Music From 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly' & 'A Fistful Of Dollars' & 'For A Few Dollars More'

Hugo Montenegro, Ennio Morricone | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 30, 2010)
• Original Release Date: May 23, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000002WFD
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,314 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #24 in Music > Pop > Easy Listening > Orchestral Pop
  • #78 in Music > Pop > Easy Listening > General
  • #78 in Music > Pop > Easy Listening > General AAS

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nostalgic Looking Back, April 5, 2004

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gobirds2 (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music From 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly' & 'A Fistful Of Dollars' & 'For A Few Dollars More' (Audio CD)

This CD is actually pretty nostalgic now that I listen to it. It actually brings memories back from the original films scored by Ennio Morricone. I remember purchasing the original album as an LP and was a little disappointed because it wasn't exactly Morricone. Listening to it now actually brings me back to a time when I first saw A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS, FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE and THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. The unique music was one of the elements that stood out and created the world of the Spaghetti Western for a whole generation that loved those films. Hugo Montenegro's contribution to that end cannot go unrecognized. I truly enjoy this CD and it sounds quite good and vibrant as ever.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not the originals, but great nonetheless, March 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Music From 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly' & 'A Fistful Of Dollars' & 'For A Few Dollars More' (Audio CD)

Most Morricone purists will probably view this collection as a sham, but -- as an FYI -- it was released back in 1968 around the time that Hugo Montenegro's version of "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" was a chart smash. These versions are really quite excellent. I find myself enjoying these just as much as the originals. The tracks are beautifully arranged with Montenegro's pop flair (organs, guitar, trumpets and stirring albeit dated vocals). In some cases, Montenegro's interpretations are even more punchy and emotional than the originals (I know I'm treading on hallowed ground here). Aside from the above hit single, highlights include the gorgeous rendition of "A Fistful of Dollars", the frenetic, jazz-flavored "Aces High" and the Duane-Eddyish twang on "The Vice of Killing".

I love Morricone's originals, but these versions are just as magnificent. My only complaint is that the album is so short (around 29 minutes...so typical for its time). Hugo Montenegro released another album of western-themed songs around the same time that should have been included.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Groovy re-working of the originals, October 25, 2001

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[e-mail] (Canberra, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music From 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly' & 'A Fistful Of Dollars' & 'For A Few Dollars More' (Audio CD)

While respect must be paid to the original themes composed by the wonderful Ennio Morricone, Hugo Montenegro and his excellent orchestra must be congratulated for what is a very easy listening, almost groovy re-working of Morricone's work. A great re-interpretation. I just LOVE Aces High! Highly recommended to all fans of not only the great Spaghetti Westerns, but all Westerns.