Logic Pro 7, EastWest Samples, Garritan Personal Orchestra, Reason, Pro Tools, Sibelius and Finale, Spark XL, Final Cut Pro, Self-collected instrumental samples and Sound Font.
Influences
My influences range from Bach to John Corigliano, especially late romantic to 20th-century composers, world music, jazz, electronic, Top 40, etc
I APPRECIATE ALL KINDS OF MUSIC!
Originally classically trained.
Started jazz in college.
I LOVE world music, ethnic and folk tunes... and weird stuff too !
Sounds Like
ME!
My compositions range from solo instrumental work to symphony orchestral, pop a cappella to jazz ensemble
I'VE DONE FILM CUES FOR
War, refugee, creepy house, suspense, teenage witch, blues, walking, kids suspense, chasing, recollection, crying, kids adventure, violin solo for urban view, dark comedy, love and comedy scenes; cartoons, documentaries, trailers, commercials, etc.
Composer, Orchestrator & Arranger
Music for Films, TV, Games, and Concert Halls
Degree in Music Technology and Composition
Professional Certificate in Film Scoring
KEN HOR
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Kenhor.com
hfken@me.com
Ken Hor was raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Originally a classically trained pianist and trombonist, Ken began conducting wind orchestras, composing and arranging for school bands while still in high school.
In college, Ken began seriously studying classical composition, while at the same time working his way up from a studio guy in control room and playing jazz on the side to becoming an engineer, and finally an arranger before he decided to work as a freelancer. From this experience, Ken gained the knowledge and capability to become a versatile hand in both the technical and musical aspects of studio processes. After pursuing a degree in music technology and composition from Universiti Putra Malaysia, he later took up the position of school principal and music director of Encore Music - a school dedicated to the education and music appreciation of young musicians, as well as in professional artist training and music production.
Ken is a versatile musician and composer, working in music production for the past five years, writing jingles (including for Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Pizza Hut of Malaysia), commercial albums, documentaries, and TV shows, etc. Besides wide variety of commercial genres, he frequently composes world music and ethnic tunes. Ken has collaborated with sought-after percussionist Steve Thornton, aspiring violinist Fung Chern Hwei and his string duo Evil Twin, Joanne Yeoh, and a group of top musicians in Malaysia, mainly as an electronic musician.
In 2004, Ken journeyed to Los Angeles, CA to study Film Scoring at UCLA Extension. After earning his Professional Certificate in December 2005, Ken began work on scoring several short films and documentaries, two commercials, two demo albums, and a musical. Two of the shorts that Ken recently scored were featured in the 2006 UCLA Film Festival.
Ken's work involves a wide range of different compositions. His music is not only limited to score music, like solo instrumental and orchestral music, but also touches upon other types of music like pop a cappella and jazz ensemble. He is also very familiar with world music and electronic sound. Ken's expertise in many genres of music means that he can create music customized to cater any purpose! Previously studied conducting under Professor Zakhid Khaknazarov, Ken also conducted most of the film cues that can be heard here.
Ken is now available as a freelance composer and arranger, specializing in film, commercial and album productions, and concert hall music.
SERVICES
Scoring and Composing, Orchestration and Arrangement, Producing and Recording, Mixing and Mastering, Sound Design and Sound Fonts, MIDI Sequencing, Copying and Score Notation, Music Instruction
To check out my music in other genres, kindly visit my official site.
Official Site
hello ken, thanks for the add.. we do like ur composition esp. ur rejected score..is it for filmscoring or juz a short piece?anyway, hope we can see u conduct or perform sumtimes.
Hi Ken, I'm still finishing my music album but I promise I'll show you it when it will be finished. Maybe one month more... Greatings from Barcelona, gsus
Hello. I like your music. My favorites are the battle and suspense scenes. Congratulations. Dr. Emanuel Dufrasne-González, ethnomusicologist, Paracumbé de Puerto Rico.
Hey KEN HOR, composer,
I hope your day is going great! Spring is in the air; and hopefully good things are happening for you! I wanted to tell you thanks for your continued friendship; it is a source of encouragement and strength for me. I am truly grateful for your influence in my life.
I also wanted to tell you that I just finished updating my page yesterday. If you have a little extra time today, please check it out and let me know what you think of the new look. I have also added new material today, and will be adding more material this week. I really value your input; so any feedback you may have would be great! Thanks in advance, I am looking forward to hearing from you.
I encourage you to have a wonderful day, and enjoy each moment of it! It is a real pleasure getting to know you! You are wonderful, unique, and awesome!
I have a good feeling that 2007 is going to be great for you!
Thank you so much for your friendship; you brighten my life!
Sincerely; your friend,
Tim
Hi KEN HOR, composer,
I just wanted to drop you a note and hope you've had a happy Easter/ Passover. Holidays always give me time to pause and think of those friends and family who are in my life. It also gives me time to be thankful for each of them... including you. Thank you again for your friendship, I am grateful for you. Have a blessed week!
Tim
Heyhey Ken, how are you? Hope all's well! Just thought I'd drop in to wish you a very happy Easter and hope you have a terrific week. Thanks for being my friend, keep on rockin'! Much love, ~Nick ;)
