Often collaborating with lyricist Pete Bellotte, Moroder scored a number of hits in his own name including "Son Of My Father" in 1972 and "From Here to Eternity" in 1977 under the name Giorgio, and in the following year releasing "Chase", the theme from the film Midnight Express and sold well elsewhere. All were hits in the UK. The full movie score for Midnight Express won him his first Academy Award for best film score in 1978.
In 1985, Moroder worked with Phil Oakey, frontman of the popular synthpop group, The Human League, to make the album Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder. The following year, Moroder collaborated with his protege Harold Faltermeyer (of "Axel F." fame) and lyricist Tom Whitlock to create the score for the popular film Top Gun (1986), with the most noteworthy hit being the Berlin classic, "Take My Breath Away", which went on to become a huge hit for the group.
He also scored other popular films in the 1980s including American Gigolo, Flashdance, The NeverEnding Story, Thief of Hearts, Electric Dreams, Scarface and Cat People(in collaboration with David Bowie). The latter score has recently regained popularity due to its use in the popular computer game Grand Theft Auto III. Moroder's "From Here To Eternity" and "The Chase" were also used in the Sony PSP game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
In 1984, Moroder compiled a new restoration and edit of the famous silent film Metropolis and provided a new modern rock-and-roll soundtrack to the film.
His song "Tears" was sampled and used as the basis of the DJ Shadow song "Organ Donor" on his 1996 album Endtroducing......
On September 20, 2004 Moroder was honored at the Dance Music Hall of Fame ceremony, held in New York, when he was inducted for his many outstanding achievements and contributions as producer. In 2005, he was given the title of Commendatore by Azeglio Ciampi.
In 2005, a great deal of his work (including the Cizeta-Moroder supercar he co-produced in the mid 90s with Claudio Zampolli) was used in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, and was the entire playlist of the Flashback FM radio station.
Giorgio Moroder is one of the numerous composers interested in writing the theme tune of the 2008 Bejing Olympic Games. This is not the first theme song Moroder composed for the Olympic games. "Hand in Hand" was regarded as the best ever Olympic theme song for the 1988 Seoul Olympics by former International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Juan Antonio Samaranch.
Moroder contributed to Daft Punk's 2013 studio album Random Access Memories, admitting that he had been a fan of their song "One More Time" before working with the group. His voice and story is featured on the album's track "Giorgio by Moroder". On the track he states, "My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me Giorgio."
Harmony
Giorgio Moroder Lyrics
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You and me, that's harmony
Harmony, harmony
You and me, we're in harmony
There I was in all those shades of blue
Wondering if and when I'd make it through
I only knew the cat and dog in my life
Threw me your lifeline
Harmony, harmony
You and me, that's harmony
Harmony, harmony
You and me, we're in harmony
Living with you helps me live with myself
I found a peace of mind, a brand new wealth
I never knew that sharing just meant caring
I didn't know a lot of things
Until you walked on in
Harmony, harmony
You and me, that's harmony
Harmony, harmony
You and me, we're in harmony
The lyrics of Giorgio Moroder's song Harmony convey a message of finding companionship and inner peace through the harmony of a relationship. The repetition of the phrase "harmony, harmony" emphasizes the importance of this concept. The first verse describes the singer's feeling of being lost and alone ("shades of blue"), but then his partner arrives just in time to help him navigate through life. The use of "cat and dog" as a metaphor for his previous relationships makes it clear that the current one is different - it brings "harmony".
The second verse further elaborates on the benefits of this relationship, describing it as a source of peace and self-awareness ("living with you helps me live with myself"). The line "I never knew that sharing just meant caring" indicates that the singer has learned a valuable lesson about the nature of relationships. The chorus repeats the main message that the two people together create harmony.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the emotional benefits that come with being in a loving, harmonious relationship. The lyrics are simple yet effective in conveying this uplifting message.
Line by Line Meaning
Harmony, harmony
The state of being in perfect agreement and accord
You and me, that's harmony
You and I are in perfect agreement with one another
There I was in all those shades of blue
I was feeling lonely and sad
Wondering if and when I'd make it through
Questioning whether or not I could overcome my struggles
I only knew the cat and dog in my life
I only had pets, and no significant human relationships
You came along just in time
You arrived at the perfect moment
Threw me your lifeline
You provided me with the support that I needed to overcome my struggles
Living with you helps me live with myself
Being with you helps me feel a sense of self-worth and purpose
I found a peace of mind, a brand new wealth
I discovered a newfound sense of calm and happiness
I never knew that sharing just meant caring
I never realized that true caring involves sharing experiences and emotions
I didn't know a lot of things
I was unaware of many things about life and relationships
Until you walked on in
Until you entered my life
You and me, we're in harmony
We share a perfect agreement and accord with each other
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BASTOW GEOFF, GEOFF BASTOW, GIORGIO MORODER, PETE BELLOTTE
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