This Binary Universe" CD/DVD Called "The First Major Electronic Work of the New Millennium"
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July 12, 2006 DTS Entertainment Releases Groundbreaking Work by BT; "This Binary Universe" CD/DVD Called "the First Major Electronic Work of the New Millennium" AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2006--DTS Entertainment, the entertainment label of DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq:DTSI), today announced an August 29th street date for "This Binary Universe," the newest release from legendary musician/composer/producer BT. A groundbreaking two-disc set that is part record, part short film series, the CD/DVD combines seven unique tracks composed in 5.1-channel surround sound fused with stunning animations by some of today's finest computer artists and animators. "This Binary Universe" is a journey of sight and sound, on the artistic and technological cutting edge of both music and animation. Stephen Fortner, Technical Editor at Keyboard Magazine, has called "This Binary Universe" "...fine art that works on many levels, mind-bendingly deep but a pleasure to kick back and just listen to. In a hundred years, it could well be studied as the first major electronic work of the new millennium. It's that good." "This Binary Universe" unifies the two genres for which BT is most well known: electronic music and film scoring. Varying from lo-fi classical pieces with jazz chord structures to glitch and IDM-influenced micro-rhythmic, introspective, electronic tone poems, BT utilizes hand-designed digital instruments alongside a broad range of analog musical instruments to create a work that defies classification. Additionally, all of the animations have been created in high definition, allowing the album to be shown in cinemas in full resolution with a 5.1-channel soundtrack, as well as providing the option to utilize the content in the next-generation, high-definition optical disc formats Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD. "`This Binary Universe' is a completely original work that is a perfect marriage of category-defying music with amazing visuals, all enhanced by the DTS 5.1-channel soundtrack which completely envelops the listener," said Molly Kronberg, Vice President, Worldwide Strategic Business, Content, at DTS. "This work of art represents the kind of cutting-edge titles that DTS Entertainment is working to release in the future." BT will support the release of "This Binary Universe" with a North American tour in September, on which he will perform the title live in 5.1-channel surround sound at alternative venues around the country. About BT Recognized as the pioneer of the trance music genre, BT has evolved into one of the most visionary artists and producers for a multitude of musical styles. Whether composing intricate scores with 80-piece orchestras for blockbuster films such as "The Fast And The Furious," "Stealth," and the Oscar-winner "Monster," writing and producing for Sting, David Bowie or Peter Gabriel, or remixing evocative epics for Sarah McLaughlin, Madonna or Seal, BT crafts classically influenced, electronic overtures ringing with dense textures. Consistently balancing creative and memorable songwriting with sonic innovation and hand-designed technologies and software tools, BT created the epic albums "IMA," "ESCM," "Movement In Still Life" and "Emotional Technology," which give testament to his innovation. About DTS DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTSI) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders are in virtually every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processor, and there are hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theater, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, Surround Music and DVD-ROM software. DTS audio products are featured on more than 27,000 motion picture screens worldwide. Additionally, DTS provides imaging technology and services for the motion picture industry; DTS Digital Images, formerly Lowry Digital Images, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTS and an industry leader in image restoration and enhancement. Founded in 1993, DTS is headquartered in Agoura Hills, and has offices in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and China. For further information, please visit www.dts.com. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. CONTACT: DTS Press Contact: DTS, Inc. Kristin Thomson 818-706-3525 [email protected] or BT Press Contact: Costa Communications Ray Costa/Rex Polkinghorne 323-650-3588 [email protected] SOURCE: DTS, Inc. .