Plutonian State is a small collective of musicians spread out across various different global locations. The collective is composed of Graham Iddon (vocalist), Roy Messiah (percussionist) and Tommy Jones (guitarist) who have, individually, received various accolades through prior projects. Today we will be reviewing a single entitled “The Basilisk.”
The collective mentions “Plutonian State is an atypical band to say the least. You won't hear any typical subjects about well trodden ground like love, partying or the like. We have one goal - to address the most pressing climate, socioeconomic and technological issues we face as a society, usually through metaphor or intricate storytelling.” In regards to “The Basilisk” they elaborate further to say “With the single we propose, we have taken the infamous thought experiment known as Roko's Basilisk (which we implore you not to research if you're at all concerned about the future of artificial intelligence) and we ask this - when we create true AI, will it become a monster because that is what is expected of it?” The song starts with an electronic jungle beat. It’s very rhythmic and the synths do feel like you’re exploring the inner circuitry of some AI system. The vocals were surprisingly a little distant from the music but it works. After the initial burst of energy there's a more subdued section where the vocals have some space. Iddon shows some serious range on this song in terms of vocal range and mood. He is able to sound close to you and other times as if he’s yelling for the fate of the universe. This is a contemporary sounding song that could easily be used in any modern day sci-fi movie. I think they were able to capture the essence of AI with sound and I would say that it displays some serious creativity and skill. Recommended.
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