Ennio Morricone (1928–2020) was an Italian composer, orchestrator, and conductor whose groundbreaking film scores reshaped the sound of cinema. Renowned for his work on Sergio Leone’s “Spaghetti Westerns,” including *The Good, the Bad and the Ugly*, Morricone blended classical rigor with avant-garde experimentation, folk traditions, and haunting melodies. Over a career spanning six decades, he composed music for more than 500 films and television productions, earning an Academy Award, Golden Globes, and Grammys. His distinctive sound continues to influence generations of composers and filmmakers worldwide.