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Wolf (1994 Film)

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This CD, with this musical score is a very good souvenir from this remarkable film "WOLF". When listening it we remember the images of that animal, the full moon and of course the performance made by these two great actors, Mr. J. Nicholson and Miss. M. Pfeifer.

This production was not intended to break ground, but to enhance and engage the film viewer; it does just that. Two-thirds of the tracks stand alone as lush, broad, and well-balanced, intriguing melodies. The interplay of tenor saxophone and synth/harpsichord reveals the story's metamorphical tension, but the arrangements uphold the weight of such direct tactics. It is simple, adventurous, fun, and even sultry.

Ennio Morricone is one of the best movie composers to ever grace the business. This score was composed later in life, and it is still very well done. He combines the right amount of beauty and suspense to create the mood for this horror-esque film. The addition of the recurring saxophone solo gives it an added creepy feeling against the drop of the slowing moving string background. The only complaint I have, is that, once again for a movie soundtrack, none of the musicians are listed.
If you liked this movie or are interested in checking out Morricone's scores, I would suggest checking out some of his work from the 60's, like The Good, The Bad and the Ugly or Fistful of Dollars, and later works like the Untouchables before buying this.

interesting work by Morricone. Nice jazzy feel as well as the creepy vibe. Morricone has done work that far exceeds this but it is still enjoyable.