Hello! Back for another Song of the Day, and today's topic is about synths. That's right, the instruments in electronic music. More specifically, today's post is about good synths. The ones that fit perfectly, or stand out strongly on their own.
First, let's look at the bad. There are just some synths (Afrojack is a hack, for real) that make me leave nightclubs. Just because you're not playing Top 40 doesn't mean you're a good DJ. And just because you get played in clubs doesn't mean you're a good artist. Afrojack is a hack, and so is the rest of his ilk.
What do I look for in a synth? I feel it has to agree with the mood of the song. If that mood is being a clown, then look no farther than the links above. A synth can even be used to contrast with other features of the song in order to highlight certain aspects. I think that the arguably disagreeable synth in DJ Fresh's take on the Pink Panther (you'll hear it) highlights the smoothness of the rest of the track.
It doesn't always take a big synth to make a good song! London Elektricity knows this well, requiring nothing more than piano keys to lead Elektricity Will Keep You Warm. Some tracks are made by good synth selection! Mylo's track Muscle Cars has one of the best synths I've ever heard coming in at 1:22, and I challenge anyone to find something that could sound better. Some other masters of the synth include Daft Punk, Justice, Siriusmo, Underworld, and many more. The most recent mindblowing snyth I've heard is from today's song of the day:
Starkey - Playing With Fire
It comes in at 0:53. Multilayered, strong, intense but not overpowering, and so many other things. It absolutely makes this song, and is a testament to Starkey's skill as an artist. I've promoted him many times on this blog, and I'll do it again, because he is amazing. Enjoy the links, and look forward to more coming soon!
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