{"title":"Riz Ortolani","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"magnificat","title":"Magnificat","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaken from the 1993 movie directed by Pupi Avati.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRiziero Ortolani (25 March 1926 – 23 January 2014) was an Italian composer, conductor, and orchestrator, predominantly of film scores. He scored over 200 films and television programs between 1955 and 2014, with a career spanning over fifty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternationally, he is best known for his genre scores, notably his music for mondo, giallo, horror, and Spaghetti Western films. His most famous composition is \"More,\" which he wrote for the infamous film Mondo Cane. It won the 1964 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Theme and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 36th Academy Awards.[3] The song was later covered by Frank Sinatra, Kai Winding, Andy Williams, Roy Orbison, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrtolani received many other accolades, including four David di Donatello Awards, three Nastro d'Argento Awards, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. In 2013, he received a Lifetime Achievement from the World Soundtrack Academy. In the early 1950s, Ortolani was founder and member of a well-known Italian jazz band. One of his early film scores was for Paolo Cavara and Gualtiero Jacopetti's 1962 pseudo-documentary Mondo Cane, whose main title-song More earned him a Grammy and was also nominated for an Oscar as Best Song. The success of the soundtrack of Mondo Cane led Ortolani to score films in England and the United States such as The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964), The Spy with a Cold Nose (1966), The Biggest Bundle of Them All (1968) and Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell (1968). He also scored the 1972 film The Valachi Papers, directed by Terence Young and starring Charles Bronson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrtolani scored all or parts of over 200 films, including German westerns like Old Shatterhand (1964) and a long series of Italian giallos, Spaghetti Westerns, Eurospy films, Exploitation films and mondo films. These include Il Sorpasso (1962), Castle of Blood (1964), Africa Addio (1966), Day of Anger (1967), Anzio (1968), The McKenzie Break (1970), The Hunting Party (1971), A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die (1972), Seven Blood-Stained Orchids (1972), The Fifth Musketeer (1979), From Hell to Victory (1979), the controversial Ruggero Deodato films Cannibal Holocaust (1980) and The House on the Edge of the Park (1980), and the first series of La piovra (1984). In later years he scored many films for Italian director Pupi Avati.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis music was used on soundtracks for Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 (1999), Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), Drive (2011) and Django Unchained (2012).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sub OST","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50417295458635,"sku":"2025896","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50417295589707,"sku":"2025897","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0076642914372_99abc520_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726724941"},{"product_id":"cannibal-holocaust-original-soundtrack","title":"Cannibal Holocaust - Original Soundtrack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis Legacy Edition of \u003ci\u003eCannibal Holocaust\u003c\/i\u003e includes the film score remastered and released in its entirety for the first time ever on double LP; graphically speaking, it includes a gatefold cover with glossy title letters printed on a special soft touch paper, OBI and an 8-page booklet complete with reproductions of posters, lobby cards and photographs from the set, plus presentation essays written by Fabio Capuzzo (one of today’s best soundtrack experts), Stefan Dimle (Landberk, Anekdoten, Paatos, Morte Macabre) and Mikael Åkerfeldt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMS Records is proud to present a special edition of the \u003ci\u003eCannibal Holocaust\u003c\/i\u003e soundtrack, exclusively released on the occasion of Record Store Day 2023. It is, of course, one of the many 'cannibalistic' movies, but perhaps it’s also the only one of its a genre that even today generates mixed feelings and strong controversy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe excellent soundtrack, composed by Riz Ortolani, makes extensive use of string instruments, masterfully arranged and directed to match the strong contrast between the more relaxed scenes - the incipit of the film is memorable, with the main theme accompanying the spectator in a flight over the Amazon forest - and those full of rhythm and tension; in the first case, the strings go along with guitar arpeggios, while in the second they vibrate alone or together with glacial electronic beats. There are also funk-rock episodes such as in “Cameramen’s Recreation”, “Relaxing In The Savana” and “Drinking Coco”, while “Cannibal Holocaust (Terror)” is pure noise mixed with haunting percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50419868041547,"sku":"2013083","price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/large_550_tmp_2F1676490017062-sf9l0d5a3dl-b19d92ba83dfe3700fce3c07f1a6a390_2.jpg?v=1726749693"},{"product_id":"confessione-di-un-commissario-di-polizia-al-procuratore-della-repubblica-2","title":"Confessione Di Un Commissario Di Polizia Al Procuratore Della Repubblica","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the