What film features Giorgio Moroder's song 'Chase'?

The song 'Chase' by Giorgio Moroder is featured in the 1978 film *Midnight Express*.

How did Giorgio Moroder create the score for Midnight Express?

Giorgio Moroder created a synthesized score for *Midnight Express*, with director Alan Parker requesting suspenseful elements inspired by Moroder's hit 'I Feel Love'.

Was Giorgio Moroder the first choice for the Midnight Express soundtrack?

No, Giorgio Moroder was not the first choice for the *Midnight Express* soundtrack; filmmakers had initially considered Electric Light Orchestra and Vangelis.

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Moroder's 'Chase': From Grim Film to Disco Gold

7 Feb

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Summary

Giorgio Moroder's 'Chase' became a club hit despite its film's grim themes.
Filmmakers initially considered other artists before selecting Moroder.
The score's suspenseful elements were inspired by Moroder's 'I Feel Love'.

Moroder's 'Chase': From Grim Film to Disco Gold

Giorgio Moroder's 1978 soundtrack for *Midnight Express* turned a grim story into a disco phenomenon. The film, based on Billy Hayes' memoir of a hashish smuggler's imprisonment in Turkey, featured the track "Chase."

Moroder was not the filmmakers' first choice; they had considered Electric Light Orchestra and Vangelis. Ultimately, Casablanca Records suggested Moroder, known for his work with Donna Summer.

Director Alan Parker asked Moroder for a synthesized score, specifically requesting suspenseful elements similar to "I Feel Love" for escape scenes. "Chase" kicks in as Hayes attempts to escape, its synthesized arpeggios providing a driving, suspenseful backdrop.