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An open letter to the official website of Ennio Morricone |
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Publish 2017-07-02 06:45:40 |
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1. Why publish an open letter?
1-1 Ennio Morricone Official website(Hereinafter referred to as the EMOW)It should be a formal website that authorized by Morricone, have legal status, be responsible for dealing with public affairs on the Internet for Morricone, and also is Morricone fans must face the website. For a long time,I'm in trust, respect and admiration of mood with him, continuous attention to him for more than 10 years, also gained a lot of knowledge. But as time goes on, I gradually discovered many problems and even mistakes in EMOW. In order to get help and solve these problems, I contacted him for 8 years by e-mail,but never get any reply from it. (See this page for more details) Out of respect and affection for the maestro of Ennio Morricone, also out of expectations to the EMOW improvement work, as a fan from china, after a long time of consideration, i think this is probably my only way I can contribute a little more power for this purpose.
1-2 I'm a loyal fan of Morricone, is also rooted in China's webmaster of "Morricone Fans" website If calculated from 1979 I start know Ennio Morricone, I have been following the maestro for nearly 40 years. I'm 80 years old this year. The maestro is 9 years senior to me, I think his physique is much better than mine. But we all belongs to the elderly, the natural law of life will be experienced more firsthand. I sincerely wish the maestro longevity and health, but I also hope that in the limited time of the maestro's healthy life, through his attention, examine and approve, collate and publish an exact and complete filmography for the world at EMOW. It should stand the test of history, don't leave many unsolved mysteries to posterity. In a sense, this is more important than holding a few concerts. Because there are many problems with the EMOW's filmography, and they have long ignored for the problem. Going on like this will cause irreparable damage! I hope to make an appeal through this open letter, ask questions, discuss, and make clear about right and wrong. Hope that there will be more force to promote and settlement of these problems at an early date. To simplify the length of the open letter, all questions have been published in feature articles for detailed study.
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2. 4 problems that need to be solved (sorted by importance)
These problems include:
1. Existing filmography (Film Music) problems in EMOW
2. A lot of missing works on the EMOW
3. The serious mistake of Morricone tour concert brochures
4. EMOW's problems in dealing with public relations
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2-1 Existing filmography (Film Music) problems in EMOW ( Only for "Film Music" or "Filmography", exclusive of absolute music )
There are some obvious mistakes in EMOW's "Film Music" (Filmography), a small number of possible infringement problems, there are 4 works urgently needed to be solved:
2-1-1 1961 short film "Verrò (short film) ". The exact data show that its composer is Matteo Marletta,the lyric author is Paolina Morrione, instead of the works of Ennio Morricone
Unless EMOW has sufficient evidence to show that this Paolina Morrione is Ennio Morricone, Otherwise, this will involve infringement problems, and have to pay attention to. (See here for detail)
2-1-2 1961 short film "Vicino al ciel (short film) ". All cases are the same as above
2-1-3 1961 TV “Alla scoperta dell'America". The publication of this work is displayed for 1961 at EMOW,There has been a long dispute over this. Now, there is definite evidence to show that it should be 1971. See here for detail
2-1-4 1999 film “Morte di una ragazza per bene-(TV Luigi Perelli) ”. This is a controversial film,because there is no any information about Ennio Morricone in the credits screenshot in the film. And in IMDB, CHIMAI's data,it also has nothing to do with Morricone. Why did the filmography of EMOW include it for a long time? A clear explanation (or cancellation) is needed See here example 24 for detail
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2-2. A lot of missing works on the EMOW
To clarify the laws of the filmography (existing 427 films) in EMOW, I carefully examined most of the films in my 370 existing films. In order to facilitate comparison and research, I divide them into 8 types according to the weight of Morricone's works ( A1, A2, B, C1, C2,D, E, F ). Then compare carefully with all the films I have, i think that at least 28 films should be added to the filmography of EMOW first (if including E and F types, a total of 50 films)
See here for detail
The following is all general list(The number in parentheses is third version of chronology in the site)
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HAN Publish in2017-07-26 06:52:25 |
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Forwarding French fiend Patrick Bouster's reply on July 22, 2017:
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Hello Han,
Thank you for your email containing the open letter. Indeed useful.....
I need your complete text to see your categories of works, A1, A2 , etc.
However, I can already answer you "in general".
I agree with you about the unforgivable omissions like Una nuova ..., Il libro dell'arte, Giovanni ed ..., Gli indifferenti, Roma ..., Padre Pio, La ragione ..., etc.
The EMOW has to be improved, yes, but don't forget it is a communication tool and for this reason, it maybe couldn't mention the rejected scores, the only use of existing music (very numerous ... and rather useless), or the only selection of old muisc (for instance, Fiorina la vacca, which I fed up to still see !). The same reason explains the absence of music ads, considered as a minor work (which is not, of course !)
Per pochi dollair ancora is an example of borrowing a EM's theme in the score (and even re-arranged by Ferrio) in order to put EM's name in the titles. So it is anecdotical, and no work by EM is here.
Idem for Quando le donne persero la coda : it could be cited only because the music from Quand le donne aveva ... is partially used in the second film, logical to not be mentioned in a filmography. Idem for Pedro Peramo, CAT Sqad, the numerous episodes of La Bibbia, etc.
At the contrary, I racconti di Canterbury does belong to the A2 (I believe) category because track Allison is a true EM's composition, published. Almost idem for Django unchained : the song was intended to include a CD song, but the temporary track sent to Tarantino is a different version, minimalist, which can be understood as a true genuine arrangement for the film (I admit it is a doubtful thought).
At least they could be inspired by Inseguendo quel suono filmography , by far more complete, to add titles and correct errors.
I consider that what is important in a filmography is the real original works for the movies. If we mix up these works with use of existing music or minor works like conducting only, you loose the pertinent information and you "loose yourself".
That is my first impressions I wished to send to you, after your useful and good idea of open letter. I have doubts about a reply, though.
Thank you for your work and support. best regards,
Patrick |
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HAN Publish in2017-08-10 09:20:55 |
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In August 10, 2017, an open letter was mailed for over a month, and so far I have received no reply from the official website. In order to make more fans to understand and comment on this open letter, I decided to send this letter to all members of the web site, and publish this letter on the forum of FSM website (see here). However, I am fully prepared for the situation, Chinese proverb says:"The more friendliness, the closer; The more estranged, the farther away". These energies of mine will not be wasted, through these exploration practices, no matter what the outcome, history is always history, at least more friends can understand these problems, and we don't have to be overly superstitious for this official web site in the future, Let's have a free hand and go our own way.
Here's a screenshot of FSM. Welcome to the reviews
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