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This episode features 20 of the greatest synth riffs ever, played on original synths and classic keyboards.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I play 20 of the greatest synth riffs ever, recreated on the original synths and classic keyboards that helped make them famous. From huge dance anthems to 80s synth-pop classics, rock keyboard hooks and legendary soundtrack themes, this episode brings together some of the most recognisable synth sounds in modern music. Featured tracks include: Darude – Sandstorm Faithless – Insomnia The Prodigy – Charly Robin S – Show Me Love Queen – The Show Must Go On Unde...

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Host: Andy Whitmore

Topics covered

• synth music
• synth riffs
• 80s music
• dance anthems
• synth-pop
• soundtrack themes

Keywords

• synth riffs
• CS-80
• Minimoog

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Darude – Sandstorm, Faithless – Insomnia, The Prodigy – Charly, Robin S – Show Me Love, Queen – The Show Must Go On

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