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Malachi’s compositions have been hailed as “beautiful, interesting, and complex.” He likes to take inspiration from his surroundings and create across multiple genres. His film work has earned him multiple awards since 2020, spanning a range from documentary to horror to animation to experimental. In 2023, he won the American Composers Orchestra Earshot competition along with 5 other winners. Through this competition, he became a recipient of the Van Lier Fellowship, with a commission for a 12-minute work to be performed by ACO, debuting in Carnegie Hall in March 2027.
Upcoming Premieres
Program Reading #1
Program Reading #1
June 11th
Time TBA
ACO CoLABoratory
Finale Premiere
Finale Premiere
June 17th
Time TBA
Sugar Hill Salon
Featured Compositions
As a commentary on the current era of love and dating, Neo-Romance (originally for clarinet and string trio) explores the tumultuous, twisting nature of love in the contemporary view. Paying homage to the Romantic Era's soundscape and form, Neo-Romance likens itself to fluid Brahmsian melodies while incorporating individual parts that create a contemporary soundscape similar to Walton's. This performance was for the Talent Unlimited High School Annual Gala in May 2023. The performers are as follows:
Jay Julio, violin
Yoonjung Hwang, violin
Kayla Williams, viola
Malachi Brown, cello
Statements: a journal entry
Statements: a journal entry
Statements is a musical journal that captures pivotal moments in my life and the world around me. This specific journal entry reflects on faith, identity, and community during a time of national change in 2016, weaving themes of Lift Every Voice and Sing into a personal narrative. Performed by the American Composer's Orchestra in 2024.
Prelude of a Missing Figure
Prelude of a Missing Figure
The last of my Prelude Cycle for Piano, Prelude of a Missing Figure explores my sibling and I's feelings towards our relationship with our father. Rooted in the romantic idiom with echoes of jazz from the beginning and spread throughout, this piece recalls memories and releases different feelings. Performed by JoonSang Ko in 2019.
RNB SOLO #1 for Beatbox flute
RnB SOLO #1 for Beat-box Flute is a piece built upon the innovation of beat-boxing while playing the flute. Written specifically for the performer, Claire "Parky" Park, this piece caters to her vast range of abilities while blending the essence of RnB and Hip Hop into a single instrument, while the player accompanies themselves rhythmically. Performed by Claire "Parky" Park on beat-boxing flute in 2021.
Rondo for violin and Piano
Rondo for violin and Piano
Derived from an exercise with my composition teacher, with the primary musical theme inspired by a red balloon I saw stuck in a tree before flying away, Rondo for Violin and Piano is my first showpiece. It captures a sound reminiscent of a well rounded classic film from the 1950's. Performed by Ryan Tolentino on violin and Liza Armistead on piano in 2016.
Film
And Don't Forget I Love You
And Don't Forget I Love You
A young Black girl navigates family, romance, and emerging adulthood in a segregated California as captured through home footage of Ernest Beane, a Pullman Porter.
Producer, Director, and Editor: Taylor Walker
Film Composer: Malachi Brown
Graphic Design: Verity Est
A Little Alone
A Little Alone
A triptych of an artist trying to get out of bed in the morning.
film by Tashrika Sharma
score by Malachi Brown
production assistants: Billy Keidel, Kristi Gogo
16mm, iPhone 12 Pro Max, Super 8mm
7 minutes 05 seconds
26 March 2022
https://vimeo.com/683088844/7fb526d944?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Poulette's Chair
Poulette's Chair
The film Poulette’s Chair was directed by Yōjirō Arai and produced by Studio Colorido. It was created for the Noitamina TV Network and originally titled Poulette no Isu ポレットのイス. It is used in the context of the Indie Film Music Contest under the Creative Commons Attribution license. This is my submission to the competition.
Purchase Scores
If you’re interested in purchasing or performing works by Malachi Brown, scores are available directly through the composer. To inquire about pricing, availability, or specific pieces, please email malachibrownmusic@gmail.com. Malachi is happy to provide digital or printed copies and answer any questions about instrumentation, performance notes, or commissioning new works.
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