Weekly Song Recommendation: BT – Circles

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BT - Emotional TechnologyI knew when I started this song recommendation column day one I needed to feature a @BT track.  But I didn’t know where to start.  He is one of the most talented musicians of our generation hands down.  You hear his music in soundtracks, remixes, games, so many things.  His solo work is only a small drop in the bucket for a guy who’s been a huge influence to me since I first heard his music in the early 90s.  He also holds a spot for me in having one of the most amazing shows I’ve ever seen.  He toured with a full band in support of the release of Emotional Technology and was just an awesome experience.

He’s primarily known as an electronic artist.  And really that is what he is.  A talented DJ and producer.  But he’s written full orchestral compilations and directed orchestras.  So how do I pick a song that can really show off the depth of this musician?

I don’t.  It’s not possible.  So I just pick a song that I think both electronic, pop and rock fans alike would enjoy.

This track isn’t a single of his, never really been featured anywhere, but it’s one of the many amazing tunes from BT’s album “Emotional Technology“.

I can’t say enough about this album as a whole.  I can simply say It is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard.  But I understand it’s not for everyone, so if you don’t like electronica/dance/trance stuff you may not really like it.  And that’s ok.  But I think you’ll like this song regardless.  Besides, look at this tidbit from wikipedia:

The single “Somnabulist” holds the Guinness World Record for most vocal edits in a single track, with 6,178 in the album version.

Well holy crap.

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And if you’re interested, here’s what I listened to last week. (dynamic depending on when you read this post).

  • gabek's weekly LastFM for 13/05/2012 -

    1. Stepdad 16
    2. Nine Inch Nails 7
    3. Real-ity 6
    4. Skrillex 4
    5. Muse 3

    Overall listened to 108 artists with 141 different tracks this week.

    Most heard song with 3 play/s:
    Jungles by Stepdad

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