Quotes by Ennio Morricone

About Ennio Morricone:

Ennio Morricone is an Italian composer, orchestrator, conductor and former trumpet player, who has written music for more than 500 motion pictures and television series, as well as contemporary classical works. His career includes a wide range of composition genres, making him one of the most versatile, prolific and influential film composers of all time. Morricone's music has been used in more than 70 award-winning films.
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There was a theft! But, of course, if it was up to me, every two years I would win an Oscar.

Ennio Morricone

I was offered a free villa in Hollywood, but I said no thank you, I prefer to live in Italy.

Ennio Morricone

You can see my decision as either a distinctive factor or as a limitation. I don't feel it is a limitation.

Ennio Morricone

Bernard Herrmann used to write all his scores by himself. So did Bach, Beethoven and Stravinsky. I don't understand why this happens in the movie industry.

Ennio Morricone

It had a very good arrangement by Herbie Hancock, but it used existing pieces.

Ennio Morricone

I also used these realistic sounds in a psychological way. With The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, I used animal sounds - as you say, the coyote sound - so the sound of the animal became the main theme of the movie.

Ennio Morricone

I come from a background of experimental music which mingled real sounds together with musical sounds.

Ennio Morricone

Author Bio

  • NameEnnio Morricone
  • DescriptionItalian composer, orchestrator and conductor
  • BornNovember 10, 1928
  • CountryItaly
  • ProfessionComposer; Conductor
  • WorksThe Good, The Bad And The Ugly; Ennio Morricone Discography
  • AwardsKnight Of The Legion Of Honour; Commander Of The Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic; Grand Officer Of The Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic; Gold Medal Of The Italian Order Of Merit For Culture And Art; Nastro D'Argento For Best Score; Grammy Trustees Award