Synth-pop or synthesizer pop is a music genre that emerged in Japan and the UK in the late 1960s. Introducing the electric keyboard as an instrument to replace the guitar, this style reached its peak in the 80s, dominating the dance floors and charts. Want to know who was responsible for creating this type of music? Discover below:
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To whom do we owe the creation of synth-pop music?
Currently synth-pop is not as successful as in the 80s, but most of the songs in this style influenced artists like Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. In addition to having given rise to other sub genres such as electronic music and technopop. Find out now who were the main representatives of this musical genre:
The History of Synth Pop
As innovative and modern as it appears to be, the synthesizer was a musical instrument developed in 1964. It came to prominence in the mid-1970s when it was used by bands Kraftwerk and Yellow Magic Orchestra. But it wasn't until the 1980s that the melodic, sparse, and cold sound of synth-pop gained popularity. Despite having declined in the 1990s and 2000s, it was widely used as inspiration in electronic music.
Synth-pop classics
Among the songs of this musical genre that were successful are:
Gary Numan – Cars
Considered one of the forerunners of synth-pop along with Kraftwerk's work. The track has all the characteristics of the musical style, which was certainly responsible for placing it at number one on the British charts in 1979 and in Canada in 1980.
The Human League - Don't You Want Me
The track was the fourth single released from the band's 1981 album Dare. In a week it was already at number one in the UK singles, and the following year it topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States (USA).
Yazoo/Yaz – Don't Go
The song was released in 1982 as the second single from the British band's debut album, entitled Upstairs at Eric's. It reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 2 on the dance charts in the US, where it stayed at No. 1 for two consecutive weeks.
Corey Hart – Sunglasses At Night
In August 1983 he was regarded as one of the sex symbols of music and in 1984 he reached seventh place on the US Billboard Hot 100. This original version was the inspiration for the biggest electro breaks hit of 2001, recreated by DJ and producer Tiga.