Sound of Siam - Leftfield Luk Thung, Jazz & Molam in Thailand 1964-1975 | Various Artists

Sound of Siam - Leftfield Luk Thung, Jazz & Molam in Thailand 1964-1975

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1.	Chaweewan Dumern - Lung Tung Wai 03:41	buy track
2.	Chaweewan Dumern - Lam Toey Chaweewan 03:53	buy track
3.	Onuma Singsiri - Mae Kha Som Tam 02:37	buy track
4.	Thapporn Petchubon, Noknoi Uraiporn, Thongthai Tin Isan - Isan Klab Tin 02:28	buy track
5.	Ream Daranoi - Fai Yen 04:34	buy track
6.	Panom Nopporn - Sao Ban Pok Pab 03:18	buy track
7.	Plearn Promdan - Wan Maha Sanook 02:50	buy track
8.	The Petch Phin Thong Band - Soul Lam Plearn 03:00	buy track
9.	Waipod Phetsuphan - Ding Dong 02:31	buy track
10.	Saknatee Srichiangmai - Nom Samai Mai 04:03	buy track
11.	Yenjit Porntawi - Lam Plearn Toh Lom Nhao 04:08	buy track
12.	Chaweewan Dumnern - Sao Lam Plearn 04:09	buy track
13.	Dao Bandon - Mae Jom Ka Lon 03:06	buy track
14.	Sanae Petchaboon - Pen Jung Dai 02:28	buy track
15.	Thong Huad, Kunp an - Diew Sor Diew Caan 03:29	buy track
16.	Sodsri Rungsang - Uay Porn Tahan Chaydan 05:00	buy track
17.	Kawaw Siang Thong - Kai Tom Yum 03:34	buy track
18.	The Viking Combo Band - Pleng Yuk Owakard 03:06	buy track
19.	Dao Bandon - Tang Ngarn Si Nong 03:53	buy track

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Thailand means different things to different people. Beyond the beaches and tourist spots lies a world of music still waiting to be discovered. Be it spaced out jazz, raw funk or the meditative sounds of the North East, Soundway has dug deep into the country's vinyl archives to present a broad range of vintage sounds that underlines Thailand's status as one of South East Asia's musical hot spots.

As Soundway’s entry point into the Asian music world, The Sound of Siam CD and double LP offers a unique vantage point to the most experimental period in Thai musical history. The 19 tracks reflect the outcome of a twentieth century journey from Thai classical to Luk Krung and Luk Thung – music that incorporated western influences such as jazz, surf guitar, ballroom and even Latin and African.

The music maps changing social demographics, the movement of people, culture and language from countryside to city and all during a period when the record labels were at their most experimental.

"My favourite comp of the year, really well sequenced & very entertaining – thumbs up all round." Mr Scruff

"This is funky garage rock topped with idiosyncratic Thai vocals. If you want to know what an oriental Stone Roses would sound like, check out The Petch Phin Thong Band." Uncut

"A fascinating trip through an alternate musical universe of Bangkok funk, traditional sounds and even reggae lilting nodders." Clash Music

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released November 29, 2010

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Since its inception in 2002, independent label Soundway Records has unearthed coveted musical gems from far-flung corners of the world, with foundations that are rooted in meticulously sourced reissues.

No matter where each Soundway release touches down, the imprint’s passion for carefully shining a light on culturally significant genres and scenes remains unwavering. ... more

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