Giorgio Moroder Reflects on Music, Collaboration, and the Changing Industry at OGR Torino

At the Officine Grandi Riparazioni (OGR) in Turin, during the Big Bang event, Giorgio Moroder performed with Shingai Shoniwa (Noisettes) and Hayden Thorpe (Wild Beasts), accompanied by a choir and the Ensemble Symphony Orchestra. The show featured hits from his career, including collaborations with Donna Summer. In an interview, Moroder discussed how music production has changed: he now works remotely, citing Kylie Minogue as an example of a collaboration without meeting. He noted that creative involvement has diminished due to intermediaries. Moroder is working on the soundtrack for the TV series "Queen of the South" (second season in the US, third upcoming). He finds video game soundtracks less stimulating than film scores. He praised Lady Gaga and Rihanna as desired collaborators, and mentioned a missed opportunity with Beyoncé for the Beijing Olympics. Moroder observed that today's pop stars need multiple skills (dancing, acting, playing instruments), unlike in the past. He also reflected on the evolution of DJing, now a visual spectacle requiring technical skill, citing David Guetta and Tiësto as examples. The event included an installation by Patrick Tuttofuoco titled "Tutto Futuro."