Bastien Pons

By Bastien Pons

You finish a song, play it back, and hear something that finally sounds like you. Then the next decisions arrive: Is the mix ready? Who will pay for mastering? How will anyone discover the release?

That is…

Jacques Tati turns everyday noise into a form of composition. A personal exploration of cinema, listening and the kinship with musique concrète.

Jacques Tati is usually described as a master of visual comedy.

The description is accurate, but incomplete.

To…

Blinded receives 9/10 from SoundNex. A closer look at the review of its experimental soundscapes, atmosphere and visual world.

Experimental ambient album Blinded by Bastien Pons receives a 9/10 rating from SoundNex, highlighting its immersive sound design, artistic integrity…

What a sync representation deal taught me about bringing experimental music to film and television, without changing the character of Blinded.

When I released Blinded, I had no expectations regarding sync licensing.

To be honest, I wasn’t even sure…

David Lynch and Alan Splet made sound a physical presence. An exploration of Eraserhead, industrial drones and the art of listening to cinema.

David Lynch didn’t just use music in his films. He used sound the way other directors use…

Black Clouds reached one million YouTube views in December 2025. A reflection on experimental music, patience and an uncompromising audiovisual work.

Reaching one million views on YouTube is usually associated with immediacy, speed, and mass appeal. Viral content. Instant hooks…

What is musique concrète? An introduction to composing with recorded sounds, from Pierre Schaeffer to the textures and field recordings of Blinded.

Imagine recording a train in 1948—not as background noise, but as material for a composition.

Not to transcribe…

How do you listen to experimental music? A few ways into its textures, silences and unfamiliar structures, without needing to understand everything.

Experimental music can feel intimidating. No catchy chorus, no clear rhythm, sometimes just layers of noise, silence, or…

What happens after an experimental album is released? My experience of helping Blinded find listeners through reviews, curators and independent promotion.

Releasing an album is only the first step. The real challenge begins once the music is out in the…

The Residents’ Not Available has stayed with me for years. These are the sounds, strange characters and fragments that make it my favorite album.

NOT AVAILABLE by The Residents

I don’t remember exactly when I first heard Not Available…

Field recordings do not have to come from far away. The domestic sounds behind Blinded, and why a broken fan can be as compelling as a glacier.

People often ask me where my sounds come from. The answer is usually…

Welcome to the Noise: my journal of experimental music, musique concrète, photography and the sounds behind Blinded. A place for fragments and curiosity.

Or: why I finally started a blog

Let’s be honest: I never thought I’d write a blog…