INTRODUCING – THE HOUSE OF SONOS

Yesterday (4th December, 2013) Resident Advisor, in collaboration with SONOS launched a four-part film series that traces the roots of some of the biggest electronic stars.

We are all, in some way, a product of our environment. How we spend our free time, what we spend our money on, whom we spend our time with; this all continues to influence us throughout our lives, even if we end up many miles from where it all started. The early part of our lives are particularly the most defining, and to discover the true influence of home, Resident Advisor and SONOS have embarked on a journey that looks back at how artists’ origins have shaped their careers, their lives and their music.

Personally speaking music has always had a tendency of reflecting my state of mood and life experiences, past or present. I enjoy music that I can relate to, and with the support of my growing TML team, we appreciate different forms of music, relevant to our own individual experiences, our present mindset and current life positions. My music tastes have changed dramatically since I started TinMan London, and I have little doubt that they’ll change repeatedly in the future. My ever-changing musical taste is a sign of evolution and influence. If I discover a new artist, a band or a producer, chances are he/ she will make their mark on me. Nonetheless music shapes us individually, but for me personally it acts as a source of escapism, an opportunity to seek enjoyment and a reflection of my current position.

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As part of the House of SONOS, the hub of the #ORIGINS series, RA & Sonos will showcase 4 unique films, all complete with an eclectic soundtrack; an exclusive playlist created by the 4 protagonists of each documentary. Chris Liebing, Eats Everything, Magda and Matthew Dear have dug deep into their creative pallets to each deliver a playlist especially for the House of SONOS, allowing you and I to celebrate the joys of a lazy Sunday at home or an everyone-back-to-mine house party. Chris will curate the Lounge, Eats Everything; The Kitchen, Magda; The Loft and Matthew Dear; The Bedroom. The result is a full house of documentary films and music.

4 films. 4 playlists. 4 artists. 1 House of SONOS. Welcome to #ORIGINS.

“What you are today is the sum of all the decisions you’ve made in your whole life. Why not go back and relive them to understand more about yourself.” – Chris Liebing 

Chris Liebing kicks off the ORIGINS series. His story begins in the ’80s in Linden, a small village in the German countryside. From an early age, Chris was drawn towards a love for dark, melancholic music, a passion that would shape the rest of his life. In this episode, we revisit the first steps he took on this path, and find out how his experiences made him the artist he is today.

Chris Liebing brings his unique taste to the House of SONOS with a playlist designed for the Lounge. His iconic industrial sound was born out of his love for rock, synth pop and electronica, and this selection gives us a deeper insight into the records that stood out for him in past decades.

Watch the #ORIGINS films and listen to the exclusive playlists within the House of Sonos: residentadvisor.net/origins