I Ran(So Far Away) / A Flock of Seagulls

https://youtu.be/2Aq3EzfNE1Q?si=aBzNqfZS-4vNOQXr

A Flock of Seagulls is one of the leading synthpop bands of the 80s, and I would have to say that their most famous song is "I ran (so far away)". When talking about A Flock of Seagulls, it is inevitable to avoid talking about vocalist Mike's haircut.
It was truly a gull-winged jump up, and this may have something to do with the fact that Mike was a hairdresser. At the time, I thought this haircut was cool and new wave, but looking at it now, it makes me laugh.
Boy George, a former Culture Club member, said in some interview that Mike's haircut was a strange haircut, so maybe everyone who knew him back then is like me.

Now, back to "I ran", the music video for this song is probably quite famous. When I listen to this song, I am reminded of that video. I think it was a successful music video.
As for this song, it was also used in the movie La La Land. I was reminded again how famous it is.

I think that A Flock of Seagulls' songs are unique in that they are synthpop, but coexist well with guitars. Basically, synthpop does not go well with guitar, but with A Flock of Seagulls, the guitar and synth are in good harmony, and I think that both guitar lovers and synth lovers can enjoy it. I think this is quite unusual.
One possible reason for this is that the synths seem to be front and center, a bit understated, or perhaps the main melody is left to the guitar.

If you look at the music video for "I ran", Mike is playing the keyboard, but he holds the keys down for a rather long time. I think that the way he uses that keyboard is the reason why he doesn't fight with the guitar.

A Flock of Seagulls has other good songs besides "I ran", but I feel a bit sorry for them, because it seems that "I ran" is the only song when it comes to A Flock of Seagulls.