The Best of 80s Synth Music: Instrumental Edition

A look at some of the best instrumental 80s synth music. From Vangelis to Tangerine Dream, these are the artists that defined the genre.

Introduction

There are a lot of great 80s synth songs out there, but for this compilation, we wanted to focus on the instrumentals. We think these songs really capture the essence of 80s synth music and provide a great starting point for anyone looking to explore this genre further.

So without further ado, here are the best of 80s synth instrumentals!

Synthwave

Synthwave is a genre of electronic music that draws its inspiration from 1980s film soundtracks and video games. The genre’s name is a portmanteau of “synthesizer” and “new wave”, and is often associated with an aesthetic reminiscent of Blade Runner, TRON, and early science fiction movies.

The genre began in the early 2000s as a nostalgia-driven backlash against the perceived excesses of contemporary electronic music. Producers began to mine the sounds of 1980s synthesizers and drum machines for use in their own tracks, resulting in a revival of interest in vintage hardware.

The style has since been adopted by a new generation of producers who have taken the retro aesthetic in new directions, incorporating modern production techniques and synthesizers to create a sound that is uniquely their own.

Outrun

A genre of electronic music characterized by snyth sounds and an overall futuristic aesthetic.

Darksynth

Darksynth is a subgenre of synthwave that takes many of its cues from 80s horror movie scores and video game soundtracks. The result is an ominous, spine-tingling soundscape that will send chills down your spine. If you’re looking for the perfect soundtrack for your next horror movie marathon or spooky Halloween party, look no further than the best darksynth albums of all time.

1. “Perturbator – Dangerous Days”
2. ” Carpenter Brut – Trilogy”
3. ” GosT – Non Paradisi”
4. ” Mega Drive – 198XAD”
5. ” Perturbator – The Uncanny Valley”
6. ” Dance with the Dead – Loved to Death”
7. “Miami Nights 1984 – Turbulence”
8. ” Power Glove – EP I”
9. ” highwaysigns – deathdrive 99″ run fast.”
10.” Tyler Bates & Joel J. Richard – John Wick (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”

Future Funk

Future funk is a subgenre of synth-pop and electronica that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Drawing influences from disco, new wave, and early Detroit techno, future funk typically features heavily synthesized melodies and rhythms with a focus on extended grooves and recalling the positive vibes of disco. The genre reached the peak of its popularity in the 1980s but has since seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the great synth-based tracks of the 80s. There are so many great songs out there that it was tough to narrow it down to just a handful. But we hope you enjoyed this collection of some of the best 80s synth music!