Nora Orlandi is an Italian composer and singer, recognized for her significant contributions to film music, particularly during the heyday of Italian cinema in the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Voghera, Italy, on June 28, 1933, Orlandi is often heralded for her versatility and has penned a wide range of compelling soundtracks that traverse genres from western to horror to erotic cinema. A largely unsung heroine of the film scoring world, her work includes an impressive array of compositions that encapsulate the mood and style of an era where lush orchestration and evocative melodies were the norm in film scoring.

Throughout her career, Orlandi worked on over 70 film scores, bringing a unique blend of sensuous vocals, innovative arrangements, and classical sensibilities to the Italian film music scene. Her compositions, characterized by their haunting beauty and sophistication, have recently gained renewed attention and appreciation. Some of her notable works include the hauntingly beautiful theme "Dies Irae" from "The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh" and the evocative soundtracks for "Johnny Yuma" and "10.000 Dollari Per Un Massacro," both of which were recently remastered to the delight of classic Italian soundtrack enthusiasts. Orlandi's contributions extend beyond the scores themselves, as she also founded a choir, "2+2 di Nora Orlandi," that featured prominently in her recordings and those of other composers of the time. With her evocative work now remastered and available for contemporary audiences, Nora Orlandi's musical legacy continues to be discovered and celebrated by new generations of film and music aficionados.

Genres

Hammond Organ

Vintage Italian Soundtrack

Related Artists

Ennio Morricone

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Stelvio Cipriani

Riz Ortolani

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Armando Trovajoli

Bruno Nicolai

Luis Bacalov

Alessandro Alessandroni

Gianni Ferrio

Umberto Tozzi

Toto Cutugno

Latest Release

Lo strano vizio della Signora Wardh - The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Nora Orlandi

Album - 32 Tracks - Released October 25, 2024