fantasy synth
what it is
Fantasy Synth is a subgenre of Dungeon Synth. Like Dungeon Synth, it is based around the heavy, if not exclusive, use of Synths to make up its soundscapes, and utilizes a mix of rich harmonies as well as dark melodies to convey a rich atmosphere. Specifically, Fantasy Synth's stylistic inspirations draw more on the soundtracks of classic video games and movies and the aesthetic conventions of the Fantasy genres for its style.
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questions
What is fantasy synth?
Fantasy Synth is a subgenre of Dungeon Synth. Like Dungeon Synth, it is based around the heavy, if not exclusive, use of Synths to make up its soundscapes, and utilizes a mix of rich harmonies as well as dark melodies to convey a rich atmosphere. Specifically, Fantasy Synth's stylistic inspirations draw more on the soundtracks of classic video games and movies and the aesthetic conventions of the Fantasy genres for its style.
What are good fantasy synth albums to start with?
Try Sorcerous Steel by Sequestered Keep, Rise and Fall by The Inquisitor, The Twelve Temples by Quest Master, and IV by Fief.
Who are some women making fantasy synth?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/fantasy-synth/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making fantasy synth, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21