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標題: Biography of Kevin Kern
時間: Thu Mar 22 23:46:04 2007
BIOGRAPHY -http://www.kevinkern.com/main.html
KEVIN KERN has become synonymous with beautiful and relaxing music. His
recordings and concerts have established him as both a gifted composer and a
brilliant performer.
With the release of his latest CD, Imagination's Light , Kevin returns to his
roots, inviting his listeners to enter his special world where melodies take
shape in response to his life-long connection to the piano.
As a child, Kern discovered his musical voice in his parents' darkened living
room, which was illuminated only by the glow of a roaring fire. As the flames
danced and the logs crackled in the fireplace, Kevin would immerse himself in
both the instrument and the space, in an effort to clear his mind and allow
his creativity to express itself, unencumbered by the confusion of a visual
world. To this day, Kevin still draws upon the memory of that darkened living
room with its magical firelight to provide him with the canvas upon which he
paints his exquisite images for the listener.
"All my life, I have drawn inspiration from the joy of sitting and playing a
piano in a darkened room. There is something remarkably pure and
uncomplicated about a world consisting of nothing but sound and
sensation.When we turn out the lights in the studio, I begin to feel that
undiluted creative energy that has been such a part of my life from the
beginning."
It is in this special atmosphere that Kevin's compositional gift takes form.
Imagination's Light is a collection of ten original compositions, augmented
by a stunning reinterpretation of Sting’s "Fields of Gold." The album begins
with "Remembering the Light," which sets the tone for the recording as it
draws the listener into Kevin's fire lit creative world. For this CD, Kevin
is joined by Bassist Terry Miller and Guitarist Mike Miller, each of whom
make their own exceptional contributions to the music.
"I feel that I have put together the perfect team for making records," Kern
says.
As with all of Kern's recordings, Imagination's Light continues the tradition
of solo improvisations that have become his signature, including "Keepers of
the Flame," which was based on a Gregorian Chant Kevin remembered from his
early childhood.
ABOUT KEVIN KERN
Born in Detroit, Kevin Kern began playing piano at the tender age of 18
months. Though legally blind since birth, his exceptional talent soon became
clear. His earliest musical influence was jazz legend George Shearing, whom
he met as a child. With George as a mentor, Kevin developed an early love of
improvisation and an appreciation for the beautiful sound a piano could
produce. In addition to Shearing’s contribution, he received an extensive
classical education. From these experiences, Kevin developed his trademark
sound where melodies exude lyricism, simplicity, and a directness that
touches the heart of the listener.
In 1993, a chance encounter with Terence Yallop, President of Real Music
began a collaboration, which, has resulted in seven albums of original music
and one collection of Kevin’s most popular songs thus far.
Beginning with his phenomenally successful debut album, In the Enchanted
Garden, in 1996, which appeared on the Billboard charts for 26 weeks, Kevin
has developed his own unique musical voice. At the center of this style, is a
process that has come to be known as "sound-painting."
"Though my vision lacks the crisp detail that others may have, I have learned
to describe what I see through my music", says Kevin. "It is something that
has always come naturally to me, and I’ve done it all my life. Whether
describing a baseball game to my father when I was a child or playing a night
filled with stars (as on The Winding Path), it’s all part of that special
relationship I feel with the piano."
Kevin’s follow-up CD, Beyond the Sundial, featured pieces for legendary
oboist Paul McCandless of the group Oregon. "I had admired Paul’s work for
well over twenty years. Getting the chance to write music specifically for
the greatest oboist in the world was a singular thrill that I will never
forget."
1998’s release, Summer Daydreams, showed Kevin’s cinematic side. "Le
Jardin" and "Return to Love" gave us the achingly beautiful violin of Jeremy
Cohen and the haunting clarinet of Louis Baez. These songs, which were used
in the popular Korean drama series, "Autumn in My Heart" (Gaeul Donghwa),
introduced Kevin to Asian audiences, where his popularity continues to grow.
In My Life, Kevin’s fourth CD, is like a musical scrapbook of fond childhood
memories. The Beatles classic that became the title track was dedicated to
Kern’s oldest brother, Bill, with whom he learned the music of the Fab Four
as a child. The ballad, which symbolizes the bond one has between family and
friends, is the signature element of his live shows.
