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State: California
Country: US
Signup Date: 8/18/2006
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 

Current mood:  sad

Last Jan, something unfortunate happened. Most of my tour gear was stolen. We have yet to find any of it, but we haven't stopped looking or following up on any leads. You can find a list of items on my film profile. (/thisbinaryuniverse)

You have all been extremely supportive and helpful and I can't thank you enough! 

If you find any equipment or any leads, please do not approach the person or establishment, call the police or send a message here.

Thanks!

:)

B

7:48 AM
 
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Jer
Remy T

 
ummm wow. I am really unhappy to hear that this has happened to you. I hope that all your gear is returned and wish you the best of luck in your initiative.
 
Posted by Jer on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 7:58 AM
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Free like a bird

 

really a sad state of affairs. i hope everything is recovered without to much trouble.

 

 


 
Posted by Free like a bird on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 8:07 AM
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Mike Organistko
Mike Organistko

 

Your positivism during this arduous time and transformation of an obstruction into a growth catalyst for the further promotion of art is remarkable. Sincere wishes for the secure return of your equipment. 


 
Posted by Mike Organistko on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 8:33 AM
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AriElLa

 
BT, your are an incredibly remarkable person. i hope ur loss will be recovered. 
 
Posted by AriElLa on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 9:06 AM
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Ben X
Ben X

 
Greetings from the land down under,

Thats terrible :(
I hope the fuckers get attacked by a flock of rabid seagulls, which will then draw attention from other people, which will eventually lead to you getting all your music and gear back.

But from destruction/chaos comes a new creation. Your idea is very intriguing. Having such a service online would be a great way to stop thieves from re-selling stolen equipment. Of course you would have to think about all the ways that someone could mis-use the system and have mechanisms against it, but all in all I think that it is a great idea.

Ben X

 
Posted by Ben X on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 9:50 AM
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Tim

 
My God Brian, this is insane. I just spent the last few hours researching your mathematical work on TBU and then decieded to check the MySpace. After seeing you live in the "haunted" State Theatre (you had to borrow my pick at the end you bum!)  and digging deeper into what you put into these pieces, I know that the people responsible for this could not possible understand the worth and function behind what they have taken. If your belongings are not returned or discovered, I would suggest you start checking research labs! And that is only partially in jest. While it would take a crew of bespectacled madmen in lab coats to decipher your brand of scientific aural exploration, I fear that your upcoming software releases could have posed some type of threat to others in the industry. I honestly would hope this is the fault of vandals rather than corporate espionage, but my experience in information security would make me at least consider the possibility. I will send you a few suggestions for tracking your digital assets in a private message. If anyone doesn't deserve this it's you. You have been so generous with your time and knowledge. Best of luck.

 
Posted by Tim on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 10:57 AM
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Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars

 

Really sorry to hear about the theft of your gear Brian, hope you can get it back soon.

Stephen G


 
Posted by Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 1:01 PM
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Courtney

 
Some years ago I had some gear stolen, the street value was not much (old kawai gear, etc) and kept interest away in finding it, but the years and amount of programming I put in were irreplaceable. Two years later, a synth showed up on craigslist, but by that time, I had moved so many times that I had lost the police report, and there was no way I could recover the synth. The best I could do was warn others with a posting that it was stolen gear.

I would love to see some kind of RFID based system evolve. Smilar to our pets, it would definately place a unique signature in the instrument, and your average idiot street thief wouldnt know where to look. Unfortunately 'chipping' it would involve opening a case and probably violating the warranty of the instrument, but i'm sure with the right people, a legal method could be worked out.

Best of luck in finding your gear. I wish I could help (not for the money or service, but to ensure your music continues to evolve).
 
Posted by Courtney on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 6:12 PM
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Arishia

 
I hope you find your stuff, BT... that's just horrible. =(
 
Posted by Arishia on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 6:30 PM
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Laurent

 
3 times in 5 years, that is sad. :-( geez. But I'm sure you think it's only gear, that doesn't make the person you are after all, although I hope you'll find it quickly!

+1 for the gear list
+1 Zillion for the needy help...

...but you're living in the US, unfortunately a lot of american people are way too focused on being lazy sheep at work. Just as bad as in some european countries like mine!

