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Reviews and Recommendations
“TOUTED as “the beginning of a fresh, new experience in the movement of contemporary Malaysian Music” — Let’s Go Mamak (The Cultural Common Ground) was a show I couldn’t get my head around.”
Kiren Kaur on NST Sunday People
“Provocatively beautiful music from Kuala Lumpur..... a center of brilliantly crafted compositions and masterful performers. 5★”
Ray Pizzi, Hollywood musician
“Having known and worked with Ken, I find that few have the gift, soul, dedication and aptitude that permeates the range of Ken Hor’s talent.”
Ray Pizzi, Hollywood Musician
“Besides being a joy to work with, Ken is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits. He has successfully developed the scores and theme songs for my film, which take the film to another level and it went on to win and become official selections in several film festivals.”
Miqi Huang, Award-winning Film Director
“There is within music an ability to tap into the raw, revelatory power of beauty; music can give itself to the unknown whisper of the eternal in ways that other forms of art can only hint at. The collage of sounds communicates something deep to the heart and it is downright liberating. Few individuals, almost none in this time and age, ever really reach a point where they are that open to the Unknown that it can give itself so freely through their music. Ken has done so time and again with his compositions, always with a high level of directness and sincerity. If you're sick and tired of the generic, manufactured 'garbage' that is so common to modern network air waves, then Ken's music is for you.”
James Voon, Singer Song-writer
“Ken was a great composer to work with. He practically redid all the music for my film. He was creative, hard working and paid great attention to the details. Ken understood what I was looking for and delivered on time. It was Ken's music that transformed the scenes and elevated the emotion. Thank you Ken.”
James Jauregui, LA-Based Film Director
“Ken is a very versatile composer and musician with whom I've worked with on a variety of projects, including a full length musical. His high standards, commitment, and personable demeanor make him a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended if you're looking for a professional.”
Connie Charoonsrisavasd, “Lost and Found” Musical Director
“Ken is very personable. He has a great rapport with everyone he works with. Great concepts, direction and range in all of his composing. I'd recommend Ken for any project.”
Peter Asapahu, “Lost and Found” Musical Actor
“Ken is able to come up with the product in the short stipulated time with the result that is better than our expectation.”
Iris Lee, Copywriter
“Ken is really talented Composer and arranger. He has a very good knowledge of world music as well which I really love.”
Somnath Roy, Tabla Player
“Ken Hor is an excellent instructor. He is flexible and and creative. When he teach, he does not just find a text book and go through it with the student. He designs the syllabus according to the students strength and weaknesses, and adjust accordingly when time progressed. He is one of the best instructor I have met.”
Yu Han Hou, Students’ parent
“His range of skills allows him to communicate effectively with the director, compose the music, record and produce the sound track and deliver the final product to the director.”
Evelyn Mann, Hollywood Composer & Music Supervisor
“Ken has a very pleasant personality! He is talented and hard working!! He has my highest recommendation. Sincerely, Johannes Steinray”
Johannes Steinray, LA-Based Film Composer
Kiren Kaur on NST Sunday People
“Provocatively beautiful music from Kuala Lumpur..... a center of brilliantly crafted compositions and masterful performers. 5★”
Ray Pizzi, Hollywood musician
“Having known and worked with Ken, I find that few have the gift, soul, dedication and aptitude that permeates the range of Ken Hor’s talent.”
Ray Pizzi, Hollywood Musician
“Besides being a joy to work with, Ken is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits. He has successfully developed the scores and theme songs for my film, which take the film to another level and it went on to win and become official selections in several film festivals.”
Miqi Huang, Award-winning Film Director
“There is within music an ability to tap into the raw, revelatory power of beauty; music can give itself to the unknown whisper of the eternal in ways that other forms of art can only hint at. The collage of sounds communicates something deep to the heart and it is downright liberating. Few individuals, almost none in this time and age, ever really reach a point where they are that open to the Unknown that it can give itself so freely through their music. Ken has done so time and again with his compositions, always with a high level of directness and sincerity. If you're sick and tired of the generic, manufactured 'garbage' that is so common to modern network air waves, then Ken's music is for you.”
James Voon, Singer Song-writer
“Ken was a great composer to work with. He practically redid all the music for my film. He was creative, hard working and paid great attention to the details. Ken understood what I was looking for and delivered on time. It was Ken's music that transformed the scenes and elevated the emotion. Thank you Ken.”
James Jauregui, LA-Based Film Director
“Ken is a very versatile composer and musician with whom I've worked with on a variety of projects, including a full length musical. His high standards, commitment, and personable demeanor make him a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended if you're looking for a professional.”
Connie Charoonsrisavasd, “Lost and Found” Musical Director
“Ken is very personable. He has a great rapport with everyone he works with. Great concepts, direction and range in all of his composing. I'd recommend Ken for any project.”
Peter Asapahu, “Lost and Found” Musical Actor
“Ken is able to come up with the product in the short stipulated time with the result that is better than our expectation.”
Iris Lee, Copywriter
“Ken is really talented Composer and arranger. He has a very good knowledge of world music as well which I really love.”
