Giorgio Moroder becomes 85: The master of the disco pop celebrates his legacy!

Giorgio Moroder becomes 85: The master of the disco pop celebrates his legacy!

Giovanni Giorgio, better known as Giorgio Moroder, celebrates his 85th birthday today. The Italian songwriter and music producer has set significant milestones in music history over the years and is often seen as one of the pioneers of the disco pop. Moroder's career extends over several decades, during which he composed and produced numerous hits that shaped the music landscape sustainably. Born in the Ladin municipality of St. Ulrich in South Tyrol, he grew up in three languages ​​and has lived in Los Angeles for 45 years.

Originally, Moroder wanted to become a ski instructor, but decided to have a career in music. In 1967 he celebrated his first great success in Germany with the song "Looky Looky". With the founding of his “Musicland” studio in Munich, the great career began, which finally made him co-founder of the modern disco sound. Together with the legendary singer Donna Summer, who pushed him to him in the early 1970s, he created hits like "I Feel Love" and "Hot Stuff". The latter became a classic of the genre and is considered pioneering for the development of electronic dance music.

influence and success

Moroder has collected numerous awards over the years. He received three Oscars, three Grammys and four Golden Globes for his contributions to the film and music world. His best -known soundtracks include the "Midnight Express" and "Flashdance ... what a feeling" for the films. The latter was a great success and made Moroder a sought -after size in the cinema. The British newspaper "Guardian" described him as a "hit factory". Moroder has experienced a comeback in recent years, has worked with Daft Punk on their album "Random Access Memories" and published his own album "Déjà Vu" in 2015.

Its influence extends over generations. In her song "Summer Renaissance", Beyoncé used a sample of Moroder's iconic "I Feel Love", while his song "Danger Zone" was repeated in "Top Gun: Maverick". The HBO Max documentary "Love To You Love You, Donna Summer" also deals with him and his collaboration with the singer.

The challenges of career

Moroder's career was not always straightforward. In the late 1980s it became quieter around him. At that time he was intensively busy with various projects, including the design of his own super sports car, the Cizeta Moroder, and the production of short films. Nevertheless, he remained active and also appeared as a DJ at the age of 75, which shows his liveliness and love for music.

He describes the relationship with Donna Summer as creative, but also as challenging. In particular, the phase of the disco render in the 1980s was a burden on cooperation. However, Moroder also proudly expressed his contribution to the development of the electronic pop music and its continued growing relevance.

Currently Moroder is working on new, not yet announced film projects, while at the same time he always returns to the music scene. His legacy not only lives in his hits, but also in the memories and influences that he has left for subsequent generations of artists.