Broken Love Too by Heenaa (Original Song)

First original song that was recorded live in my bedroom, which I began writing on 3rd February 2021. You can follow me on Instagram @heenaakho for more vocal and vibraphone covers and original songs!

Broken Love Too by Heenaa (Demo)

Empty Shells by Heenaa (Demo) is an original song that I began writing on 8th April 2020. 

Filmed live in my bedroom - apologies for the bad guitar playing, but I felt the piece needed that 'vibe'. You can follow me on Instagram @heenaakho for more vocal and vibraphone covers and original songs!

Empty Shells by Heenaa (Demo)

Opposite Day by Heenaa (Demo) is an original song that I began writing on 18th November 2021. 

The word play came to me while I was driving one day thinking about someone close to me with the idea that they were trapped yet free at the same time. I then went home and wrote all the lyrics in one night. Eventually I added music and recorded the main vocals and vibraphone live, then layered it with more vocals. I loved doing this project, and I hope you like it too!

Opposite Day by Heenaa (Demo)

Vocals and Vibraphone Recorded Live
Recorded with Roland Rubix 
Strings on JUNO-DS Keyboard
Edited on Logic Pro X

Catch Me by Demi Lovato (Cover)

Lala Land is an original song I began writing on 20th January 2022. 

I love writing songs about a feeling that is constantly on your mind that you need to put words to it and find meaning in how you're feeling. This was one of those songs. This came together quickly over two days - lyrics first and then chords. I really enjoyed tracking the backing vocals and four part choir! Also first song written with the motor on for vibraphone - exciting times!

Lala Land by Heenaa (Demo)

I wrote Spiralling on 8th February 2022 - lyrics and melody first, then added the rock band (sounds provided by Logic Pro X) behind it to record.

I've always wanted to write an upbeat song about mental health issues, and this song was born. I find it so empowering to own your mental health and talk about the issues. I couldn't help but add a modulation to it too. Enjoy!

Spiralling by Heenaa (Demo)

Ever since I wrote Empty Shells, I was keen to do another song on guitar (and improve on my vocal and guitar coordination skills). This song is kind of a diary entry for myself that I wrote on 23rd April 2022 to understand some of my thoughts and feelings I couldn't quite put into simple words, but I can into a song!

Nothing Lasts Forever by Heenaa (Demo)

I finished writing this song on 11th July 2022, but began with lyrics on 24th of March. I love latin pop music, so I wanted to write something fun - this one was inspired by my new love for coffee! 

I really like the idea of using another section of the song as a countermelody at the end of the piece, so I played with that idea. Also love the beats LogicProX provides for Latin Pop, and that nice delay for the sultry vibes!

Bitter by Heenaa (Demo)

Burning Bridges is an original song, which I wrote the lyrics for on 17th April 2022. It was a time when I was reflecting on the people around me that were breaking up or cutting ties, and how emotional that decision is to make. So as I was walking to piano practice I thought of 'burning bridges' and then instead of practising, I began writing this song instead. I wrote it in one session and haven't had the time to record it until now. I also added some moody strings from my JUNO DS keyboard. It was lots of fun improvising the strings and vocal harmonies!

Burning Bridges by Heenaa (Demo)

Time Will Fly is an original song written on 13th October 2022, and integrated three separate days of random lyric ideas to form a song! This song is how I feel about long distance relationships and the bittersweet desperate feeling that comes with it. The song had a bit more co-ordination to it between rhythms in the vibraphone and vocals, but was lots of fun to play with tracked instruments on Logic Pro X.

Time Will Fly by Heenaa (Demo)

Inspiration taken from Pure Imagination by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley written for the musical movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Also inspired by the amazing Jamie Cullum's jazz version of it. 

