Back to the Synthwave 80s // A Nostalgic Retrowave Mix

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Remember the magic of the 80s as I take you on a trip down memory lane with synthwave tunes, catchy beats, and futuristic sounds that defined a generation.
Grab your headphones and enjoy the rhythms of the 80s!
Tracklist:
00:00 - Tears in the Rain
03:19 - Track 2
07:18 - Track 3
11:23 - Track 4
14:02 - Track 5
17:32 - Track 6
21:17 - Synthetic Pulse
25:10 - Track 8
28:33 - Yokohama Sunset
31:16 - Track 10
35:10 - Happy Rainy Day
38:39 - Track 12
42:04 - Track 13
45:23 - Track 14
48:33 - Track 15
51:23 - Track 16
54:47 - Track 17
58:12 - Track 18
01:01:52 - Track 19
01:05:28 - Track 20
01:08:29 - Tranquil Vehemence
01:11:08 - A Voyage Into Dusk
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Hope you enjoy!😎

[@dee1458]

*GLORIOUS 80s!!!* Indeed, the FIRST decade that enjoyed the widespread start of consumer tech. BUT was still early enough that most things people needed to do, work for, sweat for and enjoy --- were still very "analog" and simple. *Like for example using the rotary phone and calling your crush (and hope no one eavesdrops on the shared line) then strategically sending hand-written perfume-infused love letters via snail mail and hoping the postman (or a suspicious father) won't intercept and open it before your crush could.*

[@alexmontoya7204]

Heck yeah we get nostalgic

[@HammerHeadBubba]

Feels like blockbuster movie night back in the day.

[@ranransun8795]

brings back so many memories of the old 80s childhood! :)

[@JJ-ml9sj]

When you dance till there's a hole in your apartment floor, the music's been good. I'll call the landlord... :)

[@GalacticDrive]

Oh man you must have some moves!!!😆

[@JJ-ml9sj]

@@GalacticDrive I have to admit i was exaggerating, but it IS good I'm on floor 1!

[@ElectroWavePulse]

I swear, I could listen to this sound forever and never get bored. It's like a warm hug for my ears, you know? Just pure bliss. 😌🎵

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks friend!😊

[@WillyBraggTV]

I never get tired of this sound.....

[@davidmcknight2206]

I knew this was going to be fire 10 seconds in! I was right.

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks David!😊

[@RicFrugoli]

Thank you to bring the lights and colours of the 80's back to my life.

[@GalacticDrive]

Happy you like it 😃

[@ravenwaters2711]

I discovered this just last night. Thank you!!!!!

[@yasyas188]

How beautiful! Thank you, Galactic Drive. From a Moroccan living in England.

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks Yasyas🫶 How's life in England?

[@Judenhass_88]

Go back to Morocco from an Englishman living in America.

[@1stnaruto]

Add the image link in the description please :)

[@GalacticDrive]

Links coming soon😊🙏🏼

[@GalacticDrive]

Check out the link to my images in the description 👍🏼 I just made them available😃

[@bobbyjohnson5637]

Yurameshi

[@MarcAndreBruneau]

​@@bobbyjohnson5637we Q

[@crashkey]

35:16 - Gets my vote - Happy Rainy Day

[@Chillwaveharmony108]

This sound is eternally captivating, an auditory haven that never loses its charm. It's a soothing and timeless melody that I could listen to endlessly.

[@letraderencarton]

So cool ! The track 5 is exactly what I like in synthwave, very inspiring, not to fast, very nostalgics vibes, thank you.

[@joeomalley2835]

I love how when you are watching an old 80s film and hear some of these beats in the film, it is like you are transported. Takes us back to a different time. Thanks ;)

[@GalacticDrive]

What movie does it remind you of?😃

[@-Cipher--]

You really nailed the nostalgic feel with these tracks. Does it give me the urge to dive headfirst off a bridge sometimes? Yes, but that just shows how good of a job you did making this.

