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In this episode, I play 20 of the greatest synth riffs ever, recreated on the original synths and classic keyboards that helped make them famous.
From huge dance anthems to 80s synth-pop classics, rock keyboard hooks and legendary soundtrack themes, this episode brings together some of the most recognisable synth sounds in modern music.
Featured tracks include:
Darude – Sandstorm
Faithless – Insomnia
The Prodigy – Charly
Robin S – Show Me Love
Queen – The Show Must Go On
Underworld – Born Slippy .NUXX
Harold Faltermeyer – Axel F
Europe – The Final Countdown
Black Box – Ride on Time
Crystal Waters – Gypsy Woman
Human Resource – Dominator
Second Phase – Mentasm
Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough
The Human League – Don’t You Want Me
Madonna – Holiday
Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy
Michael Jackson – Thriller
Vangelis – Chariots of Fire
Gary Numan – Are “Friends” Electric?
Pink Floyd – Shine On You Crazy Diamond
The instruments featured include the Minimoog, Roland JP-8080, Roland JD-800, Roland Alpha Juno-1, Korg M1, Roland Juno-106, Roland Jupiter-4, Roland Jupiter-8, Yamaha DX7, Yamaha CS-80, Logan String Machine, and Korg Rhythm 55B drum machine.
No generic preset run-throughs — these are hands-on recreations using the original synths and keyboards wherever possible.
Played, recorded and recreated by Andy Whitmore at Greystoke Studio.
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