Composer

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Ennio Morricone

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1987

The Untouchables is a crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma and released in 1987. The film is set in the Prohibition era of the 1920s and follows the story of Elliot Ness, a federal agent who is tasked with taking down the notorious gangster Al Capone. The film stars Kevin Costner as Ness, Robert De Niro as Capone, and Sean Connery as Jim Malone, a veteran cop who helps Ness in his mission. The soundtrack for The Untouchables was composed by the legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone. The score is known for its use of a haunting main theme that is played throughout the film. The score was released on vinyl and CD in 1987 by A&M Records. The soundtrack features a total of 14 tracks, with a runtime of just over 40 minutes. The first track, "The Strength of the Righteous", is the film's main theme and is played during the opening credits. The track features a slow, mournful melody played on a solo trumpet, accompanied by a string orchestra. The theme is reprised throughout the film, often in a more upbeat and triumphant arrangement. Other notable tracks on the soundtrack include "Al Capone", which features a jazzy, upbeat melody played on a piano and saxophone, and "Machine Gun Lullaby", which features a tense, driving rhythm played on a snare drum and accompanied by a brass section. Overall, the soundtrack for The Untouchables is a masterful work of film music. Morricone's use of a recurring main theme helps to tie the film together thematically, while his use of different musical styles and instruments helps to create a sense of time and place. The score is a perfect complement to the film's tense, dramatic story, and is a must-listen for fans of film music.

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