Synthwave
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- Brief Introduction and Quickfacts
- Detailed Description
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Overview and quickfacts
Synthwave is a style of electronic music that draws heavily from 1980s film soundtracks and video game music. It typically features synthesizers and drum machines, and often incorporates elements of pop and new wave.
The art style is also known as: New Wave, Electronic, Dance
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism
1. Jan Hammer (born April 17, 1948) 2. Vangelis (born March 29, 1943) 3. Wendy Carlos (born November 14, 1939) 4. Giorgio Moroder (born April 26, 1940) 5. Harold Faltermeyer (born October 1952) 6. John Carpenter (born January 16, 1948) 7. Tangerine Dream (founded in 1967) 8. Kraftwerk (founded in 1970) 9. Yellow Magic Orchestra (founded in 1978) 10. Devo (founded in 1973) 11. The B-52’s (founded in 1976) 12. Talking Heads (founded in 1975) 13. Visage (founded in 1979) 14. Ultravox (founded in 1974) 15. Japan (founded in 1974) 16. The Human League (founded in 1977) 17. Heaven 17 (founded in 1980) 18. OMD (founded in 1978) 19. Depeche Mode (founded in 1980) 20. New Order (founded in 1980) 21. Front 242 (founded in 1981) 22. Front Line Assembly (founded in 1986) 23. Nitzer Ebb (founded in 1982) 24. Laibach (founded in 1980) 25. Skinny Puppy (founded in 1982) 26. Front Line Assembly (founded in 1986) 27. My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult (founded in 1987) 28. Nine Inch Nails (founded in 1988) 29. The Prodigy (founded in 1990) 30. The Chemical Brothers (founded in 1989)
1. “The Watchers” by H. R. Giger (1984) 2. “Dune” by Frank Herbert (1965) 3. “Neuromancer” by William Gibson (1984) 4. “Blade Runner” by Ridley Scott (1982) 5. “The Terminator” by James Cameron (1984) 6. “Aliens” by James Cameron (1986) 7. “The Matrix” by The Wachowskis (1999) 8. “The Island” by Michael Bay (2005) 9. “Inception” by Christopher Nolan (2010) 10. “Interstellar” by Christopher Nolan (2014) 11. “The Fifth Element” by Luc Besson (1997) 12. “The Dark Knight” by Christopher Nolan (2008) 13. “The Dark Knight Rises” by Christopher Nolan (2012) 14. “Mad Max: Fury Road” by George Miller (2015) 15. “The Road Warrior” by George Miller (1981) 16. “Mad Max” by George Miller (1979) 17. “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy (2006) 18. “The Stand” by Stephen King (1978) 19. “The Shining” by Stephen King (1977) 20. “The Exorcist” by William Peter Blatty (1971) 21. “The Omen” by Richard Donner (1976) 22. “The Conjuring” by James Wan (2013) 23. “The Babadook” by Jennifer Kent (2014) 24. “A Quiet Place” by John Krasinski (2018) 25. “Hereditary” by Ari Aster (2018) 26. “The Witch” by Robert Eggers (2015) 27. “It” by Stephen King (1986) 28. “The Mist” by Stephen King (1980) 29. “The Shining” by Stanley Kubrick (1980) 30. “2001: A Space Odyssey” by Stanley Kubrick (1968)
Detailed Description
Synthwave is a genre of electronic music that draws inspiration from 1980s film soundtracks and video games. The music is often characterized by its retro sound, synthesizer-based melodies, and futuristic themes. The genre first gained popularity in the early 2010s, with artists such as Kavinsky, College, and Carpenter Brut becoming well-known names in the scene. The style has since seen a resurgence in popularity, with a new wave of artists bringing a fresh take on the sound of the 1980s. Famous artists in the synthwave scene include Perturbator, Carpenter Brut, and Danger. These artists have been responsible for some of the most iconic tracks in the genre, such as Perturbator’s “Future Club” and Carpenter Brut’s “Turbo Killer”. Paintings in the synthwave style often feature bright, neon colors and futuristic landscapes. One of the most famous examples of synthwave artwork is the cover art for Perturbator’s album “Dangerous Days”, which was painted by artist Simon Stålenhag. If you’re a fan of 80s culture, or if you’re just looking for some great electronic music to listen to, then be sure to check out the synthwave scene. You won’t be disappointed.
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Known Artists
1. Jan Hammer (born April 17, 1948) 2. Vangelis (born March 29, 1943) 3. Wendy Carlos (born November 14, 1939) 4. Giorgio Moroder (born April 26, 1940) 5. Harold Faltermeyer (born October 1952) 6. John Carpenter (born January 16, 1948) 7. Tangerine Dream (founded in 1967) 8. Kraftwerk (founded in 1970) 9. Yellow Magic Orchestra (founded in 1978) 10. Devo (founded in 1973) 11. The B-52’s (founded in 1976) 12. Talking Heads (founded in 1975) 13. Visage (founded in 1979) 14. Ultravox (founded in 1974) 15. Japan (founded in 1974) 16. The Human League (founded in 1977) 17. Heaven 17 (founded in 1980) 18. OMD (founded in 1978) 19. Depeche Mode (founded in 1980) 20. New Order (founded in 1980) 21. Front 242 (founded in 1981) 22. Front Line Assembly (founded in 1986) 23. Nitzer Ebb (founded in 1982) 24. Laibach (founded in 1980) 25. Skinny Puppy (founded in 1982) 26. Front Line Assembly (founded in 1986) 27. My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult (founded in 1987) 28. Nine Inch Nails (founded in 1988) 29. The Prodigy (founded in 1990) 30. The Chemical Brothers (founded in 1989)
Known Paintings / Pictures / Images
1. “The Watchers” by H. R. Giger (1984) 2. “Dune” by Frank Herbert (1965) 3. “Neuromancer” by William Gibson (1984) 4. “Blade Runner” by Ridley Scott (1982) 5. “The Terminator” by James Cameron (1984) 6. “Aliens” by James Cameron (1986) 7. “The Matrix” by The Wachowskis (1999) 8. “The Island” by Michael Bay (2005) 9. “Inception” by Christopher Nolan (2010) 10. “Interstellar” by Christopher Nolan (2014) 11. “The Fifth Element” by Luc Besson (1997) 12. “The Dark Knight” by Christopher Nolan (2008) 13. “The Dark Knight Rises” by Christopher Nolan (2012) 14. “Mad Max: Fury Road” by George Miller (2015) 15. “The Road Warrior” by George Miller (1981) 16. “Mad Max” by George Miller (1979) 17. “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy (2006) 18. “The Stand” by Stephen King (1978) 19. “The Shining” by Stephen King (1977) 20. “The Exorcist” by William Peter Blatty (1971) 21. “The Omen” by Richard Donner (1976) 22. “The Conjuring” by James Wan (2013) 23. “The Babadook” by Jennifer Kent (2014) 24. “A Quiet Place” by John Krasinski (2018) 25. “Hereditary” by Ari Aster (2018) 26. “The Witch” by Robert Eggers (2015) 27. “It” by Stephen King (1986) 28. “The Mist” by Stephen King (1980) 29. “The Shining” by Stanley Kubrick (1980) 30. “2001: A Space Odyssey” by Stanley Kubrick (1968)
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