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Today’s cassette is The Mission soundtrack (1986) by Ennio Morricone (atomicpoet.org)
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Today’s cassette is The Mission soundtrack (1986) by Ennio Morricone.I’ve never actually seen the movie. Doesn’t matter. Morricone is one of the greatest film composers of all time—best known for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, but his work spans decades and genres. This one leans more orchestral, with sweeping strings and haunting choral arrangements. It’s dramatic. Almost sacred.Also, a fantastic tape for showing off what cassettes can really do. This one’s on Type II (Chrome), and it uses it. The dynamic range is outstanding—subtle passages stay crisp, crescendos never break apart. If your deck’s up to the task, it’ll reward you.@recordpics

A hand holds a vintage cassette tape of The Mission original soundtrack, composed by Ennio Morricone. The cover features a dramatic scene of a man tied to a cross plunging down a massive waterfall, referencing a pivotal moment in the 1986 film. The background transitions from a pinkish dusk sky into the foaming falls. At the bottom, portraits of Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons appear on either side of the title. Both actors starred in the film, which centers on 18th-century Jesuit missionaries in South America. The text reads: “ENNIO MORRICONE — Original Soundtrack from the film — THE MISSION.”

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago

@atomicpoet @recordpics I really like that Score too. It contains some Tracks that are very often quoted or used in Other Media especially "On Earth as it is in heaven" and "Gabriels Oboe". Thanks for reminding me of this great piece of music

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