Midnight Express (Expresso Da Meia-Noite) (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The soundtrack for the 1978 film Midnight Express, composed by Giorgio Moroder, represents a landmark moment in the integration of electronic music into cinema. Commissioned by director Alan Parker, Moroder crafted a soundscape that moved away from traditional orchestral scoring, utilizing synthesizers and sequencers to convey the tension and isolation of the film's narrative. The resulting album became highly influential, establishing Moroder as a pioneer of the synth-pop and electronic dance music genres.

This specific 1985 pressing was released on the Casablanca label, which was central to the disco era and the promotion of Moroder’s work. The design follows the visual branding established for the film, often featuring the stark, dramatic imagery associated with its story of imprisonment and escape. While the soundtrack was initially received as a bold departure from conventional scoring, it quickly gained critical acclaim, ultimately earning Moroder an Academy Award for Best Original Score and cementing the album as a staple of film music history.