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Cody Weinmann left a comment for Kento
"Hi Kento,   I haven't used it for a while because I've been promoting my book America vs. America but I'm starting to get back into music slowly. Thanks for asking. Cody"
Sep 4, 2011
si micklewright replied to Kento's discussion Performance of piece for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Strings
"very very good, I enjoyed ths a lot, more of it I say!"
Apr 26, 2010
Chris Adams replied to Kento's discussion Performance of piece for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Strings
"Great stuff - I really enjoyed that, a lovely mix of instruments, lots of colour and life. Cheers Chris"
Apr 16, 2010
Kento replied to Kento's discussion Performance of piece for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Strings
"Thanks! The piece ended up being a little ironic, which in retrospect I'm happy with. "
Apr 15, 2010
Kento replied to Kento's discussion Performance of piece for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Strings
"Thanks Miguel! I've been composing on and off since 14, but I'm currently studying classical composition in school. I definitely like Stravinsky and Hindemith, but I've listened mostly to Prokofiev in the past! "
Apr 15, 2010
Miguel Marquez replied to Kento's discussion Performance of piece for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Strings
"Stravinsky fan eh ;) Good job! For how long have you been composing?"
Apr 15, 2010
Paul Jacobs replied to Kento's discussion Performance of piece for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Strings
"Wow! I was both impressed and fascinated with your creativity in that piece. When I have more time I'll have to listen to it again and check out some of your other pieces. Paul"
Apr 14, 2010
Kento left a comment for Chris Merritt
"Thanks! I like the score scrolling as well, although I'm not suer what to do with orchestral pieces since there's too much to show in a video."
Apr 14, 2010
Kento replied to Miguel Marquez's discussion What happened to that Phillip guy?
"Yes, I feel that the process of writing for minor, and also less musically skilled groups is a good practice to learn how to deal with bigger ones...on one hand, professional ensembles will make less mistakes, but then again, it's much easier…"
Apr 14, 2010
Kento posted a discussion

Performance of piece for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Strings

Heya all,I thought I'd post a recent performance I had of a piece, Rebirth of the Wilds which was for a New York group called Argento. Sorry beforehand for some serious score errors, there's some typos in this version of the sheet music.See More
Apr 14, 2010
Kento replied to Lezy A's discussion Recommendations for colleges with good undergraduate composition programs?
"These are all good...Oberlin and Temple should be added to that list as well."
Apr 4, 2010
Kento posted songs
Mar 10, 2010
Jack Pickett replied to Kento's discussion had an orchestral piece performed recently! (mp3 & sheet music)
"Hi Kento - here is that link for you: Tippets 2nd Symphony (mve 3) - I think a technique to be considered is to think of dynamics rhythmically as well as sonically - a change of pace accompanied by a change in the rhythmic structures."
Mar 10, 2010
Kento replied to Kento's discussion had an orchestral piece performed recently! (mp3 & sheet music)
"Hey Jack, thanks for the suggestions about Tippet; I will see if I can hear it on Youtube or access it anywhere else. Do you know any orchestral compositions with a lot of drive through dynamics which there are scores available on imslp.org ? I am…"
Mar 9, 2010
Kento replied to Kento's discussion had an orchestral piece performed recently! (mp3 & sheet music)
"Thanks for the comments Thomas! Here's my responses: Trumpet: That's very true that the trumpet comes out prominently in the orchestra. How do you feel about the other brass instruments? Do you feel they're able to blend better with…"
Mar 9, 2010
Jack Pickett replied to Kento's discussion had an orchestral piece performed recently! (mp3 & sheet music)
"Hi Kento - enjoyable. With shades of French impressionism throughout. A beautiful journey - both subtle and exciting. Have you heard the 3rd movement of Tippets second symphony - check it out for radical changes in dynamic which might drive your…"
Mar 9, 2010

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What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
film, web, multimedia, Choir, Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Big Ensemble, Other
What is your favorite genre or style of music?
Early RPG Music, Japanese Videogame music. The entire jazz movement, electronic music, early French baroque, Georgian (in Russia) Chant, Impressionism...
Is music your main income source?
No - Not Yet
Where do you live?
Princeton, NJ
About Me (MUST be more than 10 words to be approved):
"When I was still in middle school, partially because English was my second language, I was terrible with words. My thoughts were intense, but I had no way to concisely communicate them.

Improvising on piano and composing music was just something I came to do out of necessity, because I could communicate better speaking through the sounds of music than with spoken words. Music is the language for expressing the unspeakable."

*Please feel free to send a message; I like talking to new people!
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At 7:25pm on September 4, 2011, Cody Weinmann said…

Hi Kento,

 

I haven't used it for a while because I've been promoting my book America vs. America but I'm starting to get back into music slowly.

Thanks for asking.

Cody

At 7:31pm on February 15, 2010, Deane Ogden said…
Hey Kento —
Under each post there is a comment section. Just log in there and add yourself as a community member. Let me know if you have issues, or email Jai Meghan, who is the managing editor at SCOREcast and he can help you out also. (editor at scorecastonline dot com)
At 10:49am on January 22, 2010, Chris Merritt said…
Hey! Great stuff! I love the videos where you can see the score and hear it. That is an awesome thing to share! Thank you!
At 10:16am on November 29, 2009, Jonathan White said…
Hey, thanks i like the sound of your music too..i'm getting back to you about your question. Um by mom's Chinese and my dad is British. Some mix huh?
At 6:03pm on November 27, 2009, Kristofer Emerig said…
Hi Kento,
As usual, you have a very keen ear and you're half right about the decoration. It was not a particular reference to Bach (perhaps unconsciously?), but yes, its purpose was to align the listeners' ear to the imitation. In the following "section", when the first two voices present the same subject in melodic inversion (the third comes in with the un-inverted subject), I felt it unnecessary. By now, the listener should know what's happening, I thought. Outside of this exception, I tried to keep these pieces rather minimalist (in the general, not historical sense) and emphasize clarity over activity and effects, so there are very few decorations throughout. You've got sharp listening skills, my friend.
At 10:20am on September 8, 2009, Kristofer Emerig said…
Hi Kento,

So far, I've just listened to the two posted here, and enjoyed both (Life and Original Piano Improv). I will listen to more throughout the week. Looks like you have quite a few on Youtube. Thanks for stopping by.
At 10:41am on September 4, 2009, Christoforos Christofi said…
Hi there,
glad you asked. It's a greek island. =) Its northwest of Greece and east of Sicely... Its a nice place with tourism and all in summer. As for the University is the best I think in Greece on the music deps, and maybe one of the finest in Europe. You could Google up Ionian University and also visit www.ionio.gr
At 11:15pm on August 30, 2009, Kristofer Emerig said…
Hi Kento

You must have perfect pitch, because I had no idea how many Bflats are in American Songs. I'm a general impression listener in the absence of a score. My impression was an overall pentatonic feel.

Listening to your material right now, and very impressed.
At 10:35pm on August 30, 2009, Fredrick zinos said…
Kento,,
Thank you for taking the time to listen and to make such intelligent comments. To be honest, I have no idea why that Bb is in that passage other than that it seemed to break of the impending monotony of the key.

Keep writing. You have talent.
At 7:38pm on August 25, 2009, Fredrick zinos said…
Kento,

"American Songs" is now loaded onto my home page.. be a brave lad and have a listen.
 
 
 

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