The first chapter of The Sound of the Original: Creación libre a 3 bandas served as an initial meeting point for the artists. A conversation where designer Bea Nieto and musicians Mourn, Delafé y Las Flores Azules, and Carlota Flâneur shared their perspectives on the creative process.
The Sound of the Original: Creación libre a 3 bandas is a long-term initiative by FOOTDISTRICT and adidas Originals, created to explore the musical process from the inside, using the adidas Superstar as a starting point—an icon deeply rooted in music and cultural history. The project began with a conversation between the artists, guided by Johann Wald.
The event, titled El Umbral, took place at Segundo Espacio, which was transformed into a vibrant creative environment filled with music and style: a mini recording studio, a conversation area, a curated vinyl collection, and a visual setup retracing the different eras of the Superstar—from its roots on the court to its rise as a countercultural symbol.
Johann Wald led the talk with the three featured music projects: Delafé y Las Flores Azules, Mourn, and Carlota Flâneur. Each artist shared their references, memories, and approaches to making music. Mourn, a band that began in their teenage years, reflected on unconscious creativity—where doing mattered more than knowing. Carlota described music as a vital need for self-expression, tied to the solitude of being a solo act. Delafé revisited Helena and Óscar’s early days, from vocal discovery to the collective spirit of a band rooted in Barcelona’s alternative scene.
The discussion also touched on impostor syndrome, creative alter egos, and the sudden spark of inspiration. Visual artist Bea Nieto, who designed the project’s poster, joined this first gathering—just the beginning of an ongoing journey, with a dedicated space at FOOTDISTRICT Barcelona in the months to come.