The Joy of Synth

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The sound produced by Joy Electric ranges from kitschy 70’s synth beats to video game-worthy blips, complete with a rigid song structure. The production on the band’s albums is extraordinary, marking a high point for experimental electronic music. The vocals on each track are sincere, carrying with them a hint of boyish imagination and whimsy. The concepts behind Joy Electric’s albums are rather inventive, incorporating five such works into one single “legacy” series. The remarkable part? The band is in fact merely one man, Ronnie Martin. The Mastermind Martin devises, composes and produces all of his music, a remarkable feat given the inventive nature behind his musical tendencies. Not one afraid to embrace his religion, Martin has released a Christian synth pop album, 1999’s CHRISTIANsongs. He’s kept it secular since then, but the effect of that oddly titled album still dots his musical landscape, earning him the label of “Christian pop.” One thing is certain about Joy Electric: the music is unlike most conventional electronic music, buoyed by Martin’s light, airy vocals. Given all this, Martin’s one-man shows are sure to be a sight to behold.
Thu., April 23, 7:30 p.m., 2009