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Tepepa
LP Black $12
LP Clear $30
    Pressed on Clear Vinyl Soundtrack to the film directed by Giulio Petroni 45rpm

Description

Although this wasn't directed by but Sergio Leone, but by the less known Giulio Petroni, "Tepepa" is one of the best films in the spaghetti western genre, thanks to a perfect synopsis - even if as set in the 'abused' Mexican Revolution of the early '900 - to a trio of exceptional actors and, finally, to Ennio Morricone's soundtrack.

The protagonists are in fact the immovable doctor John Steiner, the histrionic revolutionary Tomas Milian and the massive Colonel Orson Welles, a unique and practically unrepeatable combination, however directed in a 'leone-ish' way by Petroni, who often focuses on large panoramas and close-ups on the character's faces. As always, Morricone means quality: for "Tepepa" the Maestro creates a memorable soundtrack, dominated by strings and, curiously, by the acoustic guitar! Reissued several times on CD, this album has awaited for a vinyl reprint for 35 long years! When the film was premiered in the theatres (1969) just a the single 45rpm "Viva la Revolucion / In Mexico I would like" had been released; both songs are of course included here, the second of which is sung by Christy (stage name of Mary Cristina Brancucci) in a very felt and compelling way.

Preview Tracklist

  • 1 Viva la revolucion
  • 2 Tepepa e Price
  • 3 Tradimento primo
  • 4 A metà strada
  • 5 Una rosa
  • 6 Consegna delle armi
  • 7 Una povera casa
  • 8 Ondas de amor - serenade
  • 9 Al Messico che vorrei
  • 10 Viva la revolucion
  • 11 Tradimento secondo
  • 12 Tepepa e Price (#2)
  • 13 Tradimento primo (#2)
  • 14 Tepepa (marcetta)
  • 15 Tepepa (tema d'amore)
  • 16 Tepepa (fragrante melodia)
  • 17 Viva la revolucion (#7)
  • 18 Al Messico che vorrei (instrumental version)