Some of the most effective music from this collection is also the most basic. Both "Astratto 3" from Veruschka and the theme from L'Uccello Con Le Piume Di Cristallo feature little other voices emitting rhythmic moans that could either be in pleasure or pain. "Ricreazione Divertita" from Cuore Di Mamma, which is most similar to the style of music that made Morricone famous, is a disjointed melange of creepy music box tinkles and those quintessential "vocal-less" vocals.
Someone coming to Morricone's music for the first time might be better off with one of the collections of his classics. However, Crime and Dissonance is a treasure trove for aficionados looking for some rare and special recordings from a living legend of film scores. It's also bound to be fascinating listening for anyone with a twisted ear and an open mind.
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1 - Eric Olsen
very nicely done Pete and agree with your assessment: some extremely weird and classic stuff here spannign a much wider sonic palette than we are used to from a single artist/composer!
2 - Tan The Man
His work on "Cinema Paradiso" is incredible.
3 - rob a.
The set was actually curated by Alan Bishop, of Sun City Girls. He earlier compiled the "Morricone 200/2001" lps for an Italian label. SCG have been making/championing all manner of sonic weirdness for 22 years, so let's give Alan due credit for the quality and focus of this compilation.
SCG:
Bishop's overview of Morricone's work:
4 - Pete Blackwell
Fair enough, but Zorn gives credit to Patton in the liner notes. Maybe it was the concept that was Patton's?
5 - rob a.
The _money_ was Patton's. ;-P