Hereafter Burntfield

• 1 Now 02:12
• 2 Sub-Zero 04:31
• 3 My Grief 05:05
• 4 Feeling of Love 03:44
• 5 Q & A 07:55
• 6 In the Air 03:57
• 7 The Failure 04:16
• 8 What Remains 09:06
• 9 Hereafter 04:34
• Total Runtime 45:20

Info for Hereafter

Burntfield are quite a multi-national quartet, originally formed in 2012 by guitarist-singer Juho Myllylä in Helsinki, there have been the obligatory line-up changes and the band are now based in Holland, and are signed to Irish label Progressive Gears. Following on from a few EPs, this is the debut album from the band, and very interesting it is too. Although they feature two guitars, bass and drums, guest Arttu Vauhkonen has an incredibly important role on keyboards and it is something of a surprise that they don't have a full-time keyboard player. Indeed, the album starts with an instrumental which is delicate piano combined with a string quartet, which provides a wonderfully atmospheric and emotional start to the album.

"Burntfield is one more example of a high quality band releasing a high quality debut album of the kind that should appeal both inside of and outside of the progressive rock universe. Compelling, easy to like melodic rock with sophisticated features and progressive intent is the end result, with a melancholic spirit to it that will attract deeply the right kinds of people." (progarchives.com)

Juho Myllylä, guitars, vocals
Valtteri Seppänen, guitars, vocals
Maarten Vos, bass
Steven Favier, drums, percussion
Special guests:
Arttu Vauhkonen, keyboards, programming
Aurora Visa, kantele
String quintet ANSoS:
Eeva Vesamäki, violin I
Taija Kangaskokko, violin I
Matti Fredriksson, violin II
Heikki Vilpponen, viola
Tatu Ahola, cello
Ilkka Leppälä, double bass

Burntfield
music can be described as progressive alternative rock – melodic, atmospheric and emotionally charged. Since its original formation by guitarist-singer-songwriter Juho Myllylä in Helsinki in 2012, and over 2 EPs, 2 singles and the 2018 debut album on Progressive Gears Records, Hereafter, Burntfield has transitioned from the AOR and hard rock-tingled approach of its early stages to embrace the modern progressive overtones and crossover elements through emotive and spirited songwriting. What remains integral to Burntfield’s music are the strong melodies and powerful harmonies. Now established in Amsterdam, the line-up apart from Myllylä has gone through the usual changes, but fast forward to 2021, the spirit carries on and has now inspired a sophomore album, Impermanence, representing Burntfield at its most versatile and multi-layered yet.

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