Back catalogue: Modern Classical

Review: Space disco might be a recognisable or at least widely acceptable genre term, but its long lost twin 'space jazz' is on the sidelines, relegated to nicher corners of musical history. Thankfully, its memory has been conserved thanks to the late great composer Ennio Morricone occupying one of those corners. 'Space: 1999' was British TV's answer to Kubrick - concerning a fictional account of what would happen if the moon were knocked out of orbit - and Morricone's soundtrack for the Italian theatrical version here forms a veritable part the Italian OST canon. Incredible cacophonous clang-jazz, modular workouts and tom-heavy unidentified flying drums make up this fast but lonesome paean for the cosmos.

Review: The 60th Anniversary deluxe edition of For a Few Dollars More is an excellent deeper listen into the soundtrack. Fans of Ennio Morricone and Sergio Leone's iconic western should be excited about this meticulously restored soundtrack, featuring not only the original RCA album program but also unreleased tracks, extending the runtime to 66 minutes of Morricone's atmospheric, masterful compositions. The deluxe CD package is beautifully crafted: it includes a 24-page booklet with artwork by Averardo Ciriello, an external hard-paper sleeve with a cover by Renato Casaro and a striking back cover portrait of Morricone by Claudio Fuiano. Mastered by Claudio Fuiano and Daniel Winkler, the audio brings every note to life with clarity. With liner notes and design by Daniele De Gemini, this edition honors both the timeless music and the unforgettable legacy of Leone's classic, creating an essential collection piece for soundtrack aficionados and western cinema lovers alike.

Review: To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the film and its soundtrack, Beat Records proudly presents a deluxe CD reissue of Ennio Morricone's legendary score for the 1964 Western A Fistful of Dollars, directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood, Marianne Koch, Gian Maria Volonte, and others. This co-production between Italy, Spain, and Germany features music that has achieved global acclaim and needs no introduction. For this reissue, stereo tracks selected by Morricone in 1965, combined with other stereo pieces from For a Few Dollars More originally released on RCA vinyl, are included alongside bonus tracks sourced from the mono master tapes of the original sessions have been approved by Maestro Morricone for the first expanded reissue on CD in 2006. The packaging includes a cardboard tunnel with artwork by Renato Casaro, four collector's postcards, and a 24-page color booklet. Mastering was handled by Claudio Fuiano, with graphic design and liner notes by Daniele De Gemini. This version is the most complete version of this legendary soundtrack.