Half a dozen spring to mind! Magnificent Seven, any of Eastwood’s “The Man With No Nsme” trilogy. My favorite has to be “Once Upon A Time In The West”. Each of the main characters had their own theme. Harmonica’s haunting notes, Frank’s sorta sinister tune, Cheyenne’s bouncy harmony, and of course, the music for Claudia Cardenel’s charming female lead. As much as I love the for mentioned, I gotta go with Marconie’s “Once Upon A Time”. Thoughts? Did I miss something that should’ve been obvious? Reon
I can’t count how many times I watched once upon a time with my dad when growing up. Tombstone is more my era. But if dad is looking down at me I Better go with once upon a time
Once upon a time in the west is beautiful, surely. But a little bit syrupy sweet for me. Maybe you wouldn't call the Last of the Mohicans a 'western' but it had Injuns an guns...so I will nominate 'The Gael'...but mostly the versions by the American Rogues or the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. Drums an pipes, aye, man music.
Half a dozen spring to mind! Magnificent Seven, any of Eastwood’s “The Man With No Nsme” trilogy. My favorite has to be “Once Upon A Time In The West”.
Just reading your title, I named in my head all of those movies. GMTA.
For me the only thing worse than that harmonica in Once Upon a Time in the West was Henry Fonda's performance. I guess yu couldn't classify it as a western but The Man From Snowy River's theme was a beautiful piece of work.
I too, vote for Last of the Mohegans especially The Gael when played by 14 year old Jenny O’Conner (her father is known as Mark O’Conner, known as a studio musician in Nashville and as played on many a bluegrass CD). Great fiddle music stirs my Scotch/Irish bloodlines.
It takes a real Western connoisseur to not only know which movies are best, but also the depth of music and soundtracks. This from “Monte Walsh” in 1970 is right up there with Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” from “Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid”
Maybe you wouldn't call the Last of the Mohicans a 'western' but it had Injuns an guns...so I will nominate 'The Gael'...but mostly the versions by the American Rogues or the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. Drums a pipes, aye, man music.
That whole movie soundtrack was a masterpiece. I gotta give credit to Michael Mann, he took the plot for my a corny 19th Century book and made it into a MOVIE.
Most of the western themes done by Elmer Bernstein are really good. Soundtracks of "The Cowboys", "High Noon", "The Professionals" and "Shane" are all good too.