Keyboard Presents the Best of the '80s

Ernie Rideout

ISBN 10: 087930930X / ISBN 13: 9780879309305

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, GB, 2008

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From the swelling synths of Depeche Mode to the dance-friendly grooves of Thomas Dolby, and from the power ballads of Journey to the New Power Generation of Prince, the music of the '80s was infused with the sound of keyboards. You'll learn:. How technological developments in keyboards helped artists such as Erasure, Human League, Peter Gabriel, Kraftwerk, Bruce Hornsby, Frank Zappa, and Jam and Lewis create entirely new sounds - and how their production tricks can help you make great music today. How to recreate the sounds of the '80s using the soft synths and recording software you already have on your computer. The breakdowns of the piano and keyboard parts for stadium rockers by Night Ranger, Journey, and Bon Jovi.

Seller Inventory # LU-9780879309305

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Keyboard Presents the Best of the '80s
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, GB
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087930930X
• ISBN 13: 9780879309305
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 413 grams

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Synopsis

(Keyboard Presents). No single decade revitalized the keyboard as a focal point as much as the 1980s. Now, the editors of Keyboard magazine have culled that era's most insightful articles and combined them with a wealth of insight to create this landmark book. Features 20 interviews with noted players and producers like Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes, Depeche Mode's Vince Clarke, Peter Gabriel, and The Human League, as well as such visionary pioneers as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Frank Zappa.