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Basic Pleasure Model
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (December 27, 2003)
  • Original Release Date: December 22, 2003
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: ZDB Records, Inc.
  • ASIN: B0001ARVWY
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #430,073 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Sunyata (album version)
2. Lush79 Remix
3. KiloWatts Remix
4. 3PM Remix
5. Pedestrian Remix
6. Lush79 Night Version
7. Sunyata (radio edit)
8. Sunyata (instrumental)

Editorial Reviews

PhuturePhreak, CDBaby.com, January 2, 2004

Wow. Finally an Electronic band comes along that I can actually get excited about...


Product Description

Psykosonik founder/singer and Platinum Record-winning producer Paul Sebastien returns to the music world after 8 years, teaming with Wideband Network founder Caesar Filori to create Basic Pleasure Model (also known as 'BPM'), with a mission to add some lushness, intelligence and un-apologetic Hedonism to the current dreary rock music landscape that permeates you at every turn.

With their first CD Mega-Single, Sunyata, featuring incredible tracks by such remixers as Lush79, KiloWatts, 3PM, Pedestrian and others, Basic Pleasure Model delivers on the best of what was Psykosonik while forging brand new ground. The result is a highly original blend of lush intelligent electronic pop with early 80's British analog heaven, all wrapped-up in a tasty stew of heady Taoism-meets-Budhist-meets-Paganism.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant return from a longtime favorite, January 18, 2004
By "hsditto" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
The release of Sunyata marks not just the introduction of Basic Pleasure Model, but the return of 90's underground band Psykosonik. Founder Paul Sebastian returns here with Caesar Filori (aka Pedestrian and 1/2 of synthpop duo Wideband Network) to create what can only be described as a masterpiece of lush and epic proportions.

The original version sets the tone appropriately. The production is tight and clean, Paul's voice is clear and refined, the harmonies are appropriately layered, the bass is crisp, the effects are well-placed, and the atmospherics deserve a standalone release (and can be found on BPM's website). When you hit the chorus, Sunyata fires on all cylinders of a well-balanced engine.

The Lush79 Remix is actually a solo exploration by Paul Sebastian as I understand it. The mix, pushing close to deep house, utilizes bits and pieces of the the vocal chorus and intertwines enough new melodies that while it's far from my usual style, it unexpectedly became my favorite remix off the disc.

Third up is the KiloWatts Remix. Having heard his work prior to this (remixing DPP - m3x1k0 and working on an upcoming album with Vanek), I wasn't surprised to find the usual dizzying array of effects aided by a variety of destruction and granulation plugins. This mix is not for the feint of heart. Breaks are dropped unexpectedly, edits come from nowhere, and the first thing that comes to mind is how someone could possibly have envisioned a mix like this. Following a line of downtempo glitch-hop, it caters exclusively to a niche crowd of electronic enthusiasts (most notably fans of Telefon Tel Aviv and Prefuse73). Fellow producers will love it. For the average listener, it will take some growing. Give it time, it's worth it.

The 3pm Mix (Casey Clark, the other half of Wideband Network) is somewhat of an epic eurotech variant, flying along with a pulsing bass line, a new layer of melodies, unafriad to use the chorus hook. The effects are solid and the breakdown rocks. My only complaint is, clocking in at a mere 4:13, that it's too short.

Pedestrian Mix -- This is Caesar Filori's indy project, much like Paul's Lush79 music. Taking a totally different course, this mix gives a surprising package gift wrapped for fans of KMFDM, Nine Inch Nails, and Gravity Kills. It's industrial to the core. The key elements of the original are all there, but processed, filtered, and reinterpreted, paying homage to the goth scene from a very unexpected source. A great touch for rounding out the single.

Not much to be said about the final three mixes -- the Lush79 night version is a slightly different arranged version with less vocals, the radio edit is self explanatory (I much prefer the full five minutes), and the instrumental holds it's own during concentrated listening, not usually the case in many songs.

The original Psykosonik blueprint is still here, from the original ambient self indulgent intros to the mystical, escapist vocal work. What's new in this first reincarination in 8 years is a new level of technical proficiency and artistic harmony. Sunyata represents everything we loved of Psykosonik and the evolution of what we look forward to seeing it become.

To sum it all up -- it was ten dollars well spent, and I look forward to upcoming releases.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!, January 18, 2004
By Hildagarde Rasmussen (Vero Beach, Florida, United States) - See all my reviews
This is the best music I've heard in a long time. "Sunyata" is truly rocking my world. I can't wait to hear more from these guys! Buy this single!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasmagorgasmlicious, January 17, 2004
By Ed Hagopian (Germantown, WI United States) - See all my reviews
If you were ever a fan of Psykosonik, and wished for a second coming, well here it is. This first CD is their springboard single to what is undoubtably going to be a fantastic album. If that wasn't enough, you have 5 outstanding remixes each with a distict flavor from the same tasty aural dish. Throw in 2 edits, one being an instrumental that shows off the fantastic production skills. If you thought Psykosonik was done, think again. It's better then ever. It's your Basic Pleasure Model.
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