These Hopeful Machines

Check out BT's latest video for the track "Le Nocturne de Lumière" from his Grammy-nominated and critically-acclaimed full length album These Hopeful Machines. 

This week, visionary artist and producer BT has released These Re-Imagined Machines, a two-disc collection of BT’s original, Grammy-nominated compositions on These Hopeful Machines “re-imagined” by some of BT’s most respected peers, including Armin van Buuren, Sultan & Ned Shepard and Chicane. Six of the 17 tracks featured on the album have never before been released. Keep reading for full track listing.

Check out the Ferry Corsten Remix of BT's "Suddenly" above. 

Last February, BT released his sixth studio album, These Hopeful Machines (Nettwerk/Black Hole), to critical acclaim, leading to a GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Dance/Electronic Album.” The album carried the listener through two hours of sweeping orchestral arrangements, pulsating electronic beats, heartfelt vocal melodies and elemental acoustic guitar. BT now presents two *NEW* versions of this classic album, giving the listener two completely different experiences: These Humble Machines out April 26, and These Re-Imagined Machines out May 31.

For These Humble Machines, BT takes the original Grammy®-nominated two-hour opus and concentrates it into an intense 60-minute experience, allowing fans to experience his compositional mastery and technical prowess on one thrilling disc. Check out this new version below. 

On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, These Re-Imagined Machines is a two-disc collection of BT’s original compositions on These Hopeful Machines “re-imagined” by some of BT’s most respected peers, including: Armin van Buuren, Sultan & Ned Shepard and Chicane. Six of the 17 tracks have never before been released. (Keep reading for track listing and more information.)

GRAMMY® nominated electronic musician and composer BT announces an unprecedented contest to find the next visuals director of his official music video by open-sourcing from March 21st through April 20th, 2011. Together with BLACK HOLE RECORDINGS, BT will make attainable a before unheard of opportunity to be hired to direct BT’s next music video. Entries are open-to-the-public and anyone can enter, from the youngest amateur graphics designer to the seasoned professional. Inspired by the Green Screen technology implemented by director BOBBY MONTERO who directed BT’s video for “Suddenly” from the GRAMMY® nominated album by BT, THESE HOPEFUL MACHINES (Nettwerk/Black Hole), BT is now making available the same Green Screen template on which contestants can design their own visuals and CGI.

Said BT, “I think this is a truly exciting opportunity to crowd source iterations on an already amazing video directed by Bobby Montero. This is an opportunity for visual artists to flex their abilities and get discovered in the same way remix contests have done for aspiring electronic musical talent.”

(Keep reading for more details.)

IDMA 2011 Sampler by nettwerkmusicgroup

Following their Grammy nominations, Nettwerk Records is proud to share that Morgan Page and BT are also nominated in several categories at this year’s International Dance Music Awards (IDMAs).

Previously nominated for ‘Best Breakthrough Artist (Solo),’ Page has also garnered his second nomination in the category of ‘Best Progressive Track.’ This year, the nomination is for the first single from his 2010 full-length, Believe - “Fight For You.” After a career spanning 15+ and the most recent success of his latest full-length These Hopeful Machines, visionary artist BT is nominated for two prestigious awards – ‘Best American DJ (North America)’ and ‘Best Producer.’

Light years ahead-of-the-curve, both musically and technologically, BT releases the hotly anticipated new single “THE EMERGENCY” from his critically acclaimed studio album, THESE HOPEFUL MACHINES (Nettwerk/Black Hole) on September 28th, 2010. Featuring BT’s own vocals, the single is a compelling and powerful pop song showcasing BT’s renowned production and recording skills. “THE EMERGENCY” is a bona fide hit, ascending rapidly up the radio and club charts.

Listen to "The Emergency" (Radio Edit):

BT - The Emergency (Radio Edit) by Nettwerk Albums

“THE EMERGENCY” EP contains 13 remixes, led by five separate edits by the hit-making producer, DAVE AUDÉ, and three edits by EDM golden child, MORGAN PAGE. The DAVE AUDÉ Remix takes the meat from the original and morphs it into a soaring composition characterized by a clean acoustic piano progression that mirrors the chorus, all the while keeping BT’s vocals front-and-center. The DAVE AUDÉ Radio and DAVE AUDÉ Mixshow edits are suited perfectly for commercial radio. The DAVE AUDÉ Club Dub accentuates the groove of the single, while the DAVE AUDÉ Dub further strips down the track to its bass-driven elements.

Internationally renown artist BT not only has the reputation of a visionary producer and composer, but also as an artist who constantly stays connected to his avid fan-base through social media. He released his 6th studio album, These Hopeful Machines, on February 2 to critical acclaim and fan praise. Constantly pushing the envelope of what is possible in both music production and innovation around the modality of his music, BT released the digital version of the album as two individual tracks, each containing a continuous stream of 6 different songs. The idea was to create an album listening experience for the consumer.

While wanting to create an experience for his listeners, BT also values their feedback. Recently, fans have been asking him to consider releasing the digital album as 12 individual tracks. Says BT, "My fans spoke and I'm listening. I am deeply excited to offer this in both ways. I am always looking to engage my audience in a way that suits them." Today (May 4), These Hopeful Machines is re-released digitally in traditional track-by-track form, allowing consumers the opportunity to purchase whichever tracks they please. Check it out on iTunes HERE. 

Stay tuned for more BT news, including tour dates!

Listen to BT talk about These Hopeful Machines with Wired.com HERE.

With his 6th studio album These Hopeful Machines, legendary artist and producer BT breaks down boundaries by fusing dance, pop, rock and electronic to deliver an extraordinary album that unifies all types of listeners. The double-disc opus debuts today at #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, as well as #3 on the Electronic Chart.

The critical praise for These Hopeful Machines continues to pour in:

"…an album of ultimate depth and movement…If you’ve never liked electronica before, this is the release that could change your mind."
— Wired.com (9/10 stars)

"It's not often that a double-disc, two-hour album holds your attention consistently. But post-techno wizard BT's lush, electro-organic soundscapes are so textured, nuanced and melodically inviting that even techno-phobes will be seduced by his forward-thinking musicality."
— USA Today (3.5/4 stars)

“…a vast wonderland of melodic glitch and prolonged bliss.”
— All Music Guide 

Today sees the release of new albums from two Nettwerk recording artists: BT and Hadouken!.

Internationally renowned artist, visionary producer, film composer and technologist BT is back with his 6th studio album These Hopeful Machines. USA Today gave the album 3.5 out of 4 stars in today's paper, saying, "It's not often that a double-disc, two-hour album holds your attention consistently. But post-techno wizard BT's lush, electro-organic soundscapes are so textured, nuanced and melodically inviting that even techno-phobes will be seduced by his forward thinking musicality."

Britain's most dynamic young band Hadouken!unleash their demented blend of alternative electronic rock with their N. American debut album For The Masses. The band brings their live show over here for the first time ever, with dates confirmed in New York City on February 8 at the Mercury Lounge, Toronto on February 9 at El Mocambo and Los Angeles on February 11 at the Viper Room (free!).