Francesco De Masi

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Francesco De Masi (1930–2005) was an Italian composer and conductor known for prolific film scores across spaghetti westerns, poliziotteschi, peplum, horror, and documentaries, including the series L'Italia vista dal cielo and films such as Quel maledetto treno blindato and Lone Wolf McQuade.

Italian film composer and conductor; active 1953–2005; noted for spaghetti westerns and genre cinema; scored works including The New York Ripper, Fuga dal Bronx, Thunder, Lone Wolf McQuade, and the documentary series L'Italia vista dal cielo.

A 1970 album compiling Francesco De Masi’s music for the Folco Quilici documentary series L'Italia vista dal Cielo. The review praises De Masi’s range—from melancholic pieces like Nebbie sulla palude to Latin jazz, folk touches, and vintage-commercial vibes. It notes his background in spaghetti westerns and says the music shines even if it longs for the images. Overall sentiment is warmly positive.