KENT MARCUM: pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, producer, manager, publisher and founder of KENT MARCUM MUSIC
MICHAEL GRAJEK: singer/songwriter
Influences
U2, Jim Brickman, Transiberian Orchestra, Michael Hedges, Andreas Vollenweider, Talking Heads, Genesis, King Crimson, Michael W. Smith, Jimmy Buffett, the earth, Christ, travel, family, friends and many more!
Sounds Like
No one else. I have my own unique style that blends my many years of classical training with my jazz training, new age influences, rock background, pop culture and rolled them all up into my own style.
KENT MARCUM
A Profile
Each performance by pianist and composer Kent Marcum offers a glimpse into the heart and mind of a keyboard poet. Marcums signature-mix of classical, new age, pop and jazz piano licks blend seamlessly into a piano style that is melodic and heartfelt.
A seasoned artist who began playing piano at age six, Marcum found his calling early albeit with a little help from Mom and Dad, who insisted that he take piano lessons. Eventually, he trained at the Interlochen Arts Academy and attended North Texas State University and Eastern Michigan University.
Over the years, Marcum honed his style and has composed a full repertoire of songs that have garnered him a strong following from coast-to-coast and across Europe. The momentum has been constant with a series of CD releases, including Moments Like These (1999), Reflections on Christmas (2000), and The Journey (2004).
His current release, Playtime (2005), emphasizes Marcums artistry and broad appeal. The title cut is a feel-good, makes you wanna tap your toes number with a driving piano that pays tribute to the classic Peanuts music by Vince Giraldi. In A Childs Eyes is a delicately innocent song written for Marcums young nephew, who sat listening intently while he composed it. Its strong melodious quality and intensified bridge is Marcums interpretation of the young boys thoughts.
Also included are the bluesy Love Has Come Down To Stay; the ethereal On Another Day; and San Juan, which reviewer Kathy Parsons called a breezy, rhythmic confection that all but twirls out of the CD player. Marcums piano can reflect serenity, as in Morning Mist and The First Star That I See Tonight and then turn melancholy in compositions such as Sometimes It Seems So Hard to Say Goodbye and Until We Meet Again. Whatever the emotion, his music plays like a soundtrack of the heart.
Marcum's new release, The Twelve Songs of Christmas (2007) is a collection of piano solos.
Marcum has performed in an eclectic variety of venues, from the Pisana Palace in Rome, Italy to The Chattanooga Choo Choo in Tennessee. He has also played in Hollywood, CA, Dallas, TX and all across his native Michigan, drawing near-capacity crowds. Like other indie artists, he credits the Internet for helping fuel his mounting success.
A technologically savvy musician, Marcum is especially proud of his teaming with multi-Grammy-winning engineer Eric Schilling at The Hit Factory/Criteria studios in Miami, Florida. He now also performs regularly with singer-songwriter Michael Grajek.
And with compositions that often exude elegance, passion and serenity, Marcum considers himself a spiritual gardener of sorts a caretaker of the heart who cultivates music aimed at nurturing the soul.
Harpo Productions has recently used Marcum's songs in their television shows. He continues to write music for television/film.
For more information or to contact Kent Marcum Music & Amazin' Blue Publishing: www.kentmarcummusic.com,
email kmarcum@tc3net.com,
phone 517-260-3766
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Recently, I added a new song to my music player called, "Always" which might be one of the best songs I've written so far. Tthe chorus was scored for an entire violin section, however, in studio, I had one violinist, Jan "Yes I Can" Sullins. I asked her to single handedly create the sound of a "Hollywood style" string section. This is almost like telling someone, "Please jump rope one handed 10 times while monkeys nip at your feet."
Lucky for me, Jan worked some magic and now you can hear it on track 1 in my music player. It's called "Always" and is from my upcoming album, "Awakening," to be released June 16th.
I really dont like listening to myself sing. I feel like, well.... i don't know what i feel like. haha. And it's not Chi Chi, it's Chey Chey. HA! But that sounds good, im looking forward to recording! :)
Just checking in to see how things are going. I went into the school today to get a copy of my transcripts and got this overwhelming feeling. Im not sure if it was good or bad, just different. I dont think you realize how much of an inspiration you have been . There are so many memories I have of middle school choir and they were the best moments... ones where I felt so proud of myself. Its teachers like you that get remembered and passed down in stories. You will forever live, even if only in memories. Good luck in your future journeys and remember that God has already laid his plans for you. His timing is what matters the most for he knows when we will truely be happy. Take care, Jolene
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Lyrics 5 Vocals 5 Musicianship 5 Arrangement 5 Mix 5 Hook 5 Originality 5 Dance Floor 5 Radio Hit 5 Club Hit 5 Avg Overall Rating 5 Comments This is perfect for today, love the message!
