INTERVIEW
WITH THE GUZHENG PLAYER FROM VIETNAM
(Nov
29, 2004)
Live
interview with the Guzheng (Chinese Harp) team, which
includes students from Indonesia and Singapore, and also
the expert Chinese harp player and artist from Singapore
and Vietnam. [more...]
SINGAPORE
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
(Nov
27, 2004)
Singapore
is an exciting and cosmopolitan city who situated at a
strategic crossroads between East and West, that offers
a unique blend of cultures and customs. There is a varied
selection of events and performances that caters to all
interests, from the classical to the avant-garde. Arts
lovers may take their pick from classical music concerts,
internationally-acclaimed musicals, or outdoor performances.
[more...]
SOMETHING
UNIQUE FROM INDONESIA (Nov
27, 2004)
Bedaya is a group dance with
the composition of 9 female dancers. The composition contains
of certain stories-- very symbolic and not using dialog.
The moves are very smooth and gentle. "Composition
9" has individual names, such as: Batak, Jangga,
Dada, Buncit, Apit Ngajeng, Apit Wingking, Endel pojok,
Endel Weton Nganjeng, Endel Weton Wingking.
[more...]
THE
STORY OF THAILAND'S MUSIC (Nov
19, 2004)
Today,
the traditional instruments in "morlam" are
replaced by electronic keyboards, bass, and a western-style
drum-set. Large travelling shows have become popular since
1960s with modern style since 1970s. At karaoke bars in
Bangkok, Isaan people can play a video CD of their favorite
"morlam" performer. Track 10, by Pol Panlao
`Amazing Isaan' gives a taste to the Isaan pride.
[more...]
A
MUSICAL JOURNEY FROM THAILAND'S TRADITIONAL PAST TO THE
PRESENT (Nov
19, 2004)
The
whole idea of memorization for the sake of knowledge is
found in the Thai religion of Buddhism, as well as in
the teaching of the music. In Buddhism, knowledge is "a
frozen Dharmasastra... that is, a fully developed yet
static system of the right formulae and the appropriate
rules (Pamela Myers-Moro, essay 'Thai Music in Thai Society')."
[more...]
