Kevin Mah

Kevin Mah (b. 1992) is a composer and violinist from New Orleans. He earned his BM in Music Composition from Loyola University New Orleans and his MA in Music Composition from Tulane University.

Some of his compositions have been described as maximalist and eclectic, as he derives aesthetic philosophies from his younger post-hardcore emo days. In his acoustic music, he focuses on textural soundscapes using a post-tonal backdrop with filmic undertones. His electronica, meanwhile, explores sound design and synthesis using a pseudo-pop backdrop, citing a mix of genres as influences, such as Cyberpunk, Post-humanism, Hyperpop, and Emo. Occasionally, he loves using voice synthesizers, such as Hatsune Miku, to write lyrical material touching on personal feelings of nostalgia and longing. He has had his works performed at New Music On the Bayou, LA-Tex Festival, and Ecce Festival. His eclectic-ness has garnered words from peers and colleagues, such as, “That was really weird, man,” and “Kevin, are you ok?”

Using his experience as an award-winning indie filmmaker, Kevin has also cultivated his own visual aesthetic. This has opened up opportunities to collaborate with artists to augment his music with visual works, in addition to finding interest in TouchDesigner and Pure Data to create audio-reactive and movement-reactive graphics.