Somnath Roy, Tabla Player
“Ken Hor is an excellent instructor. He is flexible and and creative. When he teach, he does not just find a text book and go through it with the student. He designs the syllabus according to the students strength and weaknesses, and adjust accordingly when time progressed. He is one of the best instructor I have met.”
Yu Han Hou, Students’ parent
“His range of skills allows him to communicate effectively with the director, compose the music, record and produce the sound track and deliver the final product to the director.”
Evelyn Mann, Hollywood Composer & Music Supervisor
“Ken has a very pleasant personality! He is talented and hard working!! He has my highest recommendation. Sincerely, Johannes Steinray”
Johannes Steinray, LA-Based Film Composer
Awards and Affiliation
2010 - Present : Society of Malaysian Contemporary Composers (Board Committee)
2006 - Present : The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), USA
2005 - Present : The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), USA :
2005 - 2006 : Game Audio Network Guild (GANG), USA
2004 - 2007 : Film Music Network, USA
2000 - 2004 : Audio Engineering Society (AES), Kuala Lumpur
2006 - Present : The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), USA
2005 - Present : The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), USA :
2005 - 2006 : Game Audio Network Guild (GANG), USA
2004 - 2007 : Film Music Network, USA
2000 - 2004 : Audio Engineering Society (AES), Kuala Lumpur
Abang Long Fadil 2
Festival Filem Malaysia 29, won - Anugerah Box Office
Mad August
Neway K Awards 2014 - Best Group (Bronze)
2016 Chinese AIM, won - Best Group / Band
《十一號月台》小型演唱會 PLATFORM 11 MINI CONCERT @ Annexe Gallery
Musical direction by Ken Hor
2014 BOH Cameronian Awards, nominated in multiple categories
Platform 11 十一號月台
Album, produced by Keith Tan and Ken Hor, all music arranged by Ken Hor
2013 Chinese AIM, Nominee - Best Album
The Immortal Shadow
Documentary by Image Farm, music by Ken Hor
Documentary Kesenian & Kebudayaan Terbaik, Anugerah Dokumentari Malaysia 2013
Let’s Go Mamak !
Concert @ KLPac, produced by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre & Inner Voices Productions; musical direction by Ken Hor and Julian Chan, compositions by Ken Hor
7 nomination 4 wins @ 7th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards Malaysia 2008
Gua Zi 瓜子
film directed by Miqi Huang, music by Ken Hor
Official selections:
Mother’s Day
film directed by Jeff Warden, music by Ken Hor
Official selections:
Other Special Mentions
KLUE Magazine as The 20 Under 40, September 2009
Top 10 of Asia under category "The New Generation Music Composers", 2015
Festival Filem Malaysia 29, won - Anugerah Box Office
Mad August
Neway K Awards 2014 - Best Group (Bronze)
2016 Chinese AIM, won - Best Group / Band
《十一號月台》小型演唱會 PLATFORM 11 MINI CONCERT @ Annexe Gallery
Musical direction by Ken Hor
2014 BOH Cameronian Awards, nominated in multiple categories
Platform 11 十一號月台
Album, produced by Keith Tan and Ken Hor, all music arranged by Ken Hor
2013 Chinese AIM, Nominee - Best Album
The Immortal Shadow
Documentary by Image Farm, music by Ken Hor
Documentary Kesenian & Kebudayaan Terbaik, Anugerah Dokumentari Malaysia 2013
Let’s Go Mamak !
Concert @ KLPac, produced by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre & Inner Voices Productions; musical direction by Ken Hor and Julian Chan, compositions by Ken Hor
7 nomination 4 wins @ 7th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards Malaysia 2008
- BEST GROUP PERFORMANCE (INSTRUMENTAL), winner - “Drums Talk” in Lets Go Mamak!
- BEST GROUP PERFORMANCE (INSTRUMENTAL), nominee - “Offbeat Cha Cha” in Lets Go Mamak!
- BEST GROUP PERFORMANCE (INSTRUMENTAL), nominee - “Samy Ode Paatu” in Lets Go Mamak!
- BEST MUSICAL DIRECTION, winner - Julian Chan & Ken Hor for Lets Go Mamak!
- BEST ORIGINAL COMPOSITION, winner - Ken Hor for “Drums Talk” in Lets Go Mamak!
- BEST ORIGINAL COMPOSITION, nominee - Tay Cher Siang for “Offbeat Cha Cha” in Lets Go Mamak!
- KAKISENI AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS FOR MUSIC, winner - Lets Go Mamak! presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre & Inner Voices
Gua Zi 瓜子
film directed by Miqi Huang, music by Ken Hor
Official selections:
- UCLA Festival 2006
- 16th Woods Hole Film Festival 2007
- 30th Asian American International Film Festival 2007
- Austin Woman’s Film, Music & Literary Festival 2007
- 2nd Annual Sunscreen Film Festival 2007 (Florida).
Mother’s Day
film directed by Jeff Warden, music by Ken Hor
Official selections:
- UCLA Festival 2006
- Motion Picture of America Award
Other Special Mentions
KLUE Magazine as The 20 Under 40, September 2009
Top 10 of Asia under category "The New Generation Music Composers", 2015
