Awards & Nominations

2016
  1. 2016 Hollywood Music in Media Awards™ Music Genre Nominee in New Age / Ambient Category: 
    For the song "A Nostalgic Melody", Nominated;


2015

  1. Fan-Selected Winner of The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards
    For the song, “Recognizing the Beloved One...”, won in the VOX POP program (Fan-selected Winner) in the ‘New Age Category’;
     
  2. 2015 Hollywood Music in Media Awards™ Music Genre Nominee in New Age / Ambient Category: 
    For the song "Memory of Time-Space", Nominated;

2014

  1. Honor Finalist of 2014 USA Songwriting Competition in the "Instrumental" Category;
    For the song "Flying High Above", in the Instrumental Category;
     
  2. 2014 Hollywood Music in Media Awards™ Music Genre Winner in WORLD MUSIC Category: 
    For the song "Taste Asia - Delicious Chinese Cuisine", Won; (Click HERE for more info)

     
  3. 2014 Hollywood Music in Media Awards™ Music Genre Nominee in CONTEMPORARY ORCHESTRAL/INSTRUMENTAL Category: 
    For the song "Flying High Above", Nominated;
     
  4. 2014 Hollywood Music in Media Awards™ Music Genre Nominee in New Age / Ambient Category: 
    For the song "Warm Romance Serenade", Nominated;
     
  5. Official Contender for "Best Original Score" and "Best Original Song" of the 86th Oscars 
    For “Free China: The Courage to Believe” Theme Song/MV composed by Tony Chen, and Featuring Award-winning Hollywood actress Q’orianka Kilcher;
    For "Free China" soundtrack composed by Tony Chen;
     
  6. Nominee of The 13th Annual Independent Music Awards
    For the album, At Ease, nominated in the ‘Contemporary Classical Album Category’; 

2013
 

  1. Music in Visual Media Winner of Best Song – Indie Film/Documentary/Short Category at 2013 Hollywood Music In Media Awards™ 
    For “Free China: The Courage to Believe” Theme Song/MV composed by Tony Chen, and Featuring Award-winning Hollywood actress Q’orianka Kilcher, Won;
     
  2. 2013 Hollywood Music In Media Awards™ Music Genre Nominee in CONTEMPORARY ORCHESTRAL/INSTRUMENTAL Category
    For the song "At Ease", Nominated;  
     
  3. Honor Finalist of The 14th Annual Great American Song Contest
    For the song, "The End of April", in the Instrumental Category;  
     
  4. Official Nominee of The 12th Annual Independent Music Awards
    For the Original Soundtrack for Award-Winning Documentary “Free China”, Nominated in “Soundtrack/Cast Recording” Album Category

 

2012

 

  1. 2012 Hollywood Music In Media Awards™ Nominee for Best Soundtrack Album
    For the Soundtrack for Award-Winning Documentary “Free China”, Nominated; 

     
  2. Top Honor Winner of The 11th Annual Independent Music Awards
    For the song, “Sweet Smile”, won in the New Age Song Category 

     
  3. First Place Winner of The 13th Annual Great American Song Contest
    For the song, “Recognizing the Beloved One”, won in the Instrumental Category; 

 

2011

  1. Winner of The 12th Annual Great American Song Contest
    For the song, “Sweet Smile”, won as a Top 5 Winner in the Instrumental Category; 

     
  2. Fan-Selected Winner of The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards
    For the song, “Righteous Marching”, won in the VOX POP program (Fan-selected Winner) in the ‘Song Used in Film/TV/Multimedia Song Category’;

     
  3. Nominee of The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards
    For the song, “Righteous Marching”, nominated in the ‘Song Used in Film/TV/Multimedia Song Category’;

testimonials

"His music is both stunning and exquisite." 
-  Wouter Kellerman, 2015 Grammy Winner For Best New Age Album

"Conversation starter! Tony Chen’s piano creates a calm, captivating tune here…switching from major to minor keys with flawless ease and smoothness.  ‘A New story’ is actually speaking to you… you listen… and speak back in conversation that could go on for hours on end. "
 - Ricky Kej, 2015 Grammy Winner For Best New Age Album


"I am impressed by his skillful ability to work successfully in a medium that has cross-disciplines. ...His skills are excellent and current with the new technologies. "
- Omega Medina, former Senior Manager of Classical Awards For the Grammy's (1993 - 2005)


"His Music Moves, Inspires and Takes You On A Journey Of the Heart.”
- Q'orianka Kilcher, Award-winning Hollywood Actress, Singer

“His original music score added a layer of emotion to the film that elevated the production to a higher level.”  
- Award Winning Film Producer/Director Michael Perman
 
“Tony is the only artist that I know who is able to bring the orient dramatic touch and mixed it with western pop in a very simple and elegant way.”
- Francis Jocky (FIFA 2010 World Cup Album featuring Artist)
 
“Tony is an outstanding musician and composer and he did an excellent job with the soundtrack for the pilot ... his rare understanding of traditional Chinese music is extraordinary…”
- Award Winning film producer and Actor Michael Mahonen (“Best Lead Actor” Gemini Award, Canada)