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Posted by Marmetal on 10.11.2006 at18:25:

  Ecstasy Of Gold - Metallica Style

The lights go down, the last strains of AC/DC fade out and Metallica are about to step foot on stage, but not until "Ecstasy of Gold" plays. The very familiar composition from the classic film "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" has been opening Metallica shows for over two decades, and now the band will honor its composer Ennio Morricone by contributing their recording of the song to a tribute album coming out in the Spring of 2007.

Morricone, the internationally acclaimed composer of over 400 film and television scores, will be celebrating his 78th birthday tomorrow as he prepares to make his on-stage debut in North America at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on February 3, 2007. He will be conducting a 200 piece orchestra and choir performing songs from some of his best known scores. The subsequent tribute album will also feature Andrea Bocelli, Yo-Yo Ma, Bruce Springsteen, and Celine Dion and more.

We'll keep you posted as we have more details about the release of the record.

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Personally I can't wait for their version of "The Ecstasy Of Gold". I love original version and I think Metallica's should be incredible. I have no idea how the song will sound. Anyway, can't wait!

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Posted by Metallifreak on 10.11.2006 at18:31:

 

Thanx for the info my friend

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Posted by Marmetal on 10.11.2006 at19:41:

 

You are always welcome Jorg . It's gonna be awesome.