Soma Sonic

Infobox musical artist
Name = Soma Sonic


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Origin = Canada
Genre = Downtempo, Trip hop, Lounge
Years_active = 1999 – present
Label = Subsonic Recordings
Associated_acts = France & Dom
URL = http://www.somasonic.com
Current_members = Dominic Paterson
Francois Paterson
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Soma Sonic is a recording artist and production duo consisting of brothers Dominic Paterson and Francois Paterson from Canada. Their musical style blends elements of Lounge, Downtempo, House, Trip hop and Dub. [ [http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=86&csid2=848&fid1=23925] "www.exclaim.ca" Retrieved on 2008-02-05]

History

In 1999, their debut album "Future", featuring vocal contributions from Katlin Kiss and Amanda Weiss, was originally released independently on their Subsonic Recordings label. It was briefly released in the U.S. on indie label Abstrakt Reality, [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:ajfyxqrjldfe] "www.allmusic.com" Retrieved on 2008-02-05] and then re-released in 2000 on the Sonic Images label, [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:axfwxqtkldde] "www.allmusic.com" Retrieved on 2008-02-05] owned by founding member of Tangerine Dream, Christopher Franke and distributed by Universal Music. The song "Falling" was featured in the Warner Bros. movie "Get Carter" starring Sylvester Stallone and also appeared on the audio soundtrack release. [ [http://www.soundtrackinfo.com/title/tracks.asp?getcarter] www.soundtrackinfo.com Retrieved on 2008-02-05]

In 2002, as "France & Dom" the brothers released "Modernism" on the Los Angeles-based Water Music Records label, featuring vocal contributions from Gretchen Lieberum. They have also appeared on many Water Music Records compilations. [ [http://www.discogs.com/release/218112] "www.discogs.com" Retrieved on 2008-02-05] Also in 2002, as "Soma Sonic" the brothers scored their first feature film "Rub & Tug". [Imdb title |0293563 Retrieved on 2008-02-06] There was also a soundtrack release for "Rub & Tug" in 2003 on Bobby Dazzler Records. [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0iftxqysldhe] "www.allmusic.com" Retrieved on 2008-02-05]

In 2006 the brothers released "Simplicity" on their Subsonic Recordings label, featuring vocals by Lyon born, Geneva-based singer Christelle Pechin. Songs from this release have been featured in a number of feature films and television series such as "Nine Lives", directed by Rodrigo Garcia and Canadian television series "ReGenesis". [Imdb name |1119710 Retrieved on 2008-02-05] Also in 2006, as "Soma Sonic" the brothers scored their second feature film "Push", directed by Dave Rodriguez and starring Chad Lindberg, Charlotte Ayanna, Chazz Palminteri and Michael Rapaport. [Imdb title |0438296 Retrieved on 2008-02-06]

Film and Television Appearances

* The title song "Simplicity" from their most recent album "Simplicity" is featured in an upcoming independent feature film "Lost Everything"; in the made-for-TV movie "Matters Of Life And Dating"; and in one episode of "Painkiller Jane" season two episode "Ghost In The Machine".
* Their song "Could It Be Real" is featured in an upcoming independent feature film "Lost Everything"; in one episode of television series "ReGenesis" season two episode "Massive Change"; in feature film "Niagara Motel"; in the made-for-TV movies "Playing House" and "Intelligence".
* Their song "The Well" is featured in an upcoming independent feature film "Lost Everything"; in two episodes of television series "ReGenesis" season two episodes "Lethargica" and "The Cocktail"; and the movie "Push".
* Their song "Everything" has been featured in the made-for-TV movie "Matters Of Life And Dating"; and in one episode of television series "ReGenesis" season two episode "Gene in a Bottle".
* Their song "Oxygen" has been featured in one episode of television series "The Jane Show" season two episode "A Jane In The Crowd".
* Their song "Memories" has been featured in the made-for-TV movie "Murder in the Hamptons" and movie "Nine Lives"
* The song "Falling" has been featured in the movie "Get Carter"

Discography

*Future (2000 Sonic Images)
*Modernism (France & Dom 2002 Water Music Records)
*Rub & Tug Soundtrack (2003 Bobby Dazzler Records)
*Simplicity (2006 Subsonic Recordings)

Compilations

*"Elevation 3" (Soma Sonic) Earthtone Records 2000
*"Get Carter (2000)" (Soma Sonic) Jellybean Recordings 2000
*"Under Water Vol. 2" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2001
*"Elevation 4" (Soma Sonic) Earthtone Records 2001
*"Chill Out In The City" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2001
*"Chill Out Lounge Vol. 2" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2001
*"Sub Zero: The Essential Chill Out Collection" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2002
*"Ambient Dreams" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2002
*"Leaves From The Tree: A Tribute To The Music of Peter Gabriel" (Soma Sonic) Vitamin Records 2002
*"Chill Out In The City: Second Cut" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2002
*"Café Ibiza Vol. 2" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2002
*"Purified: The Liquid Lounge Series" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2002
*"Velvet Lounge: The Ultimate Chill Out Experience" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2002
*"Midnight Lounge" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2002
*"Dinner At Eight" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2003
*"Ultimate Lounge" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2003
*"Four A.D." (Soma Sonic) Waveform Records 2003
*"Total Lounge" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2003
*"A Trip In Lounge" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2004
*"Smooth Chill: The Radio Singles" (Soma Sonic) Waveform Records 2005
*"Hotel Chill" (France & Dom) Water Music Records 2006
*"Stavedo 2" (Soma Sonic) The Sound of Everything 2007

References

External links

* [http://www.somasonic.com/ Official Soma Sonic Website]
* [http://www.subsonicrecordings.com/ Subsonic Recordings Website]
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Soma+Sonic/ Discogs.com] Soma Sonic page
*Imdb name|1119710