BT: This Binary Universe

[Pyroshock]

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Just ordered it off of the Barnes & Noble website.

Needless to say I'm anxious for it to get here.

[i_like_ham]

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what style would you say he is? /i know you said electronic but what types?

[TheRapingDragon]

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what style would you say he is? /i know you said electronic but what types?

Here:

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
BT's This Binary Universe is really a follow-up to his 2004 soundtrack to Monster, a brilliant work of cinematic moods and ambient Americana. It was unjustly ignored by both the Oscars and the Grammys, where it should have at least been nominated for Best Surround Sound Recording. None of that has stopped Brian Transeau from going further down this path of expansive ambient electronica that takes him out of the techno-pop and trance direction he had been pursuing. This Binary Universe taps into BT's classical side, with expansive arrangements and intricate, albeit minimalist, thematic development. From the opening of "All That Makes Us Human Continues," BT reveals himself as a master of Eno-esque melancholy, as simple melodies evolve through an electro-orchestral instrumental palette. Lounge jazz with solos in the key of abstract, plaintive arpeggiated guitars, electro marches, minimalist hymns, and pastoral dreamscapes drive an album that seeks out joy and redemption, but not without traveling through the dark. The last track, "Good Morning Kaia," is a paean to his newborn daughter, and the most purely anthemic track on the disc.

I suspect the real raison d'être of This Binary Universe is the accompanying 5:1 surround DVD. BT creates an immersive space that's less sonic pinball and more audio sculpture, often revealing different aspects of his music than in the stereo mix. Each song on the DVD has a unique video that includes antique robots, surreal landscape drawings, live action fantasies, and abstract designs. It's the best way to experience this music, but whether you watch the DVD or tune into the stereo CD, This Binary Universe may be the first ambient symphony of the 21st century. --John Diliberto

[PsYcHoZeRoSk8eR]

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Great bump guys. Got my sound working just yesterday and I had really wanted to hear this. That little video insert was cool, but from what you guys are saying, it seems that that would only be the tip of the iceberg. Unfortunately, I won't be getting this anytime soon, unless I try to get it off itunes (if its even on there) because I just preordered the new flashbulb cd.
Mabye someone in my dorm will get it so that i can listen to it.

[sleeplessdragn]

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I admit I only got the music because I saw that video in Omega's sig when he still had it there and it wasn't annoying.

[Omeganitros]

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lawl, see? Sigs do wonders for attention. I should get paid to put ads in my sig. Maybe some sponsorship!

[Pyroshock]

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The CD arrived two days ago.

Love all of the tracks, but my favorite has to be The Anhtkythera Mechanism.

[TheRapingDragon]

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DJshox never replied to my PM heh.

But quick question to everyone. If I enjoy this album what else would I enjoy in the electronica genre?

[this_n00b_rocks]

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Yes yes it's BT, one of the greatest music artists of our time. (The guy in my avatar) He's released a CD/DVD of his latest somewhat album, This Binary Universe, which features 7 tracks, 12 minutes each, of amazing emotional and visionary music. His first song was even composed entirely in the program of CSound, which generates sound by entering code, in a matter of 2 months. And, to top it all off, the whole album is in 5.1 DTS surround sound.

The DVD shows off stunning visuals created by amazing professional computer animators and artists who put their own creative minds to the test, and provide a somewhat story for each track. The whole album itself ranges from ambient to jazz, downtempo to glitch/IDM and all over the place. Everyone who considers themselves fans of electronic music or just music in general MUST pick this up right away.

10/10.

BT is one of the best music artists in the world IMO. I'll definetely get this DVD.

[sleeplessdragn]

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DJshox never replied to my PM heh.

But quick question to everyone. If I enjoy this album what else would I enjoy in the electronica genre?

Absolutely nothing since I don't know what the **** electronica is.

[mead1]

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I still need to listen to this.