Fanatics of '70s Italian giallos take noteà Behold a veritable smorgasbord of sounds that is Ennio MorriconeÆs score to Dario ArgentoÆs debut film, THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE (a.k.a. L'uccello dalle piume di cristallo) from 1970. Considered one of the genreÆs gold standards, Maestro MorriconeÆs stunning sonic work is a masterful accompaniment to the knife-wielding images on the screen. This colorful (yet dark) score features il MaestroÆs trademark scat vocal harmonies, beautiful melodies, and mandatory sinister themes û perfect musica for this wonderfully stylistic giallo masterpiece. The first of ArgentoÆs ôanimal trilogyö series, the music on THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE is a lovely mix of string-infused bossa, to tenser and instrumentally sparse passages that Morricone does so well. Just be sure to handle the piumaggio cristallino with careà we suggest wearing your black gloves.