The Evolution of Pop Synth Melodies - Part 1

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Before synths filled stadiums and topped charts, they sparked curiosity in underground labs and experimental studios 🎹

This first wave was bold, weird and completely new. From Gershon Kingsley’s quirky “Popcorn” (later popularized by Hot Butter) to Kraftwerk’s emotionally cold yet yearning “Computer Love”, these tracks weren’t just background—they were melody. Jean-Michel Jarre’s “Oxygène IV” layered hypnotic textures, Space's “Magic Fly” went cosmic without a single lyric, and Gary Numan's “Cars” introduced isolation in a digital age 🎛️

These songs were trend setters. This is where the synth pop story begins 📀

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