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SYNTHWAVE
WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?
Synthwave (or in a broader term, Retrowave) is a subcultural movement focusing on the revival of the musical and artistic tropes of the 1980s era. Synthwave music places the "traditional" electronic music production techniques of the 80s into a modern environment, using present day's solutions, while trying to retain the original feeling and mood of the eighties. Most synthwave productions revolve around classic themes and subjects from the era, including but not limited to love, freedom, partying, action, space travel, or computers. It also heavily incorporates motives from cult classic movies and television series of the era, e.g. The Terminator, Blade Runner, Miami Vice, Rambo, Mad Max, Die Hard, or Knight Rider.
What the 80s thought the future will feel like, synthwave tries to give that to you today.
-via Megahit https://www.megahit.hu/
The visuals associated with Synthwave draw a lot of inspiration from graphics often seen during the '80s, such as sunset graphics, neon grids, neon lights, '80s sports cars, wireframe vector graphics, pixel art that is designed to look like an old school 8-bit video game, video cassettes, arcades, malls, etc.
Some people will confuse the visuals of Synthwave with the ones from the Vaporwave genre, but there are key differences in not only what is used in the art of the respective aesthetics, but also the tone of it: while Vaporwave can tend to have a more tongue-in-cheek and sarcastic tone to it, Synthwave is incredibly earnest with its love of everything 80s and is made in tribute to the era rather than critiquing it. Despite this, however, it's not uncommon for artists from the two scenes to collaborate to make art or music (one noteworthy example includes Synthwave artist Bart Graft collaborating with Vaporwave/Future Funk artist Bubble Keiki to produce the album, Emerald.
The music evokes a sense of nostalgia for the 80s, capturing the spirit of an era defined by futuristic visions. Synthwave artists also incorporate elements of other genres like rock, pop, and disco, creating a unique fusion of sounds.
Synthwave, also hitting the charts as Retrowave or Outrun, is an electronic music genre that burst onto the scene in the early 2000s. It’s a genre that’s all about instrumental vibes, heavily drawing on the synthesizer-driven melodies from classic 80s Sci-Fi movies (think ‘Escape from New York’, ‘Robocop’) and iconic TV shows (like ‘Knight Rider’, ‘Street Hawk’, ‘Miami Vice’). It’s a throwback to the 80s New Wave era, echoing the sounds of legends like Depeche Mode and The Cure. The name ‘Synthwave’ itself is a blend of SYNTH(esizer) and (new)WAVE. Pioneers like Jean-Michel Jarre, Giorgio Moroder, Wendy Carlos, John Carpenter, Vangelis, and Tangerine Dream have left an indelible mark on this style. The genre’s rhythm foundation is also distinctive, featuring classic 80s drum sounds (kick, snare, hat), all treated with compressed filters reminiscent of the Filtered House Music from the French Touch era.
However, Synthwave artists aren’t just about retro vibes; they also embrace modern tech to craft their sound. They use current musical gear to create pulsating bass lines with SideChain compression, and sometimes, they incorporate the hard-hitting kicks or snares found in House Music, Electro Rock, or Hip Hop. Synthwave has given birth to a few sub-genres too. There’s Darkwave (or Darksynth), which draws its eerie ambiance from horror movie soundscapes. Synthpop is another, featuring vocals processed to mirror that classic 80s sound. Dreamwave offers a more melancholic, romantic feel, while Futursynth takes direct inspiration from retro-futuristic film scores. We’re set to showcase some standout tracks from each of these styles, giving you a clear taste of their unique flavors. Moreover, this fusion of old and new keeps Synthwave fresh and exciting.
