Superstratum (album)

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Superstratum
Studio album by
Released2017 (2017)
Recorded2017
Genre Instrumental Music
Length53:39
Label Independent
John Burke chronology
Orogen
(2016)
Superstratum
(2017)

Superstratum is an instrumental album composed and arranged by American pianist John Burke. The album was inspired by the layers of Earth and its atmosphere. [1] A self-released title, Superstratum is Burke's first multi-instrumental album. Consisting of all Atlanta-based musicians, the album features piano by Burke, violins by Kevin Chaney, guitar by David Deveaux, percussion by Schafer Gray, cello by Noah Johnson, clarinet by Corinne Klemenc, and flute by Erin Wallace. [2] [3]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Core"4:14
2."Mantle"4:56
3."Sea"5:37
4."Earth"5:19
5."Storm"5:58
6."Flight"5:22
7."Burn"4:50
8."Aurora"5:30
9."Rift"8:11
10."Boundless"3:42

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References

  1. 11Alive News. "Atlanta Pianist John Burke Takes Listeners into Superstratum" . Retrieved 2017-09-13.
  2. Broadway World. "Pianist and Composer John Burke Set to Release New Album SUPERSTRATUM" . Retrieved 2017-06-01.
  3. 17th South Magazine. "John Burke" . Retrieved 2017-07-06.