first time on 7'', the two grooviest tracks from the soundtrack composed by Riz Ortolani for \"Confessione di un commissario di polizia al procuratore della Repubblica\" (aka, \"Confessions of a Police Captain\"), the renowned 1971 crime drama by Damiano Damiani, starring Franco Nero at the peak of his career. \n\nOn Side A, \"Serena e Lomunno\" is a jazzy spell performed by an exceptional quartet - unfortunately uncredited - consisting of bass, electric guitar, drums, and piano. On Side B, the quartet reduces to a trio (sacrificing the piano) to give life to \"Il ricordo di Serena,\" without losing any of the rhythmic essence infused in the previous track. \n\nIn both cases, the pieces' structure is entirely supported by the perfect interplay of bass and drums, with particularly striking and sharp timbres, complemented by electric guitar and piano with their refined phrasings. \n\nThe result? A succession of irresistible and elegant jazz-funk breaks, practically tailor-made for sampling. \n\nThis is an essential addition to the series of 45s that Four Flies is dedicating to the best Italian golden age soundtrack and library productions. A must-have for any serious Italian sound digger!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Four Flies","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50426747027787,"sku":"2200260","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_45250b80_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726816952"},{"product_id":"magnificat-2","title":"Magnificat","description":"\u003cp\u003eRiziero Ortolani (25 March 1926 - 23 January 2014) was an Italian composer, conductor, and orchestrator, predominantly of film scores. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe scored over 200 films and television programs between 1955 and 2014, with a career spanning over fifty years. Internationally, he is best known for his genre scores, notably his music for mondo, giallo, horror, and Spaghetti Western films. His most famous composition is \"More,\" which he wrote for the infamous film Mondo Cane. It won the 1964 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Theme and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 36th Academy Awards. The song was later covered by Frank Sinatra, Kai Winding, Andy Williams, Roy Orbison, and others. Ortolani received many other accolades, including four David di Donatello Awards, three Nastro d'Argento Awards, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. In 2013, he received a Lifetime Achievement from the World Soundtrack Academy. In the early 1950s, Ortolani was founder and member of a well-known Italian jazz band. One of his early film scores was for Paolo Cavara and Gualtiero Jacopetti's 1962 pseudo-documentary Mondo Cane, whose main title-song More earned him a Grammy and was also nominated for an Oscar as Best Song. The success of the soundtrack of Mondo Cane led Ortolani to score films in England and the United States such as The Yellow RollsRoyce (1964), The Spy with a Cold Nose (1966), The Biggest Bundle of Them All (1968) and Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell (1968). He also scored the 1972 film The Valachi Papers, directed by Terence Young and starring Charles Bronson. Ortolani scored all or parts of over 200 films, including German westerns like Old Shatterhand (1964) and a long series of Italian giallos, Spaghetti Westerns, Eurospy flms, Exploitation films and mondo films. These include Il Sorpasso (1962), Castle of Blood (1964), Africa Addio (1966), Day of Anger (1967), Anzio (1968), The McKenzie Break (1970), The Hunting Party (1971), A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die (1972), Seven Blood-Stained Orchids (1972), The Fifth Musketeer (1979), From Hell to Victory (1979), the controversial Ruggero Deodato flms Cannibal Holocaust (1980) and The House on the Edge of the Park (1980), and the first series of La piovra (1984). In later years he scored many films for Italian director Pupi Avati. His music was used on soundtracks for Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 (1999), Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), Drive (2011) and Django Unchained (2012).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sub OST","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50431836913995,"sku":"2046283","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0766429143727_80295c47_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726860309"},{"product_id":"cosi-dolcecosi-perversa","title":"Cos Dolce...Cos Perversa","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl reissue of Riz Ortolani's iconic soundtrack to the 1969 Giallo thriller \u003ci\u003eCosì Dolce... Così Perversa (So Sweet, So Perverse)\u003c\/i\u003e. This highly sought-after score composed by the legendary maestro who scored over 200 films, including Paolo Cavara and Gualtiero Jacopetti's 1962 pseudo-documentary \"Mondo Cane,\" perfectly captures the atmosphere of suspense, eroticism, and deception found in this obscure film. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirected by Umberto Lenzi and starring Carroll Baker and Jean-Louis Trintignant, \u003ci\u003eCosì Dolce... Così Perversa\u003c\/i\u003e is a stylish and thrilling masterpiece from the golden era of Italian Giallo films. Ortolani's score is a crucial element in the film's success, featuring haunting melodies, driving rhythms, and the unforgettable main theme, \"Why?