From an early age, BT demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for playing and understanding classical music. He was heavily influenced by avant-garde and romantic composers such as Stravinsky, Bartok, Debussy and Rachmaninov. His biggest influences, however, were from everyday sounds that most would take for granted, from noticing the meter of the grandfather clock in the foyer to the micro-rhythms of crickets and cicadas to the ambience of passing trains at night.
The drive to actualize the tools BT envisions has led to his evolution as one of the most cutting-edge programmers and technologists in music today. He has expanded this reach into a visionary software venture, Sonik Architects which launched its critically- and commercially-acclaimed iPhone application, Sonifi™.
Brian Transeau is the father of a young daughter, Kaia. He lives and composes his works in his Los Angeles home/studio in which he has a few Apple G5's and 8 AMD dual-core Opteron 64-bit desktops which he uses for his techno-wizardry.
BT has released 8 albums and has scored over a dozen films. His most critically acclaimed album, "This Binary Universe" (released August 29, 2006), was composed in 5.1 surround sound and contains animated videos for each song, presenting a new way of experiencing music.
BT works with multiple computers and the CSound programming language to help craft his work. He also owns a company, Sonik Architects, which develops both VST and VSTi programs which he uses in his own productions.
The Emergency
BT Lyrics
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My head is in your hands
The neon lights have all gone down
We make our future plans
I wanted things to get better
I was in pain
I wanted you to be in my lifeline
I wanted love to get better
I'd wait in line
For something I knew that I would get to keep
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
And I can feel it bleeding
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
Today is the day
That I love you
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
And I can feel it bleeding
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
Today is the day
That I love you
The flashing lights have gone away
Emergency has passed
The future's right in front of me
And I won't finish last
Today is the day
That I love you
Today is the day
That I love you
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
And I can feel it bleeding
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
Today is the day
That I love you
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
And I can feel it bleeding
Your "I love you"
Your "I love you"
Today is the day
That I love you
Your I love you
Emergency has past
The lyrics to "The Emergency" by BT & Andrew Bayer speak about the deep emotional connection between two people and their desire to build a future together. The opening lines "I watch you in the candlelight, my head is in your hands" create a feeling of intimacy and vulnerability. It's like the singer is entrusting their heart to their loved one. While they make future plans, they express their wanting for things to get better and to heal from past pains.
The chorus "Your 'I love you', your 'I love you', today is the day that I love you" is a declaration of love that is so powerful it feels like it's bleeding out. It's as if their love for each other is so strong that they can't contain it within themselves. The neon lights, in contrast, serve as a metaphor for the distractions of everyday life, which lead to people not showing their true feelings or intentions. The emergency has passed, and the flashing lights have gone away, leaving space for the couple's love to shine.
Overall, the song speaks to the beauty and power of love, the need for healing and growth, and the importance of being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I watch you in the candlelight
As I observe you illuminated by the candles, I realize how much love I have for you.
My head is in your hands
I am completely vulnerable and entrusting you with my heart and soul.
The neon lights have all gone down
The flashy, superficial parts of our lives have subsided and I can focus on what truly matters - our love.
We make our future plans
Together, we anticipate and plan for a fulfilling and joyous future together.
I wanted things to get better
Although I was in a state of pain and turmoil, I hoped and longed for a brighter future.
I was in pain
I was experiencing emotional distress and suffering.
I wanted you to be in my lifeline
I knew that having you as a part of my life would bring me the happiness and fulfillment that I desired.
I wanted love to get better
Despite the challenges and difficulties that we faced, I hoped and prayed that our love would become stronger and more resilient.
I'd wait in line
I would patiently endure any hardship and obstacle for the sake of our love.
For something I knew that I would get to keep
Deep down, I always knew that our love was worth fighting for and would be a lasting and fulfilling part of my life.
Your "I love you"
The expression of your love for me is one of the most precious and meaningful things in my life.
And I can feel it bleeding
The intensity and depth of your love for me is so strong that it feels like it's overflowing and spilling out of my heart.
Today is the day That I love you
In this moment, I am overwhelmed with the realization of how deeply and truly I love you.
The flashing lights have gone away
The vibrant and distracting elements of our lives have faded away, leaving only the pure and genuine aspects of our love.
Emergency has passed
The sense of urgency and crisis that we previously faced has dissipated, and we can now focus on the present and future.
The future's right in front of me
With you by my side, I can see a bright and beautiful future ahead.
And I won't finish last
With your love and support, I am confident and empowered to achieve my dreams and goals.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW N BAYER, CHRISTIAN ANTHONY BURNS, BRIAN WAYNE N TRANSEAU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Davide Balistreri
The 11-minutes extended version on the album is BREATHTAKING.
GOOD Sir.
Where ?
djguapo
YES! Can we talk about that transition from Emergency to Every Other Way?!
the_yaanis
Still one of my favorite songs of all time
Bean
ridiculous this song only has 600k views, it should have millions. its amazing.
Sayra Plant
The worst part about it is that this video only got 60,000 more views in the past 2 years
Bean
Nerdicus McGeek yeah, that's the weird part about it. doesnt make sense.
Stop Cheating Consumers
After all these years. This is my dream song.
radanju3
I agree. This is truly amazing! I wish this was more famous. I wish BT kept blowing up like he did in the 90s.
GOOD Sir.
Right Mr. Bean...