Retrowave & Synthwave Music - Review & Commentary

[Mister Obvious]

Original retrowave...



Back when it was just...

Wave.

[O6J4H]

She swam by me... smiling brightly. Sigh...

[Guest]

[Dark Dick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDWj89eUF4w

[WNRg8]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDWj89eUF4w

Throwin’ in the tower... https://youtu.be/l2rTrI5in9U

[Dark Dick]

[Mister Obvious]

[Master Oblivious]

Something I really appreciate about retrowave is the guitar element...

Big guitar was a hallmark of the 80s.

I've been impressed by the kind of guitar work they've been able to incorporate into retrowave so well.

Wank and drive..

[Marmel]

TSM WAS HERE

[Master Oblivious]

This is called "vaporwave."



Music for listening for listening to people in certain, delicate ways.

[Dark Dick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pQmX0g2OY

LOL. When I saw the thumbnail in my recommendations feed I thought it was one of your videos.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g9pQmX0g2OY/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEZCPYBEIoBSFXyq4qpAwsIARUAAIhCGAFwAQ==&rs=AOn4CLCWARpmDclXFzTKSEC53squ_v5Kog

[Mister Obvious]

LOL WTF!!!

That is A FUCKED UP thumbnail dude.

[Master Oblivious]

LOL WTF!!!

That is A FUCKED UP thumbnail dude.

I think that's the definition of the 80's and "retro." 

Ever thought why "retro" is in? I mean it's not retro to me; more like brings
me back to being a kid but it's odd it's a "thing" right now. 

Synthwave music is literally so easy a chimp could make it. 

@Dark. I like your avatar dude. Where's the dude you shot?

[Master Oblivious]

[Mister Obvious]

Swimware - Confessions in the Dark



Ummm, WTF?

[Mister Obvious]

What the fuck how the fuck?

[Mister Obvious]

I'm SHOOK by that song... when I heard it I was like man this has to be sampled.

Or is some kinda underground legit '80s song from a demotape or some shit.

Like it does NOTHING but confirm my theory that a lot of these names in retrowave are legitimate 80s era music artists.

[Mister Obvious]

Vosto - Cyber Fire



And THIS song?????

[Mister Obvious]

That song isn't legit retrowave on any level, that's like pure synthwave but it's on this retrowave channel sooo.

[Mister Obvious]

I mean it's GOOD good shit. Like I don't care if they mix shit in if it's GOOD.

ESPECIALLY if there are no vocals.

It's awesome...

That said, they (Vosto) have made this song the EVER SO SLIGHTEST too lengthy.

You guys know I am a staunch critic, working since 2012 to critique this genre of music...

I know what I'm talking about when it comes to vocal critiques.

But I also know what I'm talking about when it comes to actual song production.

I won't name any names, but I have done a fair bit work with re-edits and have started more than one trend in the retrowave/synth genre...

As the creator of certain trends, I am telling you, it's a touch too slow. Only a touch... ;)