Music/film rec: Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission. It's been a shit day. I've been looking for musical pick-me-ups. In thinking of them, I realised that not everyone will have heard this, even though it is possibly one of the most famous pieces of classical film music (outside of John Williams) ever. - Kotaku In Action 2

Music/film rec: Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission. It's been a shit day. I've been looking for musical pick-me-ups. In thinking of them, I realised that not everyone will have heard this, even though it is possibly one of the most famous pieces of classical film music (outside of John Williams) ever. (www.youtube.com)

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– throwawayaccount2037 4 points 3 years ago +4 / -0

The movie is, apparently, not great. I've never watched it through. Only scenes. De Niro and Irons, though, so..

I always felt the movie was excellent. Uncompromising and violent at times. Well worth a watch if/when you have time. It's always stuck with me, especially the ending.

You're right about the music, though, and that's because it was composed by none other than the incomparable Ennio Morricone.

His score for Once Upon Time In America is still probably my favourite. Cockeye's theme is one I listen and think about often. It's such a beautiful piece and absolutely stands the test of time.

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