Ennio Morricone, best known internationally as the composer behind the instantly recognizable melodies from 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West,' has died at the age of 91
for his soundtrack for Quentin Tarantino's"The Hateful Eight" in 2016, after five previous nominations and an Honorary Award in 2007 that recognized his lifetime's achievement.
The Rome-born composer scored more than 500 films, and was a winner and nominee for numerous BAFTA awards and Golden Globes, as well as being the recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Although arguably best known for creating music for Westerns, the composer also developed soundtracks for cinematic classics including"The Mission" and"Cinema Paradiso."Credit:Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte paid tribute to the composer on Monday, writing on Twitter:"We will always remember, with infinite gratitude, the artistic genius of the Maestro #EnnioMorricone.
"It made us dream, move, reflect, writing memorable notes that will remain unforgettable in the history of music and cinema" he added."Both a refined and popular musician, he has left a deep mark in the history of music in the second part of the 20th century," he said."Through his soundtracks, he has greatly contributed in spreading and reinforcing Italy's prestige around the world.
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