“There really won't be another person like him, epitomizing loneliness in his compositions. I think that's what it comes down to.”
Kojima wrote the official Japanese commentary for the documentary Ennio, which he read in the episode. He said Morricone was a great maestro called to the film industry, who epitomized loneliness in his compositions, resisted opposition, and inspired many followers. Kojima added on air that making loneliness into composition is the essential point; he noted Morricone’s wife was his greatest support against the initial rejection, and that Morricone’s music not only gained listeners but inspired people to become creators, including film directors. Kojima concluded that there really will not be another composer like Morricone.
“Morricone was a great maestro who was called to the film industry, epitomized loneliness in his compositions, resisted opposition, and inspired many followers. […] His music inspired people to become creators, including people like movie directors. So it wasn't just about the music. His existence encouraged young people out in the world.”