Not many people know that it was Ennio Morricone who suggested that there should be no music in the beginning of this Sergio Leone classic.
Not many people know that it was Ennio Morricone who suggested that there should be no music in the beginning of this Sergio Leone classic.
Never heard this before but it makes sense. A composer knows about dynamic range and starting with close up atmospheric sounds/design before music make both more powerful and memorable. Any more tales from OUaTitW?
Leone had Morricone compose a score for the film before shooting began! Wild! I recommend this new book. The writer knows everything Leone.
Great. I like these type mini histories and bio’s. Love the Director and film, yet know little of him, only his work. I didn’t pick up it was a book when I first responded. I need to pay more attention. I’ll read slower when I get the book. Thanks
I’ve been showing that scene in class for 25 years. It never gets old.
A very simple soundtrack that says so much about time and waiting. Very interesting to know that Morricone suggested a non music scene, time would have been running differently of course. I also show this movie to my students and I never get tired of it…
One of my favourite opening sequences! I show it in class often and also use it as a foley exercise!