Ennio Morricone was a legendary composer and conductor who wrote scores for more than 400 films. He is most famous for his work with director Sergio Leone on 'Spaghetti Westerns' like 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' (1966). Morricone used unconventional sounds in his scores, including whistling, gunshots, whips, and the Jew's harp, creating a unique sonic landscape for the American West. His theme for 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' is one of the most recognizable pieces of music in cinema history. Beyond Westerns, he composed for 'The Mission' and 'Cinema Paradiso.' Morricone’s ability to combine classical orchestration with avant-garde techniques and pop sensibilities earned him two Academy Awards. He is widely considered one of the most influential and prolific film composers of all time.