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Butterfly (1981 Film)

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One of the better sound track CDs. If you've seen the film and enjoyed the music, this CD is for you. It's perfect for relaxing to while you drive.Morricone has a unique style that is always easy on the ears. Nice photos of Pia on the front and back cover also.

As a huge Morricone fan, I'm glad that I didn't overlook this soundtrack. In fact, back in the day, I purchased it on vinyl; I liked it more than enough to decide to purchase it on cd, as well. Melodically, this score does evoke some of his other work. However, texturally it is a bit different, round vs. angular. The orchestration is quite sweet on the score pieces. Overall, this is a fine, somewhat relaxing listening experience apart from the film. Ms. Zadora's singing is pleasant on the tune where she is featured. The great Edda Dell'Orso is wonderful on the one or two selections where she adds her beautiful vocal contribution. RECOMMENDED.

The song "Discipline" has a catchy melody that just does not sustain long enough to give the listener the satisfaction of, say, Morricone's Once Upon a Time in America. It's tantalizing, but Morricone really needed to build the whole song around the melodic core, rather than drifting away from it. The rest of the CD is from the suspense music genre that most Morricone listeners just fast-forward past.

Pia Zidora sings as beautifully as she is Beautifull in appearance.
I wish she had produced more recordings.