L.
 
Posted by Laurent on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 7:22 PM
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H A N I

 
 Brian,

   This Breaks my Heart. 

     Can you please post the rest of the list..  ?   And I will try my best to search & post Google Alert searches periodicaly.. 

   best

hani

    

 
Posted by H A N I on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 7:29 PM
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deaf:blind

 
Truly sucky, I really hope you recover as much as possible. I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to lose my gear. Kudos for your altruistic intent with the non-profit too, if I am in a position to support it I will. Make sure you post an event or similar notification on myspace so people will be informed.  Best of luck!
 
Posted by deaf:blind on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 7:30 PM
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Michael Badal

 

BT! This is just plain terrible! I'm so sorry this happened to you a second time. I hope all is recovered my friend and that your more importantly that your music is safe because nothing can replace the countless hours you put into your work. If or when you get your gear back or replaced, please take more efficient and strict safety precautions?

Good luck my friend! I'll be praying for ya!

-- Mike


 
Posted by Michael Badal on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 1:22 AM
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Ducalion™

 
This is the second time it's happend, and the first i was pissed cause it was the ET album...why do people try to destroy good music? anyways, Love Peace, and Grease man, and best wishes recovering your studio.
 
Posted by Ducalion™ on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 2:30 AM
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Rick G

 
BT, I would subscribe to the thumbprint service to protect my studio! I think that's a great idea. So sorry about the loss of your equipment; the thought of anyone performing that selfish of an act makes me ill. Best wishes in recovering any or all of your gear.
 
Posted by Rick G on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 3:59 AM
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Prospect

 
Isn't this the second time this has happened to you? No fkn fair. I can't believe this.

The fact that you published this and did not lash out in anger... wow.

Not to mention your proposal on how to help others... I mean.. geez..

This shows a lot about your character.

This is why I'm such a fan.
Your optimism and kindness resonates and vibrates everywhere.

I assure you your attitude towards life has a domino effect.
I hope the kindness returns to you and that you get the information you seek.

Much love and respect
- Prospect
 
Posted by Prospect on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 6:17 AM
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Chris Allen

 
Terrible news Brian.

I really hope you get this recovered.  You must be completely gutted.  I was just in shock reading this story and how much gear was taken.

All the best in this recovery effort.  I hope people re-post this news to get the awareness of the situation out there.

Chris Allen - www.djchrisallen.net
 
Posted by Chris Allen on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 8:09 AM
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(noou)

 
how horrible!
good luck with your pursuit and with your remarkable ventures.

best,
Stefano
--
(noou)

 
Posted by (noou) on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 2:01 PM
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Inner Light Spectrum

 
Man this pisses me off. I've had my car stolen 2 times in a month. I can't even imagine losing intellectual property.

I really hope something positive can come out of this.


 
Posted by Inner Light Spectrum on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 4:31 PM
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Promoter

 
damn man, i hate to hear about this. wicked sucks. your like one of the top djs i first heard about when i started geting into electronic music...

ill pot this flyer around for you!

 
Posted by Promoter on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 6:31 PM
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iJ

 
Much love from the Windy City.
I hope the one(s) who did this understand effect of their cause.

This is a good idea.


Jw
 
Posted by iJ on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 10:03 PM
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one daydream later

 

*&$^#*#*! Im sort of ashamed to be a human being at this point. It seems someone really wants to be you so badly they need to steal. Speechless



 
Posted by one daydream later on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 6:13 AM
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Alex J Steed

 

BT, This news breaks my heart. I can't even begin to imagine how you must be feeling. Yet even now, you are still there to create hope. All my love and prayers go out to you!


