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Ken Hor is a Malaysian film composer, music producer, and mentor renowned for his contributions to the country’s music industry. As the founder of Inner Voices Productions, he has scored numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Takluk: Lahad Datu, La Luna (Singapore’s 2024 Oscar entry[1]), Sheriff: Narko Integriti, KL Special Force, Misteri Dilaila, and Abang Long Fadil 2 & 3. With a distinctive style that blends orchestral, electronic, and traditional elements, Ken has established himself as a leading figure in Malaysian film music. Beyond his own work, he is dedicated to nurturing young composers, many of whom have gone on to excel in the industry.
Early Life
[edit]Ken Hor graduated from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2001 with a degree in Music Technology and Composition, where he studied composition under Martha Lee, music technology under Minni Ang, trombone under Kevin Thompson and Eric Lee, and conducting under Zakhid Khaknazarov, a highly respected People’s Artist of Uzbekistan. During this time, Ken also gained practical experience, advancing from a studio technician at a jingle production house to a sought-after arranger for a wide range of genres.
In 2004, Ken expanded his expertise by studying Film Scoring at the UCLA Extension. There, he had the privilege of working as an assistant to William Goldstein, a veteran composer renowned for his contributions to film and television. While in Los Angeles, Ken not only composed for commercial albums and advertising jingles but also had his works featured in several film festivals across the United States, further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and talented composer.
Inner Voices Productions
[edit]Musical Works
[edit]Featured Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Fergusons | Keith Singleton | Additional Music | |
| 2013 | In The Dark | Yeo Joon Han | Composer | |
| 2016 | Aliff Dalam 7 Dimensi | Faisal Ishak | Composer | Malaysia Film Festival (FFM29) Nominee: Best Film Score |
| 2017 | Abang Long Fadil 2 | Syafiq Yusof | Composer | Box Office RM18.15 million, currently 16th highest grossing local film in Malaysia history[2], 2017 FFM 29 - Anugerah Box Office |
| 2017 | Destruction Los Angeles | Tibor Takács | Composer | |
| 2018 | KL Special Force | Syafiq Yusof | Composer | Box Office RM12.22 million, currently 24th highest grossing local film in Malaysia history[2] |
| 2019 | Misteri Dilaila | Syafiq Yusof | Composer | Box Office RM9.44 million, currently 30th highest grossing local film in Malaysia history[2] |
| 2022 | Juang | Osman Ali, Kabir Bhatia, Yusry Abd Halim, Matt Lai, Aziz M. Osman | Composer | Based on a true story, it highlights the struggles of frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia[3][4]. Released on September 8, 2022, it was recognized by The Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for involving the most people in a single production.[5][6] |
| 2022 | The Devil's Deception
(Malay Title: Talbis Iblis) |
Kabir Bhatia | Composer | |
| 2022 | Abang Long Fadil 3 | Syafiq Yusof | Composer | Box Office RM24.2 million, currently 14th highest grossing local film in Malaysia history[2] |
| 2023 | Polis Evo 3 | Syafiq Yusof | Additional Music, Trailer Music | Box Office RM54 million, currently 3rd highest grossing local film in Malaysia history[2][7]
Malaysia Film Festival (FFM33) Nominee: Best Film Score |
| 2023 | La Luna | Raihan Halim | Composer | Official selection at the Tokyo International Film Festival, Jakarta Film Week, and Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. Singapore’s Best International Feature Film Oscars entry[8] |
| 2024 | All In
(Chinese Title: 扑克王者) |
Matt Lai | Composer | Box Office RM7.14 million, currently 44th highest grossing local film in Malaysia history[2] |
| 2024 | Ibu | Raihan Halim | Composer | |
| 2024 | Sheriff: Narko Integriti | Syafiq Yusof | Additional Music | Box Office RM63.2 million, currently 2nd highest grossing local film in Malaysia history[9] |
