Ennio Morricone The Ultimate Collection (24 CD Boxset) [2006]

Ennio Morricone was probably the most famous film composer of the 20th century. He was also one of the most prolific composers working in any medium. No exact figure is available, but he scored over 500 films over several decades, plus many dozens of classical works. While his film scores were in almost every imaginable musical style (and for almost every imaginable kind of movie), he was most identified with the "spaghetti Western" style of soundtracks, which he pioneered when providing the musical backdrop for the films of director Sergio Leone. Morricone's palette was extraordinarily diverse, drawing from classical, jazz, pop, rock, electronic, avant-garde, and Italian music, among other styles. Esteemed by such important figures in modern music as John Zorn (not to mention contemporary directors like Martin Scorsese), he was frequently placed among not just the finest soundtrack composers but the most important contemporary composers of any sort.

The Legend of 1900[Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Review by Steve Huey
The Legend of 1900 marks the first collaboration between director Giuseppe Tornatore and legendary film composer Ennio Morricone since 1989's critically adored Cinema Paradiso, and the results are worth the wait. The film concerns a virtuoso pianist, so the opportunities for stunning musical performances are plentiful; Morricone's score is embellished by pieces from ragtime legends Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton, as well as an original rock ballad with lyrics written and sung by Roger Waters and guitar work from Eddie Van Halen.

The Legend of 1900[Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Review by Steve Huey
The Legend of 1900 marks the first collaboration between director Giuseppe Tornatore and legendary film composer Ennio Morricone since 1989's critically adored Cinema Paradiso, and the results are worth the wait. The film concerns a virtuoso pianist, so the opportunities for stunning musical performances are plentiful; Morricone's score is embellished by pieces from ragtime legends Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton, as well as an original rock ballad with lyrics written and sung by Roger Waters and guitar work from Eddie Van Halen.

The Legend of 1900[Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Review by Steve Huey
The Legend of 1900 marks the first collaboration between director Giuseppe Tornatore and legendary film composer Ennio Morricone since 1989's critically adored Cinema Paradiso, and the results are worth the wait. The film concerns a virtuoso pianist, so the opportunities for stunning musical performances are plentiful; Morricone's score is embellished by pieces from ragtime legends Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton, as well as an original rock ballad with lyrics written and sung by Roger Waters and guitar work from Eddie Van Halen.

Pop Muzik brings you 100 tracks of the finest Synth Pop from across the decades! There are oodles of 80s classics on offer - huge hits by synth legends Frankie Goes To Hollywood, a-ha, Talk Talk and New Order; pure pop from Kylie Minogue, Bucks Fizz, Dollar and Kajagoogoo; and atmospheric rock from The Cars, Foreigner and Yes. The alternative side of the genre is explored with tracks from Suicide, Joy Division, Silicon Teens and Propaganda whilst the everlasting impact of the mighty synthesizer on dance music can be heard via 808 State, Tinie Tempah and X-Press 2. If you’ve ever been partial to "boxes that go beep" this is the album for you!

The summer countdown is on and whether that means going on holiday, taking a roadtrip or firing up the BBQ, we have the perfect summer soundtrack to suit all occasions. Ultimate Summer is a superb collection delivering 100 popular summer anthems across all genres from contemporary hits to laid-back classic grooves. The big newer artists include Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Lady Gaga, Ellie Goulding, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Bastille, Avicii and Swedish House Mafia to name but a few. Also included are the staple feel-good summer gems from Blondie, 10CC, The Beach Boys, Katrina & The Waves, Texas, UB40, Bob Marley, Kool & The Gang, Marlena Shaw, Dusty Springfield plus a host of others great artists. These are 100 essential songs that perfectly capture the mood of summer and will see you through the long hot summer months.