This Binary Universe
| This Binary Universe | ||||
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| Studio album by BT | ||||
| Released | August 29, 2006 | |||
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Ambient Electronica Orchestral Glitch |
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| Length | 74:19 | |||
| Label | Binary Acoustics, DTS Entertainment | |||
| Producer | BT | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| About.com |   |
| Tastyfresh | 8.7/10 |
| Progressive-Sounds | 9/10 |
| Sputnikmusic | |
| TranceCritic.com | |
| GetGlue | very positive |
This Binary Universe is the fifth studio album by composer and electronica artist BT and was released on August 29, 2006. The album was a significant about-face for Transeau, largely abandoning the progressive trance music he was known for, in favor of ambient soundscapes, live orchestration and glitch music. It is the first BT album not to be released on vinyl, nor feature any singles (though an edit of "1.618" was featured on a compilation). The album was also composed specifically for DTS 5.1 surround sound. A film version of the album received a limited theatrical run, usually accompanied by appearances by Transeau himself. The album is dedicated to Transeau's daughter, Kaia. The album's artwork makes nods to binary by spelling BT's name in morse code on the cover, as well as using additional morse code on the DVD menus.
Prior to This Binary Universe, BT was at the forefront of the trance scene, creating and producing a wealth of popular singles for himself and others, including "Pop" for pop group *NSYNC. BT's most successful album, Emotional Technology saw the beginning of a more introspective and mature sound, which carried over to the soundtracks Transeau was producing at the time, including those for the films Stealth and Monster; these film scores featured minimal beats, lush orchestration and significant use of piano and acoustic guitar. Spurred by these newfound sonic boundaries and the birth of his daughter Kaia, Transeau created an entirely downtempo album of original works, mainly as lullabies for his daughter. Kaia also sat in Transeau's lap throughout most of the production on the album, and can indeed be seen in several studios with Transeau in the included video for "Good Morning Kaia".
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