Top 10 Songs with the Best Use of a Synthesizer
No one said you need to write something super complex to get a good riff. I'd say this one has it all. It's catchy, really memorable. Many people know this song because of the synthesizer! My all-time favorite.
The synth in this song is clearly defined, and the song features fantabulous vocals. Definitely the best synth song to be produced.
One of the most iconic openings to a song. One second in and pure adrenaline rushes through your body.
There really is no comparison. While many songs on this list definitely belong here, Baba O'Riley absolutely deserves the number one spot.
When I first heard the song, I thought it was an electric piano. Never thought it was a synthesizer.
Most original use for the synthesizer. Great song.
I remember hearing this in December 2020 when I was in the car with my dad, and I loved the synth intro.
One of the more iconic songs, led simply by the synthesizer melody, which makes it instantly recognizable.
Oh, I love this song. I'm addicted to the lyrics. Know them by heart. Europe is definitely a one-hit wonder.
Best synth riff ever.
Rush is just the best band ever and yet so underrated. No band has lasted so long in music with the same members and sounded so consistently good. Even when changing styles to stay contemporary with the ever-changing world of music, they manage to bang out tune after tune.
One heck of a song that can be led just with the synth. It has a great solo in the middle of the song with the synth.
Simply the most pivotal album music has ever heard. This song has raised the bar for synth work forever and will be marked as a milestone for years to come.
The synths just illustrate stress and depression, which is the message of the song.
Come on! You can't get stoned and not love that!
So glad to see this one in the top 10! The entire track is synthesizer except for the beats and the bridges, which use minimal piano. A true masterpiece!
This one absolutely deserves a top ten spot. The main synthesizer tune is just so great to listen to.
Best synth song ever!
Muse is awesome. What else can be said? Matthew Bellamy has the voice of a god. This list is lucky to have such a good song on it. Why wouldn't someone vote for this song? You fools. You pressed the wrong button. Pay more attention!
The combination between the synth and rock guitar is awesomeness.
Best artist ever. Best album ever. No contest - best ending to an album ever: Any Colour You Like, Brain Damage, Eclipse.
I'll never tire of this. It carries you along with it. The moody bassline and the noise sweeps.
The father of modern electronic.
Excellent work, one of his best.
I love this song! Reminds me of high school. Best synth use ever!
Take my breath away!