| 2024 | Conquer: Lahad Datu
(Malay Title: Takluk: Lahad Datu) |
Zulkarnain Azhar | Composer, score pre-mix | Box Office RM26 million, currently 13th highest grossing local film in Malaysia history[2] |
| 2024 | Telekinesis | Syafiq Yusof | Composer, score pre-mix | Telemovie released on Astro First |
| 2025 | Money Games
(Chinese Title: 半斤百两) |
Matt Lai | Composer, score pre-mix | Highest grossing film on the CNY 1st Day in Malaysia history[10] |
| TBA | Badak | Raihan Halim | Composer | |
| TBA | Takluk 2: Ops Daulat | Zulkarnain Azhar | Composer |
Series
[edit]| Year | Title | Director / Production | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Immortal Shadows | Image Farm Productions | Opening Music | Documentary Kesenian & Kebudayaan Terbaik, Anugerah Dokumentari Malaysia 2013 |
| 2016-2017 | Harry & Bunnie | Ah Loong / Animasia Studio | Series Composer | |
| 2018-2019 | Astrolology | Ken Foong / Lemon Sky Productions | Music supervisor | |
| 2021 | Hawa | Sooka Astro | Music supervisor | Main Theme Song only |
| 2021 | Fearless: Rise of the Johor Southern Tigers | Tony Pietra Arjuna, Leon Tan | Composer | |
| 2022 | Seribu Nina | Umi Salwana Omar | Music supervisor | |
| 2022 | We Got Game
(Chinese Title: 季前赛) |
Steve Yuen Kim-Wai / MakerVille | Composer, score pre-mix | |
| 2023 | Special Force: Anarchy | Syafiq Yusof | Composer, music supervisor | |
| TBA | Rimba Friends | Giggle Garage | Music supervisor, Score Pre-mix | |
| TBA | Kisah Bawah Tanah | Ah Loong / Animasia Studio | Music supervisor, Score Pre-mix |
Shorties & Series
[edit]| Year | Title | Director / Production | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Mother's Day | Jeff Warden | Composer | |
| 2007 | Gua Zi | MiQi Huang | Composer | Official selection of UCLA Festival 2006, the 6th Woods Hole Film Festival 2007, the 30th Asian American International Film Festival 2007, Austin Woman’s Film, Music & Literary Festival 2007, 2nd Annual Sunscreen Film Festival 2007 (Florida). |
| 2015 | Hello, Goodbye
(Chinese Title: 私奔) |
Tan Seng Kiat | Compsoer | BMW Shorties 2014, Opening film |
| 2015 | The Heartbeat of My Mom | Lee Kah Giap | Composer | |
| 2016 | Wednesday
(Chinese Title: 休息日) |
Lee Kah Giap | Composer | BMW Shortiest 2016, Finalist[11] |
| 2018 | ChongQing 4AM
(Chinese Title: 凌晨四点的重庆) |
Yeo Joon Han | Composer | |
| 2018 | Shanghai 4AM
(Chinese Title: 凌晨四点的上海) |
Yeo Joon Han | Composer | |
| 2018 | 5×1-Butterfly Dance
(Chinese Title: 5×1-蝴蝶之舞) |
Tan Seng Kiat | Composer | 2018 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
2019 Raindance Film Festival, Raindance Immersive 2019 Geneva International Film Festival 10th Beijing International Film Festival |
| 2020 | Sunflower
(Chinese Title: 向日葵) |
Huiz Kok | Composer | |
| 2023 | The 7th Night: MaoMao Revisits
(Chinese Title: 猫猫的头七) |
Ah Loong / Animasia Studio | Composer, music supervisor |
Music Albums & EP
[edit]| Year | Artist | Album Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Yudi 叶友弟 | 你要小心保护你的心 | Arranger | 放风筝的手 - 友弟/傅健颖 |
| 2012 | 陈子超 | Platform 11 十一号月台 | Producer, arranger | |
| 2015 | May Mow 媚⽑ | 都会女人情爱三部曲 | Arranger | |
| 2016 | Mad August | 第一直觉 | Producer, arranger | |
| 2019 | Z Yan 欣彦 | 唱遊亞洲 Romancing Asia | Producer, arranger | AIM Chinese Awards 2020 Best Album[12] |
| 2020 | Z Yan 欣彦 | 神秘之歌 Mystique Songs | Producer, arranger |
Contributions to Music Education
[edit]Ken Hor is also a passionate educator, sharing his expertise in film scoring, orchestration, music production, and arrangement through lectures and workshops at universities across Malaysia since 2018. He has taught at institutions such as International College of Music (ICOM), Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA), UCSI University, and the Ocean Institute of Audio Technology, while holding an adjunct position at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) since 2012. Many of his students have gone on to become successful composers and musicians, shaping the future of the industry.
