Now Hear This "Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound" Preview
Preview: Season 50 Episode 15 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Experience the creation of music from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo.
Experience the creation of music from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo using “found” instruments. To develop a music video, the two visit New York City and explore the creative process with an interactive light show and more.
Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...
Now Hear This "Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound" Preview
Preview: Season 50 Episode 15 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Experience the creation of music from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo using “found” instruments. To develop a music video, the two visit New York City and explore the creative process with an interactive light show and more.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipI'm Scott Yoo.
Join me to meet Andy Akiho, one of today's most in-demand composers.
He's combining influences you'd never expect.
We're in Crown Heights and these are my favorite players.
To create a sound uniquely his own.
Finding things and hitting them.
♪♪ Whoa!
Now Hear This, see how Andy Akiho found his sound, on Great Performances.
Andy Akiho and the Steelpan Drum
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Andy Akiho and Scott Yoo play his piece for steelpan drum and violin. (3m 37s)
Andy Akiho's "Aka" Steel Drum Performance
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Andy Akiho performs his trio "Aka" for bass, drums and steelpan drums. (2m 33s)
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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...