 
Posted by Alex J Steed on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 11:57 AM
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Tami 4all
Tami Toland-Reeves

 

Brian, I'm just wondering if you came to the 'law of attraction' yourself or if you saw/read 'the Secret'? You do stay amazingly positive & it WILL work for you. In fact, on some level you believe your reaction will help people which may be why the unfortunate part of the situation manifested. What you feel inside of you will come into existence... So, where do you see this going? You have the answers. I see you continuing to do great good!

www.thesecret.com

'mad love & respect'

Tami

www.myspace.com/tami101


 
Posted by Tami 4all on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 8:22 PM
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Tami 4all
Tami Toland-Reeves

 

The other site I typed is wrong, try this:

 

www.whatisthesecret.com


 
Posted by Tami 4all on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 12:54 AM
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Shakes

 
good luck.  i saw the show here in nashville with thomas dolby.  anyone who steals from you steals from the music world in general.  we need you and your gear together to keep us together.  mad love for you here in tennessee.
 
Posted by Shakes on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 7:43 AM
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Will...i am?

 
Wow, man.  I've had things stolen from me, and equipment is one thing, but when some of that equipment includes hours upon hours of creative work...that's another monster entirely.  I'll echo the "sorry"s and regrets of others that have commented as well...the ugliness of human greed never ceases to astound me. 

I also, though, am with you on your ideas.  I like the idea of "thumbprinting"--we need more "checks" like this.  Also, I'm very happy to hear of an idea to help out those that have the creative vision/ability to do great things, but lack the funding and/or equipment to do so.  I sincerely hope that both of these ideas come to full fruition. 

I truly appreciate and respect you as an artist...and thanks for keeping it as positive as you can. 

God Bless.

 
Posted by Will...i am? on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 9:12 AM
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Peter

 
Aw dude! That sucks! I remember hearing that your gear was stolen a few years ago too; and for this to happen again. Crappytime.

I hope you find your gear! When you get your stuff back, Frankurt am Main is waiting for ThisBinaryUniverse.

-Good luck BT, if you get it back or not!

-Peter John


 
Posted by Peter on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 9:50 PM
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Joey

 

Hello

That is a Horrible traumatical thing that happend, I hope you get your equipment back. I wanted to mention I am a IT Proffesion in Miami Florida, so I have to prepare myself deal with disasters recovery plans like, or if somebody sabataged/stole/blowtorched my datacent or if a Huricane slammed into it, I have to have a  Data contengency plans. I set up a VB script, which backed up all my servers at my company to back them up to Tape drives, and I send the tapes to offsite locations.

In your case scenerio

#3 MacPro 2.3 GHZ, with the 10K RPM Rapters, Which I hope those Hard Drives were Mirrored, them and were not striped.

However with that missing the data loss you are going through. However equipment can be redeemed through  insurance plan, however data in your case MUSIC/ART is not recoverable unless it was backed up. If it was not backed up the only way to redeem the data back is to actually get those Hard Drives back.

I wanted to say good luck with getting your equipment back.


 
Posted by Joey on Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 6:22 PM
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L.E.0 [Beta-Max]
Leo Oakley

 

I'll help you for free if I could. I hope you get your stuff back and fist fuck that person's face too.


 
Posted by L.E.0 [Beta-Max] on Monday, March 05, 2007 - 8:15 AM
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ALAJ

 
BT,

So sorry about your loss. =^(

I am perplexed as to why someone would stoop so low to do something like this.

Frankly, this sounds like an "inside job". I would start looking to who had access to your studio, and at what times during the last 6 months.

Also, consider hiring a Private Investigator. You might be able to cover more ground that way.

Good luck with recovering your priceless gear.

DON'T LET THIS AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO MAKE GROUND-BREAKING AND INFLUENTIAL MUSIC.

Peace,

ALAJ
 
Posted by ALAJ on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 4:34 PM
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Fractal Structure

 
Really sorry to read that, man :( some years of hard work lost in such a bad way... Hope your stuff will be found soon. One thing is sure, noone can steal your talent!Best,M
 
Posted by Fractal Structure on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 5:06 PM
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Sergei The Beast

 

wow, I wish there was something  I could do. If i find anything out i will definately let you know. this is pretty sad, when someone would take these things from such a peaceful person like you brian.  hit me up if you need anything done in the Tampa area.

 

 

-Chad


 
Posted by Sergei The Beast on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 10:49 PM
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The Musical: Matthew C Overlan

 
This news is heart breaking.

Having myself lost to theft a guitar that had been my partner in musical discovery since the age of 16, I realize how distressing this must be.  The objects we create with are by nature worth infinitely more to us than their material value.