[@GalacticDrive]

haha thanks I think? Please don't dive headfirst off any bridges! Unless theres water below 😄

[@kylias7971]

Don't do that

[@dr3amersl0unge21]

80's baby forever ❤ 1985 ❤

[@GalacticDrive]

😎✌🏼

[@newretrowave01]

Lost in the melody, where time stands still. 🎶✨

[@FlyDog79]

This awesome music sounds like the soundtrack to some dramatic car chase or some other scene in an 80’s movie! I was so fortunate to be an 80’s kid!

[@GalacticDrive]

🏎️🏎️

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks😊🙏🏼

[@outrunsynthwave]

"Your music brings so much joy into my life. Looking forward to every new release!"

[@GalacticDrive]

Where’s that quote from?😊

[@Francisco-ff1fp]

track 3 what a blast of a sound

[@GalacticDrive]

🙏🏼

[@OldToby53]

These thumbnails are great when it comes to these channels

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks my friend😃

[@RebornThroughHate]

This is great stuff. Takes me back to the simplicity of it all.

[@erg3064]

Love track 11 and 22 :) But the whole is fantastic. 22 Evokes the feeling of the movie's end and the departure into the setting sun so this title could be interesting: A Voyage into Dusk

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks so much!😊 Great, I love it! Track 22 will be "A Voyage into Dusk". I'll update it soon😃 Thanks so much for the suggestion!

[@erg3064]

@@GalacticDrive love it

[@MarauderXXX]

Awesome mix and awesome art. Evocative and nostalgic. ❤

[@thomasava7883]

Nice job ! really love the vibe :D Track 11: happy rainy day

[@Annoh89]

Track 9: Yokohama sunset For some reason it reminds me of all the times I rode the train back from work in Yokohama back to my house in Tokyo. and I would see the sun go down over Tamagawa river. I really love that one, gives me a nostalgic feeling.

[@matrixlone]

Love it!

[@Kalyptic]

Track 10💜

[@terrencebrown2041]

Thanks this was chill AF

[@ggad1899]

Spot on! Thanks for making my work day fly by!

[@MM-pl5ed]

"Very Nice!

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks so much!!

[@WolfQuantum]

Just discovered your channel. Great stuff. Perfect for putting on the headphones and just daydreaming.

[@oceres]

Great playlist thank you!

[@GalacticDrive]

Glad you liked it!

[@azudevcr]

Loved the main character!!

[@Liquidcadmus]

wonderful

[@alirezaesmailnezhad7200]

Track 4 is so gooooood👌👌

[@rasheawhite3644]

Complete!🥰

[@GABRIEL1030]

nice work

[@memento_211]

Track 1 feels like "Tears in the Rain". Thank you for this!

[@GalacticDrive]

I like it!😃

[@bers9669]

by whom ? can you link it here ? i cant find it

[@re6a6p6er]

Same I found tears in the rain

[@paulfigg4048]

Fantastic job!!!! Really really enjoy this!!!!

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks a lot!

[@elzaan8257]

These are my go-to playlists if I want relaxing and motivating music to study, drive, work or chill 🌆

[@IAmSeanFleming]

Track 4 - Cruise along the Coast

[@SummerSunshine02]

Awesome!! Subscribed and thank you.

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks for the sub!😊 I appreciate the support😎

[@Reaper978]

This is great, thanks! 😊

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks Colin!😄

[@Massenko]

I LOVE THIS

[@greamlinn3159]

Good job! I like it. ❤❤❤ Thanx bro! 😊

[@GalacticDrive]

You're very welcome!! 😃

[@ambientvisions11]

nice sounds

[@MelodicDreamsMusic]

so good

[@johnyd90]

I really enjoy listening to this mix! 💓

[@GalacticDrive]

Happy you enjoyed it😊

[@rainierarambulo]

Real awesome playlist! Track 2 feel like "Nostalgic / First Love / Hope" kinda thing. Feels so good!

[@GalacticDrive]

Glad you like it!

[@MrMorbo83]

Шикарно! Very Nice!

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks so much!😃

[@maximeraguet2481]

Thanks for posting. That kind of music is so powerful. It brings emotions that I cannot even describe. I hope that you will post much more !

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks Maxime🙏🏼😃 I really appreciate that and I’m happy you enjoyed! Yep, more to come for sure😊

[@8bit_paul]

Great work music. Thanks much!

