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For Your Grammy® Consideration Best Arrangement

FOR YOUR 26th ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION

Terry Heimat, Alex Sino, and Milton Salcedo will present their new crossover work “Cinema Paradiso” in the Best Arrangement category.
The world of music is constantly changing, and one of the most exciting trends in contemporary musical art is crossover, which unites different genres and styles. In this context, we proudly present the new work by arrangers Terry Heimat, Alex Sino, and Milton Salcedo, aimed at recreating the musical legacy of Ennio Morricone in Bernardo Bertolucci’s film “Cinema Paradiso.” This work is nominated for an award in the Best Arrangement category at the upcoming Grammy Awards.
Ennio Morricone’s Music: Nostalgia in Every Chord.
The film “Cinema Paradiso” has become a cult classic, with Ennio Morricone’s music playing one of its key roles. His melodies are imbued with a sense of longing and nostalgia, making them the perfect complement to the film's visuals. Morricone's music conveys the characters' emotions and resonates with the moments of their lives, creating vivid bursts of feeling in the audience.
Arrangers Terry Heimat, Alex Sino, and Milton Salcedo are inspired by this synthesis of music and cinema. They have created their own crossover, utilizing contemporary rhythms and interpretative technology to reinterpret and adapt Morricone's classic compositions for a symphonic orchestra. Their work aims not only to reproduce the soul of the original but also to bring new sensations and emotional perceptions.
Modern Arranging Techniques.
The arrangement by Heimat, Sino, and Salcedo includes not only traditional elements of symphonic music but also modern sound effects. This allows for the creation of rich textures and deep sound layers that represent a new vision of Morricone's works. This approach emphasizes the relevance of classical music in the contemporary musical context, opening new horizons for its perception.
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Impact and Significance.
In their work on “Cinema Paradiso,” the arrangers utilize the simple yet memorable melody of the original piece to create a new experience for the listener, which could evoke similar emotions to those in the original. This interplay between the old and the new, dark and light, melodic and rhythmic adds depth to the compositions and makes this work significant in the context of contemporary musical art.
Crossover as a New Musical Direction.
The work of Terry Heimat, Alex Sino, and Milton Salcedo is not just a new arrangement of popular melodies but a true musical interpretation capable of elevating crossover to a new level. They represent a unique fusion of musical styles that open new horizons for composers and arrangers. This work will be an important step in the development of music, one that will be duly appreciated by listeners and remain in their hearts as a bright moment in their lives. We are confident that this arrangement will become a symbol of the synergy between classical and contemporary music, immersing the listener in a world of nostalgia and beauty created by Ennio Morricone.
2025-07-19 22:03 Music