Dark Times - Bright Sides

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I made this track back in 2001, 20 years ago with one of my friends. I was under a huge 'Matrix influence' that time, as the first and the one and only Matrix movie was one of my favourites (and still is). Obviously that time without social media and any other promoting channels the track was undiscovered and was available only for my friends.

But when I realized that they will do another sequel to the Matrix trilogy, I decided to go back to this track and will do a 2021 version, a more synthwave/cyberpunkish version and a much better mix. So basically I've recreated every tracks and instruments from scratch and only used the old original speeches of Morpheus and Neo from the movie.

And finally here we go, here is my new track from my upcoming 2022 LP album.

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Digital/Stream: https://luvlite.fanlink.to/lies
Releasedate 26.11.2021
Luvlite Recordings 

Megablast about his production:

”Lies“ started with a very simple but catchy Juno 60 Arpeggio Bassline, which I created around 10 years ago.

I am an 80’s child and believe that in your early years, your subconscious mind stores a lot of first impressions and emotional moments. I listened to Roxy Music at my parents’ home when I was a kid, alongside all the great pop tracks from Icehouse to New Order, which were played on the radio.

2020, when Covid started, I was locked in my studio on the island of Ibiza. I couldn’t see my little daughter, all my flights got cancelled and I had no idea when I would see her again. A few weeks later my beloved grandmother who supported me on my path with music since I was a kid passed away. I was swept up in a wave of heavy emotions and really down.

So, I decided to put all my emotions in the track I started so many years ago. I made a post on FB asking if anyone had any idea of a vocalist who could fit my expectations and I got introduced by my friend Luna Ibiza, to Steven Jones who was based in the UK.

I sent him ideas of the vocal I had in my mind. He liked it a lot and started recording and sent me the parts. Later on I got in touch with Depeche Mode’s Tour Drummer Christian Eigner, who I went to school with. He immediately liked the track and the idea, and recorded the drums for „Lies". I added some guitars with Matthias Simoner and it took quite a while to finish the whole package.

Today, I can tell that going with the flow without any stress is the best way for producing music. Many people might be surprised as it’s (maybe) untypical for what I am known for, regarding my earlier productions like „Vamos" or "Soy Como Soy", which were heavily influenced by Afro Cuban music. I don’t want to be categorized. I want to create timeless, beautiful music with no borders.

Music is a mission and not a competition.

Credits:
Music by Megablast
Lyrics by Steven Jones 
Drums: Christian Eigner
Guitar: Matthias Simoner
Mixed & Mastered by George Deligiannis 
Cover Artwork by Philipp Steinkellner
Video by Phillipp Steinkellner

Released by:
Luvlite Recordings
Release date:
26 November 2021

Lies (Extended)

Lies feat. Steven Jones (Extended)

I Like It

I LIKE IT feat. Iny Vine

Set played live at Youth Control Friday stream(https://www.twitch.tv/youthcontrol)

Set list:

Red Sunset - AM 1984
L.A Drive - Retröxx
Las Vegas Strip - AM 1984
Arcade Run - Superflight
Out of Time - Ash Electric 
Call the Sky - Roisto
Trasher - Dance with the Dead
Animus and Assimilation - Tommy'86
Disto Journey - Projecteur
Pet Hate - Levinsky
Nemesis - Nightcrawler
Excalibur - Dan Terminus
I am the Program - Perturbator
L.V.T.H.N. Central Unit - Tommy'86
Sensory Cascading Failure - Dan Terminus
Robeast - Dance with the Dead
Heat - Tokyo Rose
The Disk Hunter	 - Waveshaper (Daniel Deluxe Remix)
Partners in Pain - Nightcrawler
Nightmare - Power Glove
There's a storm coming - Dance with the Dead
Disco Inferno - Perturbator
Disco Pervert - Nightstop
Roller Mobster - Carpenter Brut
Nameless Computer - HeartBeatHero
Future Club - Perturbator
Time Shock - Starforce
The Takeover - Karl Casey
Lazer Run - Oxytronix
Ravaged Skies - Mitch Murder
Born to Die Lana del Rey (Dan Terminus Remix) - Dan Terminus
On the Ring - D-Noise
Monkey Island - Main Theme - Fixions
Front 8-2  - Divmod
Invasion - Roüge
Sun Quest - Roüge
Tank - Daniel Deluxe
Client (Magic Sword Remix) - Waveshaper
Cascade - Retrax
Sweet Dreams (Demonslayer edit) - Vwave

Youth Control Friday Stream 2022 - 17 - 06, Benjamin Risto Uuno

You can download or purchase this cover on my Bandcamp page:
https://altwave.bandcamp.com/album/summertime-sadness-lana-del-rey-cover

Originally performed by Lana Del Rey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVjsGKrE6E8

Summertime Sadness (Lana Del Rey cover)

VHS Dreams - Vice Point

The Movie

Transformers

Sounds and Waves

Drop Top

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Originally from Austria and currently based in Finland, Synthbart (also known as musician Rüdiger Leopold), creates electronic music. His passion for electronic music is reflected in his 15-track debut album, “Dark Times – Bright Sides.” The album includes a wide range of sounds and genres, including synthwave, electronic, and hip-hop influences.

Synthbart’s music is unique because he seamlessly blends sounds and genres into each song. Catchy lead synth melodies and groove take you on a thrilling journey from dark, emotive sounds to bright, upbeat tunes. Synthbart produced “Dark Times – Bright Sides” himself, which features collaborations with singers Antonia Marquee and Christine Sten.

2022 will be an exciting year for Synthbart, with much more new music to come. Creating music is Synthbart’s passion, and he hopes that you connect with each song too.

Discography:
2021  Dark Times - Bright Sides (Debut Album)
2022  I LIKE IT feat. Iny Vine (Single)