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The Synth Hero Show w/ Orbital

London, 26.06.17

With Orbital

An ode to synthesis from the latest and greatest. From 2011 to 2019, Tim Noakes invited guest Synth Heroes to select an hour of their formative electronic music influences. Listen back to the NTS show archive here. Also check out www.SynthHero.com to discover artist track notes and exclusive mixes from legendary synthesists like Suzanne Ciani, Clint Mansell, New Order, Throbbing Gristle, Orbital, Vince Clarke, John Maus and many more.

Tracklist

  • DR MABUSE
    PROPAGANDA This Was The First Track On ZTT Records That We Heard And Never Looked Back.
  • LET THE MUSIC PLAY
    SHANNON One Of The Best Dance Floor Tracks Ever.
  • SITUATION
    YAZOO Vince Clarke -Alison Moyet -What A Team,Song After Song Everyones A Winner.
  • LOOKING FROM A HILLTOP
    SECTION 25 Our Alternative Factory Records 12 Inch Favourite.
  • DEAD EYES OPEN
    SEVERED HEADS The Band That Taught Us That Electronic Music Can Be Dirty, Beautiful,Haunting And Funny All At The Sam Time.
  • KOYAANISQATSI
    PHILIP GLASS Chose This Particular Track Of Philip Glass From The Film Trilogy Which Made A Huge Impression On Us.He Was Our First Introduction To "Minimal Music"-"System Music" And Not Afraid To Use A Synth.
  • LOGOS PART ONE
    TANGERINE DREAM What We Don't Know About Magic Mushrooms And Tangerine Dream Ain't Worth Knowing.
  • BEAT BOX
    ART OF NOISE Big "Moment In Love"For Us.Trevor Horn And Anne Dudly Electro UK Style.
  • MAN MACHINE
    KRAFTWERK We Got Introduced To Kraftwerk By Our Big Brother Dr Gary With Autobahn-The Man Machine Album-Personal Smoking Favourite.
  • AL NAAFYISH
    HASHIM Love Love LoveElectro Music,In The Old Style Meaning -Huge Impression,It Pushed Us To Buy Our First Drum Machine.
  • NEW LIFE
    DEPECHE MODE First Song Ever Video Recorded On Our Parent's Ferguson VHS.
  • DON'T STOP ME
    ORBITAL Thought It Would Be Good To Pop This Orbital Track In As Audio Where's Wally Of Influences On Us.
  • THEME FROM THE SAINT
    ORBITAL In Honour Of The Great Sir Roger Moore Here Is Our Cover Version Of The Saint Theme Tune.