I'm in love with this beautiful piece! This is a practice recording in preparation for The Stairwell Project Support Gig and Art Auction. I felt this piece was well suited for this event, as The Stairwell Project features live art and music around the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital! It aims to create a calming and uplifting atmosphere for the doctors, nurses, staff, patients and visitors within the facility. Recorded by Anna Kho at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

Support this project by donating to 'The Stairwell Project' here: http://www.jugglers.org.au/stairwell-project/

Pure Imagination - Solo Vibraphone by Anna Kho

Brisbane Jazz Club presents Anna Kho-tet on December 4th, 2016. Anna Kho-tet plays Everybody Wants To Be A Cat from The Aristocats by Al Rinker and Floyd Huddleston. Recorded by Mark Smith.

Anna Kho - vocals
Matty Cook - electric bass

Unknown album (10/01/2017 10:20:19 PM)

Brisbane Jazz Club: Anna Kho-tet plays Everybody Wants To Be A Cat

Brisbane Jazz Club presents Anna Kho-tet on 4th December 2016. Anna Kho-tet plays Seinfeld Theme by Jonathan Wolff. Recorded by Mark Smith. 

Matty Cook - electric bass
Sophie Min - piano
Anna Kho - vibraphone 
Lachlan Hawkins - drum kit

Brisbane Jazz Club: Anna Kho-tet plays Seinfeld Theme

'The environment we play music in greatly influences the way we deliver music to our audience. John Cage believes that all elements of the sonic environment can be taken as musical. This piece is inspired by that statement. Free improvisation is performed over field recordings of nature, traffic, and the hospital. These are performance spaces that the performers have played in.'

The world premiere of Environment was performed in Anna Kho's graduating honours recital, 'Caged Wings' at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Conservatorium Theatre on 11th November, 2016. Recorded and edited by Daniel Kassulke.

Found objects - Anna Kho 
Trombone - Brodie McAllister

Environment by Anna Kho and Brodie Mcallister

Kalabash by Nigel Westlake performed at Anna Kho's graduating honours recital, 'Caged Wings', at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Conservatorium Theatre on 11th November, 2016. Recorded and mixed by Daniel Kassulke.

Marimba 1 - Anna Kho
Marimba 2 - Jacob Enoka
Marimba 3 - Jamee Seeto
Marimba 4 - Tsoof Baras

Kalabash by Nigel Westlake

Blues For Gilbert by Mark Glentworth performed by Anna Kho at her graduating honours recital, 'Caged Wings', at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Conservatorium Theatre on 11th November, 2016. This piece has been arranged with a free improvisation in the middle section. 

Recorded and mixed by Daniel Kassulke.

Blues for Gilbert by Mark Glentworth

Above Ground Part 1 by Robert Davidson was performed at Anna Kho's graduating honours recital, 'Caged Wings', at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Conservatorium Theatre on 11th November, 2016. Recorded and edited by Daniel Kassulke.

Marimba and multi percussion - Jacob Enoka
Vibraphone and multi percussion - Anna Kho
Violin 1 - Annie Silva
Violin 2 - Alison Giles
Viola - Kieran Welch
Cello - Joshua Rivory
Piano - Sophie Min

Above Ground (Part 1) by Robert Davidson

Caged Wings is a composition written by Anna Kho, which was inspired by her honours thesis in regards to constraints within improvisational contexts in relation to music performance anxiety. The composition is a graphic score accompanied by text:

“I began music like a free bird. Floating among the clouds of creativity. Beginning to learn music, I was introduced to restriction of time and tonality. I learnt groove, and soon led by my musical friends to free expression. The more I listen, I adjust my playing and start seeing a world of freedom within restriction. One day, I want to find that moment of pure freedom. To fly like a bird again, and no longer the ‘Caged Wings’."

The world premiere was performed in Anna Kho's graduating honours recital, 'Caged Wings' at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Conservatorium Theatre on 11th November, 2016. Recorded and edited by Daniel Kassulke.

Bird whistle, found objects and vibraphone - Anna Kho 
Trombone - Brodie Mcallister
Piano - Sophie Min 
Drum Kit - Lachlan Hawkins

Caged Wings by Anna Kho

Anna Kho is a Brisbane based musician, specialising in percussion. Her music includes diverse genres, such as classical, jazz, fusion, new music, broadway, and pop. The channel features originals, arrangements and performances of instrumental and vocal! 

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