10 Synth Riffs That Shook the World

Support this channel on Patreon: These riffs all whipped me into shape as a keyboard player, and composer in the mid 80s, all in a different way. “Thriller“ by the build-up into the main hook, “The Final Countdown“ by it’s majestic synth brass sound and also build up. “Take on Me“ by it’s catchy almost arpeggio-like way of playing, along with the staccato DX synth bass, “Save a Prayer“ by utilizing the pitch bend wheel in a new way as well as the different keys the chords take throughout the song. Axel F for simplicity yet intoxicating main hook and bass, “New Song“ for the way Mr. HJ so effortlessy managed several synths at the same time, yet playing that catchy riff. “Light my Fire“ by sheer awesomeness in the outragious use of different keys and chords in that short amount of time the solo lasts. “Deep Red“ by its use of different time signatures and the way is so hypnotizing togeth