Giorgio by Moroder

Daft Punk

About Giorgio by Moroder

"Giorgio by Moroder" is a song written and recorded by French electronic music duo Daft Punk for their fourth studio album, Random Access Memories (2013). It is the third track on the album. The song features a monologue by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder, who speaks about his early life and musical career. "Giorgio by Moroder" charted in France and Sweden due to downloads of the album.


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2013
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When I was fifteen, sixteen when I started really to play the guitar
I definitely wanted to become a musician
It was almost impossible because the dream was so big
I didn't see any chance because I was living in a little town, I was studying
And when I finally broke away from school and became I musician
I thought "well I may have a bit of a chance"
Because all I every wanted to do is music but not only play music
But compose music

At that time, in Germany, in 1969-70, they already had discotheques
So I would take my car and go to a discotheque and sing maybe 30 minutes
I think I had about 7-8 songs. I would partially sleep in the car
Because I didn't want to drive home and that help me for about almost 2 years to survive
In the beginning, I wanted to do a album with the sound of the 50s,
The sound of the 60s, of the 70s and then have a sound of the future
And I said: "Wait a second
I know the synthesizer, why don't I use the synthesizer
Which is the sound of the future"
And I didn't have any idea what to do but I knew I needed a click
So we put a click on the 24 track which was then synch to the moog modular
I knew that it could be a sound of the future
But I didn't realize how much impact it would be

My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me Giorgio

You want to free your mind about a concept of harmony and of music being correct,
You can do whatever you want
So nobody told me what to do, and there was no preconception of what to do

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Daft Punk

Daft Punk is an electronic music duo consisting of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (born 8 February 1974) and Thomas Bangalter (born 3 January 1975). Daft Punk reached significant popularity in the late 1990s house movement in France and met with continued success in the years following, combining elements of house with synthpop. The duo is credited with producing songs that are considered essential in the French house scene. They were managed from 1996 to 2008 by Pedro Winter (Busy P), the head of Ed Banger Records. Early in the group's career, the band members were strongly influenced by groups such as The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones. more »

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Written by: Giorgio Moroder, Guy Manuel Homem Christo, Thomas Bangalter

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Release Details
"Giorgio by Moroder" is the third track on the album "Random Access Memories" by French electronic music duo Daft Punk, released in 2013.
Concept
The track is a tribute to Italian music producer Giorgio Moroder, who is considered a pioneer of Italo disco and electronic dance music.
Monologue
The song incorporates a 2-minute monologue by Moroder himself, discussing his early life, career, and views on music technology.
Live Recording
The spoken narration was recorded live by Thomas Bangalter, one of the members of Daft Punk. Moroder was asked to speak in different microphones from different era to portray the transitions in his career.
Length
With a duration of 9 minutes and 4 seconds, it is one of the longest tracks of Daft Punk's discography.
Musical Transition
The musical accompaniment transitions through several styles reflecting the periods and sub-genres of electronic music that Moroder helped to popularize.
Orchestral Arrangement
The song includes an orchestral arrangement composed and conducted by Joseph Trapanese.
Technological Evolution Theme
The song reflects the technological evolution of music, aligning with Music's long history of novelty and innovation.
Acclamation
Critically, "Giorgio by Moroder" was very well received and has been considered the core of the album “Random Access Memories”.
Grammy Awards
The album "Random Access Memories" that includes "Giorgio by Moroder" won the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album and Album of the Year.

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