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Kenneth Palmer
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Sharing some music
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Palmer Feb 4, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
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What make a great musician?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Fredrick zinos Feb 20, 2010. 20 Replies 0 Likes
You can have two individuals, with similar musical technical ability, play the same exact notes on a guitar and receive completely different reaction from the audience. You can also have musicians…Continue
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Doug Lauber commented on Kenneth Palmer's blog post What makes a great musician?"I just wanted to add, that when music is produced that is 'technically bad', this will always affect the quality of the emotion and it has to be taken into account. For example, the music might sound 'shaky' or…"
Doug Lauber commented on Kenneth Palmer's blog post What makes a great musician?"Well there are different aspects of musicianship. One musician might be great at 'arranging', another great at 'performing', another great at conceptualizing, orchestrating, etc.
For a musician to be great at performing,…"
"Hi Ken
Sincere thanks. In a bit of a musical doldrum at the moment without any new ideas. Even tried moving to New Age - not one of my better ideas! But it is always refreshing to listen to your wonderful music which always proves there is…"
Beth Patterson left a comment for Kenneth Palmer"Hi Ken,
I really like your Maybe September piece - there are so many good things about it! Great stuff. Fantastic!"
Kenneth Palmer replied to Kenneth Palmer's discussion Sharing some music"Thanks alot henri and where are you from?
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Henri Vartio replied to Kenneth Palmer's discussion Sharing some music"I love it. I've been listening to it non stop for a while now, and i still don't get tired of it. just absolutely beautiful."
Ariel Ramos replied to Kenneth Palmer's discussion Sharing some music"Nice.
it's like Pat Metheny meets Kenny Wheeler at Bach's home :)
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Kenneth Palmer replied to Kenneth Palmer's discussion Sharing some music"Counterpoint and rhythm carries the day with this music Thanks Chris!!
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Chris Alpiar replied to Kenneth Palmer's discussion Sharing some music"The counterpoint is brilliant Ken! Im not sure I will remember the melodic intent but I thoroughly enjoyed your piece"
Norbert Oldani replied to Kenneth Palmer's discussion Sharing some music"Glad to see that you are still here Ken."
Profile Information
- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Contemporary Ensembles
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Contempory acoustic
- Is music your main income source?
- Yes!
- Where do you live?
- St.Louis
- About Me (MUST be more than 10 words to be approved):
- After graduating from the St. louis Institute of Music and a brief stint of teaching, Ken Palmer left St. Louis to study organ performance with organist Herbert Manfred Hoffmann at Frankfurt Germany. During his three year stay, he performed organ recitals, sang and recorded with the Frankfurter Kantatenkreis and performed with members of the the Hessicher Rundfunk Orchester. He financed his studies by tours through Germany , France and Spain as music director for the Gisela gunther and Heinz Schneider Agencies. He returned to his home in St. louis and joined the St. Louis Jazz Quartet. After appearances with the quartet in concert with the St. louis Symphony Orchestra, he was invited back on many occasions to appear as guest pianist with the orchestra under such conductors as Walter Susskind , Henry mancini, Richard Hayman and Leonard Slatkin to name a few. He holds bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees in composition and organ performance from the former St. Louis Institute of Music and Washington University ( St. Louis). He was recently appointed Minister of Music at Unity Christ Church. He composes, concertizes, and records in the the St. Louis Area.
He is currently a contributing member of netnewmusic - NetNewMusic is an online community/portal for the world of non-pop, contemporary classical/indy/avant-whatever musics.
Endorsements:
“Ken Palmer is an original that shows spirit and imagination in his work” Harold Blumenfeld - Composer
“ It has been my privilege to introduce Ken Palmer’s works during my recital tours throughout the US and Latin America. His pieces are well received wherever I take them.” Manuel Ramos, Violinist, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
“I have known Ken Palmer’s work for many years and consider it to be outstanding.” Leonard Slatkin, Music Director, National Symphony Orchestra, Washington D.C
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- http://kenpalmer.net
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New : by? Music Listening Room
Posted on January 22, 2010 at 2:29pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Can't find it HELP!!!!!!
What makes a great musician?
Posted on January 21, 2010 at 8:22pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
You can have two individuals, with similar musical technical ability, play the same exact notes on a guitar and receive completely different reaction from the audience. You can also have musicians who train day in and day out and become extremely good at technically manipulating their instrument but when you hear them play, they hardly evoke any emotional reaction in the audience. On the other hand, you have the other kind of musicians, who may either be technically good or not, but their… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 12:02pm on July 16, 2012, Norbert Oldani said…
Glad to see you still here !!
- At 5:58pm on January 14, 2012,
Paulo cesar Maia de Aguiar (Br) said… Wonderful Works
- At 3:54am on February 6, 2011,
Malcolm Brown said…
Hi Ken
Sincere thanks. In a bit of a musical doldrum at the moment without any new ideas. Even tried moving to New Age - not one of my better ideas! But it is always refreshing to listen to your wonderful music which always proves there is great music out there. I just wish I could find some for myself!
Enjoy the day
Malcolm
- At 1:24pm on February 5, 2011, Beth Patterson said…
Hi Ken,
I really like your Maybe September piece - there are so many good things about it! Great stuff. Fantastic!
- At 2:28pm on January 21, 2010,
- Hello Ken
Very many thanks. Found it (well done Goggle!). I will sign up tomorrow as it is getting a bit late here in UK and it's time to open up a bottle of wine for dinner!
Have a great day
Malcolm
- At 3:02am on January 21, 2010,
- Hello Kenneth
Sincere thanks for the comment on my video and your friend request. Both truly appreciated and I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to your outstanding music. Stunning originality and beautifully lyrical.
I have been unable to find the Music Listening Room Group here. Grateful if you would point me in the right direction.
Best Regards
Malcolm
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