#digital synths

Hidden Treasure / Thomas Newman’s score for Desperately Seeking Susan, 1985

More like this - Vangelis, Patrick O’Hearn’s Indigo, eighties library music

Thomas Newman’s knack for synths surprised me seeing he got his fame later on through classical Pixar scores. Susan doesn’t get much talk beyond “Into The Groove”, but the score is ear candy if you enjoy Vangelis or the mid-80′s digital gloss in general. (Dare I say vaporwave too?)

Within a minute, each piece reflects the movie’s wide metropolis and/or the lead character’s curiosity. As playful as it gets, it subtly counters the hijinks with a strong atmosphere unique to the era’s shimmering textures. His use of echo, reverb and high notes leaves a gorgeous panoramic effect. “Leave Atlantic City” demonstrates with it’s bubbly sequencer and subtle bass echoes that hit like a cool breeze. “Port Authority” varies on the formula with a more tender mood and a sweet new-agey flute. “Key And a Picture Of” mixes it up with it’s murky slow tension while "Rain” adds some elegance with it’s thoughtful piano. 

The closest to a ‘theme song’ is “New York City By Night”, a catchy synth-pop tune capturing the glitz and glamor of Prince’s Revolution era. One year after Purple Rain after all!

In the realm of electronic music, a fierce debate continues to ignite among producers, sound designers, and aspiring bedroom musicians: analog vs. digital. While digital synthesizers have revolutionized music production with their convenience and affordability, there’s an undeniable charm to the organic warmth and character found in analog synths. If you’ve ever felt the inexplicable urge to hug…

In the grand circus of electronic music, two performers stand out as the headliners: analog and digital synthesizers. It’s a battle as old as time, or at least as old as the ’70s. Each camp touts its strengths, from the warm glow of vintage tubes to the razor-sharp precision of algorithms. The true question remains: which one reigns supreme? As we dive into this sound showdown, expect technical…

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