I am a huge fan of classic techno and house, it was a producer's medium. When you think back to what started certain styles you usually think of specific individuals. Soul Makossa started disco and funk and paved the way for serious studio experimentation. When you think of synthesizer driven disco and techno driven application one man comes to mind, Giorgio Morder. Moroder produced every memorable Donna Summer hit like I feel love and Love to love you baby. Moroder is someone that became known primarily for his ability to produce new robotic sounds, in stark contrast to his early bubble gum pop hits. Moroder was a singer and not someone so memorable that people would think of him as a future great.
Moroder's late 70's work coupled with his incredibly popular 80's soundtracks made him a rock star, so did his exile from music for an untold period of time. You move the clock forward some 20 years and he old man is back, commanding the respect of a new generation of DJs, and techno bands such as Daft Punk. Moroder is the king of techno, he is the guy that really started it all. Now you have a crop of shit DJs that want to put themselves in that league when what they play is crap not fit for elevators.
I was listening to work by guys with stupid names like Marcelo something or other and Van or some shit like that. To me 50 somethings that have staple clubs are nothing more than glorified losers that can't really go beyond the coke head club circuit and the extacy pill corners. Moroder is one and no one can really come close. Moroder is the original outer space DJ and I'm glad that he is here once more. I think that the Giorgio by Moroder track in the Daft Punk album is a testament to Moroder's greatness.
Long live the legend and may he continue to show everyone how it's done.
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