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The song has stood the test of time amazingly well! Skillfully arranged synths skillfully tune into each other in the pitch, as was customary at the time. There is also a (Fairlight?) piano accompanied by a voice that takes some getting used to at first, but turns out to be a success as you listen. Electronic Circus was a British synthpop project that made a charming contribution to the burgeoning electronic music scene in 1981 with the song “Direct Lines”. The track is a prime example of early New Wave: analog synthesizers, rhythmic sequences and a certain futuristic minimalism, as we know it from the pioneering days of Human League or John Foxx. “Direct Lines” was the band's only major release, but the single developed into a true cult classic among collectors over the years. After Electronic Circus, Chris Payne continued to work as a composer and producer - including in the field of classical music and film music. The song from 1981 has an avant-garde feel to it. Video: Summer with Monica - Ingmar Bergman 1952