Finally, the delightful soundtrack for Questa volta ti faccio ricco! (This
Time I'll Make You Rich) by Sante Maria Romitelli makes its CD debut - the
previously released LP by Ariete is very rare and sought after by soundtrack
collectors around the world. Digitally remastered and in full stereo, this
is an enthusiastic and animated effort by Romitelli which gives clear
evidence of his creative genius. The score is, as they say, "all over the
map", but Romitelli pulls it off with great skill - for instance the
jazz/blues infused title track, a lush romantic piece for strings and
woodwind featuring Edda Dell'Orso (You and I), a frolicsome ethnic march
(Tema di Joe), a brazenly swinging jazz romp (Gimme Time) as well as a bit
of pseudo pop-classicism not unlike the work of maestro Ennio Morricone
(Waltz For Two). Presented in a 6-page digipak with original artwork, film
stills and extensive liner notes by John Bender, the CD is a worthy example
of this underrated composer's noble diligence and full command of the
medium.
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