Kevin Kern
"Within each of us is a
loving, magical, powerful
being… a Real Self.
Music, friend that it is,
cocoons us from our
worries, enabling that
hidden self to emerge."
Have you ever heard of the name - Kevin Kern? He’s a new age pianist, composer and performing artiste. Most importantly, he’s my favourite contemporary pianist. People who haven’t heard his big name should click here, and then go buy his albums.
To me, he’s simply amazing. I have all of his six albums (excluding the compilation), as well as his The Enchanted Garden Songbook. Even my mum became his all-time fan, when I bought his first album many years back. She bought the subsequent five later on.
The reason why I’m bringing the topic up is because I saw Kevin Kern today. He went to my music school to share with us his music experiences and took the time to listen to a couple of child protégées play his pieces.
I managed to convince my friend Esther to join me. I tried to educate her on the joy of Kevin Kern music. I think she did enjoy it somehow. Now she’s almost the embodiment of higher living.
In person, he’s a very nice guy. I sat with him and got him to autograph all my albums. I chatted with him for a little while. He asked me when I started appreciating his music. I told him it has been a few years and I’ve been to his concert a couple of years back. He asked me if I played the piano. I said no, but I play the violin. Then, we stopped for a photo or two together.
Me and Kevin Kern
I like the way he encourages people to improvise on his music and his generous praises for those who actually did so.
To me, his music is like therapy. Whenever I’m stressed, or upset, depressed or simply bored, I listen to the pieces and my mind just relaxes. It’s that powerful.
Each song evokes a different kind of image, but the mood is always the same. I can always feel the tranquility in each and every one of them. Okay, that's like an understatement. I guess, no words can express my love for Kevin Kern's songs.
“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.”
An extract from kevinkern.com
loving, magical, powerful
being… a Real Self.
Music, friend that it is,
cocoons us from our
worries, enabling that
hidden self to emerge."
Have you ever heard of the name - Kevin Kern? He’s a new age pianist, composer and performing artiste. Most importantly, he’s my favourite contemporary pianist. People who haven’t heard his big name should click here, and then go buy his albums.
To me, he’s simply amazing. I have all of his six albums (excluding the compilation), as well as his The Enchanted Garden Songbook. Even my mum became his all-time fan, when I bought his first album many years back. She bought the subsequent five later on.
The reason why I’m bringing the topic up is because I saw Kevin Kern today. He went to my music school to share with us his music experiences and took the time to listen to a couple of child protégées play his pieces.
I managed to convince my friend Esther to join me. I tried to educate her on the joy of Kevin Kern music. I think she did enjoy it somehow. Now she’s almost the embodiment of higher living.
In person, he’s a very nice guy. I sat with him and got him to autograph all my albums. I chatted with him for a little while. He asked me when I started appreciating his music. I told him it has been a few years and I’ve been to his concert a couple of years back. He asked me if I played the piano. I said no, but I play the violin. Then, we stopped for a photo or two together.
Me and Kevin Kern
I like the way he encourages people to improvise on his music and his generous praises for those who actually did so.
To me, his music is like therapy. Whenever I’m stressed, or upset, depressed or simply bored, I listen to the pieces and my mind just relaxes. It’s that powerful.
Each song evokes a different kind of image, but the mood is always the same. I can always feel the tranquility in each and every one of them. Okay, that's like an understatement. I guess, no words can express my love for Kevin Kern's songs.
“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.”
An extract from kevinkern.com
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