This date in 1978 saw the release of the soundtrack to the film MIDNIGHT EXPRESS composed by Italian synth-pioneer GIORGIO MORODER, (Sep 4, 1978) The Italian synth pioneer's score for Alan Parker's controversial prison drama marked a significant shift in film music, blending electronic and disco elements to create a sound that was both innovative and commercially appealing. The film, which depicted the harrowing experiences of a young American student in a Turkish prison, required a score that c