Synth pop with obvious influences from the 80s
The song 'No Escape (Feat. Emphavoice)' by Frenchman Franck Choppin is already two years old, but still a recommendation for all synth pop / italo disco fans. The tonality of the first two lyric lines reminds me directly of Depeche Mode's 'Little 15' lyrics: "The world outside, You're not part of it yet". Also some synth effects are very inspired by 'Behind The Wheel' and other classics from the 'Music For The Masses' album. So far we can say that this guy has good taste in music.
The bassline is beautifully crisp and one tends to swing or slow dance, as the song is more in the mid tempo range. The singer 'Emphavoice' fits wonderfully with the classic analogue synthesizer sounds, because despite all the electronics, the typical 80s sonic warmth is created here.
The technical side of 'No Escape'
Franck Choppin tells me: "This song was produced with two vintage instruments only: Roland Juno-106 analog synthesizer (1984) and Roland TR-707 digital rhythm machine (1985).". This is information that should certainly be of interest to other musicians. I wish I could get this information from musicians more often so that I could pass it on accordingly.
If you look at the previous releases of 'Franck Choppin' on Spotify, you will quickly notice that they are quite limited. However, the few songs that can be heard are all characterised by extremely good production quality. So if a long player from 'Franck Choppin' is planned at some point, I am sure that the fans will get their money's worth.
Listen to 'Franck Choppin – No Escape (Feat. Emphavoice)' on YouTube
Franck Choppin says about 'No Escape': "A dark Synth-pop track with an unconventional minor chord progression Cm Bm Em Am. Talented singer Emphavoice provides the vocal part as on the previous song “Pain in My Heart”.".
Listen to 'Franck Choppin – No Escape (Feat. Emphavoice)' on Spotify
Lyrics of 'Franck Choppin – No Escape (Feat. Emphavoice)'
When you go out at night
You need to forget
When the city goes dark
Out comes the pain of regret
You walk alone
A storm in your head
There is no escape
From your soul suffering
So you go through the door
Of your favorite pub
Maybe this time you will
Find comfort in this place
Sitting at the counter
Glass after glass
You feel a little stronger
You think your smile will last
For a few hours
Even if you feel better
It's just a fake light in the darkness
Before the next day crushes you
When the morning comes you know
It's a new punishment day
The devil didn't fade away
Definitely no escape
About 'Franck Choppin'
A native of the southwest of France, Franck Choppin is an electronic music producer with a wide range of influences from the 80s. This ranges from pop, synth pop to Italo disco. He composed his first instrumental track at the age of only 16 with a Roland D‑20 digital synthesizer.
Years later he started his YouTube channel, which became popular with several covers of 80s classics with many vintage synthesizers and drum machines. His instrumental cover of Gazebo's "I Like Chopin" has now reached more than 2 million views on YouTube.
In 2018, he released his Italo Disco song "Pain In My Heart", with which he tries to stay true to the music style of the 80s. The single is popular with Italo Disco fans and even managed to be featured in Telekom's online magazine Electronic Beats. His musical style also extends to deep house and nu-disco, which he considers the legacy of 80s electronic pop music.
Franck Choppin in good company
Get 'No Escape' along other great songs on the compilation 'Pure Italo Disco, Vol.2' released by Aztec Records. Beside this great synth pop song, Franck Choppin is also represented with his newer 80s pop style song "Don't Let Me Fall Again" on the excellently curated collection.
If you have heard and like the song 'No Escape' and you like the music genres electro, italo disco, electropop, italo wave, 80s pop, synthwave and retrowave, then you should definitely check out and support this compilation.
Tracks on 'Pure Italo Disco, Vol.2'
- Midnight Silk – Beautiful Dream
- Otto One – My Game
- Thought Beings – Italo Nights
- Maxthor – She's Out Of This World
- Bunny X – Revolving Doors (Michael Glitterati Remix)
- 1984 – Picture of You
- Train To Spain – Make Up Your Mind
- Franck Choppin – No Escape
- Cortex Power – Summer Night City
- Carino Cat – Banda Di Baffi
- Peter Wilson feat. Sean Smith – One and One
- Digitalo – Skate
- Soulya ID – The Day You'll Get Somebody
- Thought Beings – Waiting
- Franck Choppin – Don't Let Me Fall Again
- Maxthor – Colony
- Francesca e Luigi – You Will Never Find Me
- 1984 – Burning With Desire
- Italove – The Mirror (Janousek & Milo Blue Remix)
- Otto One & Soulya ID – Impulse
- ASTRAAD – Götrad
- Tiger Club feat. Stefano Brignoli – The Last Dance (Instrumental)
Official channels of 'Franck Choppin'
Official Website:
https://www.franckchoppin.com
Social Media:
https://instagram.com/franckchoppin
https://www.facebook.com/franckchoppinmusic
https://www.youtube.com/c/FranckChoppin
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/74JpY7CfClCgaZWSdoloD9