Maestro [Soundtrack]

maestro [soundtrack]

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Product Description
The Maestro soundtrack CD is a not-to-be-missed journey through the history of dance music. Some of the most representative, influential, and rare songs that filled the dance-floors back in the day are combined with new tracks and clips from the original motion picture.

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Maestro [Soundtrack]
Maestro
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • ...for the double cd version
  • Four stars for NYC Peech Boys alone!
  • I give it two thumbs up! And 4 stars!
  • Not what was expected
  • Not a bad representation!
 Maestro
Original Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Sanctuary
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009Y26OA
Release Date: 2005-07-19

Tracks:

  1. Burning Love Breakdown - Peter Brown
  2. Life Is Something Special - NYC Peach Boys
  3. Melting Pot - Booker T & The MG's
  4. Can You Feel It - Mr. Fingers
  5. Spank (Remix) - Jimmy Bo Horne
  6. Disco Circus (Original) - Martin Circus
  7. Oasis - Aaron Carl
  8. Let Me Love You - DJ Rasoul
  9. Way - Astrid Suryanto
  10. My Peace Of Heaven - Ten City
  11. Bang Bang You're Mine - Bang The Party
  12. Let's Love Dance Tonight - Gary's Gang

Album Description

The Maestro soundtrack CD is a not-to-be-missed journey through the history of dance music. Some of the most representative, influential, and rare songs that filled the dance-floors back in the day are combined with new tracks and clips from the original motion picture.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars ...for the double cd version.......2006-12-08

For some reason, the Maestro soundtrack has been released in Australia as a double compilation with a total 20 tracks, all full length. And it's fantastic. Although the single version is fine I would recommend hunting the 2 cd version as it's far superior to the single. At least one other reviewer has complained of poor sound quality, but again, this doesn't seem to be a problem with the double (although some tracks sound like they were sourced from vinyl). Around the clubs in the 80s but don't recognise many of the tracks listed? Fear not, nearly all of them will be instantly familiar once heard, and if you love melodic house (the nexus of disco, soul and the emerging sound of Detroit techno and acid house) you will adore this. Several recent releases compiling tracks from the Paradise Garage, the Sound Gallery, the Loft, etc feature great music, but for my money the Maestro soundtrack betters them because it manages to incorporate more of the electro sounds of the mid-late 80s, such as The Nightwriters' Let The Music Use You and Mr Fingers' classic Can You Feel It. An outstanding soundtrack for an era which still sounds fresh.

4 out of 5 stars Four stars for NYC Peech Boys alone!.......2005-12-30

Sure the sound quality ain't great, but the track selection of this CD is spot-on, eschewing the more obvious choices to feature some truly underground, much-sought-after tracks, especially the first-ever-on-CD inclusion of the full version of NYC PEECH BOYS' stunning proto-garage track "LIFE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL" - you've heard it sampled countless times on other house tracks, now revel in the orignal's majesty. NOW I wish Island/4th&Broadway would see fit to re-issue ALL the "lost" NYC Peech Boys tracks on a CD compilation - Chris Blackwell, can you feel me?!

4 out of 5 stars I give it two thumbs up! And 4 stars!.......2005-12-25

As en ex Paradise and Loft member I like it. It could have been better but also as a DJ I can tell you what is best about this sound track. THESE ARE UNDERGROUD TRACKS, THAT MADE IT TO MAIN STREAM!
If you like the garage disco era buy this CD, its worth it!
Thank you AMAZON.COM alot of other cites do not have Maestro.

DJ Russell, Brooklyn, NY

1 out of 5 stars Not what was expected.......2005-10-05

The main problem with this soundtrack is the quality, which was rather poor. Although clear, it has no bass. I've downloaded better quality CDs. Some music is not from the Garage days (e.g., Byron Stingley), though most of the music does represent the era. However, I have yet to find a CD that captures my experience of Larry at the Garage.

