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BT · 2016

194 min · 20 tracks · electronica · ambient · trance

A sprawling exploration of ambient soundscapes intertwined with intricate electronic patterns and transcendental rhythms.

Why this album works

The album is notable for its ambitious length, featuring extended tracks that push the boundaries of traditional song structure typical of the electronic genre. It received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to composition, positioning BT as a continued influential force within the IDM and progressive house scenes.
Best for
wave-like pacing with ebbs immersive soundscapes for reflection long-form exploration of themes
Context
By the time 'Electronic Opus' was released in December 2016, BT had firmly established himself as a pioneer in the electronic music scene. This album arrived as his first major project after a five-year hiatus since 'A Song Across Wires' in 2012, showcasing an evolution in his sound that melds orchestral elements with complex electronic textures.
Stylistic neighbors
The Orb· deadmau5· Cassius

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tokyo Standout 6:02
  • 2 The Code of Hammurabi 3:37
  • 3 Lustral 3:52
  • 4 Found in Translation 3:52
  • 5 Artifacture Standout 18:28
  • 6 Indivisim Standout 12:12
  • 7 Ω 15:21
  • 8 Chromatophore 15:56
  • 9 Five Hundred and Eighty Two 13:08
  • 10 Tokyo Standout 6:15
  • 11 The Code of Hammurabi 3:38
  • 12 Lustral 3:52
  • 13 Found in Translation 3:50
  • 14 Artifacture Standout 19:00
  • 15 Indivisim Standout 12:11
  • 16 Ω 15:24
  • 17 Chromatophore 16:38
  • 18 Five Hundred and Eighty Two 13:57
  • 19 The Code of Hammurabi (Alternative) 3:39
  • 20 Lustral (Alternative) 3:53

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