Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band
| Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Folk, World, Blues & Country |
| Years active | 2012 to present |
| Members |
Chris Menist Kammao Perdtanon Maft Sai Phusana Treeburut Piyanart Jotikasthira Sawai Kaewsombat |
The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band is a hybridized roots music band from Thailand. Their musical style is a mixture of traditional Thai music. There are also elements of blues, folk rock and some dub of folk-rock, blues and dub.[1] They have appeared at various international concerts.
Background
The formation of the band came about as a result of a DJ project in a bid to bring back to life Thai sounds deemed lost.[2] While an unknown act in their country, they released their debut album 21st Century Molam. Their second album was Planet Lam.[3] The album was released on the 21st of October 2016. It has been said that the inspiration for the album came from a club owned by label co-owner Maft Sai. It had the same name.[4]
Live performances
They have appeared in Bucharest in an event organized by online music magazine, The Attic.[5] The other various festivals they have appeared at include the Off Festival in Poland, Festival Mundial in The Netherlands, The Glastonbury and Field Day festivals in the UK.[6] While at the Field Day fest, they came on at 4.40pm, Saturday June 11, appearing on the Moth Club stage.[7]
Discography
| Title | Release info | Year | " | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Roob Lor Pu Tai" / "Pu Tai Dub" (Manasseh's Molam Version) | Studio Lam SL001 | 2014 | 7 | Side B Remix Nick Manasseh |
| "Roob Lor Pu Tai" (Rootikal Re-Rub) / "Roob Lor Pu Tai" (Rootikal Re-Dub) | Studio Lam SL002 | 2014 | 7 | |
| "Kwang Noi Chaolay", "Kwang Noi Chaolay" (Manasseh's Disco Dub) / "Sao Sakit Mae" (Rabih Beaini's Molam Variation) |
Studio Lam SL003 | 2015 | 12 | A2 Remix Nick Manasseh B1 Remix Rabih Beaini |
| " Lam San Ra" / "Lam San Ra" (Nick Manasseh Version) | Studio Lam SL004 | 2015 | 12 | [8] |
| Title | Release info | Year | F | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Century Molam | Studio Lam SLLP001 | 2014 | LP | |
| 21st Century Molam | Studio Lam SLCD001 | 2014 | CD | |
| Planet Lam | Studio Lam SLLP002 | 2016 | LP | |
| Planet Lam | Studio Lam SLCD002 | 2016 | CD | [9] |
Various artist compilations
- Top Of The World - Songlines CD 106 - 2015 - Featured song: "Show Wong Molam International"[10]
References
- ↑ The Guardian, Friday 5 December 2014 - The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band: 21st Century Molam review – a rousing debut - Robin Denselow
- ↑ JamBase, Oct 26, 2016 - Around The World In A Neddy Daze Edition: Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band, Xylouris White, Noura Mint Seymali & More by Aaron Stein
- ↑ Bangkok Post, 1 Jan 2017 - When Grassroots Sounds Go Global - CHANUN POOMSAWAI
- ↑ The Attic, October 25, 2016 - Bandcamp pick of the week: The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band - Planet Lam
- ↑ The Guardian, Friday 5 December 2014 - The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band: 21st Century Molam review – a rousing debut - Robin Denselow
- ↑ Bangkok Post, 1 Jan 2017 - When Grassroots Sounds Go Global - CHANUN POOMSAWAI
- ↑ Time Out, Monday June 6 2016 - Your ultimate guide to Field Day 2016 (plus the full stage times) by James Manning
- ↑ Discogs - The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band Discography, Singles & EPs
- ↑ Discogs - The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band Discography, Albums
- ↑ 45 Worlds - Title: Top Of The World CD 106