With this combination of the Italian and the tough-guy western, it is perhaps not surprising that he later scored some gangster films. Morricone's music sometimes seems to span the divide between the sublime and the ridiculous, with his ability to mix unusual sound combinations with trashy pop elements and a smattering of religious reverence. This quasi-religious element, although often present as an undercurrent, became uppermost to great effect in the score for The Mission. This mixes religion and some memorable yet wordless songs with ethnic chanting and jungle music. However, Morricone's fame is such that there are a number of collections available highlighting a range of his work.
Some sheet music is also available for the better known themes.
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