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Ennio Morricone: a score with its own timing

A score with its own timing. Start with The Hateful Eight.

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Artist in context

Ennio Morricone appears in the atlas under Italy. The linked identity record describes the artist as italian composer, orchestrator and conductor (1928–2020). Catalog genre references include film score.

A score with its own timing

The catalog lists The Hateful Eight under 2015. Use the recording as a starting point in the artist’s catalog. The Spotify link opens the artist page, where available recordings can differ by region.

Listen to a cue away from the picture. Notice how duration, repetition and a change of color can create tension on their own.

Take the next step

Carry that listening question to a second recording by Ennio Morricone. Save this guide alongside the artist in My Passport to make a return visit easy.

Sources & listening links

Release information checked November 3, 2026. Publication dates above refer to this article, not the release date.

  1. Ennio Morricone — catalog identity reference
  2. The Hateful Eight — recording reference
  3. Ennio Morricone — Spotify artist page