*Quando l’amore è sensualità* (1973) is one of the hidden gems in Ennio Morricone’s body of work. Still unreleased in its entirety, this score is the manifesto of the “Morricone Secret” concept. With its tonal experimentations and compositional complexity, it showcases the darkest, gloomiest, and most psychedelic side of the maestro and his unbridled creativity.
The score masterfully reflects the luxurious and bourgeois hypocrisy depicted in Vittorio De Sisti’s cult film, thanks to a striking contrast between obsessive and repetitive sounds (representing masculine fury) and elegant, crystalline, and ethereal elements (symbolizing feminine innocence). Edda Dell’Orso, Morricone's long-time “crystal voice” (known for her work on the score for Sergio Leone's *A Fistful of Dynamite*), is featured on 7 tracks, contributing essentially to the uniqueness of this soundtrack.