| Year | Name | College | Career | Major Achievement (Partly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Najwa Mahiaddin | ICOM | Singer-songwriter |
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| 2008 | Hanz Koay 郭文翰 | ICOM | Producer, singer-songwriter, audio engineer | 2016 AIM Chinese Music Awards for Best Newcomer (Bronze), 2016 Global Chinese Song 排行榜 Most Popular Singer-Songwriter, 5149 RED BOX & GREEN BOX Highest Play Rate K Song Award, 2017 Hong Kong Asian-Pop Music Festival Top Viewers' Choice |
| 2008 | Winson Voon 温胜光 | ICOM | Singer-songwriter, actor, TV/Radio host, content creator | Album: 2007年《小王子》, TV:《咖啡恋人馆》《少年包青天》《我的全家福》
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| 2009 | Lo Shi Seng | ICOM | Producer, composer, content creator | LOguitarist's Youtube, IMDb credit, film score: Polis Evo 3, Abang Long Fadil 3, Abang Long Fadil 2, Misteri Dilaila, Kl Special Force |
| 2009 | Jimmy Chong | ICOM | Drummer | Former HANDS Percussion member, Eight Twelve 八拾貳 - Drums, Platform 11 - Drums |
| 2010 | Iau Jo Yee | MIA | Pianist, educator, arranger | Marjorie Hazlehurst Piano Award, Young Song
Weavers Scholarship Program |
| 2011 | Jun Xian | MIA | Orchestrator, composer | IMDb credit, film score: Penunggang Agama 2, The 7th Night:MaoMao Revisits, orchestration: "Teresa Teng Tribute Concert 70th Anniversary," and "Symphonic Anime IV" at MPO, "Christmas Extravaganza" and "Unforgettable: Lagenda Malaysia" concerts at KLPac, Young Malaysian Go Classic I & II |
| 2012 | Clinton Liew | ICOM | Songwriter, producer, jinglewriter | Composer for award-winning animation series Astrolology, former composer at Grand Theft Records, founder of Waverarer Audio |
| 2012 | Efry Arwis | UiTM | Bassist, songwriter, producer, A&R | Artist & Repertoire: Sony Music Entertainment Malaysia, Music Producer & Songwriter: Alif Satar & The Locos, Bassist: Yuna, jury for Anugerah Juara Lagu 38[13] |
| 2012 | Raja Alif Raja Adnan | UiTM | Composer, Educator | Lecturer at UiTM, member of Malaysian Composers Collective (MCC), MPOPlaysOn |
| 2012-2013 | Ernie Zakri | UiTM | Singer, actor | Won: Bintang RTM 2009, 32nd Anugerah Juara Lagu, 35th Anugerah Juara Lagu, 23rd Anugerah Industri Muzik, 39th Anugerah Juara Lagu |
| 2012-2013 | Eryn Gani | UiTM | Singer | Runner-up Bintang RTM 2016 |
| 2012-2013 | Eeza Zainal | UiTM | Singer | Won the third season of "3 Juara" |
| 2012-2013 | Alwagera | UiTM | Singer-songwriter, educator | UiTM Lecturer, Single: Hujan, Tiga Janda Original Movie Soundtrack |
| 2012-2013 | Rayner Naili | UiTM | Composer, Educator | Lecturer at UiTM, member of Malaysian Composers Collective (MCC), MPOPlaysOn |
| 2013-2014 | Zairul Harry Bakhari | UiTM | Guitarist | Band : Oceanlights, Pharoahs of Neptune, Hazel Leong Band |
| 2013-2014 | Khairul Hazwan Musa | UiTM | Music Producer, Educator | Lecturer at UiTM, Analog K's Bandcamp |
| 2014 | Santosh Logandran | Ocean | Percussionist, composer, producer, sound designer | IMDb credit, film score: Mat Kilau, Legasi: Bomba the Movie, member of award-winning band Nadir |
| 2014 | Wong Wen Chun | UCSI | Songwriter, arranger, producer, keyboardist | Arranger, songwriter, producer at Warner Chappell Music & 大向小品 SBBP Music, Artists produced: Macwc張維宸, A-Bong古振邦, Juztin劉界輝, Yise罗忆诗, Chezi車志立, Annabella蔡咏琪, Layla Sania |
| 2014 | Joey Young | UCSI | VIolinist | National Symphony Orchestra |
| 2014 | Melvin Goh | UCSI | Keyboardist | Adjunct Lecturer at UCSI, Sime Darby Arts Festival Sponsorship (2016), Malaysian Jazz Piano Competition winner (2015) |
| 2014-2015 | Azhad Sulaiman | UiTM | Violinist, arranger | Orkestra RTM |
| 2014-2015 | Sharmine Bakri | UiTM | Composer, songwriter | IMDb Credit, film score: BoBoiBoy series, Mechamato Movie |
| 2015-2016 | Aziem Rashidi | UiTM | Composer, producer | IMDb Credit, film score: La Luna, Takluk Lahad Datu |
| 2016-2017 | Heidi Moru | UiTM | Singer-songwriter | Runner-up Bintang RTM 2018, Spotify |
| 2017-2018 | Suffren Ghafar | UiTM | Bassist, guitarist, arranger, producer | Band: Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang, Music Director for Warner Music Malaysia/Black Hat Cat Record, discpgraphy |
| 2022 | Affan Mazlan | UiTM | Songwriter, producer | Pencipta Madani Jiwa Merdeka[14], discography |
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