4 out of 5 stars Not a bad representation!.......2005-09-09

My only issue with the soundtrack (yes I have the DVD too) is why did they leave the narrative from the documentary over the music in the soundtrack? My copy came as a promo and not sure if this detail was fixed before the retail version came out or not. I agree with others, excellent soundtrack, could have been longer and definitely missed a few of the gems that are in the DVD.
Morricone Kill: Spaghetti Western Magic from the Maestro
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • J BRADSHAW
  • Great compilation from Morricone's lesser known westerns
 Morricone Kill: Spaghetti Western Magic from the Maestro
Ennio Morricone
Manufacturer: El Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00077358K
Release Date: 2005-02-28

Tracks:

  1. Tradimento Primo [From Viva LA Revolucion (Blood & Guns)]
  2. GiTesta [From GiTesta]
  3. Mesa Verde [A Fistful of Dynamite]
  4. I Crudeli Number 2 [From I Crudeli (The Hellbenders)]
  5. Minacciosamente Lontano [From I Crudeli (The Hellbenders)]
  6. I Crudeli (The Widows of the Coulee) [From I Crudeli (The Hellbenders)]
  7. Il Mio Nome E Nessune [From il Mio Nome E Nessune (My Name Is Nobody)]
  8. Arriva Cuchillo [From le Resa Dei Conti (The Big Gundown)]
  9. Corrida [From le Resa Dei Conti (The Big Gundown)]
  10. Vedova [From le Resa Dei Conti (The Big Gundown)]
  11. Il Pinguino [from Vamos a Matar, Companeros (Let's Go & Kill, Comrades)
  12. Uomo in Agguato [from Vamos a Matar, Companeros (Let's Go & Kill, ...)
  13. Il Pinguino (Reprise) [from Vamos a Matar, Companeros (Let's Go & ...)
  14. Estasi [From il Mercenario (A Professional Gun)]
  15. Dopo l'Esplosione [from Giu' la Testa (Duck You Sucker [A Fistful of Dy
  16. Mucchio Selvaggio [From il Mio Nome E Nessune (My Name Is Nobody)]
  17. Ricciolo [From il Mercenario (A Professional Gun)]
  18. 'Arena [From il Mercenario (A Professional Gun)]

Album Description

UK compilation for the acclaimed film composer features 18 tracks, including material later featured in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill, Vol. 2. El. 2005.

Album Details

In Composing the Scores for the Spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone with their Sparse Arrangements, Eerie Tunes and Unorthodox Instrumentation (Bells, Church Organs, Harmonicas, Slashing Spanish and Electric Guitars), Ennio Morricone at Once Revolutionised Film Music and from as Far Away as his Base in Rome Made the American Western his Own. On 'morricone Kill' the Achingly Beautiful Melodies for Leone's 'a Fistful of Dynamite' Establish the Magical Morricone Atmosphere; The Program Comprising Three Beautiful Cuts from this Film Along with Selections from Lesser Known Westerns all of which Are Charged with Extraordinary Music.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars J BRADSHAW.......2006-10-27

THIS IS WORTH THE PURCHASE OF THIS CD.FROM THE 1ST TRACK TO THE LAST
JUST TO HEAR THE SCORES BRING'S BACK THE VIVID IMAGES FROM THESE
WESTERNS.ENNIO MORRICONE IS TRULY THE IL MAESTRO OF FILM SCORE'S.FROM THE
1ST OPENING TRACK OF BLOOD&GUNS TO L'ARENA FROM IL MERCINARIO/THE
PROFESSIONAL,MAKES THE HAIR ON THE BACK OF MY NECK STAND UP.
HE IS IN MY OPINION THE AMADEAUS/SHOPAN OF MODERN WORLD OF MUSIC
AND FILM SCORE'S.IF AND WHEN HE LEAVES THIS WORLD,HE WILL BE TRULY
MISSED BY SO MANY AND MY SELF,BUT HIS MUSIC WILL SHINE FOR ETERNITY***

5 out of 5 stars Great compilation from Morricone's lesser known westerns.......2005-12-12

