Giorgio Moroder, born Giovanni Giorgio Moroder on April 26, 1940, in Urtijëi, South Tyrol, Italy, is an influential Italian composer and record producer. Known as the "Father of Disco," Moroder played a pivotal role in the development of Euro disco and electronic dance music, significantly impacting genres like hi-NRG, Italo disco, synth-pop, new wave, house, and techno. His innovative use of synthesizers set a new standard in music production.

In the 1970s, while in Munich, Moroder founded Oasis Records, which became a part of Casablanca Records. He also established Musicland Studios in Munich, frequented by renowned artists such as the Rolling Stones and Queen. Moroder's collaboration with Donna Summer produced iconic disco hits like "Love to Love You Baby" and "I Feel Love," which were instrumental in the global disco movement.

Moroder's film score compositions have earned him critical acclaim, including three Academy Awards. Notable works include the score for "Midnight Express," which won him an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, and the song "Take My Breath Away" from "Top Gun," which also garnered an Academy Award. His other famous film contributions include "Flashdance... What a Feeling," "Call Me" for "American Gigolo," and scores for "Scarface" and "The NeverEnding Story."

Throughout his career, Moroder has collaborated with a wide array of artists, including David Bowie, Barbra Streisand, and Elton John. After a hiatus, he returned to the music scene in 2013, collaborating with Daft Punk on their Grammy Award-winning album "Random Access Memories."

Moroder's contributions to music have been recognized with numerous awards, including four Grammy Awards, and he was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame in 2004. His legacy as a pioneer in electronic music and his influence on modern music production remain significant.