The result was both bizarre and absolutely astonishing.
Some of these Iberian-lensed oaters were gems (1966sDeath Rides a HorseandThe Big Gundown); others mere retreads.
But Morricones unique, often otherworldly scores and majestic motifs were always worth the price of admission.
Bronsons harmonica-playing character is both conjured and defined by Morricones delicate sonic paintbrush.
Hes every bit Leones equal as a storyteller in the film.
Morricone would later pluck the compositions out of their legal purgatory and recycle them in other films.
The Tarantino connection was, in a sense, inevitable.
In 2007, he was also the recipient of an honorary statuette from the Academy.
He is survived by his wife, lyricist Maria Travia, and four children.
