Tag: synthesizer

  • A trip to “L.A.”

    A trip to “L.A.”

    One day in 1987, “Mannequin” was playing in theaters around town, featuring Starship’s hit song “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” … Yeah! That’s what power ballads sounded like back then! 😎 But on that day, I didn’t go to the movies; instead, I went to my favorite music store in my hometown. I didn’t really…

  • Synthesizers in Rock Music

    Synthesizers in Rock Music

    Hi! I (Carsten) grew up with a big brother who really loves rock music. Of course, I listened to his music too. Queen, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, The Who… One of the first songs I learned to play on the bass was “My Generation” by The Who, but of course without the fast parts : ). Then my brother…

  • Just one more thing..

    Just one more thing..

    Still on the post about new horizons… Iron Maiden Somewhere in Time (1986), the first album on which Harris, Smith and guitarist Dave Murray used guitar and bass synthesizers. I wrote last week that in the 80s almost no musician wanted to do without synthesizers and samplers. Sure, some did, but in my opinion, you should try new things to avoid getting bored eventually😎. Cheers Carsten

  • New horizons

    New horizons

    When rock music travels through new horizons of technology. Once upon a time… a decade in which everything seemed possible. Be it in technology, fashion, or music. In the 80s, synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines dominated the music scene. Every year brought a new innovation: new synthesis methods for synthesizers, new ways to produce music, and…