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jayswin · 09-15-2017, 08:41 PM

I think synth can work, but it sounds better when used by talented bands to compliment top notch music writing. The 80's phenomenon saw a lot of average bands use it by just basically holding their fingers down on the chords and allowing the simple, overwhelming sound to take over.

Van Halen is probably the best example of synth complimenting or even driving songs in incredible arrangements. They were true talent, and synth lovers were so lucky Eddie decided to go that route for awhile.

09-15-2017, 08:41 PM	#20
jayswin Celebrated Square Root Day Join Date: Mar 2006 Exp:	I think synth can work, but it sounds better when used by talented bands to compliment top notch music writing. The 80's phenomenon saw a lot of average bands use it by just basically holding their fingers down on the chords and allowing the simple, overwhelming sound to take over. Van Halen is probably the best example of synth complimenting or even driving songs in incredible arrangements. They were true talent, and synth lovers were so lucky Eddie decided to go that route for awhile.