In 2001, Kern released Embracing the Wind, displaying an ever-widening
musical palette. The opening track, "Blossom on the Wind," was inspired by
the sound of Tibetan singing bowls, a sound Kevin had never heard before.
"From This Day Forward," was a wedding present from Kevin to his wife, Pam,
and was used as part of their wedding on Maui in 2001.
A compilation of Kevin's most popular pieces from his first five recordings,
More Than Words - The Best of Kevin Kern, soon followed. It included two
bonus tracks, an orchestrated version of "Out of the Darkness, Into the
Light" written in response to the September 11th tragedy, and "Children at
Play", inspired by the innocent laughter of neighborhood children that he
could hear while standing at his studio window.
Kevin's sixth CD, The Winding Path continued his exploration of new musical
possibilities. With the addition of fellow Real Music Artists, Pamela and
Randy Copus of the group 2002, and the subtle percussion of David Earl, Kevin
added yet more colors to his trademark piano sound. The Winding Path made its
debut in June 2003, and spent 15 consecutive weeks on the Billboard charts,
peaking at number 6.
Kevin’s music has appeared in film and television both in the U.S. and
abroad. In addition to the Korean drama series, "Autumn in My Heart" (Gaeul
Donghwa), his music has been heard as part of the "2000 Summer Olympics,"
"Live! With Regis and Kathy Lee" (and Kelly, too!), "Oprah," NPR, PBS, and in
commercials for Mitsubishi and Blue Shield of California, among others.
Kevin's latest CD, Imagination's Light will be available on July 19, 2005.
Kevin Kern is a Steinway artist.
--
The journey is every thing.
--
夫兵者不祥之器物或惡之故有道者不處君子居則貴左用兵則貴右兵者不祥之器非君子
之器不得已而用之恬淡為上勝而不美而美之者是樂殺人夫樂殺人者則不可得志於天下
矣吉事尚左凶事尚右偏將軍居左上將軍居右言以喪禮處之殺人之眾以哀悲泣之戰勝以
喪禮處之道常無名樸雖小天下莫能臣侯王若能守之萬物將自賓天地相合以降甘露民莫
之令而自均始制有名名亦既有夫亦將知止知止可以不殆R41188.dorm.nhcue.edu.tw海
標題: Biography of Kevin Kern
時間: Thu Mar 22 23:46:04 2007
BIOGRAPHY -http://www.kevinkern.com/main.html
KEVIN KERN has become synonymous with beautiful and relaxing music. His
recordings and concerts have established him as both a gifted composer and a
brilliant performer.
With the release of his latest CD, Imagination's Light , Kevin returns to his
roots, inviting his listeners to enter his special world where melodies take
shape in response to his life-long connection to the piano.
As a child, Kern discovered his musical voice in his parents' darkened living
room, which was illuminated only by the glow of a roaring fire. As the flames
danced and the logs crackled in the fireplace, Kevin would immerse himself in
both the instrument and the space, in an effort to clear his mind and allow
his creativity to express itself, unencumbered by the confusion of a visual
world. To this day, Kevin still draws upon the memory of that darkened living
room with its magical firelight to provide him with the canvas upon which he
paints his exquisite images for the listener.
"All my life, I have drawn inspiration from the joy of sitting and playing a
piano in a darkened room. There is something remarkably pure and
uncomplicated about a world consisting of nothing but sound and
sensation.When we turn out the lights in the studio, I begin to feel that
undiluted creative energy that has been such a part of my life from the
beginning."
It is in this special atmosphere that Kevin's compositional gift takes form.
Imagination's Light is a collection of ten original compositions, augmented
by a stunning reinterpretation of Sting’s "Fields of Gold." The album begins
with "Remembering the Light," which sets the tone for the recording as it
draws the listener into Kevin's fire lit creative world. For this CD, Kevin
is joined by Bassist Terry Miller and Guitarist Mike Miller, each of whom
make their own exceptional contributions to the music.
"I feel that I have put together the perfect team for making records," Kern
says.
As with all of Kern's recordings, Imagination's Light continues the tradition
of solo improvisations that have become his signature, including "Keepers of
the Flame," which was based on a Gregorian Chant Kevin remembered from his
early childhood.
