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Ki:Theory

Ki:Theory, also known as Joel Burleson, is a composer and producer recognized for his cinematically styled electronic productions.

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Ghost In The Shell

Ki:Theory contributed to the promotion of the 2017 live-action film adaptation by covering/remixing Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence."

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Pirates Of The Caribbean

Ki:Theory's remix of Rodrigo Y Gabriela's "Angelica" was included on the 2011 soundtrack to "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides."

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The Morning Show

Ki:Theory's music was featured in the Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show."

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Fear The Walking Dead

Ki:Theory's track "Stand By Me" was played at the end of a season-3 mid-season finale.

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Ki:Theory's music has been featured in the TV series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."

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How To Get Away With Murder

Ki:Theory's music has been featured in the TV series "How To Get Away With Murder."

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Daft Punk

Ki:Theory created a remix of "The Son of Flynn" for the "Tron: Legacy Reconfigured" album.

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ODESZA

Ki:Theory has produced commissioned remixes for ODESZA.

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Cypress Hill

Ki:Theory has produced commissioned remixes for Cypress Hill.

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Rob Zombie

Ki:Theory has produced commissioned remixes for Rob Zombie.

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Queens Of The Stone Age

Ki:Theory has produced commissioned remixes for Queens Of The Stone Age.

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Purity Ring

Ki:Theory has toured in support of Purity Ring.

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Phantogram

Ki:Theory has toured in support of Phantogram.

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Passion Pit

Ki:Theory has toured in support of Passion Pit.

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DJ Shadow

Ki:Theory has toured in support of DJ Shadow.

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The Flash

Ki:Theory's song "Lying In State" was featured in the TV series "The Flash."

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Kin

Ki:Theory's "I Wanna Run (Fink VIP Remix)" was included in the soundtrack for the film "Kin."

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The Grand Tour

Ki:Theory's songs "Cloverland" and "Stasis" were featured in episodes of "The Grand Tour" TV Series.

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Underground

Ki:Theory's "I Wanna Run (Fink VIP Remix)" was featured in an episode of the TV series "Underground."

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Lucifer

Ki:Theory's "KITTY HAWK (Break Science Remix)" was featured in an episode of the TV series "Lucifer."

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Suits

Ki:Theory's "I Wanna Run (Fink Remix)" was featured in an episode of the TV series "Suits."

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The Following

Ki:Theory's song "Stand By Me" was featured in the TV series "The Following."

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Hemlock Grove

Ki:Theory's song "Needles" was featured in an episode of the TV series "Hemlock Grove."

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Top Gear

Ki:Theory's songs "Strongman" and "Scare Myself" were featured in episodes of the TV series "Top Gear."

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FIFA 14

The title track from his album "KITTY HAWK" was featured in the video game trailer for "FIFA 14."

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The Crew

The title track from his album "KITTY HAWK" was featured in "The Crew" video game.

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Converse

Ki:Theory's music has appeared in commercials for Converse.

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Billabong

Ki:Theory's music has appeared in commercials for Billabong.

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Gap

Ki:Theory's music has appeared in commercials for Gap.

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Audi

Ki:Theory's music has appeared in commercials for Audi.

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Need for Speed: Shift

Ki:Theory's music was featured in the video game "Need for Speed: Shift."

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Ki:Theory's music was featured in the video game "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive."

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The Sims 4

Ki:Theory's music was featured in the video game "The Sims 4."

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2000

First self-titled album release

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2003

Release of 'The Mantic Method'

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2006

Release of 'Brittle Branches' EP

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2008

Release of 'Save Our City' EP

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2009

Release of 'Arms for Legs' EP

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2010

Release of 'Remixes 1' and 'Remixes 2' EPs

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2011

Release of 'Messages: Syntax / Error' EP

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2011

Release of single "I Wanna Run" featuring Maura Davis

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2011

Release of 'Killer Shots (Soundtrack)'

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2013

Release of 'KITTY HAWK' album

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2014

"Stand by Me" featured in "The Following" and Super Bowl TV spot

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2014

Release of "KITTY HAWK (Remixed and Extended)"

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2015

Release of singles "If You Don't Care" / "Fake It"

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2016

Release of 'Walkin' After Midnight' EP

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2016

Cover/remix of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence" for "Ghost in the Shell" promotion

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2017

Release of 'Silence' album

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2019

Release of 'Centrifugal' EP

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2021

Release of 'Long Live Chainsaw (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'

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2023

Release of 'The Engine Inside (Original Score)'

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About

Joel Burleson, known professionally as Ki:Theory, is an American recording artist and producer based in Los Angeles. His career has focused on developing a distinct style of cinematic electronic production. This approach has led to his music being featured in various blockbuster television shows and films, including “Ghost In The Shell,” “Pirates Of The Caribbean,” “The Morning Show,” “Fear The Walking Dead,” “CSI,” and “How To Get Away With Murder.” He also released his first self-titled album in 2000, followed by “The Mantic Method” in 2003.

Ki:Theory’s recording career is notable for achieving multiple number one positions on Apple Music Electronic and Alternative charts. He has also produced commissioned remixes for artists such as Daft Punk, ODESZA, Cypress Hill, Rob Zombie, and Queens Of The Stone Age. His works include the full-length albums “KITTY HAWK” (2013) and “Silence” (2017), along with numerous EPs. His music has also been featured in commercials for Converse, Billabong, Gap, and Audi, and within video games like “FIFA 14,” “The Crew,” “Need for Speed: Shift,” “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive,” and “The Sims 4.” He released the EP “Centrifugal” in 2019.

His track “Stand by Me” from the “KITTY HAWK” album was utilized in Fox’s “The Following” in 2014 and a Super Bowl TV spot. This song has since been featured in a trailer for “Brick Mansions” and the TV series “Star-Crossed,” as well as TV spots for “Bates Motel,” “Dallas,” and the Netflix production “Marco Polo.” In 2017, the track was also part of the mid-season finale of “Fear the Walking Dead.” Ki:Theory has also provided full film scores for “Killer Shots” (2011), “Long Live Chainsaw” (2021), and “The Engine Inside” (2023). His live performances have supported artists such as Purity Ring, Phantogram, Passion Pit, and DJ Shadow.

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