A lost album that has been found, thanks to the record label, The Omni Recording Corporation. Ennio Morricone is a master. In my opinion, the greatest composer to come out of the 20th century. To choose one, or even a few of his albums is something I can't do. One has to accept none or all. I choose 'all.' I think in my collection I have over 50 albums - on CD and vinyl. I tend to hover towards his more experimental work, then his big symphonic orchestra pieces. But I'm such a fan; there is so such thing as a bad music from Morricone. It's impossible!
"Controfase" is a recording that was lost to history but found by the label a few years ago. It is a perfect example or almost a sampler of Morricone's interest in sound design and orchestration. The mood on this album is creepy and dark. It also features the talent of a fellow composer/arranger Bruno Nicolai as well as the great vocalist Edda dell'Orso and Morricone's experimental noise band Gruppo di Improvvisazione Nuova Consonanza. So on one album, you have the legendary collaborators that come and go into Morricone's recordings of the 1970s.
Morricone's music varies between highly melodic pieces to dark noise. This album is very much the latter. The eight selections or pieces express every shade of darkness. Anyone who has an interest in recording sound would find this album fascinating. Incredibly textured, with layers of unexpected orchestrations with respect to various instruments and electronic effects. This album just keeps on giving the gift of great music.
