80s Classic

The 80s EPs are virtual versions of 4 iconic 80s EP sounds from the Yamaha DX7 Mark II, each counting two times 1144 24bit/48kHz samples for the Pro versions. 88 keys sampled in 12 velocity layers. There are three more of them: 80s EP Bright, FM and Warm.

Classic rock historically has been a tag reserved for the music enjoyed by our aunts and uncles, our parent’s younger siblings. Seems the older we get, the more music that is considered classic rock. Relatively recently, classic rock has been added to the myriad of subgenres being applied to new music as well. Firmly placed within the classic rock category is Voodoo Circle, a substantial quartet out of Germany, whose sound is firmly rooted in the ‘80s. Citing musical influences such as Whitesnake, Yngwie Malmsteen and Rainbow, Voodoo Circle consistently churns out spirited tunes with grit and heart. From anthems to ballads, VC’s body of work encapsulates the energy that permeated the metal scene in the mid-80s. From the bad boy image of Motley Crue to the carefree feel of Poison and thoughtful songwriting of Tesla, all aspects are on display prominently throughout Voodoo Circle’s discography.

Love the 80s? Then this album is especially for you – 5CDs of pure 80s Groove greatness!
Having brought you the electronic and pop side of the 80s with 80s Anthems, Union Square Music now presents the more soulful side of the decade with 80s Groove.
Throughout the 80s a smooth dancefloor friendly genre developed that saw beats slowing down and basslines being cranked up. Hit after hit saw clubs up and down the country packed out as Jocelyn Brown, Mantronix, Maze, Simply Red, Mica Paris, Loose Ends, Soul II Soul, Neneh Cherry and many more produced classic after classic, many of them on this fantastic compilation.

In 1985, NOW Music released ‘NOW Dance: The 12” Mixes’, a 20-track compilation that included the extended or remix versions of some of the biggest recent hits and popular club tracks. This was followed a year later by a second 20-track volume, and in 1989, a third…