The opening track, Tradimento Primo is worth the purchase price alone. Great liner notes too.
At the Movies
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    		At the Movies

    Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00004T1NQ
    Release Date: 2001-11-06

    Tracks:

    1. Main Title (A Fistful Of Dollars)
    2. Theme From A Fistful Of Dollars
    3. For A Few Dollars More (For A Few Dollars More)
    4. Paying Off Scores (For A Few Dollars More)
    5. The Vice Of Killing (For A Few Dollars More)
    6. Bye Bye Colonel (For A Few Dollars More)
    7. The Adventurer (The Rover)
    8. The Encounter (The Master And Margarita)
    9. What Have You Done To Solange? (What Have You Done To Solange?)
    10. Once Upon A Time In The West (Once Upon A Time In The West)
    11. The Man With The Harmonica (Once Upon A Time In The West)
    12. Jill's America (Once Upon A Time In The West)
    13. Per Amore (Per Amore)
    14. A Gun For Ringo (A Gun For Ringo)
    15. The Slaughter (A Gun For Ringo)
    16. Secret Of The Sahara (Secret Of The Sahara)
    17. Miriam And Philip (Secret Of The Sahara(
    18. Metello (Metello)

    Album Description

    UK compilation for the most famous film composer of the 20th century. The classic film themes including 'A Fistful Of Dollars', 'For A Few Dollars More' and 'Once Upon A Time In The West'. 18 tracks from 10 films. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.
    Film Music Maestro
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Film Music Maestro
      Ennio Morricone
      Manufacturer: Blaricum
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000GI3PGM
      Release Date: 2004-11-28

      Tracks:

      1. Cinema Paradiso
      2. Maturity
      3. Days of Heaven
      4. Chi Mai
      5. 1900's Theme
      6. Playing Love
      7. On Earth as It Is Heaven
      8. End Titles [Malena 2000]
      9. Theme de Vatel
      10. Destiny
      11. Gabriel's Oboe
      12. Nostromo
      13. Orca (Finale)
      14. Finale di un "Concerto Romantico Interrotto"
      15. Saharan Dream
      16. Good the Bad & The Ugly
      17. Once Upon a Time in the West
      18. Theme from a Fistful of Dollars
      19. Farewell to Cheyenne
      20. Titoli (A Fistful of Dollars) (Per un Pugno di Dollari)
      21. Sixty Seconds to What? (For Afew Dollars More) (Per Qualche Dollaro In
      22. My Name Is Nobody (My Name Is Nobody) (II Mio Nome E'nessuno)
      23. Ecstasy of Gold (The Good the Bad & The Ugly) (II Buono II Brutto II CA
      24. Love Theme from Guns for San Sebastian (Guns for San Sebastian) (I Cann
      25. Untetto di Stelle (A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof)
      26. Man with the Harmonica (Once Upon a Time in the West) (C'Era una Volta
      27. March of the Beggars (Duck You Sucker) (Aka a Fistful of Dynamite) (A G
      28. L'Arena (The Mercenary) (Aka a Professional Gun)
      29. Duck You Sucker (Duck You Sucker (Aka a Fistful of Dynamite)
      30. Ballad of Hank McCain (MacHine Gun McCain) (Gli Intoccabili)
      31. Ad Ogni Costo (Grand Slam ) (Ad Ogni Costo)
      32. Main Titles (The Sicilian Clan) (II Clan Dei Siciliani)
      33. Main Titles (Violent City) (Citta Violenta)
      34. Iron Mayor (The Iron Mayor) (II Prefetto di Ferro)
      35. Goodbye Palermo (The Father of Godfathers) (Corleone)
      36. DeBorah's Theme (Once Upon a Time in America)
      37. Far Memories of Sicily (The Penitent ) (II Pentito)
      38. Al Capone (End Titles the Untouchables)
      39. To Come Back to Palermo (To Forget Palermo) (Dimenticare Palermo)
      40. State of Grace (State of Grace)
      41. Act of Faith (Bugsy)
      The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • The stuff of legends!
      • Best Soundtrack Ever
      • The Return of the King Sound Track
      • Howard Shore - A Brilliant Composer
      • Amazing and Inspiring
      		 The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

      Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000UHFC6
      Release Date: 2003-12-09

      Tracks:

      1. A Storm Is Coming
      2. Hope and Memory
      3. Minas Tirith - Ben del Maestro
      4. The White Tree
      5. The Steward of Gondor - Billy Boyd
      6. Minas Morgul
      7. The Ride of the Rohirrin
      8. Twilight and Shadow - Renee Fleming
      9. Cirith Ungol
      10. Anduril
      11. Shelob's Lair
      12. Ash and Smoke
      13. The Fields of the Pelennor
      14. Hope Fails
      15. The Black Gate Opens - James Galway
      16. The End of All Things - Renee Fleming
      17. The Return of the King - Viggo Mortensen
      18. The Grey Havens - James Galway
      19. Into the West - Annie Lennox

      Amazon.com

      This final chapter of Peter Jackson's sprawling adaptation of Tolkien's "Ring" trilogy closes out one of the most accomplished cycles in cinema--and film music--history. As he's done for the saga's first two installments, composer Howard Shore has honed a mature, brooding orchestral masterpiece that's long on subtle shadings of mood and nuance, while eschewing the hollow bombast that's characterized all too many mainstream action and adventure films for three decades. If anything, he's pared this chapter of his music for Middle Earth even closer to the bone, the trilogy's familiar themes repeated with a sparing hand that only heightens their dramatic power. Like Herrmann before him, Shore has a preternatural understanding of orchestral timbres and their almost mystical connections with human emotions, and he's used it here to close out this remarkable trilogy with Wagnerian dramatic sweep, yet one with a distinctly modern, understated melodic sense that is Shore's alone. James Galway and Renee Fleming make key instrumental and vocal contributions, respectively, while Annie Lennox's soulful "Into the West" makes the expected, if unobtrusive, bow to the theatrical pop song conventions. --Jerry McCulley

      Album Description

      The Limited Edition CD+DVD features leatherette exterior with an extra tray to hold the DVD. The DVD includes a 5-minute Supertrailer encompassing all three movies and "Howard Shore: An Introspective," a 20 minute documentary on the making of the score.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars The stuff of legends!.......2006-10-02

      What can I say that hasn't already been said about Howard Shore's magnificent score for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy? A soundtrack can define the whole atmosphere of a film, and this fully orchestrated work certainly does that with sweep, splendor and wonder, alternately humanizing (hobbit-izing?) the characters, imbuing the landscape with magic and capturing the world-shaking impact of events of mythic proportions. And this was no easy task considering the iconoclastic status of the story and the superb quality of Peter Jackson's filmmaking. This is a truly a soundtrack for the ages--a fitting accompaniment to a film for the ages! Every aspect of life, from the extreme to the mundane, is captured in this music. Listening to it can make every remembered moment of the movie come alive again in your mind, from the most horrific battle to the smallest moment of humor or kindness. And the battle scenes in "Return of the King" are incredible visuals, blending live action and computer-generated imagery so seamlessly and densely that it boggles the mind. But what would they be with only screams and snorts and scuffles to give them voice? It's Shore's frenetic, string-laden, brass-filled, drum-spurred fury that truly gives them life, waxing, waning and cueing the audience as to when the greatest menace is about to threaten the war-weary heroes. The musical themes from the first two movies continue to be developed here, wending their way in and out of expanded interpretations whose dense complexity rivals that of Tolkien's story, not to mention Peter Jackson's filmmaking itself. The total effect is utterly convincing and utterly transporting. Peter Jackson chose well when he picked Shore as his score writer. Very, very well! Be sure to get the scores from the other two movies in the trilogy as well - "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers." They seem to be available in no end of different packagings, including ones with bonus DVDs about the creation of the score. Also, make sure to get the extended edition DVDs of the movie itself, with hours and hours of fascinating commentaries and behind-the-scenes documentaries about the making of the films. Truly a bargain at any price! And for authentic music from bygone ages, try the real thing! There are many fine groups out there. Here's just a sampling: Anonymous 4 (pure-voiced sacred chant by four women), The Baltimore Consort (jaunty popular music from the Renaissance), David Munrow's Early Music Consort of London (simply perfection), Christian Mendoze's Musica Antiqua (lively, percussive Renaissance dance music), The Toronto Consort (great variety), Ensemble Unicorn (worlds of fun!), Wolgemut (brash buzzies and bagpipes with attitude), and the magical early/folk fusion of Cantiga and Burlap Lute. Have some fun with them and live your own fantasy!

