The Ride of the Valkyries is the second of the four opera, "Ring Cycle" by Richard Wagner.  It was written in 1851 and is one of Wagner's best known musical compositions.

Photo:  "In Old Norse mythology, the maiden attendants of Odin, who, at his command, rode over battlefields and bore the souls of the bravest of the slain to Valhalla, Odin's great hall." -Foster, 1921

The Ride Of The Valkyries by Richard Wagner

David Robertson, conductor
Recorded at the Sydney Opera House on 15 February 2014
Audio kindly supplied by Silver Partner ABC Classic FM

BEETHOVEN Symphony No.7: 2. Allegretto

Movie Theme from "Inglorious Basterds" 

Arrangement for  Violin & Cello & Piano

Live recording from the mic of a single iPad, remastered a little bit ;)

"Inglorious Basterds" Movie Theme for Piano Trio

I grew up on a dead-end street. I failed to understand the metaphor.


backstory 4 [version 9 - tubular bells | celestas - to be played softly]

The 'Waltz of the Flowers' from Tchaikovsky's esteemed ballet 'The Nutcracker', appears towards the end of the second act. Attention can be drawn to the melodious cadenza of the harp, then to the horns that eventually make way into the riveting melody of the strings.

Waltz of the Flowers from 'The Nutcracker' - Tchaikovsky

Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone: The Spaghetti Western Collection

The Strong - Il forte (From "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly")

Per Qualche Dollaro in Più - For a Few Dollars More (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

For a Few Dollars More: Watch Chimes - Carillion's Theme (2nd Version)

Quentin Tarantino Music

L'Arena (From "Il Mercenario") - Kill Bill Vol. 2

Spaghetti Western (The Original Masters)

The Trio - Il Triello (From "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly")

Act 1 - Dance Of The Knights

Full cover of the great Ennio Morricone song 
from Once upon time in the West.

I recorded every track separately, doing all the instruments.

All the strings are recorded using my Nord stage 2, most of the other stuff like Guitar, Trumpet, Choir/Vocals, Harmonica, Drums etc. are real instruments recorded in my room.

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Original Song Composed by Ennio Morricone,
Cover recorded and mixed  by me.
Mastered by Steve Kitch

Dedicated to Morricone and Leone.

The Man With The Harmonica (Morricone Cover)

Maestro of Cinematic Sound 🎶 | Iconic Italian composer celebrated for legendary scores like "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" and "The Mission." 🏆 Oscar-winner and cultural trailblazer, Morricone's timeless melodies continue to captivate hearts worldwide. 🌍 Join us on a journey through his unforgettable sonic landscapes. 🎬