Ennio Morricone
Nothing says a Sunday night like some good Ennio Morricone: An Italian composer who has scored over 400 films including The Mission, Mission To Mars, and worked exclusively with Quentin Tarantino for Kill Bill, Death Proof, and Inglorious Bastards. Basically, he is who I want to be. The Mission soundtrack is my favorite scored film of all time. The soundtrack combines liturgical chorales, native drumming, and Spanish-influenced guitars. The main theme, "Falls", remains one of Morricone's most memorable pieces, and has been used in numerous commercials since its original release. The soundtrack was nominated for an Academy Award in 1986 and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. It was selected as the 23rd best film score in American Cinema according to AFI's 100 Years of Film Scores. The music was also used during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.
I feel like Jack Black says it best (The Holiday):Miles: "Oh my God. Okay, this one? You have to check this out some time. The Mission. The score is genius. It just comes from a totally different place. It's like... I can't even... Just promise me you'll rent it and listen to it.
Iris: Renting.
Miles: Thank you. It changed my world.
The Mission(Italics are my favorite)
1. On Earth As It Is In Heaven
2. Falls
3. Gabriel's Oboe
4. Ave Maria Guarani
5. Brothers
6. Carlotta
7. Vita Nostra
8. Climb
9. Remorse
10. Penance
11. The Mission *
12. The River
13. Gabriel's Oboe
14. Te Deum Guarani
15. Refusal
16. Asunsion
17. Alone
18. Guarani
19. The Sword
20. Miserere
*Favorite
Review of this soundtrack in "Movie Soundtracks Galore" page on right
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