Synthpop for a Darkened Room

Product Description
This is a low-priced label sampler from A Different Drum featuring songs that focus on the more mellow, moody side of the spectrum. Not every synthpop anthem is necessarily made for a club-- some of the best songs are ones that fit well in a dark room after the night of dancing is over. The collection features songs that explore love, loss, solitude, hope, and other emotions that are often missing from the thumping tracks that keep the disco lights flashing. So, explore a different side of the modern synthpop, electronic pop scene with this great collection.

Synthpop for a Darkened Room,Various Artists,A Different Drum,Highlights the more emotional, melencholy, and even romantic songs that may not necessarily be made for the club, but that are certainly made to move the mind.,New Romantic,Synth Pop

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Tracks:

1. Regenerate (Cosmicity)
2. Earthbound (Wideband Network)
3. Apology (The Echoing Green)
4. Real (Droom)
5. Empty (B! Machine)
6. Danger (Intuition)
7. Bleed (Daybehavior)
8. Starless (Syrian)
9. Beautiful Thing (Real Life)
10. Conformia (Moulin Noir)
11. Forbidden Fruit (Opium)
12. Miss You More (De/Vision)
13. Satellite (The Dignity of Labour)
14. My Wandering Mind (Wave In Head)
15. Adrian - I Lose Control (Somegirl)
16. Voice In the Rain (Virtual Server)

Album Description

A Different Drum is proud to present this collection of synthpop songs which turns the focus away from the club dance floor and into the heart. Much of the electronic dance music released in today's market only serves one purpose-- to move your body. Though club music often gives the listener something to which they can dance, much of the appeal dies once the listener has left the flashing lights and loud sound systems of the dance floor. One of the strengths of the synthpop genre is that it not only caters to those who love a great beat and catchy hooks, but it also appeals to the mind, with meaningful and memorable lyrical content. Synthpop is also not entirely restricted to club use, but also uses electronic music production to create different moods for different occasions. We don't always feel like dancing.

The "Synthpop for a Darkened Room" series explores the songs that contemplate love, melancholy, questions, and answers. It's the kind of music that can move your mind and your body. You can leave the dark dance club floor and still enjoy these songs in a dark room of your own. Enjoy the emotional journey!

If you love danceable, high-energy synthpop, then you should check out A Different Drum's label samplers in the "Synthpop Club Anthems" series. Those collections pull together the most popular dance mixes and underground hits by some of today's top synthpop bands.

If you enjoy specific songs on this CD or on other collections, our hope is that you will show support for those favorite bands buy purchasing their album releases. These bands are all creating music out of a love for their art, and they are hopeful that one day they can even make a living while sharing their talents. This is a dream which can only be achieved through the support of fans. CD's by these bands can be purchased here at Amazon.com.

Average customer rating: Synthpop with soul

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Tracks:

1. Heaven (Intuition)
2. So Alive (Pristina)
3. Control of Me (Michigan)
4. A Sea of Purity (Ultraviolet)
5. S.O.S. (Leiahdorus)
6. Forgive You (Somegirl)
7. In Different Things (Rename)
8. A Switch (Rupesh Cartel)
9. Why (Nevarakka)
10. On the Corner (Wave In Head)
11. Cayendo (Silica Gel)
12. (not) Girlfriend (B! Machine)
13. Reunite (Junk Circuit)
14. Light Over Dark (Blue October)
15. Winter Rose (Opium)

Album Description

Synthpop (or electronic music in general) is often perceived by the general public as some kind of computer-generated sound without a soul or heart. Perhaps it is the false notion that any kind of music that is "programmed" somehow removes the need for creativity or musicianship. But most likely it is simply because they are sadly unexposed to the emotional, deep synthpop found here. The "Synthpop for a Darkened Room" series is intended to spotlight the emotional, melancholy, or romantic side of synthpop, where the songs are written to move the mind and heart, as well as the body. This is electronic music with a soul.

Customer Reviews:

Synthpop with soul.......2005-04-05

When I think of synth-pop, the first thing that pops into my head is '80s pop bands Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, and Erasure. I think of high energy, catchy pop songs that makes me want to dance, that or make me want to break out in old '80s fashion like the torn sweatshirt ala Jennifer Beals in "Flashdance" and leg warmers (or maybe not). I always imagined synth-pop songs being these fun, dance songs.