      5 out of 5 stars Best Soundtrack Ever.......2005-05-27

      When I was watching the movies, I would hum along with the music. I finally bought the soundtrack, and I absolutely love it. It completely captures Middle Earth, and it's cultures and themes. I never really liked classical music or that sort of thing, but I can not stop listening to the Lord of the Rings Soundtracks. The Return of the King is my favorite. My favorite tracks are 2- Hope and Memory, 8- Twilight and Shadow(the elvish music is so relaxing and comforting!), 17- The Return of the King, and 19- Into the West. I really shouldn't say I have a favorite because all of the tracks are so SPECTACULAR. This album didn't win an Oscar for nothing, it truly is the best.

      5 out of 5 stars The Return of the King Sound Track.......2004-07-26

      OMG- U've got to buy this cd!! Its the best sound track ever!!!The Best songs and stuff!!!

      5 out of 5 stars Howard Shore - A Brilliant Composer.......2004-07-04

      I love the movies and love the soundtracks also! Howard Shore is a brilliant composer.
      I heard that late this year or in 2005 will be released a BoxSet with 9 CDs of the complete LOTR Movies Soundtracks in Extended Editions. It's a box with the complete soundtracks to all the LOTR Trilogy Movies as seen on screen - Theatrical Versions - YES!
      It will be 2 CDs for FOTR, 3 for TT and another 3 for ROTK and an extra CD with rarities and unreleased music from the films with commentary from Howard himself!!
      What a BIG surprise!

      5 out of 5 stars Amazing and Inspiring.......2004-04-28

      This CD is perhaps one of the most inspiring CDs I have ever heard. I am an aspiring author, and several tracks have provided inspiration for themes or characters in my stories, most notably the track The White Tree. That one piece gave me a basis for an entire plotline. Also inspiring was the Riders of Rohan, the Fields of the Pellenor, and The Steward of Gondor.
      Getting off the inspirational aspect, the music overall is just stupendous. Howard Shore has clearly showed his mastery in composing, and I hope to hear his works in other upcoming movies.
      Film Music
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • The single best Morricone film music compilation
      		 Film Music

      Manufacturer: Milan Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000C3I3J
      Release Date: 2003-09-30

      Tracks:

      1. Il ait une Fois Dans l'Quest [From Once Upon A Time in the West]
      2. Mission (Gabriel's Theme)
      3. Il ait une Fois en Amque [From Once Upon A Time in America]
      4. Htage [From l'Erediterramonti]
      5. Disons, Un Soir Dr [From Metti, Una Sera a Cena]
      6. Mae et Marguerite [From il Maestro E Margherita]
      7. PrFrom il Prato]
      8. Lolita
      9. Sang du Chment [From Rampage]
      10. Romanza
      11. Mo [From Mos
      12. Vertiges [From Per le Antiche Scale]
      13. Cinema Paradiso
      14. Drt des Tartares [From il DeSerto Dei Tartari]
      15. Enqu Sur un Citoyen Au-Dessus de Tout Soup [From Indagine Su ...]
      16. A L'Aube du Cinqui Jour [From Gott Mit Uns]

