Sound Of Inspirations: Reimagining Fashion Through Gender And Music | BLINDNESS
As the rising stars of the South Korean fashion scene, this dynamic young duo break down their aim to deconstruct binaries both in gender and music.
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A multi-faceted composer who has scored films, television and video games, Nainita Desai is best known for her documentary work, including music for the Oscar-nominated ‘For Sama’ and Sundance-winning ‘The Reason I Jump’.
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One of the most promising young composers in Hollywood is Emile Mosseri, whose dreamlike, romantic scores for ‘Kajillionaire’ and Golden Globe-winning ‘Minari’ has won plaudits from industry veterans and film-goers alike.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Arlo Parks
As she releases her debut album, ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’ the London-based singer, songwriter and poet Arlo Parks reflects on how she defines her sound. She tells us about the music and poetry she was brought up on, why certain instruments speak to her and the effect that the spoken word has on her music.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Roderick Cox
As a young African-American conductor, Roderick Cox is a prominent face of change within the classical music establishment, having held prestigious roles in the industry since graduating from Northwestern University in 2011. Hear him recount the addictive feeling you get when you’re hit by the sound of a large ensemble.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Ben and Max Ringham
Sound doesn’t get more transportive than when in the hands of brothers Ben and Max Ringham, who utilize binaural technology to immerse listeners completely in the head of another.
How Sound and Tailoring Intersect at Hong Kong’s The Armoury
Suits, video calls and crisp sound combine in a pandemic year to forge a new path for the age-old profession of tailoring, as told by founder Alan See.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Grant Kirkhope
Responsible for the soundtracks behind classic video games like ‘GoldenEye 007’ and ‘Civilization’, composer Grant Kirkhope has a unique view on music as a playable medium. Find out why he believes video game music is the classical music of the future.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Midori Komachi
Growing up around the world, violinist Midori Komachi’s perception of sound is inherently tied to a sense of place. Her soaring violin recitals have captured hearts thanks to a talent for tapping into a “constant source of tension and release”, exploring the relationships between architecture, landscapes, colour and sound.
KEF X Monocle 24: The Power Of Sound With Johnnie Burn
Known for his stark and bold style of mixing, sound designer Johnnie Burn derives his unique approach to sound by tuning into the inherent musicality found in everyday objects, and the world of wonder that they can inspire.