The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released in 1966 alongside the
Western film,
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, directed by
Sergio Leone. The score is composed by frequent Leone collaborator
Ennio Morricone, whose distinctive original compositions, containing gunfire,
whistling, and
yodeling permeate the film. The
main theme, resembling the howling of a
coyote, is a two-note melody that is a frequent
motif, and is used for the three main characters, with a different instrument used for each one:
flute for Blondie (
Man With No Name),
Arghilofono (Ocarina) for Angel Eyes, and human voices for Tuco.