2. The Performer: Luca Stricagnoli’s "Acoustic Reimagining"
1. The Composition: Morricone’s Spaghetti Western Archetype
This paper explores the technical and artistic intersection between cinematic legacy and Luca Stricagnoli’s modern fingerstyle innovation through his solo guitar arrangement of the theme from For a Few Dollars More .
The original score by Ennio Morricone for Sergio Leone’s 1965 film redefined the Western genre by replacing traditional orchestral tropes with an "eclectic and abrasive" sonic palette.
Luca Stricagnoli, an Italian guitarist now based in Nashville, is recognized for pushing the boundaries of what a single acoustic guitar can achieve.