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A1: Paradise Engineering ()
A2: Posmean ()
A3: Experience Machines ()
B1: Gradients Of Bliss ()
B2: Hedonic Treadmill ()
C1: Models Of Wellbeing ()
C2: Utility ()
D1: Wireheading ()
D2: Die-Hards Of The Darwinian Order () |
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| | Description: | Double LP version. "We all dance away our lives to the tune of the sovereign pleasure-pain axis." -David Pearce, The Hedonistic ImperativePleasure-seeking and pain-avoidance as a rave metaphor fits the music of Sam Barker. The Berghain resident and Leisure System co-founder has spent the last few years exploring the euphoric potential of altering key variables in dance music formulas. This was especially true on his 2018 Ostgut Ton debut EP Debiasing (OSTGUT 112EP), which was flush with unconventional rhythmic chord stabs, melody, and percussion but devoid of kickdrums. What seemed like an experimental exercise on paper was in reality equally geared towards the club: tracks that worked for the floor but resisted the genre categorizations that kick drums often provide. This has come to define Barker's sound. Now, on his debut solo album Utility, Barker turns his focus toward melding experimentation and dancefloor pragmatism with the psychology behind the musical decision-making process. In his own words: "After Debiasing it occurred to me that my musical decisions were often unintentionally utilitarian, following an instinct to maximize pleasure in one way or another. It's sort of unfashionable to admit, but by removing elements that have strong genre associations, this became a natural consequence." Accordingly, Utility is a playful but non-ironic musical approach to a whole spectrum of utilitarian and transhumanist ideas: from models for quantifying pleasure and "gradients of bliss" to abolishing suffering for sentient beings (not just people) through the ethical use of drugs and nanotechnology. Over nine tracks, Barker's vision ebbs-and-flows through waves of deeply psychedelic musical vignettes; free-floating and futuristic melodies and rhythms as targeted brain stimulation. The sound draws heavily on modular synthesis, as well as self-built mechanical instruments and plate reverbs to create atmospheres that are at once alien and emotionally recognizable, functional, and utopian. Utility is by no means a concept album. Instead, it is an honest take on music as both pleasure-maximizer and consciousness-expander.Limited to 100 hand-numbered copies, includes a digital download code.
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Made in the EU."Utility (2LP)" is a double vinyl album by Barker, released on the renowned Berlin-based label Ostgut Ton. This record showcases Barker's innovative approach to electronic music, blending melodic techno with experimental soundscapes and intricate rhythms. Across its tracks, "Utility" explores themes of emotional resonance and dancefloor functionality without relying on traditional kick drums?a signature move that has set Barker apart in the contemporary scene. The album has been praised for its immersive atmosphere and forward-thinking production, making it a standout release in modern electronic music.
Barker, also known as Sam Barker, is an acclaimed British producer and DJ recognized for his boundary-pushing work within techno and ambient genres. As a co-founder of the Leisure System party series at Berghain/Panorama Bar in Berlin, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the city's club culture. His previous releases have garnered critical acclaim for their originality and depth, cementing his reputation as one of today's most inventive electronic artists.
Ostgut Ton is one of the world's leading labels for cutting-edge electronic music. Founded as an extension of Berlin?s legendary Berghain nightclub, Ostgut Ton has become synonymous with high-quality techno and house releases from some of the genre?s most influential figures. The label stands out not only for its distinctive sound but also for fostering innovation within underground dance music. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
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