Soundtrack for the video Synthpop's Alive posted on YouTube by Maison Vague on 21 May, 2008. The video is a sort of “glorified webcam response” to another YouTube video called Synthpop is Dead where the text is sung rather than spoken. The song, composed in retro 80's synthpop/new wave style, tells the story of a lonely, isolated synthpop fan who hasn’t been out dancing since 1983 and who still believes synthpop is alive. With minimal editing and video effects, the strength of the video rests on its humor and theatricality. It is both ironical and sincere at the same time—… read more
Soundtrack for the video Synthpop's Alive posted on YouTube by Maison Vague on 21 May, 2008. The video is a sort of “glorified webcam response” … read more
Soundtrack for the video Synthpop's Alive posted on YouTube by Maison Vague on 21 May, 2008. The video is a sort of “glorified webcam response” to another YouTube video called Synth… read more
Maison Vague is a synthpop band from Essen, Germany. Building upon the early works of synthpop masters such as Gary Numan and Vince Clarke, Maison Vague adds a new twist to an old style. Employing vintage analog synthesizers alongside cutting edge digital technology, with witty and oftentimes ironical lyrics relevant to life in the 21st century, the songs of Maison Vague reflect an eclectic blend of influences, distilled and molded into synthpop form, resulting in a unique sound. Its founder and only permanent member, Clark Stiefel, was born in 1962 in Atlanta, Georgia USA. Trained … read more
Maison Vague is a synthpop band from Essen, Germany. Building upon the early works of synthpop masters such as Gary Numan and Vince Clarke, Maison Vague adds a new twist to an old style. Em… read more
Maison Vague is a synthpop band from Essen, Germany. Building upon the early works of synthpop masters such as Gary Numan and Vince Clarke, Maison Vague adds a new twist to an old style. Employing vintage analog synthesizers alongside … read more