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Dnu Huntrakul A Time in Bangkok Music from Thailand Nora-ath Chanklum Violin Jun Komatsu Piano Supatra KoradVocal

Preface

Note from the producer About a century ago, the western culture came in force to the kingdom of Siam. The overwhelming influx brought about a great change in, among other things, the way the Thai people made music. Fascinated by the new language of the sound, the Thai musicians embraced the occidental musical forms and turned from being essentially at the service of the courtly affairs to finding for themselves a new stage among the populous music lovers. Novelty became the vogue of the time and music took the lead in the way of the modern and fashionable Siamese. Today the same phenomenon still holds, and so true and strong it seems that the Thai music may soon lose its identity altogether. Yet, a closer look shall reveal that the quality in question is very much there especially in the domain of the melody, that which carries the heart of the musical expression. For better or worse, Thai music has gone through drastic transformations and much debate. Influence or no influence, it appears that we have, at the end of the day, a new kind of music that renders itself nicely to the ear of a wider audience, including those from foreign soils. In those earlier days, Bangkok had less concrete structures to show and was much richer in its cultural offering. In reviving fond memories of the old days of our city of angels, this album presents old Thai tunes from both the classical and popular repertoires, along with newly written ones that touch upon the timeless charms of the city which, despite her huge and ungainly changes, have never failed to fascinate those who have come to know her. Dnu Huntrakul

Music

1.  The Itinerant Feet	composed by Dnu Huntrakul	Download
2.  Touch of Gold	composed by Dnu Huntrakul	Download
3.  Ton Warachet	a classical tune arranged and given a prelude by Dnu Huntrakul	Download
4.  Song of the Night	music by Ua Soonthornsanan lyrics by Surat Pukavet arranged by Kittikhun Sodprasert and Dnu Huntrakul	Download
5.  Recollections	music by Ua Soonthornsanan lyrics by Erb Prapaiplengpasom arranged by Apisit Wongchoti	Download
6.  Suan Amporn Dance Hall	composed by Jirapan Ansvananda arranged by Nob Prateepasen	Download
7.  Dear Moon	composed by Prasit Payomyong arranged by Nob Prateepasen	Download
8.  Ramwong (Folk Dance)	arranged by Dnu Huntrakul	Download
9.  Homage to the Guru	composed by Dnu Huntrakul	Download
10.  Sanam Luang	composed by Surasee Ithikul	Download
11.  The Royal Palace	composed by Dnu Huntrakul	Download
12.  Kaek Choen Chao	a classical tune arranged by Apisit Wongchoti	Download

Artists

Nora-ath Chanklum Violin Nora-ath Chanklum, one of Thailand's leading violinists, had his first lesson on the fiddle at the age of 10. He recieved a formal training in music at the Fine Arts Department of Chulalongkorn University and went on to earn a Master degree at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, U.S.A. Nora-ath participated in several international workshops as well as in performances in Thailand and abroad as the concert master and as a soloist. Although his devotion to the classical music is undeniable, his heart yields unreservedly to the sweetness of Thai music.

Jun Komatsu Piano Jun Komatsu, an accomplished pianist from Japan, recieved her Bachelor's degree from the Toho Gakuen School of Music, Tokyo; and her master degree from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, U.S.A. Miss Komatsu took part in several music contests as well as in performances in major musical events, both as a soloist and as a member in a chamber ensemble. The musical persuit has brought her performances to Italy, Singapore, and the U.S.A., not to mention her homeland. In tonight's performance, she wishes to present to the lovers of Thai music her own interpretation of the songs of Siam that she finds "so charming".

Supatra KoradVocal Supatra Korad took music lessons at Bangkok's St. Cecilia Academy of Music while persueing the bachelor's degree at the Department of Letters of Chulalongkorn University. After her graduation she found a career for her vocal talents in recording studios and on concert stages notably with the Mai Thai Orchestra. The latest addition to her credit has been a certificate of a special study at the Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogigal Institute of Music in Hugary. Reflecting on her music roots, she finds Thai melody so refine and "irresistable".

Additional Musicians Yos Vaneesorn clarinet Somnuk Sangarun drums Tirayut Srirung ching

Off Stage

Koranase Wasinondh sound engineer Prateep Chetanakul recording manager Chamnong Srinual cover photograph Dusit Huntrakul cover design

Reviews

"Nostalgically lucid... Fizzling and colorful, alternating with dainty and classical... funky and witty, interspersed with majestically lyrical... Fresh and sassy rhythm..." - Kong Rithdee, Bangkok Post. Click here for full review

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