What this criminal probably didn't realize is that his act, by delivering a severe setback to your creative output, also robbed millions of the inspiration and enlightenment we derive from your music.

Best of luck in your recovery efforts, my eyes are open.

 
Posted by The Musical: Matthew C Overlan on Saturday, March 17, 2007 - 6:58 AM
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Low Frequency Abduction®

 
...Lost for words...

I remember from a few years ago that this is not the first time that such a terrible thing has happened to you. To be in that kind of a situation once is bad enough, but to have it happen to you twice is seriously disturbing. How you manage (at the end of your text) to still sound almost forgiving, is beyond me. You really have a special kind of outlook and for one who gives so much to people in the form of your music, it is sad that there are those out there wishing to take from you in such an unpleasing manner.

I hope this situation finds a resolve. As an electronic music maker myself, I know I would find it almost impossible to cope with, as I would feel as if they had taken part of me along with the equipment.

Regards from the UK.
 
Posted by Low Frequency Abduction® on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 12:52 AM
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Salomeh

 

i am a  big fan of your work ...especially your track "dreaming"...it was a hypnotizing song that always lifted me up to the right state of mind...very well made..and as a huge trance fan in general...i dont think i have personally come across a dj better than you. melodic genius....i really wouldnt be surprised if it was conspiracy...think of enemies...competition....rivals....

 

this is heartbreaking...but dont stop


 
Posted by Salomeh on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 6:34 AM
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derrickisonfire

 
not even kidding you, i would kill myself if my studio was robbed! point blank! I am AMAZED about how you are dealing with this, you have a good heart!!! did you back up anything from binary acoustics elsewhere? (data)

this is terrible
 
Posted by derrickisonfire on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 10:51 PM
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Logrey

 
Hope you get it back dude... stay positive!

Loggers
 
Posted by Logrey on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 2:29 AM
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Jer

 
I'm so sadden by hearing of this BT. I remember seeing your incredible show in December at the Norva. I certainly hope the thieves are caught and the majority of your equipment is recovered. I can only imagine that your loss is like losing a part of you and part of your heart.
 
Posted by Jer on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 7:25 PM
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Jose FUBAR Sanchez / twitter.com/donfubar
Jose Sanchez

 
Any word yet on if some if any of the gear has been safely returned?

I really do wish you the best BT and hope this doesn't deter you from making the awesome music you do.

Best of luck,
~The Don
 
Posted by Jose FUBAR Sanchez / twitter.com/donfubar on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 6:23 AM
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iridiumMirror

 
Yow. I have to think that somebody knew about that stuff somehow, and it wasn't random--and that they had some idea of the creative content they were taking not just the equipment.

I have a suggestion going forward: put together a disaster recovery plan. Seriously. A lot of small to mid size companies in the Twin Towers went bankrupt after 9/11 even if all their people got out because they did not have any offsite backup storage etc. etc. Your next computer rig should include a medium size tape backup unit, Apple can help you get one that will handle what you do. Very simple, have somebody set it up to do a full backup once a week, and incrementals every night. Then you take the tapes to a safety deposit box or something. It can save you if you have a hard drive failure, much less if you get ripped off like that.

As I get older, the more certain I get that the kind of fame people get in the entertainment industry has as many downfalls as rewards. There are a lot of psychos out there and money and/or fame draw them like flies to shit.

You have built up a lot of good karma in the world, and like people say after they get wiped out by a tornado, it was just stuff, and you are still alive. Hopefully the wheel will turn and all that karma will manifest.

Ron
 
Posted by iridiumMirror on Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 3:34 AM
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Scobra

 
brian

as a huge fan of your music - way beyond the stutter technique blah blah - i am sad but glad to know about this screwed up scenario. i will def keep my eyes and ears open and will hit you up if for some reason i detect anything.

sorry to hear about this.

respect

scobra
 
Posted by Scobra on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 10:20 PM
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Ana

 
Hi B...  just wondering if you ever revovered any of your stuff ??? I HOPE SO... and also hope that besides this terrible/messed up  incident, everything else in life is good for you!
lots of love!

 
Posted by Ana on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 6:23 AM
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