Spiel Mir Das Lied Vom Tod Soundtrack: “Spiel mir das Lied vom Tod” ist der deutsche Titel von “Once Upon a Time in the West” (Italienisch: “C’era una volta il West”), dem 1968 erschienenen Italo-Western von Regisseur Sergio Leone, dessen Geschichte auf einer Idee von Dario Argento, Bernardo Bertolucci und Leone selbst basiert. Der Film gilt neben Leones “Dollar-Trilogie” als eines der Hauptwerke des Genres und ist vor allem für seine legendäre Filmmusik von Ennio Morricone bekannt.
Die Hauptdarsteller des Films sind Henry Fonda, der bewusst gegen seinen Typus als Bösewicht besetzt wurde, Charles Bronson als sein Erzfeind mit der Mundharmonika, Jason Robards als Bandit Cheyenne und Claudia Cardinale als frisch verwitwete Hausbesitzerin Jill McBain.
Release date: December 21, 1968 (Italy); May 28, 1969 (United States)
Genre: Western
Official Synopsis: A mysterious stranger with a harmonica joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad.
Quick Facts
| Title (English) | Once Upon a Time in the West |
| German Title | Spiel mir das Lied vom Tod |
| Director | Sergio Leone |
| Genre | Western |
| Composer | Ennio Morricone |
| Soundtrack Label | RCA (original release 1968/1969; expanded reissue 2005) |
| Copies Sold | Approx. 10 million copies worldwide |
| Streaming | Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify |
Who Composed the Spiel Mir Das Lied Vom Tod Soundtrack?
Ennio Morricone (1928-2020) was an Italian composer, orchestrator, conductor, trumpeter and pianist, and one of the most influential film composers of all time, celebrated for his work across the Western genre with director Sergio Leone. For “Once Upon a Time in the West,” Leone had Morricone compose the score before filming even began, then played the music on set for the actors to perform against – the leitmotifs are built around each of the main characters (Harmonica, Frank, Jill, and Cheyenne each have their own theme).
Every Song (Original 1968/1969 RCA Album)
| Track | Length |
|---|---|
| Once Upon a Time in the West | 3:46 |
| As a Judgment | 3:08 |
| Farewell to Cheyenne | 2:40 |
| The Transgression | 4:43 |
| The First Tavern | 1:41 |
| The Second Tavern | 1:34 |
| Man with a Harmonica | 3:31 |
| A Dimly Lit Room | 5:09 |
| Bad Orchestra | 2:25 |
| The Man | 1:03 |
| Jill’s America | 2:48 |
| Death Rattle | 1:45 |
| Finale | 4:13 |
The theme for Jill McBain (Claudia Cardinale’s character) features wordless vocals by Italian singer Edda Dell’Orso. A 27-track expanded and remastered edition of the album was released in Italy in November 2005 for collectors, adding cues like “Frank,” “Cheyenne,” “Morton” and “Birth of a City.”
The Music’s Legacy
“Man with a Harmonica” has had a life well beyond the film itself: German punk band Die Toten Hosen covered it under the title “Spiel mir das Lied vom Tod” on their 1984 album Unter falscher Flagge, British goth band Fields of the Nephilim covered it as “Intro (The Harmonica Man)” in 1987, and it was sampled by Beats International for “Dub Be Good to Me” (1990) and by The Orb for “Little Fluffy Clouds” (1990). Muse have also used it as a live introduction to their song “Knights of Cydonia.”
Where to Stream
The Ennio Morricone score is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music and Spotify. To watch the film itself, check our general streaming guide for current rental and subscription availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the English title of Spiel mir das Lied vom Tod?
The English title is “Once Upon a Time in the West,” Sergio Leone’s 1968 Western classic starring Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Jason Robards and Claudia Cardinale.
Who composed the Spiel mir das Lied vom Tod soundtrack?
Ennio Morricone composed the score. Leone had Morricone write the music before filming began so it could be played on set for the actors during shooting.
What is the theme song called?
The main title theme is “Once Upon a Time in the West,” and the instrumental most associated with Charles Bronson’s character is “Man with a Harmonica.”
Has “Man with a Harmonica” been covered by other artists?
Yes. German punk band Die Toten Hosen recorded a cover titled “Spiel mir das Lied vom Tod” in 1984, and the track has also been sampled by Beats International and The Orb.
Where can I stream the Once Upon a Time in the West soundtrack?
The Ennio Morricone score is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
Weiterlesen / Related reading: Das ist das Ende Soundtrack, more movie soundtracks, or our streaming guide.