Synth Funk
4,062 releases
Emerged in the late 1970s; replaces horns traditionally used in melodic segments with synthesizers, while often incorporating drum machines to augment the futuristic sound.
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Discography
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Lists
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RYM Ultimate Box Set > Synth Funk
2016-02-28T00:33:39Z
TheScientist 2 lists 15 items -
R&B: This Is How We Do It (Belkacem Meziane, 2021) 2022-03-13T21:58:16ZAORCentral 12 items
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RYM Ultimate Box Set > "NYC Sound" 2020-08-05T22:12:59Zfourths 22 items
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Hierarchy
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Funk
Strong danceable grooves typically carried by bass guitar and drums, prominent use of extended chords, and a percussive guitar style using a wah pedal.
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Synth Funk
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Minneapolis Sound
Emerged in late 1970s Minneapolis as a Synth Funk expansion characterized by glossy Contemporary R&B-influenced production techniques, angular New Wave-inspired rhythms, and a larger emphasis on electric guitar layers.
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