10. My Name is Nobody (1973)
My Name Is Nobody is a 1973 comedy spaghetti western starring Terence Hill and Henry Fonda and directed by Tonino Valerii. Although this is a clear departure from the more serious westerns Morricone was accustomed to, he shifts to a lighter and more playful tone with tremendous ease.
Only 4 years later, Morricone would compose the official theme for the 1978 FIFA World Cup.
Watch the “My Name is Nobody” Trailer
9. Fistful of Dollars Theme (1964)
This score shows Ennio Morricone’s love affair with the trumpet. In fact, he used to be a professional trumpet player early on in his career.
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8. The Secret of The Sahara (1988)
Although the Secret of the Sahara was made for TV, it finds itself on this list because of Morricone’s unforgettable score.
Listen to “The Secret of The Sahara” theme here
7. Cinema Paradiso (1988)
This is one of the films that raised Morricone’s reputation around the world finding its place on a lot of cinephiles’ top 10 lists. Stirring and sweeping romantic score that is coated with Nostalgia. Morricone’s son Andrea helped with the composition of this beloved musical piece.
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6. “The Ecstasy of Gold” (The Good, The Bad and the Ugly) (1966)
“The Ecstasy of Gold” is another powerful piece created for the film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly whose main theme is one of the best-known scores by Morricone. Although it was originally composed for film, this piece was also later used by Metallica and used by Jay-Z.
Morricone’s score to “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” is considered as one of the most influential soundtracks in history and was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame. The album reached No. 4 on the Billboard chart.
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