Description: Minimal synth is a genre of music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by its use of synthesizers and a minimalist approach to composition. Here are some key features of minimal synth:
**Synthesizer-Centric**: The genre primarily relies on analog synthesizers, creating rich, electronic soundscapes. The use of vintage equipment contributes to its distinctive tone.
**Minimalism**: True to its name, minimal synth emphasizes simplicity and repetition. Melodies are often straightforward, with a focus on creating a hypnotic and immersive atmosphere.
**Cold Aesthetic**: The sound often has a stark, cold quality, which can evoke feelings of alienation or introspection. This aesthetic is enhanced by the use of sparse arrangements and electronic beats.
**Vocals**: When vocals are present, they are typically delivered in a detached or monotone style, complementing the mechanical feel of the instrumentation. Lyrics often explore themes of isolation, technology, and existentialism.
**DIY Ethos**: Many minimal synth artists operated outside the mainstream music industry, embracing a DIY approach to recording and distribution. This underground spirit contributed to the genre's unique identity.
**Influence of Punk and New Wave**: Minimal synth drew inspiration from the punk movement's raw energy and the emerging new wave scene, blending electronic elements with a rebellious attitude.
**Notable Artists**: Key figures in the genre include artists like Kraftwerk, Suicide, and more contemporary acts like The Soft Moon and Boy Harsher, who continue to explore and expand upon the minimal synth sound.
Overall, minimal synth is defined by its blend of simplicity, electronic innovation, and an evocative emotional landscape, making it a distinctive subgenre within the broader electronic music scene.
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Function Operate Volume One
(2012)
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Function Operate Volume II
(2013)
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(2014)
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Regeneration
(2015)
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Alter Ego
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Police Des Moeurs & Essaie Pas
(2014)
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The Punk Tape
(2015)
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Territoire / La Caisse
(2015)
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Police Des Moeurs
Rôles Inversés
(2012)
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Police Des Moeurs
(2013)
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Police Des Moeurs
(2011)
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N'en Parlons Plus / Un Monde Sans Évasion Possible
(2012)
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Live À Cism
(2012)
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Les Mécanismes De La Culpabilité
(2013)
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Police Des Moeurs
La Politique De La Division
(2012)
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Incertitude Et Démission / Monde Fallacieux (Extended)
(2011)
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Dédales
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(2015)
Essaie Pas
Tout Est Jeune
(2012)
Essaie Pas
Nuit De Noce
(2011)
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Demain Est Une Autre Nuit (The Remixes)
(2016)
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Carmila03
Hi. Could you reupload please?.
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harpagon21
Nice
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HYPNAS
Wonderful band! I met the composer/vocalist Yvon during the
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HYPNAS
So great ! THANKS DS !!!
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doscaras
Thanks a lot, admin!
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blood.twin
It's good but it cannot match the original!
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blood.twin
✌🏻🖤🦇 • • • B L O O D . T W I N • •
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NeR0 Nyx 06
I personally consider it my favorite Suicide Commando album!
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HYPNAS
I first encountered this sound entity with the title
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admin
zyoner1234, reuploaded & updated
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