{"product_id":"alan-hawkshaw-brian-bennett-synthesis-kpm-music-library-180g-vinyl-lp","title":"Alan Hawkshaw \/ Brian Bennett: Synthesis (KPM Music Library, 180g) Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSynthesizer fire!\u003c\/i\u003e The rear cover blurb for this library record - \"Vivid contemporary sounds for a fresh visual image\" - is an apt description of this blistering synth-driven library record originally released in 1974 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=kpm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKPM Music Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, reissued for the first time by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?q=be+with+records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe With Records\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cem\u003eSynthesis\u003c\/em\u003e was the work of \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Hawkshaw\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Brian+Bennett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrian Bennett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, two heavyweights in the British library production scene. Their work would go on to influence and be sampled by a plethora of hip-hop artists (including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=lootpack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLootpack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=drake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, among others). This release is a synth concept album of sorts, showcasing the multitude of possibilities of the ARP Odyssey (TTL sells the modern version of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/korg-arp-odyssey-synthesizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARP Odyssey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) with a rhythm section to back the synth overload. This album is an essential companion piece to their other release on offer, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/alan-hawkshaw-brian-bennett-synthesizer-and-percussion-themes-international-180g-vinyl-lp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynthesizer And Percussion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. While the music sometimes drifts into a weird electronic music vibe, it does so while remaining accessible and groovy. Almost like a proto g-funk with blissed-out soundscapes, you can hear how it influenced artists like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?q=Stereolab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereolab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Koushik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoushik\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Songs to check out include the super-synth-funk cuts \"The Executive,\" \"Big Black Cadillac\" and \"Getting It Together\" (the latter has an absolutely killer bass groove), as well as the impossibly smooth tracks \"Alto Glide\" and \"Mermaid\". But enough of me waxing poetic about the songs, give them a listen for yourself and decide. 12 tracks in all, remastered from the original master tracks. Released by \u003cstrong\u003eBe With Records\u003c\/strong\u003e. Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition pressed on 180g vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremastered from the original analog tapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe With Records 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by RBG 12\/2018\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Alan Hawkshaw \/ Brian Bennett","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":15428944494682,"sku":"fr-4024","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/kpm-1.jpg?v=1762276174","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/alan-hawkshaw-brian-bennett-synthesis-kpm-music-library-180g-vinyl-lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}