John Burke (American pianist) explained

John Burke
Origin:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genre:New-age music, Jazz, Film score
Occupation:Musician
Instrument:Piano
Years Active:2011–present
Label:Independent

John Burke (born 1988) is an American pianist, composer, and songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia. Burke is best known for his solo piano albums. He has also composed scores for film, video games, and theatre.[1]

Background

Burke was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where he studied Spanish and music at Oglethorpe University.[2] He later studied public administration at Georgia State University.[3] While in school, Burke discovered pianist George Winston and keyboardist Ray Manzarek and was inspired to become a pianist and composer.[4]

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.[5] The album was reviewed positively on English and Spanish music review websites[6] and received international radio play.[7]

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.[8] Reverie too received international play and review.[9]

In 2014, Burke released Chirality at a concert, the recording of which received a Telly Award.[10] After winning Jazz Album of the Year, Chirality became a finalist for Album of the Year at SoloPiano.com.[11] In an homage to Johann Sebastian Bach, Chirality used the chemical property of asymmetry as inspiration for melodies and mirrored countermelodies.[12]

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.[13] A completely self-released album,[14] Orogen was nominated for Best New Age Album for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.[15]

In 2021, Burke released Bright Eyes, which he dedicated to his son.

Other albums

In 2015, Burke released his first collaborative album, Kairos, at a concert at Oglethorpe University.[16] The album blended piano with spoken word and flute by Sandra Hughes, the co-founder of Gateway Performance Productions in Atlanta, GA.[16]

In 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.[17] [18]

In 2018, Burke released his first winter album, The Longest Night. The album featured Burke's instrumental arrangements of popular holiday tunes as well as original compositions.[19]

In 2020, Burke released Sons of Kronos for string quintet.[20] [21] Each piece was named after Poseidon, Hades, and Zeus, the three sons of the mythological titan, Kronos.

Film music

In 2013, Burke composed the original score for the film Juvenile Transgressions.[22]

In 2013, Burke's original piano music was featured on the documentary Going Home.[23]

In 2015, Burke composed the original score for the film Shattered Reflections, starring Lance Broadway.[24]

Stage music

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.[25]

In 2017, Burke composed the original score for Synchronicity Theatre's production of Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan,[26] adapted for stage by James E. Grote.[27]

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.[28] [29] [30] That same season, Burke composed the original score for the Playhouse's production of Macbeth, starring Drop Dead Diva's Justin Deeley.[31]

In 2018, Burke wrote music and lyrics for Red: A Crayon's Musical with author Ben Thorpe, who wrote the musical's book. The musical was an original work based on the children's book Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall.[32] [33] Red: A Crayon's Musical debuted on August 7, 2018, at the Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival.[34]

