Composer

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Ennio Morricone / Amedeo Tommasi

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1998

Average_duration

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73:19

The Legend of 1900 is a 1998 Italian drama film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. The film premiered on October 28, 1998, in Italy. The film is based on a monologue by Alessandro Baricco, which tells the story of a pianist named Danny Boodmann T.D. Lemon Nineteen Hundred, who was born on a ship and never left it. The film is divided into six movements, each representing a different period in the life of the protagonist. The first movement, "1900," introduces the protagonist and his birth on a ship. The second movement, "The Crisis," takes place during World War I and shows the protagonist's musical talent. The third movement, "Playing Love," shows the protagonist's love for a girl named Max and his struggle to express his feelings through music. The fourth movement, "A Goodbye to Friends," takes place during the Great Depression and shows the protagonist's decision to stay on the ship and continue playing music. The fifth movement, "Nocturne with No Moon," takes place during World War II and shows the protagonist's encounter with a jazz musician named Jelly Roll Morton. The final movement, "The Legend of the Pianist on the Ocean," shows the protagonist's decision to stay on the ship and continue playing music until his death. The soundtrack of the film was composed by Ennio Morricone and Amedeo Tommasi. The soundtrack features a mix of classical and jazz music, with Morricone's signature use of orchestral arrangements and Tommasi's use of piano and jazz instrumentation. The soundtrack includes the popular track "Playing Love," which has become a staple in Morricone's repertoire. The Legend of 1900 is known for its stunning cinematography, which captures the beauty of the ocean and the ship on which the protagonist lives. The film also explores themes of love, friendship, and the power of music to transcend time and space. The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration. Overall, The Legend of 1900 is a beautiful and moving film that showcases the talents of its director, cast, and composers. The film's soundtrack is a testament to the power of music to evoke emotion and tell a story, and remains a beloved work of Morricone's oeuvre.

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