Once Upon A Time In The West
I just screened Sergio Leone’s classic western Once Upon A Time In the West. The film’s music which was composed and conducted by Ennio Morricone is simply brilliant. I really love how there is a unique piece of instrumentation scored for each of the major characters which is weaved throughout the film to subtly let the viewer know who will lead the scene. I am feeling completely inspired to take a crack at scoring a piece of film. Watch the scoreless ten minute opening title sequence here. This quiet scene creates an unsettling drama that paves the way for Morricone’s iconic theme refrain to enter the film.
