Laurie Black: Deadly Synths
The history of the sound of the future.
What are synths? Where did they come from? And why are they synonymous with cats in space? Laurie’s got answers.
Part live gig, part TedTalk, 'original and groundbreaking' (Kryztoff.com) synthstar Laurie Back tells the history of the sound of the future through seven decades of synth tunes in this 60 minute solo show.
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Reykjavik Grapevine's Pick of the Fringe 2025
Nominee: Best Music, Reykjavik Fringe 2025
“Playing this machine as if it was an extension of her own body, she gave the audience her heart and soul"
- The Magdalen
“Genuinely fascinating”
- Binge Fringe, Dundee Fringe
“Inspired by Laurie I got my dusty synth out after the show”
- Ayam, audience member
"Blown away"
- Mark, audience member, Nozstock
“Laurie's passion for synth history is infectious. Her knowledge transforms every conversation into a vibrant tapestry of sound and colour, making even the most obscure synth facts feel like the most thrilling revelations”
- Mirrah, 360 Allstars
"Educational and entertaining.
It isn't just the music, you'll also leave with a new understanding of the hows, whens and whys of synths, delivered in a fun and engaging way"
- Baz, audience member
“It's a marvel in itself to watch Black bring to life such iconic musical melodies in such a vivacious manner and so immediately."
- Binge Fringe, Dundee Fringe
“The fascinating history of synth music through the decades starting with the legendary moog. Her passion for synth history is infectious"
- Dundee is Cool, Dundee Fringe