Role

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Composer

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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October 4, 1971 in Rockville, MD

 

BT, born Brian Wayne Transeau on October 4, 1971, is an American composer, producer, and musician known for his contributions to the electronic dance music (EDM) genre. He was born in Rockville, Maryland, and grew up in Washington, D.C. His father was a physicist, and his mother was a psychologist. BT showed an early interest in music, and his parents encouraged him to pursue his passion. BT began playing the piano at the age of four and started composing music at the age of nine. He was influenced by classical music, jazz, and rock music. He attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he studied composition and music production. He graduated in 1993 with a degree in music synthesis. BT's early works were influenced by the techno and trance music of the early 1990s. He released his first album, "Ima," in 1995, which was well-received by critics and fans alike. The album featured the hit single "Blue Skies," which became a club favorite and helped establish BT as a rising star in the EDM scene. BT's second album, "ESCM," was released in 1997 and featured a more experimental sound. The album included the hit single "Flaming June," which became a classic in the trance genre. The song was later remixed by Paul van Dyk and became a massive hit in the UK. In 1999, BT released his third album, "Movement in Still Life," which featured collaborations with artists such as Moby, Tori Amos, and Kirsty Hawkshaw. The album included the hit single "Mercury and Solace," which became a club favorite and helped establish BT as a leading figure in the EDM scene. BT's fourth album, "Emotional Technology," was released in 2003 and featured a more diverse sound, incorporating elements of rock, pop, and classical music. The album included the hit single "Somnambulist (Simply Being Loved)," which became a massive hit in the US and helped establish BT as a crossover artist. In 2006, BT released his fifth album, "This Binary Universe," which was a departure from his previous works. The album featured a more experimental sound, incorporating elements of ambient and classical music. The album was well-received by critics and fans alike and helped establish BT as a composer and producer of electronic music. BT has also composed music for films, television, and video games. He has worked on projects such as "The Fast and the Furious," "Monster," and "The Matrix Reloaded." He has also composed music for video games such as "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon" and "Need for Speed." BT's music has been praised for its innovative use of technology and its incorporation of classical music elements. He has been nominated for several Grammy Awards and has won numerous awards for his contributions to the EDM genre. In addition to his music career, BT is also an inventor and entrepreneur. He has developed several software programs for music production, including Stutter Edit and BreakTweaker. He has also founded a company called Sonik Architects, which develops software and hardware for music production. BT's contributions to the EDM genre have been significant, and his influence can be heard in the works of many contemporary artists. His innovative use of technology and his incorporation of classical music elements have helped establish him as a leading figure in the electronic music scene.

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