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thonghuad faited - diew sor isan: the north east thai violin of thonghuad faited - em records - vinyl

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Genre: World - Misc - Thai

1. Diew Sor Thonghuad Faited
2. Diew Sor Kid Hod Baan - Thonghuad Faited with Khunpan and Petch Burapa Band
3. Ruammit Thonghuad Faited with Khunpan, Thongmee Chamnipa and Petch Burapa Band
4. Eua Aree See Sor Thonghuad Faited with Prayong Cheunyen and AiMeud Kaimook
5. Hae Klongyao Thonghuad Faited with Khunpan, Thongmee Chamnipa and Petch Burapa Band
6. Lam Plearn Isan Samakkee Supaap Daoduangden, backed by Thonghuad Faited with Prayong
7. Zeang Klong Kao Thonghuad Faited and Petch Burapa Band
8. Hongthong Kanong Lam Hongthong Dao-udon, backed by Thonghuad Faited with Doi Intanon and Petch Burapa Band
9. Waen Wiset (BaanLeng) Thonghuad Faited with Prayong Cheunyen and Meud Kaimook
10. Diew Sor Radap Lok Thonghuad Faited with Khunpan, Thongmee Chamnipa and Petch Burapa Band
11. Sinchai Taam Fan Thonghuad Faited with Khunpan, Thongmee Chamnipa and Petch Burapa Band
12. Diew Sor Lom Pat Prao Thonghuad Faited with Khunpan and Thongmee Chamnipa
13. Diew Sor - Diew Khaen Thonghuad Faited with Khunpan and Petch Burapa Band
14. Lam Tud Thonghuad Faited with Khunpan, Thongmee Chamnipa and Petch Burapa Band
15. Lam Plearn Kieow Lam Plearn Supaap Daoduangden, backed by Thonghuad Faited with Prayong Cheunyen and Petch Burapa Band

EM back in Thai territory! This time back to 1970s Isan, the heartland of Thailand!! TIP!

For EM Records' latest foray into unchartered musical territory, we are concentrating on the ‘sor’ from Thailand, the traditional two-stringed violin that is a mainstay of Isan musical culture.

'Diew Sor Isan : The North East Thai Violin of Thonghuad Faited' focuses on the talents of one of the instrument’s greatest proponents and brings his key releases together onto one anthology for the first time.

Thonghuad comes from the ‘molam’ tradition, the dominant rural music that hails from Isan, the north east Thai province that borders with Laos and Cambodia. Underpinned by woozy basslines, drones and clattering percussion, his music is characterised by sprightly melodies through to haunting dirges that could come from as far a field as eastern China, or even the Celtic traditions of Ireland.

Detailed notes trace his history from humble beginnings to playing up to five gigs a night in Bangkok at the peak of his fame. Whether it’s playing beautifully crafted solo pieces, or providing a counterpoint for raw vocal work, Thonghuad Faited is a nationally recognised master of his craft who has additionally cut sides with dozens of established singers over the years, such as Waipod Petchsupan and Angkanang Kunchai.

Percussive, otherworldly and universal, EM Records is proud to present this unique music to the world, much of it released outside of Thailand for the first time.