The Genelec sonic identity blends timelessness with Finnish heritage. It uses a female voice and a unique time signature. Used in product films and digital touchpoints, it underlines Genelec’s dedication to innovation, quality, and cultural authenticity.
Ever conscious of the importance of quality in a sonic experience, Genelec sought to own a distinctive sonic identity to open a new chapter in the brand’s rich history of seeking out innovative solutions.
The challenge was to compose a piece of music to express the promise of unrivaled technical expertise while capturing the unique and specific components of the brand like their dedication to pioneering, persevering and being true to their Finnish heritage, all with a touch of art .
The simple orchestration is a crafted expression of timelessness, and is infused with a pure, natural, female voice. The voice soars above the instruments to create an artistic, surprising contrast, and adds a rhythmic feel without using percussion. The folk voice also suggests a sense of heritage from the far north of Finland and provides a memorable sonic logo element.
The composition is in a 7/4 time signature, which represents the seven letters of Genelec. Although this may seem to be a subtle touch, the commitment to detail is what sets Genelec apart and delivers on their innovative and honest brand promise.
The sonic identity can currently be heard on short TVC spots that run during Season 9 of The Voice of Finland; the music accompanies a fitting voiceover, “Genelec, when the sound/voice matter.” As 2020 unfolds,