The Sound of Cologne (2022)
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A documentary traces Cologne’s electronic music history from the 1950s to the present, alongside the city’s distinctive musical identity.
The story
The film journeys through the history of electronic music in Cologne, from the 1950s to the present. It follows the development from the WDR Electronic Studio through pioneers such as Karlheinz Stockhausen and the krautrock band Can to modern labels including Kompakt and A-Musik, while portraying Cologne’s diverse club scene. Artists featured include members of Can, Mouse on Mars, and other musicians. The film shows how different music scenes have been connected over the decades through influential clubs, labels, and record shops, and explores the relationship between electronic music, Cologne’s soundscape, and architecture.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The film takes a journey through the history of electronic music in Cologne, from the 1950s to the present day. It explores the development from the WDR Electronic Studio through pioneers such as Karlheinz Stockhausen and the krautrock band Can to modern labels such as Kompakt and A-Musik. It also portrays Cologne’s vibrant and diverse club scene. The artists featured in the film include Irmin Schmidt, Jaki Liebezeit, and Holger Czukay of Can, Mouse on Mars, Gregor Schwellenbach, Niobe, Wolfgang Voigt, Michael Mayer, Brand, Lena Willikens, and Fr. Reichert. The film shows how different music scenes have been connected over the decades through influential clubs, labels, and record shops, and delves into the inseparable relationship between electronic music, Cologne’s soundscape, and architecture.
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