Origin Atlanta, U.S. Associated acts The Key of Cat Occupation(s) Musician Website johnburkemusic.com | Instruments Piano Name John Burke Years active 2011–present Role Composer | |
Albums Synesthesia, Chirality, Reverie Genres New-age music, Neoclassical new-age music, Jazz, Folk music | ||
John burke pianist composer
John Burke (born 1988) is an American pianist and composer based in Atlanta, Georgia. Burke is best known for his solo piano albums. He has also composed soundtracks for film and theatre.
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- John burke pianist composer
- Earth breaker john burke orogen
- Background
- Solo piano albums
- Collaborative albums
- Composition for film
- Composition for stage
- Discography
- References
Earth breaker john burke orogen
Background
Burke was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where he studied Spanish and music at Oglethorpe University. He later studied public administration at Georgia State University. While in school, Burke discovered pianist George Winston and keyboardist Ray Manzarek and was inspired to become a solo pianist.
Solo piano albums
In 2011, Burke released his first solo piano album, Synesthesia, which used the neurological phenomenon of the same name to guide compositions based on colors. The album was reviewed positively on English and Spanish music review websites and received international radio play.
In 2013, Burke released his second album, Reverie, which was nominated for Jazz Album of the Year at the solo piano music review site SoloPiano.com. Reverie too received international play and review.
In 2014, Burke released Chirality at a concert, the recording of which received a Telly Award. After winning Jazz Album of the Year, Chirality became a finalist for Album of the Year at SoloPiano.com. In an homage to Johann Sebastian Bach, Chirality used the chemical property of asymmetry as inspiration for melodies and mirrored countermelodies.
In 2016, Burke released Orogen at a concert. The album used the formation of mountains as inspiration for the gradual growth of a single melody. A completely self-released album, Orogen was nominated for Best New Age Album for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Collaborative albums
In 2015, Burke released his first collaborative album, Kairos, at a concert at Oglethorpe University. The album blended piano with spoken word and flute by Sandra Hughes, the co-founder of Gateway Performance Productions in Atlanta, GA.
On September 10, 2017, Burke released his first multi-instrumental album, Superstratum, at a concert at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Georgia. Each composition of Superstratum represents a layer of the earth and its atmosphere.
Composition for film
In 2013, Burke composed the original score for the film Juvenile Transgressions.
In 2013, Burke's original piano music was featured on the documentary Going Home.
In 2015, Burke composed the original score for the film Shattered Reflections, starring Lance Broadway.
Composition for stage
In 2015, Burke composed an original solo piano score for Serenbe Playhouse's production of Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire, starring The Vampire Diaries' Matthew Davis.
In 2017, Burke composed the original score for Synchronicity Theatre's production of Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan, adapted for stage by James E. Grote.
In 2017, Burke composed the original score for Serenbe Playhouse's production of Robin Hood, adapted by playwright Rachel Teagle and directed by Broadway actor Paul McGill. That same season, Burke composed the original score for the Playhouse's production of Macbeth, starring Drop Dead Diva's Justin Deeley.