Don't Thais have a problem with fake music?
During the New Year celebrations, the small villages also reverberate with live concerts, with Thai music. I am surprised by the enthusiasm of the partygoers/listeners, because it always sounds out of tune.
Column – Decibel Dystopia: The Bars of Pattaya
In the bars of Pattaya, silence is a rare commodity and music is a weapon. As soon as you step inside, talking disappears into nothingness and even shouting becomes pointless. Sound waves strike mercilessly, conversations turn into gestures and your hearing? It remains as a lasting memory of an evening full of decibels and chaos.
Thailand Adventure: Blowing a Trumpet on the Other Side of the World (Reader Submission)
After years of making music in the Netherlands, Miel thought he had seen it all. But during a walk in a Thai village, he hears familiar sounds that take him back to his time with the drum band. What follows is a spontaneous performance and a special musical exchange that he will not soon forget.
60s Pop Music Revived in Najomtien (Reader Submission)
With a passion for unknown pop music from the 60s, I am now experimenting with making my own songs with the help of AI. Although I was always skeptical about technology, this technique turned out to be surprisingly good at approaching the authentic sound. Curious about the results? Discover how I breathe new life into those classic sounds!
What started as a spontaneous idea to teach English grew into an unforgettable moment for the children and residents of a Thai village. A simple ukulele and a cheerful song created a special bond that even the school principal could not have predicted.
Mor lam, traditional music of the Isaan
Unrequited love, the struggle for existence and nostalgia for the village life of the Isaan are the themes of mor lam and lug thung songs. Tino Kuis about the traditional music of the Northeast of Thailand. Read and listen.
Music from Isaan: Luk Thung
What certainly stands out when you watch TV in Thailand is the sometimes typical Isan music. It seems a bit complaining. The music style I am referring to is 'Luk Thung' and comes from the Thai pleng Luk Thung. Loosely translated it means: 'song of a child of the fields'.
'Zombie' by The Cranberries, an eternal hit in Thailand
During one of my first trips through Thailand, I ended up in a nightlife venue in Saraburi. The band there played the song 'Zombie' by The Cranberries at least 3 times in one evening. I also heard the song regularly during my later travels. Recently I asked my girlfriend why the song is so popular in Thailand, she couldn't answer that. It was just a classic.
Hua Hin is being pushed up at the pace of the nations
Hua Hin, a booming region in Thailand, is about to welcome several impressive developments. As the ambitious train station nears completion and Bangkok's Hua Hin Hospital undergoes a significant expansion, a cultural highlight enriches the local community. On December 15, the renowned Dutch swing band B2F will perform in the garden of the Sheraton Hotel, an event that underlines the cultural vibrancy of Hua Hin. This introduction offers a glimpse into both the urban developments and the vibrant cultural life of the region.
Silverlake Vineyard near Pattaya
In and around Pattaya there are many interesting and fascinating trips to make. For example, visit the wine region in the Pattaya area, known as Silverlake Vineyard.
Thailand karaoke
Karaoke is a form of musical entertainment that is increasingly popular in Thailand, especially for Thais, but also for foreigners.
Jit Phumisak, poet, intellectual and revolutionary
Jit Phumisak (Thai: จิตร ภูมิศักดิ์, pronounced chit phoe:míesàk, also known as Chit Phumisak) graduated from the Faculty of Art, Chulalongkorn University and soon joined the Communist Party. He was a writer and poet who, like many, fled to the jungle to escape persecution. On May 5, 1966, he was arrested in Ban Nong Kung, near Sakon Nakhorn, and immediately executed.
The rapper Milli and the sticky rice with mango dessert
19-year-old rapper Danupha “Milli” Khanatheerakul ดนุภา “มิลลิ”คณาธีรกุล at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California last Sunday was a sensation. The Thai media can't stop talking about it. She ate the famous Thai dessert sticky rice with mango at the end of the last song of the same name.
Nice music video idea the other day! (reader submission)
I love this song: สาวนาสั่งแฟน – ฝน ธนสุนทร , จิ๋ว ปิยนุช An unusual rhythm and melody to carry you through the day to rotate again.
YOUNGCHIANG – Vibe With Me (video)
In response to your request for a nice clip of Thai music, this is my 17 year old son, half Thai half Belgian. His genre is not really mine, but of course I am proud.
Hip hop in Thailand
Thailand is thousands of miles from the birthplace of hip-hop in New York City's Bronx, but this music genre is enjoying a rise in popularity in this country.
Reader submission: 'It is a matter of patience before the whole of Thailand talks Limburgish'
Frank from the south of the Netherlands got his girlfriend from Thailand over for three months. In the context of getting acquainted with Dutch culture, they listened to a lot of music. One band was very successful, and he wrote a blog about it.
A Thai version of “A perfect duet”
For quite some time I have been a follower of Postmodern Jukebox on Facebook, a very nice medium in which many older songs are given a new look by artists. It's called a cover, I believe. I'm not a music connoisseur, but there are occasionally very special performances, which I really enjoy.
Hi, I'm Brian, crazy about percussion and traditional music from, among others. Thailand and Cambodia, both pinpeat, folk music and spiritual ceremonies (Arak). In this music a number of traditional drums are used with a characteristic sound. I would like to purchase these traditional drums for my own use, but this turns out not to be so easy. Can you help me on my way? Perhaps you know someone who is familiar with traditional Thai music?
Reader Submission: After tomorrow it will be really quiet again
Yesterday I fell asleep with ringing in my ears and the (necessary) drink, but when I got up I heard music again. How is that possible?
Garden party at our resort
Fortunately, Charly's life is full of pleasant surprises (unfortunately sometimes also less pleasant ones). Until a few years ago, he would never have dared to predict that he would spend the rest of his life in Thailand. However, he has now been living in Thailand for a while and in recent years close to Udonthani. In this episode a small impression of a garden party in our resort.
“Wonderful Thailand National Parks”
Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has unveiled its theme song to boost tourism for the 2019 season.