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The Rise of the Synths

The Rise of the Synths

2019 · 82 min · EN · 7.6 (26 votes)
Dir. Iván Castell · Starring John Carpenter, Tyler Lyle, Tim McEwan, Kavinsky, Robert Parker, Waveshaper

“The old soundtrack of a new generation.”

Documentary

A documentary about the Synthwave scene, nostalgia and the universe of creating sounds. A love letter to human fascination and the collective memories of a universe, that never existed.

VIBE

Dive into a neon-soaked journey through sound and memory. This documentary pulses with a vibrant, nostalgic energy, exploring the creative spirit behind a genre that evokes a past that never quite was. It's a dreamy, reflective exploration of musical identity and shared cultural longing, wrapped in a retro-futuristic aesthetic.

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new retro wavesynthwavegiorgio morodermusic documentary
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