the saifam group 100.000 Dollari Per Ringo - Original Soundtrack (Numbered Edition) (Transparent Orange Vinyl)

The soundtrack of "100.000 Dollari Per Ringo" (“$100,000 for Ringo”), composed by the talented Bruno Nicolai, represents a pillar of the Italian-style western music scene. This 1965 film, directed by Alberto De Martino, tells the story of Lee Barton (played by Richard Harrison), a gunman who returns to his hometown in search of revenge and redemption. While following the classic narrative patterns of the western, the film stands out for its emotional intensity and some directorial findings that give freshness to the genre. Bruno Nicolai, a collaborator of Ennio Morricone and author of numerous Italian soundtracks, succeeds with "100.000 Dollari Per Ringo" to create a sound universe that amplifies the atmosphere of the film. The work combines poignant melodies and tense songs, capturing both the sense of melancholy and the looming danger typical of the western world. The main theme is distinguished by its evocative melody, built around a masterful use of guitar, harmonica and strings. This motif is both epic and intimate, able to reflect the inner conflicts of the protagonist. Nicolai employs a variety of instruments, such as harpsichord and percussion, to add an almost baroque dimension to certain passages, making the soundtrack unique to contemporary works. Another prominent element is the use of the choir, which enters the scene in the most dramatic moments. Its function is not only decorative, but adds an almost spiritual quality, emphasizing the themes of revenge and redemption that permeate the plot of the film. The film’s narrative is based on the dualism between action and introspection, and the soundtrack perfectly follows this rhythm. During the shootings and action scenes, Nicolai adopts pressing rhythms, with drums and brasses that increase the viewer’s adrenaline. In the most reflective moments, however, the music becomes more intimate, with slow and melancholic melodies that accompany the inner torment of Lee Barton. Although the film does not reach the levels of fame of other westerns of the period, Nicolai’s soundtrack has a strong and autonomous identity, so much so that it is appreciated even outside the cinematic context. The orchestral quality and emotional richness make it an essential listening for film music lovers. Bruno Nicolai, with the soundtrack of "100.000 Dollari Per Ringo" , once again demonstrates his ability to create music that they not only support, but elevate the starting narrative material. This work, while not enjoying the same notoriety as the soundtracks of Morricone, is a hidden gem that deserves to be rediscovered. If the film represents a classic western with a story of revenge and justice, the soundtrack turns it into an emotional experience that remains imprinted in memory for a long time. Available now in double transparent orange vinyl format / 180 grams, limited edition numbered 1000 copies, for the first time with some unreleased tracks in vinyl format. Product Details Artist: BRUNO NICOLAI Title: 100.000 Dollari Per Ringo - Original Soundtrack (Numbered Edition) (Trasparent Orange Vinyl) Catalogue Number: COM435 Barcode: 8032484367913 Label: SAIFAM Tracklisting Side A 1. RINGO CAME TO FIGHT 2. SFIDA EROICA 3. CADENZA FUNEBRE 4. REPRESSIONE VIOLENTA 5. TUMULTI 6. BALLATA PER RINGO 7. SFIDA EROICA (Version 2) Side B 1. TUMULTI (Version 2) 2. PAURA DI MORIRE 3. BALLATA PER RINGO (Version 3) 4. INCONTRO DI FUOCO 5. ATTESA INUTILE 6. MINACCIA DI VENDETTA 7. BALLATA PER RINGO (Version 4) 8. INVOCAZIONE DRAMMATICA Side C 1. BALLATA PER RINGO (Main Version) 2. COLT IN AGGUATO 3. BALLATA PER RINGO (Version 2) 4. IL VOLTO NASCOSTO 5. 100.000 DOLLARI PER RINGO 6. DRAMMATICO INCONTRO 7. REPRESSIONE VIOLENTA (Version 2) Side D 1. IL VOLTO NASCOSTO (Version 2) 2. MINACCIA DI VENDETTA (Version 2) 3. PAURA DI UCCIDERE (Version 2) 4. ALL’ ULTIMO SANGUE 5. 100.000 DOLLARI PER RINGO (Piano Saloon) 6. RINGO DOVE VAI? (Single Italian Version) 7. RINGO DOVE VAI? (Alternate Italian Vocal) 8. RINGO DOVE VAI? (Off Vocal Version)