\" sung by British singer J. Vincent Edwards, with lyrics by Norman Newell. Twenty-four years after its initial vinyl release, this lost Italian soundtrack has been revitalized with fully remastered sound sourced from the original master tapes from the legendary Sermi Records vaults. This new reissue is available in a limited edition of 500 copies and mark the first ever digital release of the soundtrack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonor Music Editions","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":51147766563147,"sku":"2240982","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Cosi.jpg?v=1740658064"},{"product_id":"non-si-sevizia-un-paperino-original-soundtrack","title":"Non Si Sevizia Un Paperino - Original Soundtrack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe soundtrack for \u003cem\u003eNon si Sevizia un Paperino\u003c\/em\u003e (1972), composed by Riz Ortolani for Lucio Fulci’s giallo masterpiece, is a work of extraordinary intensity and contrast. Ortolani, a master at balancing melodic beauty with unsettling atmospheres, perfectly captures the essence of a film that blends mystery and violence with the innocence of a small Southern Italian village. The soundtrack plays a crucial role in accentuating the stark contrast between the serene rural landscape and the horror lurking within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiz Ortolani crafts a score that alternates between moments of heartbreaking beauty and passages filled with tension, creating a musical experience that mirrors the dual nature of the film. One of the most memorable elements of the soundtrack is the main theme, a lyrical and ethereal melody performed by the angelic voice of Edda Dell’Orso. This theme, with its sweet and melancholic tone, evokes lost innocence, amplifying the tragedy of the film’s events. In contrast to the delicacy of the main theme, Ortolani introduces darker, more dissonant pieces dominated by percussion and experimental arrangements. These moments create a pervasive sense of unease and threat, underscoring the film’s violence and mystery. skillfully blends elements of classical and folk music with modern sounds, such as synthesizers and electronic effects, foreshadowing trends in horror and thriller film scores in the years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtolani’s soundtrack does not merely accompany the visuals but enriches them, becoming an integral part of the narrative. The tender pieces contrast sharply with the bleak setting and brutal acts, while the more harrowing music heightens the sense of paranoia and suspicion. This musical duality reflects the film’s underlying themes: the battle between innocence and corruption, between appearance and reality. The soundtrack for “Non si Sevizia un Paperino” is considered one of Riz Ortolani’s finest works and one of the most iconic in the Italian giallo genre. The main theme has become a symbol of the film, celebrated for its ability to evoke deep and conflicting emotions. Ortolani’s work has influenced not only genre cinema but also many contemporary composers who draw inspiration from his style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saifam","offers":[{"title":"LP - Red + CD","offer_id":51585712783691,"sku":"R4770-1233","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8032484367951.jpg?v=1743848848"},{"product_id":"fratello-sole-sorella-luna","title":"Fratello Sole Sorella Luna","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeluxe edition of the soundtrack to \u003cem\u003eFratello Sole Sorella Luna,\u003c\/em\u003e composed and orchestrated by Riz Ortolani for the film directed by Franco Zeffirelli in 1972. Sleeve with gold-printed title, tracklist enriched with a previously unreleased live version of the main theme sung by Claudio Baglioni.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contempo","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":52299123687755,"sku":"R2885-8364","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8032584619226.jpg?v=1750183066"},{"product_id":"porca-vacca","title":"Porca Vacca","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeat Records is pleased to release for the first time on CD the OST by Riz Ortolani for the dramatic comedy \u003cem\u003ePorca Vacca\u003c\/em\u003e, directed in 1982 by Pasquale Festa Campanile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time of the film's release, nothing came of this beautiful soundtrack by Riz Ortolani. Thanks to the stereo master tapes of the original sessions, it was possible to release the complete score for the first time. Riz Ortolani composed and conducted an OST introduced by a rhythmic comic theme which is reprised in a slow version with accordion After a cheerful introduction, the orchestra describes the historical period of World War I, and the military-flavored theme for trumpet and strings and is reprised by the harmonica. The harmonica, guitar, piano and rhythm section perform a folk-flavored motif perfect for the sad atmosphere of those distant days  then reprised for harmonica alone. Dissonant passages for strings create a tense and macabre atmosphere, (and the harsh conditions of the war are underlined by dramatic passages with a little space dedicated for a love theme. As a special surprise for fans of the legendary Renato Pozzetto, we also include the popular songs of the period in which the story is set, performed by Pozzetto and choir as they are heard in the film, all arranged and conducted by M°Ortolani. With a duration of 54:59, this CD can finally be added to your collection of works by the great composer.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beat","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":52520238154059,"sku":"R5632-9596","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8032539496438.jpg?v=1750865011"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/riz-ortolani.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}