Life is a transition, life is a journey. We pass spaces and places, we meet people and encounter situations. Some of them are pleasant – inspired by a few, Bazille Noir have crafted this deeply atmospheric album. Pleasant Journey is an invitation to join and share in some of these beautiful, fleeting moments.
After their previous, dub-infused explorations, Jens Paulsen and Matthias Zoeller now open a new chapter. Pleasant Journey blends hand-played e-pianos, basses, and guitars with rich electronic textures, tracing a vibrant path between organic sound and electronic elegance. Indian elements, jazzy riffs, and trippy soundscapes alternate and intertwine, creating a refreshing and diverse sonic experience.
A special highlight is the track “Game for Two,” refined by the touching vocals and lyrics of Jens Paulsen’s daughter, Jele Mensen. Her voice brings a tender, heartfelt layer to the music, emphasizing the album’s central theme: the beauty found in shared moments along life’s journey.
Released on the renowned Lemongrassmusic label, Pleasant Journey is a soulful, elegant and richly textured experience — a soundtrack for your own personal travels, whether real or imaginary.
Step in, listen closely, and have a very pleasant journey.

Digital release date: June 27, 2025
Catalogue number: LGM470
Label: Lemongrassmusic – LC 12644

SINGLES (Click images to listen to the singles at Spotify):

1. Game For Two (May 16, 2025):

Dub is open! Hamburg-based producer and musician Jens Paulsen (alias Bazille Noir) has teamed up with bassist and keyboarder Matthias Zoeller (bassist of Bernd Begemann). Together they have added contemporary elements of electronic music to traditional Dub sounds. Their musical backgrounds are from different styles and genres that they have successfully integrated while having a lot of fun playing together!

The result is the 9 track album „Goes Dub“ that also remarks the comeback of the Bazille Noir project after nearly 20 years. During the last years Jens Paulsen has mainly been active with the project „Paulsen & Stryczek“.

In difficult times Bazille Noir wants to give you a break with relaxed energy, hoping that you will enjoy this sun-drenched music trip !

Digital release date: May 17, 2024
Catalogue number: LGM432
Label: Lemongrassmusic – LC 12644

SINGLES (Click images to listen to the singles at Spotify):

1. Mutualism (March 22, 2024):