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Sign upThe core of Disco Magic - Italo Disco of the 80s: history, formula, artists.
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September 1981: Roland unveils the eight-voice Jupiter-8 at the LA NAMM show. In the three years before discontinuation, the instrument rewrites European pop's palette and becomes the spine of Milan Italo-disco studios. $5,295, 58 knobs, no MIDI - 8 voices, two oscillators each, five waveforms.
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Explore the magic and energy of '80s and '90s retro music - its history, genres, sonic innovations, and lasting influence on culture today.
Italo Disco, Italo-Disco or Italodisco? Establish a clear editorial spelling and the boundary with Eurodisco and Eurodance, then build an arrangement without parodying the 1980s.
BPM describes tempo, not time signature, genre or energy. Calculate it by hand, resolve half-time readings, understand tempo maps and MIDI, and choose a useful value for mixing.
A good playlist is an emotional journey. Tempos, keys, balance of known and forgotten tracks, structure - a full guide to building Italo Disco playlists.
The best vocal-free Italo Disco compositions - atmospheric tracks that work both as soundtrack and as standalone pieces.
The story of the Italian composer who worked with Dario Argento and at the same time created '80s dance hits - a rare synthesis of film and pop.
Briton Ian Campbell worked with Mauro Farina and went from late Italo Disco to the main Eurodance hits. Think About the Way, Russian Roulette, 40 years of career.
Tarzan Boy, Self Control, Boys Boys Boys - why can't you forget these choruses? A breakdown of structure, melodic devices, and the psychology of Italo Disco hooks.
Everyone knows the main hits. But in Italo Disco hundreds of tracks never got the attention they deserved. Hypnotic Tango, Dirty Talk, Under the Ice, Leave Me Alone - genre gems for serious listeners.
The story of the American vocalist who stood behind the main Den Harrow hits and dozens of other '80s Italo Disco projects.
One of the main Italo Disco producers - the man who gave the world "I Like Chopin" and built the sound of the genre's melancholy side.
Gian Pietro Ghezzi, aka Ken Laszlo, is one of the genre's most stable artists. Hits Tonight and Hey Hey Guy, work with Mauro Farina, active shows in 2024.
How much do original Italo Disco records cost on Discogs in 2024? A price guide from mass hits to rarities with concrete examples and tips for collectors.
How much did it cost to record an Italo Disco single? What were the runs, royalties, margins? The financial side of the genre with concrete numbers, rarely discussed.
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