From sampling crackling vinyl, to tape saturated drum sounds, to jazzy melodies and chords, lo-fi hip-hop beats make us think of our past.
Tag: nostalgia
Announcing Our New Course With Com Truise: Mid-Fi Synthwave Slow-Motion Funk
We’re excited to announce Soundfly’s new online music course with retro-futuristic synthwave trailblazer, Com Truise, out today!
5 Digital Emulators Perfect for Getting a Retro Synth Sound
Go forth and SYNTH! Here’s a handful of our favorite digital emulators of soft synths and drum machines to get that true ’80s retro sound!
It’s Okay to Listen to Comforting, Nostalgic Music Right Now
Are you in desperate need of something that makes you feel complete again? Try revisiting old nostalgic tunes from your childhood, here’s why.
Why Do We Like Sad Music So Much? On ‘Life and Death’ From ‘Lost’
Let’s look at how music can make a song sound sad even when there are no lyrics — and why we like that so much.
How Do You Make an Audience Feel Nostalgic with Music?
Writing music for a show or film? Check out this beginner’s lesson on creating a sense of nostalgia in your music to fit the narrative.