Phuket

bayleaf · #1 25-01-2006, 02:20

As the proud owner of a few Thai karaoke DVD's I have started to enjoy the sounds as much as the view's.
Can anybody recommend any good Thai music obtainable on CD? I'm interested in pop, traditional and any other music by Thai musicians that is authentically Thai and SOUNDS GOOD. Thankyou.

scuba875 · #2 25-01-2006, 02:46

I use to Dj weddings for extra cash when I was younger and just starting my business. I did a couple of traditional Thai weddings here in Chicago. I have a couple of Cd’s that was given to me by the bride’s parents. I will take a look and see if they are still in my case.

One a side note the Thai wedding ceremony is beautiful. After doing so many American style weddings I got to know the program each minister would use in their service. I could quote the services word for word after a while. I remember on guy who mixed orthodox Greek in with a catholic service. I think he just liked to say the Greek word agapi lol.

When I did the first Thai wedding it was like a breath of fresh air. They were very patient with me and explained what each part meant and when to play certain music ect. The family was just so pleasant to deal and they tipped very well.

butterflyblonde · #3 25-01-2006, 03:29

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Originally Posted by bayleaf

As the proud owner of a few Thai karaoke DVD's I have started to enjoy the sounds as much as the view's.
Can anybody recommend any good Thai music obtainable on CD? I'm interested in pop, traditional and any other music by Thai musicians that is authentically Thai and SOUNDS GOOD. Thankyou.

I recommend you visit www.ethaicd.com

They have eveything from pop, hip hop, rock and traditional morlam and look thung. There is a seach engine on the site, so if you know who you are looking for, (by name) can find it easy.

My personal favourite is a Morlam singer (because I love Issan) called Tai Orrathai, has a wonderful voice and she's very pretty too. One of her more well known songs across thailand is 'Tua hai kid horn' and it's a very beautiful song.

I also used to like Jinatara Poonlarb although I don't listen to her as much nowadays, there is a male singer called Mike Piromporn who I like too, has a very good voice and is very well known for a song called 'pah kao bon bah sai'

Nid Noy · #4 25-01-2006, 04:44

I love the sound of that Hammer Dulcimer instrument. What's it called? Really haunting and beautiful. Used it as some backing for a home video I made of the Grand Palace. The girl playing it is worth a look alone. Click here. Caution: You'll need QuickTime to view it.

I also have 2 CDs of Thai Party Music. There's this one song on there that you hear everywhere. When staying with my sweetie in Cha Am we heard a band play the tune in the courtyard. I told my gal, "Hey, let's make this OUR song baby!"

She said, "Oh no, Nid Noy. That song about broken heart."

Who knew the song would be so telling.

Haven't heard from her for months now.

senor123 · #5 25-01-2006, 16:11

Whenever my g/f wants to go dancing/listening to music I spend about 1/2 hour with her and her friends (long enough to buy the booze) and then head off to a bar that plays rock/reggae/salsa/whatever.

Thai/Asian music just has no beat to me.

I spent quite a bit of time in Latin America and that music really has rythm.

Am I the only one that finds that Asian music does nothing for me?

Steve.

bayleaf · #6 25-01-2006, 19:12

Thanks for the links and opinions. I like all types of music, just depends on my mood. I enjoyed having massage with thai music on in background but a few massages later craved and got western music as an accompaniment. The Thai masseuse's rhythm seemed OK with the Thai music and the western.

butterflyblonde · #7 25-01-2006, 19:22

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Originally Posted by senor123

Whenever my g/f wants to go dancing/listening to music I spend about 1/2 hour with her and her friends (long enough to buy the booze) and then head off to a bar that plays rock/reggae/salsa/whatever.

Thai/Asian music just has no beat to me.

I spent quite a bit of time in Latin America and that music really has rythm.

Am I the only one that finds that Asian music does nothing for me?

Steve.

Not all music is meant to have a beat Senor123, like classical for example ?

jimbulljag · #8 25-01-2006, 22:31

I second Tai Orrathai. My tg gave me one of her dvd's when i left LOS. I played it quite a bit when i had the los blues, plus w/ the dvd you could get a good idea of the story behind the song.

