More proof that we live in a post-sellout culture: LG is planning to offer ten film songs from legendary composer Ennio Morricone as cell phone ringtones along with fifteen tracks that he is composing exclusively for LG. So, soon we'll have to get used to the fact that his legendary wahhh wahhh wahhhhh from The Good the Bad and the Ugly doesn't necessarily signal a showdown, and might in fact just be someone's mother calling. Apparently they are choosing 10 of his "best known" themes to convert into ringtones. Sadly though, "best known" is the just tip of the iceberg with Morricone, so take a second to listen to five amazing tracks from his more overlooked film scores that would all make killer ringtones. Then petition LG!
[As always, feel free to suggest your own - there are hundreds to choose from!]
"Driving Decoys" from Danger Diabolik
When your phone rings, your friends will immediately bust out into a funky 60's dance party...until the crazy sax and distortion comes in and blows all of their minds.
"Titilo" from Four Flies on Grey Velvet
Fine! Go ahead and have your funky 60's dance party! No crazy sax here.
"Beat Number 3" from Teorema
Regarding this fantastic Pier Paolo Pasolini film, Roger Ebert wrote: "My guess is that Teorema is a watershed of some kind, a film out of its own time, a film nothing has prepared us for, but a film that in years to come will be seen as a turning point like early Godard." I suspect this song could be the same thing, except for cell phone ringtones.
"Theme Song" from Frantic
The theme song to Roman Polanski's 1988 thriller with Harrison Ford one gets better and better as it goes along, so maybe it's only for people who enjoy letting their voicemail pick up.
"Striptease" from Machine Gun McCaine
If a cell phone goes off at a crucial moment during a date, it can completely ruin the mood. But no more! With this little number, you'll be praying for a friend to call once your date invites you inside.