… a select list of artsy synth pop from the early 80’s
Vienna (1981) by Ultravox
I Nearly Married A Human (1979) by Tubeway Army (Gary Numan)
Ghosts (live) by David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto, released originally in the 1982 album Tin Drum – by David Sylvian and his bandmates – Japan
Joan Of Arc (1981) by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
“Random Moment” is a playlist series we launched during the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020, offering a musical escape in bite-sized doses. Each playlist features about four songs, adding up to roughly 10-20 minutes of listening—a perfect length for a refreshing break from daily tasks. Our selections span a wide range of genres, from classical compositions to contemporary tracks, including rock, dance, and more, creating a quick yet immersive musical experience.
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You can also listen to it on Spotify but a subscription is required to listen to the full length of each tune. Playing the samples without a subscription is still fun. Try it.
This is the 23rd playlist. The earlier playlists can be found by searching for the category “playlists” on this site.