Midnight City
by M83
- Type: Single
- Released: 19 July 2011
- Label: Mute
- Country: France
- Length: 4:03
- Community rating: 4.06/5 from 5 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
An explosive, synth-driven anthem inspired by Anthony Gonzalez's observations of downtown Los Angeles at night. The track features a massive, distorted keyboard riff crafted from manipulated vocal samples, culminating in an iconic, soaring saxophone solo. Its cinematic euphoria helped solidify synthwave's crossover into mainstream pop consciousness during the early 2010s.
Genres
Descriptors: atmospheric, melodic, synth, retro-futuristic, saxophone
Tracklist
- Midnight City (4:03)
Credits
- M83 - primary artist