Today’s cassette is The Mission soundtrack (1986) by Ennio Morricone.
I’ve never actually seen the movie. Doesn’t matter. Morricone is one of the greatest film composers of all time—best known for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, but his work spans decades and genres. This one leans more orchestral, with sweeping strings and haunting choral arrangements. It’s dramatic. Almost sacred.
Also, a fantastic tape for showing off what cassettes can really do. This one’s on Type II (Chrome), and it uses it. The dynamic range is outstanding—subtle passages stay crisp, crescendos never break apart. If your deck’s up to the task, it’ll reward you.
