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Pinkie-Dawn July 27th, 2015 8:51 AM

70's/80's Synth Music
 
For those of you who were either born or grew up in the 80's, you're probably more familiar with this type of instrument used in the songs you've listened to, called a synthesizer. It sounds something like this:





Although it was also used during the 70's, the instrument was what gave the 80's an identity, much like how certain music genres give a decade an identity (Ex: Jazz in roaring 20's, Rock in the groovy 60's, etc.). The instrument is also great for making love songs. For someone born in the 90's, I have a great liking for hearing 80's synthesizers. Nowadays, this instrument is rarely used in modern music, which baffles me, because in every music genre, despite the existence of newer models, the older models are still used in modern music. I wish to see a revival - not because today's music is bad, but it's more upbeat and you're more likely to get a song stuck in your head if an 80's synthesizer was included, considering that disco music got a recent revival with the song Uptown Funk. The most recent use of the 80's synthesizer was from Kung Fury, but I wish to see it used again in mainstream music, so I hope that one day see a modern pop song using an 80's synthesizer. Share me your thoughts on 70's/80's synth music?

maccrash July 27th, 2015 10:29 AM

to preface: I'm pretty sure almost every modern song on the radio uses a synthesizer of some sort, but I digress. I do love a lot of '80s like synthpop-esque stuff which is I think what you're going for here. SOME EXAMPLES:

Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush
Kill for Love by Chromatics (from 2012 but very '80s inspired)
Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode
Ghosts by Japan
100,000 Fireflies by The Magnetic Fields
Temptation by New Order (!!!)
The Number One Song in Heaven by Sparks
Head Over Heels by Tears for Fears

yeah. some of my favorites.

Her July 27th, 2015 12:38 PM



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Esper July 27th, 2015 1:46 PM

When I think synthesizers I think of this:



I don't know if that's the specific synthesizer sound you mean, but for me "synthesizer" = "electronic noise sound effect thingy"

cream July 27th, 2015 5:42 PM

i approve of this thread. nothing can beat the sound of 80's music and its signature synth.
you have good taste

Sir Codin July 30th, 2015 2:54 AM

The only thing about synth music I know is the soundtrack for Kung Fury and by extension David Hasselhoff.

Sopheria August 2nd, 2015 1:14 PM

YES!

I absolutely love 80s synth. It constitutes about 90% of the music I listen to haha. Absolute favorites:

Save A Prayer by Duran Duran (may possibly be my favorite song of all time)
Shout by Tears For Fears
Too Shy by Kajagoogoo
West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys
Fly Like An Eagle by Steve Miller Band
I Ran by A Flock Of Seagulls
Something About You by Level 42 (not 100% synth, but the synth and instrumentals blend quite well~)

Just to name a few. I love almost everything ever made by Duran Duran or Tears For Fears <3

Houndour2005 August 19th, 2015 1:39 AM



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