ABOUT KEVIN KERN
Born in Detroit, Kevin Kern began playing piano at the tender age of 18
months. Though legally blind since birth, his exceptional talent soon became
clear. His earliest musical influence was jazz legend George Shearing, whom
he met as a child. With George as a mentor, Kevin developed an early love of
improvisation and an appreciation for the beautiful sound a piano could
produce. In addition to Shearing’s contribution, he received an extensive
classical education. From these experiences, Kevin developed his trademark
sound where melodies exude lyricism, simplicity, and a directness that
touches the heart of the listener.
In 1993, a chance encounter with Terence Yallop, President of Real Music
began a collaboration, which, has resulted in seven albums of original music
and one collection of Kevin’s most popular songs thus far.
Beginning with his phenomenally successful debut album, In the Enchanted
Garden, in 1996, which appeared on the Billboard charts for 26 weeks, Kevin
has developed his own unique musical voice. At the center of this style, is a
process that has come to be known as "sound-painting."
"Though my vision lacks the crisp detail that others may have, I have learned
to describe what I see through my music", says Kevin. "It is something that
has always come naturally to me, and I’ve done it all my life. Whether
describing a baseball game to my father when I was a child or playing a night
filled with stars (as on The Winding Path), it’s all part of that special
relationship I feel with the piano."
Kevin’s follow-up CD, Beyond the Sundial, featured pieces for legendary
oboist Paul McCandless of the group Oregon. "I had admired Paul’s work for
well over twenty years. Getting the chance to write music specifically for
the greatest oboist in the world was a singular thrill that I will never
forget."
1998’s release, Summer Daydreams, showed Kevin’s cinematic side. "Le
Jardin" and "Return to Love" gave us the achingly beautiful violin of Jeremy
Cohen and the haunting clarinet of Louis Baez. These songs, which were used
in the popular Korean drama series, "Autumn in My Heart" (Gaeul Donghwa),
introduced Kevin to Asian audiences, where his popularity continues to grow.
In My Life, Kevin’s fourth CD, is like a musical scrapbook of fond childhood
memories. The Beatles classic that became the title track was dedicated to
Kern’s oldest brother, Bill, with whom he learned the music of the Fab Four
as a child. The ballad, which symbolizes the bond one has between family and
friends, is the signature element of his live shows.
In 2001, Kern released Embracing the Wind, displaying an ever-widening
musical palette. The opening track, "Blossom on the Wind," was inspired by
the sound of Tibetan singing bowls, a sound Kevin had never heard before.
"From This Day Forward," was a wedding present from Kevin to his wife, Pam,
and was used as part of their wedding on Maui in 2001.
A compilation of Kevin's most popular pieces from his first five recordings,
More Than Words - The Best of Kevin Kern, soon followed. It included two
bonus tracks, an orchestrated version of "Out of the Darkness, Into the
Light" written in response to the September 11th tragedy, and "Children at
Play", inspired by the innocent laughter of neighborhood children that he
could hear while standing at his studio window.
Kevin's sixth CD, The Winding Path continued his exploration of new musical
possibilities. With the addition of fellow Real Music Artists, Pamela and
Randy Copus of the group 2002, and the subtle percussion of David Earl, Kevin
added yet more colors to his trademark piano sound. The Winding Path made its
debut in June 2003, and spent 15 consecutive weeks on the Billboard charts,
peaking at number 6.
Kevin’s music has appeared in film and television both in the U.S. and
abroad. In addition to the Korean drama series, "Autumn in My Heart" (Gaeul
Donghwa), his music has been heard as part of the "2000 Summer Olympics,"
"Live! With Regis and Kathy Lee" (and Kelly, too!), "Oprah," NPR, PBS, and in
commercials for Mitsubishi and Blue Shield of California, among others.
Kevin's latest CD, Imagination's Light will be available on July 19, 2005.
Kevin Kern is a Steinway artist.
--
The journey is every thing.
--
夫兵者不祥之器物或惡之故有道者不處君子居則貴左用兵則貴右兵者不祥之器非君子
之器不得已而用之恬淡為上勝而不美而美之者是樂殺人夫樂殺人者則不可得志於天下
矣吉事尚左凶事尚右偏將軍居左上將軍居右言以喪禮處之殺人之眾以哀悲泣之戰勝以
喪禮處之道常無名樸雖小天下莫能臣侯王若能守之萬物將自賓天地相合以降甘露民莫
之令而自均始制有名名亦既有夫亦將知止知止可以不殆R41188.dorm.nhcue.edu.tw海
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