Drive - Movie Trailer (2011) HD
Kavinsky - Nightcall (Drive Music Video)
College - A Real Hero (feat. Electric Youth) Drive 2011 edited version [HD]
Miami Vice TV series modern trailer
Knight Rider - Original Show Intro | NBC Classics
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TRON original theatrical trailer (1982)
TRON: LEGACY Official Trailer
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The Terminator (1984) Official Trailer - Arnold Schwarzenegge Movie
Robocop (1987) | Official Trailer | MGM Studios
Back To The Future (1985) Theatrical Trailer - Michael J. Fox Movie HD
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Blade Runner (1982) Official Trailer - Ridley Scott, Harrison Ford Movie
BLADE RUNNER 2049 - Official Trailer
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Stranger Things ALL Trailers Seasons 1-4 2022
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CRAZY FLAMES - Matte Black Lamborghini Aventador
LAZERPUNK - BLACK LAMBO [OFFICIAL LYRICS VIDEO]
The Red Samurai | Ferrari Testarossa | 4K
White Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Driving at Hockenheimring
ActRazer - Classics [Full Album]
ActRazer - Kill Switch
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some darksynth influences
They Live (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Zombie (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
The Lost Boys | 4K UHD Trailer | Warner Bros. Entertainment
A Nightmare on Elm Street Official Trailer #1 - (2010) HD
Halloween (1978) Trailer
Friday The 13th (1980) - Official Trailer
THE HOWLING (1981) | 4K Restoration | Trailer | Dir. by Joe Dante
Demons (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Evilspeak (1981) Trailer
From Beyond - Trailer (1986) HD
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OutRun Longplay (Arcade)
Cruis'n USA | Arcade longplay
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Came out in 1977 but a big influence to some synthwavers
Demon Seed (Modern Trailer)
Trailer | Demon Seed | Warner Archive
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Street Hawk Trailer 1984
Street Hawk New Intro - Rex Smith
*NEW*- street hawk tribute
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Rambo First Blood (1982) - Trailer (HD)
Rambo: First Blood Part 2 (1985) - Trailer (HD)
Bloodsport (1988) - Trailer (HD)
Cyborg (1989) - Official Trailer
Die Hard | 30th Anniversary Trailer | 20th Century FOX - 1988
MAD MAX (1980) | Official Trailer | MGM
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) Mel Gibson Post-Apocalypse Movie HD
Escape from New York (1981) - Trailer HD 1080p
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Alien (1979) - Trailer HD 1080p
Aliens (1986) - Trailer HD 1080p
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Came out in the 70's but still admired by synthwavers today
Network (1976) Official Trailer - Peter Finch Movie
I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore! Speech from Network (1976)
"The World Is a Business, Mr. Beale"
"The World is a Corporation" (Network, 1976)
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The Last Starfighter (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER
WARGAMES (1983) | Official Trailer | MGM
"Short Circuit" (1986) HD Theatrical Trailer
Original Trailer (1984) | GHOSTBUSTERS
Original Trailer (1989) | GHOSTBUSTERS II
Akira (1988) Trailer
Neo Tokyo - 45 Minutes of Pure Creativity - Spoiler Free Anime Review 293
Arcade Memories of the 80s & 90s!
Arcades: 5 Reasons they are Unforgettable
Arcades : The Universal Language : Part 2 - The 1980's
JOYSTICKS (1983) | Official Trailer | HD
The Wizard 1989 - MOVIE TRAILER
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John Wick (2014) - Official Trailer - Keanu Reeves
19 Minutes of John Wick Being a Badass
John Wick Car Chase (2014) HD
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017 Movie) Official Trailer – ‘Wick Goes Off’
Car Chase Scene - JOHN WICK 2 (2017) Movie Clip
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019 Movie) Official Trailer – Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry
John Wick Bike Chase Scene | John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum |
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023 Movie) Official Trailer – Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård
John Wick: Chapter 4 | Movie Clip | Arc de Triomphe Car Chase Scene | Keanu Reeves
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Cyberpunk 2077 is a role-playing video game developed and published by CD Projekt. Adapted from the Cyberpunk franchise, the game is an open world, non-linear RPG with an FPS style in which players are able to heavily customize their character to suit their play style. Gun play, exploration, player choice and activities such as hacking are to feature heavily throughout the game with missions, quests and objectives being completed in a variety of different ways. The world will have dynamic weather and a day/night cycle to make it truly immersive.
CYBERPUNK 2077 All Cutscenes (XBOX SERIES X) Game Movie 1080p 60FPS HD
Website: https://www.cyberpunk.net/us/en/ (https://www.cyberpunk.net/us/en/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cyberpunk2077/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cyberpunk2077/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyberpunkgame/ (https://www.instagram.com/cyberpunkgame/)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame (https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4zyoIAzmdsgpDZQfO1-lSA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4zyoIAzmdsgpDZQfO1-lSA)
Twitch.tv: https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/Cyberpunk%202077
Cyberpunk 2077 (OST) Full / Complete Official Soundtrack - Original Game Soundtrack [FULL ALBUM]
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Blue Thunder (1983) trailer
Flash Gordon Trailer 1980
Robot Jox (1989) - Official Trailer (HD) - Stuart Gordon
THE WRAITH (1986)
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Street Fighter 1 (1987) - Complete Gameplay
Mortal Kombat (Arcade) 【Longplay】
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SNES Longplay [142] F-Zero
F-Zero X (N64) Playthrough - NintendoComplete
F-Zero GX Ruby Cup Master 60fps
Synthbart 81 - F-ZERO (Synthwave / Cyberpunk Montage)
Mark Dee - F-Zero
MASTER BOOT RECORD - F-ZERO
AWITW - Mute City (F-Zero SNES)
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Synthwave Workout Mix 💪 80's vibe Retrowave
Stay Hungry (1976) - Arnold Schwarzenegger's first major Hollywood movie
Quixotic - Schwarzenegger (Official Music Video)
Team Sweatwave - Strength, Speed, Suave
SilverHawk - Pumping Iron (Original Mix) 💪💪💪
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Phantasm Theme (Nightcrawler Remix)
https://soundcloud.com/nightcrawlermusic/phantasm-theme-nightcrawler-remix
Theme from Phantasm (1979) Synth Cover
Terrordyne - Phantasm (Terrordyne Remix) [Music Video] | RetroSynth (Horrorsynth / Synthwave)
Phantasm (Terrordyne Remix) [Horrorwave]