~T5 | accessdate = 2007-05-26 ] cite web | last = Torikian | first = Messrob | title = The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | publisher = SoundtrackNet | url = http://www.soundtrack.net/albums/database/?id=3475 | accessdate = 2007-05-26 ] cite web | last = Mansell | first = John | title = The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | publisher = Music from the Movies | url = http://www.musicfromthemovies.com/review.asp?ID=1643 | accessdate = 2007-05-26 ]

The album was remastered and re-released on Capitol Records in 2004, which had 10 additional musical cues from the film. A European release by GDM music in 2001 contains even more music, with a running time of 59:30.cite web | last = Torikian | first = Messrob | title = The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | publisher = SoundtrackNet | url = http://www.soundtrack.net/albums/database/?id=3475 | accessdate = 2007-05-26 ] cite web | last = Mansell | first = John | title = The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | publisher = Music from the Movies | url = http://www.musicfromthemovies.com/review.asp?ID=1643 | accessdate = 2007-05-26 ]

Track listings

* "All works composed by Ennio Morricone"

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#"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (main title) - (2:38)
#"The Sundown" - (1:12)
#"The Strong" - (2:20)
#"The Desert" - (5:11)
#"The Carriage of the Spirits" - (2:06)
#"Marcia" - (2:49)
#"The Story of a Soldier" - (3:50)
#"Marcia Without Hope" - (1:40)
#"The Death of a Soldier" - (3:05)
#"The Ecstasy of Gold" - (3:22)
#"The Trio" (main title) - (5:00)

Personnel

* Composed by Ennio Morricone
* Conducted by Bruno Nicolai
* Orchestra: Unione Musicisti di Roma
* Chorus: I Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni
* Vocals: Edda Dell'Orso, Franco Cosacchi, Nino Dei, Enzo Gioieni, Gianna Spagnulo
* Whistling: Alessandro Alessandroni
* Arghilofono: Italo Cammarota
* Flute: Nicola Samale
* English horn: E. Wolf Ferrari
* Trumpet: Michele Lacerenza, Francesco Catania
* Guitar: Bruno Battisti D'Amario
* Harmonica: Franco De Gemini
* Percussion: Vincenzo Restuccia

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