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Akiho - “Synesthesia Suite” - Works for Steel Pan

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Andy, Suite, Synesthesia, akiho

Musician, performer, composer and educator Andy Akiho does not rest when it comes to the thrill of his life - music. Well-versed on chamber and conventional orchestra instruments, he has a special passion for his primary instrument - the steel pan. Akiho incorporates the steel pan into many of his compositions for Contemporary Classical Music, fusing the unique timbres of the pan with traditional western instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, etc.). click for more https://whensteeltalks.ning.com/video/synesthesia-suite-works-for click for full story http://www.panonthenet.com/news/2009/may/Akiho-show-5-2-09.htm

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Sheila Fay James October 24, 2010 at 2:56pm

Very interesting combinations of orchestral melodic percussion timbres such as vibrophone, tubular bells and steelpan - love the idea! It works. I love the way it drifts into the Caribbean influenced jazz from the surprising opening of experimental music. It makes the ending more appreciated. There is definitely room for this music in the classical genre. Sheila James, music education writer - http://publishmenow.co.uk/authorinfocus/sj1.asp
Glenroy R Joseph October 24, 2010 at 11:32am

Ditto on Michelle's comments.That was exactly my initial reaction.

Then words like imaginative, unique, futuristic came to mind.

The work of a modern day musical genius.

I do look forward though, to seeing a wider range of pans incorporated in these contempory classical compositions, instead of only the lead instrument.

I would love to see the unique sounds of the mid range pans more fully utilised..
Rum-Pan October 24, 2010 at 5:06am

As far as possible!Every doors are open.........
Michelle N. Joseph October 23, 2010 at 11:11pm

Interestingly different, nice.
Darius Lecointe October 22, 2010 at 7:10pm

What's up with the criticisms? That was beautiful.
evan lobo October 22, 2010 at 6:02pm

real different
boogsie will love this
Bugs October 1, 2009 at 12:58pm

Excellent work. Your composition reminds me of Gustav Holst: The Planets Suite.

bugs
Randi Curvan September 30, 2009 at 4:13pm

Call me old fashion, call me anything you want but I know music and I know what I like.
Arty Farty noise is not my thing. It has never floated my boat and probably never will.
Nathifa Mawiyah September 29, 2009 at 8:29pm

JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW FAR-REACHING AND VERSATILE PAN MUSIC IS......NEVERTHELESS, IT IS OURS, LET'S HOLD ON TO IT. YEAH, BE SELFISH IF YOU WANT, FOR THIS IS HOW THINGS ARE STOLEN AND RECLAIMED.
Doris G. September 29, 2009 at 8:22pm

OMG.....I love this now if only I can see this in person.:-) No lie this brought tears to my eyes, I took it in that deep.... Andy Akiho........music....