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 "CSI: Miami",[6] the media campaign for Ustwo Games' "Monument Valley",[7][8][9] and various web series, short films, and promotional videos.
Obfusc | |
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| Birth name | Joseph X. Burke |
| Born | 1981 (age 42–43) |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Genres | Electronic, IDM, ambient, downtempo |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Boltfish Recordings Static Caravan Recordings Expanding Electronic Diversity INSTALL Sound |
| Website | Obfusc.net |
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 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
edit- Infinite Glimpse, 2016 (on Obfusc Music) - Digital
- Wrought From The Walls, 2005 (Self-Released) - CD-R, Digital
Singles
edit- "Inverted Island" (Day Mix) b/w "Oceanic Glow" (Night Mix), 2009 (on Static Caravan Recordings) - 7" Vinyl
Split releases
edit- 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
edit- 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
edit- Before We Lose Our Legs, 2006 (Directed by Jason Banker)
- Amateur Cartography, 2008 (Directed by Jason Banker, featuring James Davidson)
References
edit- ^ "josephx". Josephx.com. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Embracing All EP, by Obfusc". Obfusc.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Boltfish Artists - Obfusc. Independent Electronic Music". Boltfish.co.uk. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Obfusc". Discogs.com. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Music from House of Cards S3E05". Tunefind.com. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Music from CSI: Miami S7E14". Tunefind.com. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Teaser Trailer - Monument Valley Game - out now - YouTube". Youtube.com. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Monument Valley Game Release Trailer by ustwo - YouTube". Youtube.com. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Behind the Scenes - Monument Valley Game - out now - YouTube". Youtube.com. Retrieved 26 January 2021.