Olivier Chastan’s Iconoclast has introduced its newest rights deal.
The corporate says that it has acquired the producer royalties of legendary composer, songwriter, and producer Giorgio Moroder.
Iconoclast says within the press launch saying the deal that it’s going to work with Moroder on the event of his identify, picture, and likeness rights.
Described by Iconoclast as an “digital and disco music trailblazer”, Giorgio Moroder’s profession as a Grammy and Oscar-winning composer, producer, songwriter, and musician spans 60 years.
Moroder has collaborated with legendary artists like Donna Summer time, David Bowie, Blondie, Janet Jackson, Kylie Minogue, Daft Punk, and extra.
Iconoclast says that hits like I Really feel Love for Donna Summer time, Name Me for Blondie, and Take My Breath Away for Berlin, “showcase Moroder’s signature sonic imprint”.
Along with his work in fashionable music, Giorgio’s work as a movie composer “redefined the sound of cinema”, in accordance with Iconoclast.
He gained his first Oscar for Finest Rating for 1978’s Midnight Specific, and went on to offer scores and songs for hit movies like High Gun, Scarface, Flashdance, and plenty of extra.
Right this moment’s information marks Iconoclast’s newest deal, and follows the corporate’s acquisition in Could of the music publishing catalog of British songwriter and producer Dave Taylor, aka Change.
Based in 2021 and led by veteran music govt Olivier Chastan, Iconoclast says that it, “operates on the intersection of brand name administration and know-how to protect and develop the mental property and legacy of culturally important artists”.
“Giorgio has all the time had a singular skill to seize the pop sensibility of the occasions whereas being on the forefront of sonic innovation.”
Olivier Chastan, Iconoclast
Olivier Chastan, founding father of Iconoclast, stated: “Working with my good friend Giorgio is an unimaginable honor. Greater than 45 years after they have been created, songs like I Really feel Love and The Chase nonetheless seem to be the soundtrack of the longer term.
“Giorgio has all the time had a singular skill to seize the pop sensibility of the occasions whereas being on the forefront of sonic innovation.”
“I’m thrilled that Olivier and his group will assist propel my musical legacy into the longer term.”
Giorgio Moroder
Moroder added: “All through my profession, I took inspiration from the wedding of creativity and know-how.
“Iconoclast shares that very same DNA and I’m thrilled that Olivier and his group will assist propel my musical legacy into the longer term.”
In February, Iconoclast acquired the catalog of Mad Respectable Publishing, co-founded by DJ and producer Diplo and Kevin Kusastsu.
In March, Iconoclast snapped up the music publishing catalog of Woman Gaga co-writer and producer Nick Monson.
In July 2022, veteran music govt and producer Irv Gotti (Irving Lorenzo), the founding father of rap label Homicide Inc, bought a stake in his grasp recordings to Iconoclast in a deal value $300 million.
Olivier Chastan was beforehand CEO at Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group, which in 2021 acquired catalogs from the likes of the Seashore Boys, David Crosby, and Linda Ronstadt.
Scott McDowell and Peter Paterno of King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano LLP represented Iconoclast, and Gary Stiffelman of GSS Legislation PC, Henry Root of Smith Leisure Legislation Group LLP, and Wayne Johnson of Wayne R. Johnson & Associates, PLC represented Moroder within the transaction.Music Enterprise Worldwide
