

Harmonically, the introduction is based on a very simple progression, I-IV-V-I, or what might be called the primary progression since it is one of the most basic progressions in all of music (see example below). The melody here is constructed almost entirely out of one of Morricone’s favorite melodic devices: the anticipation, which states a note twice successively, first on a weak beat then on a strong beat: Morricone immediately reveals his penchant for unusual scorings as he sets the first statement for harpsichord and vibraphone accompanied by the cello. The introduction comprises a two-phrase melody stated twice. Jill’s theme falls into two sections according to the melodic material: an introduction and a main theme, the latter divided into a scheme of ABAA. Below is a recording of the complete cue: I begin with Jill’s theme, or what is generally referred to as the film’s main theme. This and the following two posts will provide film music analyses that examine these devices in his themes for Once Upon a Time in the West, another Leone western that followed soon after the “dollars” trilogy. While Morricone’s colorful orchestrations are obvious in his scores, his frequent melodic and harmonic devices are less so. Perhaps I am deceiving myself by thinking that while following the theme, people also assimilate and appreciate the instrumental solutions.” But the theme helps the director and serves the public. … If you take away the melody from all my pieces of this or other types, the piece still will remain … on its own feet. “I have always believed that the inventive use of tone color is one of a film composer’s most important means of expression.”Īnd in discussing the main title cues for the “dollars” films, he notes that he prioritizes tone color even above melody: Indeed, in a translated volume of lectures by Morricone and musicologist Sergio Miceli, Morricone remarks that

What tends to separate one from the next is his unique orchestrations. And yet, it is not as if all of his scores sound the same. But in his film themes, Morricone tends to draw upon a relatively limited palette for melody and harmony, hence giving his music a very recognizable sound. ** Single print order can either print or save as PDF.Ennio Morricone has one of the most distinctive sounds in all of film music, a highly unusual trait in a business where the composer is generally a musical chameleon, writing in different styles to suit different films. If "play" button icon is greye unfortunately this score does not contain playback functionality. Simply click the icon and if further key options appear then apperantly this sheet music is transposable.Īlso, sadly not all music notes are playable. In order to check if 'Love Theme (Tema D'Amore)' can be transposed to various keys, check "notes" icon at the bottom of viewer as shown in the picture below. * Not all our sheet music are transposable. When this song was released on it was originally published in the key of. Be careful to transpose first then print (or save as PDF). If your desired notes are transposable, you will be able to transpose them after purchase. If you selected -1 Semitone for score originally in C, transposition into B would be made. This means if the composers started the song in original key of the score is C, 1 Semitone means transposition into C#. If it is completely white simply click on it and the following options will appear: Original, 1 Semitione, 2 Semitnoes, 3 Semitones, -1 Semitone, -2 Semitones, -3 Semitones. You can do this by checking the bottom of the viewer where a "notes" icon is presented. Most of our scores are traponsosable, but not all of them so we strongly advise that you check this prior to making your online purchase. If not, the notes icon will remain grayed. If transposition is available, then various semitones transposition options will appear. In order to transpose click the "notes" icon at the bottom of the viewer.
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