About the 1980's Music As all art is tied to technique and the tools available for expression, the eighties were no exception. With the advent of computer technology and its adaptability to musical composition, musician's found a wide-open field to romp around in, and they did.  Heavy metal and punk had their heyday, rap was everywhere, megapop stars were born (Michael Jackson, Madonna, etc...) and most importantly a whole "new wave" of creativity surfaced.  Almost out of nowhere, independent artists began having a great time producing, writing and distributing their own music. Since the means of production were suddenly in the hands of the artist (not just the record company) the possibilities were increased exponentially. Much of popular music became infused with electronic sounds, and the synthesizer grew into full-scale adolescence, flaunting irreverence and disregard for convention just about everywhere. Dabek's acquisition of multitrack equipment and a wide range of samplers, synths and other electronic instruments led him to his cloistered studio environment, leaving the piano for a time to delve into the unknown of personal production. The first cohesive album project Chemical Balance was a radical shift from the laid back styles of the past and led to an extremely creative time, for better or for worse.It must be said that perhaps the greatest pleasure in making music is the process itself, rather than the result. Whatever the outcome, if the artist found the expression he or she needed, then its purpose must have been fulfilled.