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Gary Barlow reveals he and Vince Clarke bonded over love of synthesizers, teases future collaboration

Connor Gotto by Connor Gotto
July 28, 2022
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Gary Barlow might have ditched his pop roots for an orchestral sound on his latest album ‘Music Played By Humans’, but he’s hinted he could make a U-turn for a more electronic direction in the future.

The Take That star showcased his love of swing on recent tracks like hit single Incredible but, according to Gary, its synth classics like Depeche Mode’s Just Can’t Get Enough that first enticed him to music.

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Speaking to Music Week magazine, he reveals: “Once I saw that on ‘Top of the Pops’ I wanted a keyboard. My music has never really reflected my passion for synthesizers, I do it as a hobby on the side, but who knows in the future?”

And after meeting up with pal Vince Clarke, he hinted his hobby could soon bleed over into his music career after the pair had “a b**ody ball” spending time together going through there Erasure star’s collection of instruments.

“He’s got a synth museum in his basement and, Christ, I was there all afternoon,” Gary admitted.

Gary, who released his fifth solo album ‘Music Played by Humans‘ last year, recently took to social media to tease his latest venture, admitting he’s “already scared of the outcome”. 

Alongside a clip of himself working on new music, he penned: “I’m working on an extremely in-depth and complicated project right now. It’s pushed me to places I’d forgotten existed. 

“Even though I’m only about half way through this project I’m already scared of the outcome. 

“There was a moment I even thought of jumping ship and ditching the idea completely,” continued Gary. “All those doubts were of course in my head because now I’m at a point where I’m starting to feel proud of myself. I’m learning new skills.

“Activating the brain to memorise and problem solve. It’s been tough but b**ody hell it’s exciting.”

He concluded: “I’m hoping to get this piece on a stage in 2022.”

The Sing hitmaker didn’t share any further details about the project, including whether its a solo venture or part of a Take That project. 

Connor Gotto

Connor Gotto

Founder and editor of RETROPOP. Self-proclaimed pop aficionado. Usually seen with a wine in hand.

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