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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1971

Average_duration

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46:26

Movement_count

:

11

Movement ....

"Duck, You Sucker" is a 1971 spaghetti western film directed by Sergio Leone. The film premiered on August 7, 1971, in Italy under the title "Giù la testa" and was later released in the United States under the title "Duck, You Sucker!" The film tells the story of Juan Miranda, a Mexican bandit, and John Mallory, an Irish revolutionary, who team up to rob a bank and inadvertently become involved in the Mexican Revolution. The soundtrack for "Duck, You Sucker" was composed by Ennio Morricone, who had previously worked with Leone on several other films, including "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" and "Once Upon a Time in the West." The soundtrack features a mix of traditional Mexican music, including mariachi and corrido, as well as Morricone's signature orchestral score. The soundtrack is divided into several movements, each of which corresponds to a different scene in the film. The opening track, "Giù la testa," features a haunting melody played on a solo harmonica, which sets the tone for the film's melancholic and introspective themes. Other notable tracks include "Sean Sean," a traditional Irish folk song that serves as a leitmotif for John Mallory's character, and "La Messicana," a lively mariachi tune that plays during a scene in which Juan Miranda and his family celebrate their newfound wealth. One of the most memorable tracks on the soundtrack is "The Explosion," which plays during the film's climactic scene. The track features a driving rhythm section, punctuated by bursts of brass and strings, which perfectly captures the tension and excitement of the scene. Overall, the soundtrack for "Duck, You Sucker" is a masterful blend of traditional Mexican music and Morricone's unique orchestral style. The soundtrack perfectly complements the film's themes of revolution, betrayal, and redemption, and stands as one of Morricone's most iconic works.

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