The title of this classic Mafia thriller says it all, evoking the image of a secret criminal culture extending its tentacles into every layer of society.

Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic link Blender link permanent dead link SoundtrackNet link Music from the Movies The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released in 1966 alongside the Western film, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, directed by Sergio Leone.

The score is composed by frequent Leone collaborator Ennio Morricone, whose distinctive original compositions, containing gunfire, whistling, and yodeling permeate the film.

The main theme, resembling the howling of a coyote, is a two-note melody that is a frequent motif, and is used for the three main characters, with a different instrument used for each one: flute for Blondie (Man with No Name), Arghilofono (Ocarina) for Angel Eyes, and human voices for Tuco.

It is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most original film scores in history.

The score complements the films American Civil War scenes, containing the mournful ballad, The Story of a Soldier, which is sung by prisoners as Tuco is being tortured by Angel Eyes.

The films famous climax, a three-way Mexican standoff, begins with the melody of The Ecstasy of Gold and is followed by The Triple Duel.

This epic showdown is considered by many film critics to be one of the most electrifying climaxes ever filmed, citation needed and the music is an integral component of the drama.

The soundtrack album was on the charts for more than a year, 2 reaching No.

Billboard pop album chart and No.

The main theme was also a hit for American musician Hugo Montenegro, whose rendition on the Moog synthesizer was a No.

Billboard pop single in 1968.

The album was remastered and re-released on Capitol Records in 2004, which had 10 additional musical cues from the film.

A European release by GDM music in 2001 contains even more music, with a running time of 59:30.

Track listings Track listings edit All works composed by Ennio Morricone.

Original release edit Original release date: December 29, 1966 Audio CD release date: October 25, 1990 Track listing No.

The Sundown 1:12 3.

The Strong 2:20 4.

The Desert 5:11 5.

The Carriage of the Spirits 2:06 6.

The last part of this tune is in mono) () previously unreleased on the original album issued in 1966 Enhanced and extended release edit Release date: May 18, 2004 Track listing No.

Title Length 1. Il Buono, Il Cattivo, Il Brutto (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) (main title) (2004 digital remaster) 2:41 2.

Marcetta Senza Speranza (Marcia Without Hope) (2004 digital remaster) 1:40 19.

LEstasi DellOro (The Ecstasy of Gold) (2004 digital remaster) 3:23 21.

Il Triello (The Trio - main title) (2004 digital remaster) 5:02 Personnel edit Composed by Ennio Morricone Conducted by Bruno Nicolai Orchestra: Unione Musicisti di Roma Chorus: I Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni Vocals: Edda DellOrso, Franco Cosacchi, Nino Dei, Enzo Gioieni, Gianna Spagnulo Whistling: Alessandro Alessandroni Arghilofono: Italo Cammarota Flute: Nicola Samale English horn: E.

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St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly charts and awards.

Hugo Montenegro Charts Awards.

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