Convenient for a thread title, if nothing else.

I must say I’m quite struck at the extreme hostility that’s taken over the place.  Not that I feel any worse for wear.  The scrutiny of the this custody/saving face situation is well-deserved, but I can’t help but feel like everyone’s just found out they’ve been cheated.  I’m seeing people, people from WAY back, the Fuzzes and bostonbtfans, and many others who had very personal and positive relationships with BT who now denounce and despise him.  I remember the tales of riding with BT and hearing ET album previews and the gushing about LITTOT at the preview party and all the rest of that.  Now we drop him like a sack of potatoes, wash our hands of such celebrity filth.  Nobody says you have to like him (except maybe at BTM).

I don’t know Brian Transeau.  I’ve never met him, I’ve never had a conversation with him.  The closest thing to any such thing was a chance wordless passing in a dark alley with him on a rainy night in Boston on a leg of his TBU tour before the show.  I was first in line for that show and I sat right behind Brian in the theater (bostonbtfan, Tanner, I saw you guys in line, sorry for not saying hi, you’d have had no idea who I was).  I don’t read his blogs, I don’t know his ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political preferences, how many animals he’s saved or what he eats for dinner.

And frankly, if you like his music, it doesn’t fucking matter.

Sean Cusick was tired of hearing what an ‘Okay’ guy BT was.  Everything that made BT a ‘nice’ guy is just details.  It has nothing to do with his contributions (or lack thereof, for Cusick) to his creative field.

I am tired of hearing what a ‘douchebag’ BT apparently now is.  Everything that makes BT an asshole is just details.  It has nothing to do with his contributions to his creative field.

‘The Promethan Groove’ isn’t a great track because Brian is an advocate for greener environmental policies (however noble that may be).  ‘Ride’ isn’t still viable in clubs because BT is a self-professed ‘spiritual mutt’.  The quality in these tracks is intrinsic.  ‘Satellite’ is still good, even if it only touched you emotionally because you thought BT was a good father.  ‘Lullaby For Gaia’ is not now bad because of his messy family life.

I didn’t like BT because of his altruistic aspirations then, and I don’t hate him for the social quagmire he’s in now.

I realize my rapport has diminished with any who remotely remember me, but in the interest of music, and of creativity, I prod these words out into the open.

Best Regards in 2008,

DB

I’m quite inclined to agree with the sentiments here.

Whatever’s gone down has obviously touched a raw nerve, particularly with those who were closest to him (that is to say, closer than your average fan).

I’ve made a point of not passing judgment on the current drama, simply because I know very little of the background to it. And without knowing the context behind it, it becomes something of a ‘Ashley’s mother said this..’, ‘PR propaganda says this..’

I always find it somewhat disheartening when musician’s personal lives are put onto the stage, exposing them for what they are - human beings. It seems to provide a catalyst for mentioning that some unspoken agreement had been broken and they are now no longer worthy of the celebrity title.

Undoubtedly, whatever the context is, Brian is going through some tough times and perhaps the way he’s gone about it is far from ideal. But fuck it, he’s human.

When push comes to shove, I’m still going to import his forthcoming album because he’s made some phenomenal music and I’ve enjoyed following his career to date.

Word.

This is all good stuff. Like I always say, I don’t know BT, so I don’t really care what he does as long as he isn’t infringing on my basic rights as a human being. All I know, or care about for that matter, is that BT makes good music. It could be Brian Transeau, the wonderful, altruistic human being, Brian Transeau, the evil self-aggrandizing maniac, or a collection of people who come together under the name BT. I don’t really care. And I’m beginning to wonder why anyone would, unless he did something to you personally. If that’s the case, christ, take it up with him.

Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, small people talk about other people.

but you have to keep in mind, no one said they despise BT, just some of the actions over the last 5 years from this dude named Brian.
Now some people despise ET / She Can Do That / Blake Lewis / Electrocuted and some artist decisions but overall no one is saying they won’t listen to the good stuff or they hate BT.

And you have to remember, a lot of stuff that came down was before any of this “kidnapping” thing even happened. It just all piled on top of each other and made a big mess. And I guess only referring to “BT” on those ghastly flyers instead of Brian doesn’t help seperate the two.

Sean Cusick was tired of hearing what an ‘Okay’ guy BT was.

I was just thinking the other day that it would be funny to see what Cusick had to write about the current situation… That guy always cracked me up even if I usually didn’t agree with him.

I don’t denounce and despise BT in the least. Never did. I actually talked to him for an hour on the phone a few days back over this mess. All I simply wanted from the start was verifiable claims. Just cause I am a fan of his talent does not make me brainless. Serious and extrordinary accusations and claims require serious and extrordinary evidence. I don’t care who it is. Questions have been answered and some facts have been obtained, but still only one side of the story is presented.

damn, all this excitement for nothing.  what did he say, does he still hate oakenfold?

Whatever it was, Fuzz’s conversation with him was clearly more productive than mine. Ours ended with Brian blaming everything on us (irony at its finest), contradicting himself repeatedly, using more than a few choice words, and me expressly and clearly informing him never to contact me again. I want nothing more than for that kid to be found and the current issue resolved. But as far as I’m concerned otherwise, he’s crazy moonbat insane and has worked quite hard to ensure I never give him the benefit of the doubt, ever again.

oh well, ultimately BT is the one that has to deal with this situation right now and probably for years to come....

Fuzz, I regret seemingly putting words in your mouth. 

And Rageous, your altercation with BT is unfortunate.