Obfusc Explained

Obfusc
Birth Name:	Joseph X. Burke
Origin:	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genre:	Electronic, IDM, ambient, downtempo
Years Active:	2005–present
Label:	Boltfish Recordings Static Caravan Recordings Expanding Electronic Diversity INSTALL Sound
Website:	Obfusc.net

Obfusc is the name given to the musical output of Joseph X. Burke (born 1981), an American, Chicago-based graphic designer and photographer.^{[1] [2]} Originally formed in Brooklyn in 2005 as an electronic music project, Obfusc has since evolved to include a greater array of live instrumentation and post-rock influence. Burke is most notably associated with London-based Boltfish Recordings,^[3] but has also released music through Static Caravan Recordings, Expanding Electronic Diversity, INSTALL Sound, and several other DIY labels.^[4] His music has been licensed for placement in the Netflix series "House of Cards",^[5] CBS Television's "",^[6] the media campaign for Ustwo Games' "Monument Valley",^{[7] [8] [9]} and various web series, short films, and promotional videos.

Discography

Albums

• Internal Countryside, 2006 (on Boltfish Recordings) - CD-R, Digital
• Cities of Cedar, 2008 (on Boltfish Recordings) - CD, Digital
• Midnight Dome, 2011 (on Boltfish Recordings) - CD, Digital

EPs

• Infinite Glimpse, 2016 (on Obfusc Music) - Digital
• Wrought From The Walls, 2005 (Self-Released) - CD-R, Digital

Singles

• "Inverted Island" (Day Mix) b/w "Oceanic Glow" (Night Mix), 2009 (on Static Caravan Recordings) - 7" Vinyl

Split releases

• Break It Into Pieces (with Cheju), 2005 (on Wyrd Skies Recordings) - CD-R, Digital
• Untitled (with David Tagg), 2009 (on INSTALL Sound) - 2 x 3" CD-R, Digital

Soundtracks

• Monument Valley (Original Soundtrack: Volumes I & II) (with Stafford Bawler & Grigori), 2016 (on iam8bit) - 2 x 12" Vinyl
• Monument Valley (Original Soundtrack) (with Stafford Bawler & Grigori), 2014 (on Ustwo Games) - Digital
• Neo Cab (Original Soundtrack) (with Chris Ward & Vincent Perea), 2019 (on Obfusc Music) - Digital

Music videos

• Before We Lose Our Legs, 2006 (Directed by Jason Banker)
• Amateur Cartography, 2008 (Directed by Jason Banker, featuring James Davidson)

External links

• Official website
• Boltfish Recordings Artist Profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: josephx. Josephx.com. 26 January 2021.
2. Web site: Embracing All EP, by Obfusc. Obfusc.bandcamp.com. 26 January 2021.
3. Web site: Boltfish Artists - Obfusc. Independent Electronic Music. Boltfish.co.uk. 26 January 2021.
4. Web site: Obfusc. Discogs.com. 26 January 2021.
5. Web site: Music from House of Cards S3E05. Tunefind.com. 26 January 2021.
6. Web site: Music from CSI: Miami S7E14. Tunefind.com. 26 January 2021.
7. Web site: Teaser Trailer - Monument Valley Game - out now - YouTube. Youtube.com. 26 January 2021.
8. Web site: Monument Valley Game Release Trailer by ustwo - YouTube. Youtube.com. 26 January 2021.
9. Web site: Behind the Scenes - Monument Valley Game - out now - YouTube. Youtube.com. 26 January 2021.