[@GalacticDrive]

🙏🏼☺️

[@cyraxhero]

Thank You

[@GalacticDrive]

You're welcome! 😊

[@steliosgourdoubas4189]

Superb ❤

[@GalacticDrive]

Thank you my friend!

[@chill90smetropolis]

The captivating nature of this sound is truly eternal, a constant auditory haven that maintains an everlasting charm. Its soothing and timeless melody possesses an allure that never fades; I find myself drawn to it time and time again. Listening to this feels like discovering a treasure that never loses its value, a melody I could happily immerse myself in endlessly.

[@Eren_Genocity3523]

I need to more songs like this. Nice job.

[@GalacticDrive]

New track coming Tuesday 😊

[@aemiir7075]

thanks for this sensational piece that drives mind for going deep into the dreams or out in the space

[@j-live4921]

Track 5 reminded me of moment, when things getting hard and life serves you a reality check. But then slightly better and better and you will have new hope and a shine in your mind again ✨️. The fact you've got a way of repantance and forgiveness.🥲😉 Why not call it "Psalm 25" Thanks 4 the Mix!! Call

[@DontFuckWitDreDay]

Your beats always have a signature sound!! That's why I always come back!!! Thanks for the upload!!! On repeat!

[@GalacticDrive]

Happy you like them!😊 Hope you enjoy! Make sure to check out my others🙏🏼😀

[@bosster8802]

great

[@utopianlofi]

Amazing mix, great fit for my coding sessions!

[@GalacticDrive]

Hope you enjoy!

[@moodysound]

nice playlist. It's good to listen while working. ❤❤

[@GalacticDrive]

Do you have a favourite song?😊

[@19boro76]

The compilation of your work sounds great!! Any chance for the first track ("Tears in the Rain") to be a separate track from the rest, please? I am arranging a playlist for my long hikes and this track would be perfect for my playlist. I love those up beat, relaxing and at the same time semi-fast tracks (brilliant for walking). Keep up the great work, thumbs up!!!!

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks for the nice feedback! You can find my email in the channel’s description. Feel free to email me and I’ll send you the individual track😃

[@segarion9988]

This is fantastic! Just takes me back. Is this available for use in videos with attribution?

[@user-mv5pb7ey8h]

AWESOME MUSIC

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks!😊

[@arcadefeelings]

Hello! I want to start by saying how impressed I am with the amazing content you share on this channel. The effort and passion you put into each video is evident, and it really shows in the quality of your work. I really admire the way you approach topics and how you manage to keep viewers engaged. :)

[@GalacticDrive]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate that!😊

[@amardeepsinghmann5410]

Yeah, smooth beats.

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks!😃

[@Spanek88]

This is one of my favorite playlists and the first track especially is one of my favorite synth tracks I've ever heard. I'm crossing my fingers you get your music onto Apple Music or Spotify so that I could listen to it easier, but I love it enough to keep a youtube tab open so I can keep listening

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks so much!!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@viajandoxelmundo2]

I have KZbin Premium. I can listen/watch everything I want without advertisements. I love that! Me encanta!

[@ciraxis82]

Track 3 "Cassette Flip" Reminds me of late nights cruising, wearing out the latest mix tape. I wish you had a place where I could buy your music, I love this stuff.

[@cjharmorer]

Track 4: "Arcade Tour". Love it, great study music!

[@GalacticDrive]

Sweet name!! Thanks for the love🫰🏼

[@rasheawhite3644]

These truly ARE great! LOVE!🎧🎛️📻💃🏃‍♀️🤎💞🥰😘

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks Rashea😊

[@rasheawhite3644]

@@GalacticDrive Yelp. No problem.👍🏾💯

[@SynthwaveAesthetics]

What a fantastic job, indeed! Your enthusiasm is infectious, and it's clear that you're thoroughly enjoying this masterpiece. Music has a magical way of bringing joy and positivity into our lives, and it's wonderful to see you revel in it. Keep on enjoying the fantastic vibes! 🎶🌟👏

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks for the good vibes🙂

[@michaelshearer3395]

i fucking LIVE for track 3!!!!

[@Setiweb]

Track 17: Strutting in the Sun

[@hansadamplast7753]

Track 5: "Vibrancy". I absolutely love this music!