I was wrong. That has all changed. I recently had access to "Synthpop For a Darkened Room vol.3" and had to listen to it because I love synth-pop music so much. I didn't realize that synth-pop could sound so beautiful when the beat is turned down a notch or two in a more low-key mood. I'm sure some people say that music that is computer-generated such as synth-pop is not really music because it lacks no soul. Well I have to say that the music I heard on this compilation has a lot of soul just because there are no guitars. The songs are absolutely gorgeous. The lush melodies and ethereal vocals are absolutely breathtaking. Songs like "So Alive" by Pristina and Ultraviolet's "A Sea of Purity" with the angelic female vocals were candy for my ears. I sat enraptured the first time I heard those songs. Another must-hear track is Nevarakka's "Why". I never imagined that female vocals sounded so good with synth-pop until now (not that they were any bad to begin with) but the songs I heard on this album really took synth-pop to a new level in my personal opinion.

Yes, some of the synth-pop acts like Rupesh Cartel and Rename sounds awfully similiar to synth-pop legends Pet Shop Boys but it isn't as if that is a bad thing. Better sound like PSB than any band that passes them off as rock music nowadays. Wave in Head's "On the Corner" bore an eery resemblence to Depeche Mode. The lead singer sounded uncannily like Dave Gahan and the lead singer from synth-pop/goth/punk band Bella Morte. Another great track.

"Synthpop For a Darkened Room vol.3" is actually my first exposure to this series. I thoroughly enjoyed this compilation. There was not one song on the entire album that I did not like. I loved all the songs. The compilation proved to me that not all synth-pop is fast, addictively catchy, dance songs. This downtempo mood is surprisingly refreshing and breathtaking. I rarely buy compilations nowadays but this is definitely by far one of the best I have heard in a long time.

Average customer rating: Worth It, For The Leiahdorus Track..... Newer Clearer-New Clear Sky Excellent stuff Fantastic, moody synthpop! What a great disc!!

Synthpop for a Darkened Room Various Artists Manufacturer: A Different Drum ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Synthpop for a Darkened Room 3 Synthpop for a Darkened Room 2 ASIN: B00008AACA Release Date: 2003-01-15

Tracks:

1. With You (Wave In Head)
2. The Dissection of Man (Leiahdorus)
3. Miss You (Sweep)
4. Just Love Me (Intuition)
5. Defeatist (Somegirl)
6. Wide Awake (Virtual Server)
7. Ocean Rain (Merge)
8. Sky (Voice Industrie)
9. Goodbye For Now (Monolithic)
10. Serenity (New Clear Sky)
11. I Want You (Cosmicity)
12. Casino (Blue October)
13. Maria Calling (Moulin Noir)
14. Spring and Autumn (B! Machine)
15. In Need (Neuropa)

Album Description

This is a low-priced label sampler from A Different Drum featuring songs that focus on the more mellow, moody side of the spectrum. Not every synthpop anthem is necessarily made for a club-- some of the best songs are ones that fit well in a dark room after the night of dancing is over. The collection features songs that explore love, loss, solitude, hope, and other emotions that are often missing from the thumping tracks that keep the disco lights flashing. So, explore a different side of the modern synthpop, electronic pop scene with this great collection.

Customer Reviews:

Worth It, For The Leiahdorus Track............2004-03-31

...I absolutely love the track from Leiahdorus!...I was already familiar with certain tracks, from other A Different Drum compilations...Somegirl, Voice Industrie....which I also like....BUT, hearing the Leiahdorus, and Intuition tracks, has encouraged a purchase of both their full length efforts.

The Synthpop For A Darkened Room 2 and the Club compilations are also really good....as well as the Synthpop 5 disk sampler.