      Album Description

      Film Music consists of the most beautiful themes taken from some of Morricone's many scores, performed with reductions and orchestrations written by the Maestro himself for various music ensembles, from duets to quartets and string orchestra. Includes music from Once Upon A Time In The West, The Mission, Lolita, Il Prato, Cinema Paradiso and more. 16 tracks. Milan. 2003.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars The single best Morricone film music compilation.......2006-04-02

      If you're going to get a Morricone compilation, this is the one to get, or for a couple extra bucks you can get this disc repackaged along with a second CD, titled "Itinerary of Genius," also from Milan records. (You should go to the page for that album here on Amazon to get listening samples.) This is the best place to go for "beautiful Morricone," which necessarily excludes quite a number of other famous soundtrack recordings he's done; this is the place for classic romantic-style melody. My favorites on this set include the two "Once Upon a Time" themes, "Rampage" "Lolita," "Metti, una sera a cena," "Romanza," "Gabriel's Oboe," and "Cinema Paradiso." These are all alternate arrangements ("Deborah's Theme" from "Once Upon a Time in America" excepted) done with reductions for chamber-music arrangements, but whether you like that format or not, the gorgeous melodies remain.

      This is a cornerstone to a basic Morricone collection, and there are a few ways to building up, which involves much overlap and alternate arrangements. After this, I would recommend, in order of importance, the soundtracks to "Lolita" and "Legend of 1900," and then "Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone" (for its version of "Once Upon a Time in the West" and "Casualties of War") and Silva Screen's "Once Upon a Time..." compilation on 2 discs (most importantly for "Harvest" from the movie "Days of Heaven" and the theme to "Duck, You Sucker"). If you like "Deborah's Theme," seek out the main theme from "Once Upon a Time in America," which may require getting the original soundtrack. I also like "For Annette and Warren" on the soundtrack to "Love Affair," and I prefer the orchestral arrangements of the themes from "Cinema Paradiso" and "The Mission" as they appear on Decca's 2-CD "Movie Adagios" set.

      That will give you an essential core of Morricone's best "beautiful" work as I've been able to discover so far; there's plenty more of it scattered throughout his entire corpus and a lot of it hard to find. But for the barest Morricone essentials on the fewest CDs, get this (or "Itinerary of a Genius") along with "Lolita" and "Legend of 1900."
      Maestro
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        		Maestro

        Manufacturer: Dagored Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000AV6256
        Release Date: 2006-02-07

        Tracks:

        1. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Le Foto Proibite di una ...
        2. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Qui Ci Scappa il Morto
        3. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Amore Come Dolore
        4. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Bella, Cara, Dolce, Buona ...
        5. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Allegretto Per Signora
        6. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Intermezzino Pop
        7. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Caduta Nell'inconscio
        8. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Nel Vuoto
        9. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Secondo Intermezzino Pop
        10. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Percussivamente
        11. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Quelle Foto
        12. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Solo Eco
        13. Foto Proibite di una Signora Per Bene/Qui Ci Scappa il Morto ...

        Tracks:

        1. Donna Invisibile/La Donna Invisibile
        2. Donna Invisibile/Ritratto d'Autore
        3. Donna Invisibile/Silenziosamente
        4. Donna Invisibile/Eros Profondo
        5. Donna Invisibile/In un Sogn il Sogno
        6. Donna Invisibile/Mille Ricordi
        7. Donna Invisibile/Alla Serenit
        8. Donna Invisibile/La Moda
        9. Donna Invisibile/Un Bacio
        10. Donna Invisibile/Incontro Trasversale
        11. Donna Invisibile/Ritratto d'Autore (Alternate Version)
        12. Donna Invisibile/Alla SerenitTitoli-Movie Version)
        13. Donna Invisibile/La Moda (Alternate Version 1)
        14. Donna Invisibile/La Moda (Alternate Version 2)

        Tracks:

