Piero Piccioni - Il Disco Volante

Explore the whimsical and innovative world of Piero Piccioni’s "Il Disco Volante", a groundbreaking soundtrack composed for the 1964 Italian satirical comedy directed by Tinto Brass. Piccioni crafts a score that perfectly complements the film’s eccentric and comedic tone while maintaining his signature sophistication.

The movie "Il Disco Volante" (The Flying Saucer) is a quirky and satirical exploration of extraterrestrial encounters in a small Italian village, told with humor and an absurdist flair. Piccioni’s score mirrors this playful narrative with its eclectic mix of styles, ranging from exotic jazz and bossa nova to lush orchestral themes and atmospheric soundscapes. Tracks like "Estasi Extraterrestre" and "Tema d’amore" capture the film’s contrasting moods of mystery and romance, while pieces such as "Sexy Sax" and "Martini Cocktail" highlight the lighthearted and jazzy undertones.

Tracklist

1. Estasi Extraterrestre (1:10)

2. Segnali dallo spazio profondo (2:45)

3. Esotico Jazz (0:36)

4. Tema d’amore (3:06)

5. Bossa per Silvana (1:55)

6. Estasi Extraterrestre - Version 2 (2:47)

7. Sexy Sax (2:21)

8. Dedicato a Monica (3:06)

9. Tema d’amore - Version 2 (3:14)

10. Martini Cocktail (4:12)

11. Tango dei Carabinieri (4:27)

12. Mandolinando (2:08)

13. Tema d’amore - Version 3 (3:09)

14. Mambo per Alberto (4:02)

15. Estasi Extraterrestre - Version 3 (3:09)

16. Tango dei Carabinieri - Version 2 (3:16)

17. Interludio per Eleonora (1:21)

18. Pianino d’altri tempi (1:44)

19. Marcia Americana (1:48)

20. Estasi Extraterrestre - Version 4 (5:16)