Video game music

In 2019, Burke composed the original score for Sci-Ops: Global Defense, an edutainment game for PC created by Plasma Games.[35]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Burke . SoloPiano . 2016-09-04.
  2. Web site: Oglethorpe Alumnus Releases Solo Piano Album - The Source . Source.oglethorpe.edu . 2012-02-14 . 2016-09-04.
  3. Web site: The Pianist Among The Policy Students - Georgia State University . Gsu.edu . 2016-09-04.
  4. Web site: The music of pianist John Burke . the G channel . 2015-06-13 . 2016-09-04.
  5. Web site: Synesthesia & Music | John Burke's Sound to Color Compositions . Synesthesiatest.org . 2014-06-20 . 2016-09-04.
  6. Web site: Alejandro Clavijo . John Burke – Synesthesia | Reviews New Age - Discovering Music . Reviews New Age . 2015-03-04 . 2016-09-04.
  7. Web site: spotlights & reviews pianist John Burke . Cre8tive Reviews . 2014-08-20 . 2016-09-04 . 2015-06-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150630173649/http://cre8tivereviews.com/2014/08/20/cre8tive-reviews-spotlights-reviews-pianist-john-burke/ . dead .
  8. Web site: 2013 SoloPiano Album of the Year Nominations . SoloPiano . 2013-12-30 . 2016-09-04.
  9. Web site: Alejandro Clavijo . John Burke – Reverie | Reviews New Age - Discovering Music . Reviews New Age . 2015-03-16 . 2016-09-04.
  10. Web site: The 37th Annual TELLY Awards | Winners . Tellyawards.com . 2016-09-04.
  11. Web site: News & Media . Solopiano.com . 2016-09-04.
  12. Web site: John Burke delivers another impressive masterpiece with "Chirality" . Cre8tive Reviews . 2014-12-27 . 2016-09-04 . 2016-03-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304090937/http://cre8tivereviews.com/2014/12/27/523/ . dead .
  13. Web site: John Burke releases new album, Orogen – Review. 2016-05-18. Cre8tive Reviews. 2016-06-27. 2016-05-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20160519163336/https://cre8tivereviews.com/2016/05/18/593/. dead.
  14. News: Unsigned Atlanta Pianist Earns New Age Grammy Nod For 'Orogen' . Georgia Public Broadcasting . Georgia Public Broadcasting . 2017-03-24.
  15. Web site: 59th Annual Grammy Awards Nominees. 2016-12-06. Grammy Awards. 2016-12-08.,
  16. Web site: Pianist John Burke draws inspiration from diverse sources for his original music . ArtsATL . 2015-06-11 . 2016-09-04.
  17. Web site: Pianist and Composer, John Burke, Set to Release New Album, SUPERSTRATUM. 2017-06-01. Broadway World. 2017-06-01.,
  18. Web site: Atlanta pianist John Burke takes listeners into Superstratum. 2017-09-08. 11 Alive News. 2017-09-08.,
  19. Web site: Longest Night. John Burke Grammy-nominated Pianist & Composer. en-US. 2019-01-09.
  20. Web site: Sons of Kronos.
  21. Web site: Atlanta Chamber Music Festival.
  22. Web site: Juvenile Transgressions. 1 January 2000. 4 September 2016. IMDb.
  23. Web site: Going Home (2013). 14 September 2013. 16 June 2017. IMDb.
  24. Web site: Shattered Reflections. 1 November 2015. 4 September 2016. IMDb.
  25. Web site: Theatre Review: 'A Streetcar Named Desire' at Serenbe . Atlanta INtown Paper . 2015-06-18 . 2016-09-04 . 2016-06-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160610071101/http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com/2015/06/theatre-review-a-streetcar-named-desire-at-serenbe/ . live .
  26. Web site: The One and Only Ivan . CBS46 . 2017-02-07 . 2017-02-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170208033618/http://www.cbs46.com/clip/13076668/the-one-and-only-ivan . dead .
  27. Web site: The One and Only Ivan . Lifeline Theatre . 2017-02-09 . 2017-02-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170211081340/http://www.lifelinetheatre.com/touring/ivan.shtml . dead .
  28. Web site: Robin Hood . Serenbe Playhouse . 2017-06-02 . 2017-06-14 . 2017-06-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170625153035/http://www.serenbeplayhouse.com/shows-events/current-season/robin-hood . dead .
  29. Web site: Serenbe's ROBIN HOOD to Feature Immersive Sherwood Forest, Zip Line . Broadway World Atlanta . 2017-05-16 . 2017-05-22.
  30. Web site: Robin Hood . Serenbe Playhouse . 2017-02-06 . 2017-02-06 . 2017-06-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170625153035/http://www.serenbeplayhouse.com/shows-events/current-season/robin-hood . dead .
  31. Web site: MACBETH, Starring Justin Deeley, Slashes Into Serenbe Playhouse . Broadway World Atlanta . 2017-06-06 . 2017-06-14 .
  32. Web site: 2018 Official Selections. The AMTF - Atlanta's Premier Musical Theatre Festival. en-US. 2019-01-11.
  33. Web site: ATL Musical Theatre Fest Picks 4 for Year 3.
  34. Web site: Red: Crayon's Musical, 2018 AMTF Official Selection at Out Front Theatre Company. 2019-01-09. 2019-01-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20190110014339/https://atlanta.carpe-diem.events/calendar/7371731-red-a-crayons-musical-2018-amtf-official-selection-at-out-front-theatre-company/. dead.
  35. Web site: Sci-Ops: Global Defense. Swings. Seven. March 5, 2020. John Burke Official Website. March 5, 2020.

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