Alexander Paul Burton is the embodiment of an excellent storyteller and a creative composer at the same time. His lead single Post Scriptum De Caelwyn et Campana is a signature folk piece from his new fantasy novel The Hallow Vale.
There’s some kind of magic that comes with listening to the instrumental piece, and it shows how much of a genius Burton is. If others make visual graphics to narrate a story, Burton composed a song to describe the journey of the characters in his novel. Telling a story piece by piece with words is one thing, but translating it through music is a whole new experience for the readers as it gives more life and color to it.
It starts off with a gentle piano motif that builds up over time, just like how every story progresses and unfolds while reading a fantasy book. The rich layered soundscape will make one envision a world with magic, an ancient landscape where memories seem to speak through the steps taken on its paths, and the legacy of a single soul, inviting its listeners to embark on a same journey.
Perhaps the words I am writing at this moment will not suffice the artistry of Burton. The piece sounds serene and delicate, yet it evokes a strong and profound meaning, showing how it was carefully woven to bring a book into life.
Alexander Paul Burton deserves recognition for crafting diverse and authentic pieces, both in music and stories, so give Post Scriptum De Caelwyn et Campana some love along with his other works!