I really fell in love w/ issan music (although it could have been the company as well). I'm looking forward to hearing more when go back in april. I'll check out the above website but i bought a few cd's from amazon.com as well.

jim

Heywood · #9 25-01-2006, 23:28

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Originally Posted by butterflyblonde

I recommend you visit www.ethaicd.com

They have eveything from pop, hip hop, rock and traditional morlam and look thung. There is a seach engine on the site, so if you know who you are looking for, (by name) can find it easy.

My personal favourite is a Morlam singer (because I love Issan) called Tai Orrathai, has a wonderful voice and she's very pretty too. One of her more well known songs across thailand is 'Tua hai kid horn' and it's a very beautiful song.

I also used to like Jinatara Poonlarb although I don't listen to her as much nowadays, there is a male singer called Mike Piromporn who I like too, has a very good voice and is very well known for a song called 'pah kao bon bah sai'

BB...that's so funny to hear from you...I have those cd/vcds too...well I always have an open ear for all music..comes with an open mind...still can't get past the rap stuff...guess I'm not into the whole kill this slap that kind of a world...guess I'm getting old...Oh well that's how it goes.

We are lucky we get visits from many thai singers here at home, guess they like our weather and a chance to see mickey mouse....some concerts I have been to have been very good and always fun to see so many smiling faces.

marc26 · #10 26-01-2006, 02:06

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Originally Posted by jimbulljag

I second Tai Orrathai. My tg gave me one of her dvd's when i left LOS. I played it quite a bit when i had the los blues, plus w/ the dvd you could get a good idea of the story behind the song.

I really fell in love w/ issan music (although it could have been the company as well). I'm looking forward to hearing more when go back in april. I'll check out the above website but i bought a few cd's from amazon.com as well.

jim

i really like issan music also. kinda sounds like indian music which i am a big fan of

senor,
also love latin music

jimbulljag · #11 26-01-2006, 04:09

When I listen to Issan music (right now as a matter of fact, Isan Slete) it reminds me of elements of the grateful dead (Jerry guitar) and surf music, believe it or not. I have serious doubts that any of the above influenced each other.

All good music nevertheless.

jim

butterflyblonde · #12 26-01-2006, 05:14

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Originally Posted by jimbulljag

When I listen to Issan music (right now as a matter of fact, Isan Slete) it reminds me of elements of the grateful dead (Jerry guitar) and surf music, believe it or not. I have serious doubts that any of the above influenced each other.

All good music nevertheless.

jim

I like the guitar sounds too, in general the music can be 'dream like' at times but also very upbeat and something you can dance to at other times.

I was genuinely surprised the 1st time I got hold of a morlam cd to hear the sounds of the accordian quite often, I would guess this may have been introduced by the french ? Anyone can shed some light ?

I also love the other instrument often used which sounds something like a violin (perhaps a khaen ?) it has a very haunting sound to it which I love.

ikkhar · #13 27-01-2006, 17:29

sek loso,endorphine,kala,hyper,blackhead,pink,bird,big ass,so cool...

senor123 · #14 27-01-2006, 17:48

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Originally Posted by butterflyblonde

Not all music is meant to have a beat Senor123, like classical for example ?

Yes, BB,
Wasn't really thinking about classical, more the modern Thai music that I hear in Phuket.
However, classical was the "pop" music of its time and I like to listen to it with either a good red or a good joint.
I don't mind Asian music in context either. I have seen a few Asian theatre shows with musical accompaniment which I have enjoyed.
It's basically modern Thai music that doesn't do a lot for me.

Steve

Heywood · #15 27-01-2006, 19:37

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Originally Posted by senor123

Yes, BB,
Wasn't really thinking about classical, more the modern Thai music that I hear in Phuket.
However, classical was the "pop" music of its time and I like to listen to it with either a good red or a good joint.
I don't mind Asian music in context either. I have seen a few Asian theatre shows with musical accompaniment which I have enjoyed.
It's basically modern Thai music that doesn't do a lot for me.

Steve

Just curious steve...do you really mean just modern music in general?

I was thinking maybe that your really talking about the popular stuff played on the airwaves...The thai country music to me is easier to listen to, but then I enjoy some of the new stuff too, but then you have a few years on me so maybe that's it.