Newer Clearer-New Clear Sky.......2003-02-26

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While many synthpop releases of late have relied on analogue gear to take the listener back to the 80s, the American duo of Roberts Dombrower (vocals) & Cotnoir (programming) pay no heed to such activities with a second album that is totally modern & very polished (though not in any way sterile) with no retro influences to speak of.That is, unless you count the 70s disco syndrum effects on their cover of Black Sabbath's "Paranoid".You may think I'm pulling your leg by claiming that a synthpop band would have the nerve to cover such a track (and then add such cheesy effects) but not only do New Clear Sky have the courage to go for it but, most amazingly, they make it work although I doubt many old metallers will appreciate it much!
Basically,this is solid electronic music for the modern thinking with a likeness to labelmates The Echoing Green during the up-tempo "Juice" & "Closer" while the cynical lyrics & musical style of "White Lies" brings to mind the well-respected US band Information Society.
Elsewhere the almost urban rhythms of "Joy & Sadness" see the duo looking around, picking & choosing the best parts of modern electronic music, although even these easily accessable pieces avoid any over indulgence in sweetness.The ethnic voice samples that crop up during the opening "Serenity" are another welcome addition to the band's musical armoury, adding a global touch to the very tight, highly polished backing & Dombrower's smooth tuneful vocals.The rhythmless "Fall" is the closest they get to a ballad & although the slightly punchy bass backing makes the piece slightly too 'busy' to really qualify as such the emotive interplay of heartfelt vocals, synths & accoustic guitar do perform pretty much the same role,ably tugging at the heart strings.
Almost inevitably the essentially modern dance influences raise their heads with "Solveig's Song" (which utilises the theme from Ibsen's "Peer Gynt Suite") blossoming into full bloom from it's dark & haunting beginnings while the stripped down trance style of the closing title track provides a late blast ideal for shadow dancers everywhere...

Excellent stuff.......2003-02-26

This disc has many great bands on it, although I don't own albums from all of them, but here's thoughts on those I do have stuff from.

Moulin Noir falls in the Dark Wave genre, but they're rather gothic as well, the singer has good range and Maria Calling is one of the best tunes, although I'd have picked Spellbound myself, it's an uptempo feast for the senses, but that's me.

Monolithic is one of my favorites, not only is the music amazing along with the singing, the lyrics have a Christian theme and provide enlightenment, as well as guidance. The vocalist, Midihead, has a knack for putting touching lyrics like those in Goodbye to powerful music. House Of Joy and Maxim are two other songs that are a must hear.

Voice Industrie is some of the best music I've ever heard, it has that same dreamy feel and sound that Moulin Noir has but with even better vocals. I think I can sleep better at night having heard Sky, thanks to a sampler CD I got. This band needs to release a new album, or just re-release their older material on A Different Drum.

Neuropa's great for putting me in a good mood, I remember when I first heard Sins Of The Heart, I felt happier than I did before. In Need is one of the slower tracks, but it along with Bound, True Love Wars, and Skin Deep are the best.

Virtual Server is a whose who of Synth-Pop really. Wide Awake has Stefan Netshio of Beborn Beton behind the microphone. He has a good, deep, melodic voice with character. The album also has Chrissy Franklin (System22), Ross Carter (Blue October), Alan Levesque (Voice Industrie) and many others. If you like great Electro/Synth-Pop with superb singers, get this one.

Blue October is easily the catchiest Synth-Pop band around, I'll find myself humming Casino and not even realizing it. The is another band that needs to release a new album, but their past works can keep anyone satisfied until then.

Intuition is one band that I want to hear more from, a lot more. Upbeat like Neuropa, this is a band to watch out for I think, their song Two blew me away and I'm willing to bet Just Love Me is no different.

Ok, I should stop there since my space is limited. As an earlier reviewer states, this album is over flowing with songs and is perfect for a long road trip or flight. I think most if not all of it is good driving music, and it's always funny to see the look on everyone's face when you blast Neuropa. ;)

Fantastic, moody synthpop!.......2003-02-26

A fantastic album, it didn't leave my bedroom CD player for over a week. If I have a complaint with it, it's that I have many of these songs on other compilations, so it's only about 50% new to me (for example, I think I have the Monolithic track in about 5 other places). But even the stuff I already have is wonderful, and some of the new stuff just blows me away! Based on this compilation, I picked up Leiahdorus just last night, and am mulling over Intuition and Somegirl.

Not an album to play in a club, but the album to play after the club. Or over dinner, with a bottle of champagne . . . .

What a great disc!!.......2003-02-26

A Different Drum puts out the best compilation discs of anyone, and given the lack of synthpop out there, you need to buy them all. The Merge track is great, so is the Sweep track, but you have to love Just Love Me by Intuition. At this price, with almost 80 minutes of music, you can't go wrong.

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