[@GalacticDrive]

Great name idea!! I like it!!!😆👍🏼

[@adambrown3918]

I really enjoy this! I just turned 50 and electronic music has always talked to me deeply. You have a new subscriber. 😊❤👍

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks so much!😃

[@MrAdamMWoodford]

Excellent work, and my recommendation for track #6 - “Farewell, Sweet Summertime Love”

[@GalacticDrive]

I like it!!🙂

[@jedipsions]

awesome

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks so much!🙏🏼😃

[@carran901]

Track 16: Recovered Future Evokes a sense of calmness/happiness after a long time of thinking everything was lost.

[@Kevin_Ice]

I sorta accidently stumbled upon this channel last week. I listen to another channel called Chill Hop of which i like but i got a little bored of it after a few years. This channel is a upgrade for what i was looking for.. a bit more tempo, still a chill vibe but motivating. Its my new work jam when im working on things at home or doing class. Pretty cool.

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks Kevin and welcome to the channel!😊

[@cyrylthewolf]

I've been looking for a new Synthwave/Retrowave channel because they ALL seem to default to calling their mixes "Synthwave" and/or "Retrowave" when MOST of the music ends up just being CHILLWAVE. I don't mind Chillwave but... It tends to subdue the energetic spirit of the 80s music I remember and love. It ends up boring me after a bit. It doesn't ALL have to be "CHILLWAVE". This mix does a decent job of avoiding falling into that pit trap. If this channel can manage to strike a good balance then I'll give a subscribe for sure!

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks for the feedback!🙏🏼😃

[@portal21studio]

Que geniales rolas men! Antes que nada, saludos desde Paraguay y, mi apoyo! Pregunta men, se podría utilizar estas canciones en un streaming? Estilo podcast. Gracias!

[@willydeivys]

Track 4 it's the perfect trip back to the 80's

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks Willy🙏🏼 Think of a name for track 4 and I’ll put it in the vid😃

[@discosheepish2868]

love track 3

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks friend!

[@pedroluna7091]

fabuloso

[@GalacticDrive]

🙏🏼😃

[@maryloukriscuinas3338]

kool it reminds me of blade runner and ready player one! nice job great way to excape this crazy world

[@GalacticDrive]

Happy to hear it gives you an escape 😃

[@dixierebel1860]

Track No. 2 is top!

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks a lot!🙏🏼😃

[@cryovaced]

Track 21: Tranquil Vehemence Sidenote: Please upload these backdrops as screen wallpapers. I'm loving all of these.

[@GalacticDrive]

Love the name suggestion!!😃

[@MTH062K.O]

I love these 2 😊Track 14 And A Voyage into Dusk ❤

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks!! Feel free to think of a name for track 14😃

[@MTH062K.O]

@@GalacticDriveok ❤

[@MTH062K.O]

@@GalacticDrive hmm 🤔 interstellar space travel 👍

[@StuartBeefWellington]

I LOVE this sound and all that you do on this channel. I have tinnitus and this helps to drown it out while I study. However, as is natural and expected with electronic music, there is a constant high frequency which gets painful after a while, and I have to switch this out. 😞

[@GalacticDrive]

Ah I’m sorry to hear! I couldn’t imagine living with tinnitus! 🙏🏼

[@im_Jasper]

easy sub

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks!!😃 I appreciate you😎

[@HUGORAMIREZ-fq7vw]

Track 3 :3😍

[@GalacticDrive]

Think of a name for it if you like😊

[@chancepaladin]

great music to work on my art

[@LoopingWay]

nice yt channel !

[@GalacticDrive]

Thanks!😊

[@IAmSeanFleming]

Track 17 - Electric Dreams

[@majonesy88]

Smash.

[@seekingwarrior17]

❤

[@seekingwarrior17]

@@GalacticDrive that's sad

[@GalacticDrive]

@@seekingwarrior17 It is. If you could help I would really appreciate it 😃

[@seekingwarrior17]

@@GalacticDrive sure. If I can. What's up

[@evolgenius1150]

Track 16: Neon Waves Makes me think I'm on some tropical paradise on some alien planet Paradiso IV, sipping jippers on a beach.