Synthesizer Greatest – Retro Compilation CD, Arcade Records

This retro compilation CD, "Synthesizer Greatest," brings together a selection of the most famous synthesizer classics and soundtrack themes from the 70s and 80s. Featuring iconic melodies like "Chariots of Fire," "Pulstar," and "Tubular Bells," the album offers over 60 minutes of concentrated electronic sound aesthetics. Released by Arcade Records , it appeals to both collectors of classic electronic music and lovers of futuristic soundscapes.

Thanks to the careful compilation, the CD provides an impressive overview of the era in which synthesizers significantly shaped pop and film music.

Historical background

Electronic music experienced a massive boom in the 1970s and 80s. Artists like Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis, and Mike Oldfield made the synthesizer socially acceptable and brought futuristic soundscapes into living rooms. Compilations like "Synthesizer Greatest" were particularly popular, as they brought together the highlights of various electronic music pioneers on a single record.

Product details

• Format: CD (Compilation)

• Label: Arcade Records

• Genre: Electronics, Synthesizers, Soundtracks

• Tracks (selection):

  • Theme from Antarctica

  • Moments in Love

  • Chariots of Fire

  • Pulstar

  • Tubular Bells

  • Oxygen

  • Magnetic Fields

  • Crockett's Theme

• Condition:

  • CD: Very good condition, no visible scratches

  • Booklet/Inlay: clean and complete

  • Case: slight signs of wear, sturdy and functional

Notes

• Original retro compilation – each copy a piece of music history

• Minor signs of wear on the jewel case are possible (see pictures).

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