        1. Slalom/Slalom (Concertino Per una Spia) Parte 1a
        2. Slalom/Sestriere (End Title Alternative Version) Parte 2a
        3. Slalom/Sestriere (End Title Original Movie Version)
        4. Slalom/Slalom (Original Single Edit)
        5. Slalom/Slalom (Concertino Per una Spia) Parte 2a
        6. Slalom/Sestriere (End Title Alternative Version Orchestra Solo)
        At the Movies
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • WOW!! PROBABLY THE BEST MORRICONE SAMPLER
        		 At the Movies

        Manufacturer: RCA
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        4. The Mission: Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture

        ASIN: B00006LLQ8
        Release Date: 2002-10-22

        Tracks:

        1. A Fistful Of Dollars (Main Title)
        2. Theme From A Fistful Of Dollars
        3. For A Few Dollars More
        4. Paying Off Scores (A Few Dollars More)
        5. The Vice Of Killing (A Few Dollars More)
        6. Bye Bye Colonel (For A Few Dollars More)
        7. The Adventurer (The Rover)
        8. The Encounter (The Master And Margarita)
        9. What Have You Done To Solange?
        10. Once Upon A Time In The West
        11. The Man With The Harmonica (Once Upon A Time In The West)
        12. Jill's America (Once Upon A Time In The West)
        13. Per Amore
        14. A Gun For Ringo
        15. The Slaughter (A Gun For Ringo)
        16. Secret Of The Sahara
        17. Miriam And Philip (Secret Of The Sahara)
        18. Metello

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars WOW!! PROBABLY THE BEST MORRICONE SAMPLER.......2004-07-09

        I am so glad I found this collection. I own close to 100 scores or compilations of Morricone's music. This one seems to be 1/2 of a double album compilation that was available in the mid-70's that I had long coveted, but that has not been available in any format since. It contains not only some obvious choices for a Morricone fan, but also some rare selections that are very beautiful and melodic. There is quite a range to this collection. It covers from the mid 60's to about the mid-70's. But there is also a unity of feel. Not to be missed for at least a few precious pieces and handful of classics. For example, you get three of the best themes from the glorious score to ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST, plus several very good themes from both FISTFUL OF DOLLARS and FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE. Then, you have one of Maestro Morricone's loveliest "romantic adagios:" "The Adventurer" [from THE ROVER]. And, if that wasn't enough, you also get two of the most beautiful themes by Mr. Morricone, namely, "The Encounter," from IL MAESTRO E MARGHERITA, and "What Have You Done to Solange" from the eponymous film. There are lots of other treats, as well. Seems to be priced right, too! A big recommendation for the best possible introduction to the great Maestro's work, and also an expansion for the collector, as some of the selections are difficult or impossible to find.
        A Celebration of Ennio Morricone's 75th Anniversary
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          		A Celebration of Ennio Morricone's 75th Anniversary

          Manufacturer: Wea International
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0001ENWZU
          Release Date: 2004-02-09

          Tracks:

          1. Once Upon a Time in the West [Il ait une Fois dans l'Quest]
          2. Mission (Gabriel's Theme)
          3. One Upon a Time in America ... [Il ait une Fois en Amque]
          4. Erediterramonti
          5. Metti, Una Sera a Cena (2nd Theme) [Call It Dinner One Evening]
          6. Maestro E Margherita [The Maestro and Margherita]
          7. Prato [The Meadow]
          8. Lolita
          9. Rampage [Bloody Revenge]
          10. Romanza
          11. MosMoses]
          12. Per le Antiche Scale [Dizzy Heights]
          13. Cinema Paradiso
          14. Deserto Dei Tartari [The DeSert of the Tartars]
          15. Indagine Su un Cittadino Al Di Sopra Di Ogni Sospetto [Investigation O]
          16. Gott Mit Uns [At the Dawn of the Fifth Day]

          Album Description

          Full Title- A Celebration of Ennio Morricone's 75th Anniversary. Asia exclusive compilation features 16 number one tracks from the Maestro's oeuvre. Slipcase. WEA. 2004.

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          Asian exclusive release.
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