I'm interested in Thai classical music that I've not studied in the university because all my family member thought that it's not good idea based on Thai believe and cannot earn enough money for my life. I think nowadays, musicians are popular and can get enough money to pay for life.
There's a joke among Thai classical musicians. When a boy starts to learn Ja-Kae (a kind of Thai classical music instrument), he is just a boy. After he is a Ja-Kae expert, he is a girl. A friend of mine is a Ja-Kae expert, can you guess is he a boy or a girl?
Monday 12 November 2012
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What do you mean Thai classical music? instrument or song?
ReplyDeleteI mean both of them.
DeleteWhat do you play? How often to you play?
ReplyDeleteI play Thai flutes, Sor-ou and Sor-Doung. My favourite music instrument is flute. When I was young I used to play all of them everyday, but nowadays I play only when I want to boost up my battery quickly.
DeleteIf you need a teacher to teach you, I will recommend my brother. hahaha
ReplyDeleteThank you for your recommendation. I hope I will meet him one day.
DeleteOne of my Japanese friends is devoted to playing Kim Although she went back to Japan last year, she occasionaly comes back to Bangkok to learn it. I also like sound of Thai music instruments. It makes me feel calm and relaxed.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that your Japaneses friend plays Kim. The sound of Thai music instruments makes me feel calm and relaxed, too. All Thai classical music instruments are simple, but it's difficult to make them melodious.
DeleteI wonder why they joke about Jakae like this? Can you explain more?
ReplyDeleteYou can see the link below and notice the way he uses his hands. Then imagine that a boy who play Jakae for 3-4 hrs a day, he may get used to the way he presents when he is playing Jakae.^^'
Deletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXjE_1RkN_s
When I was in primary school, I had little chance to play Khim. I'm not sure what Jakae looks like but I'm very interested in your joke.
ReplyDeletePhong, you can see what Jakae looks like from the link that I replied Cee above. Lucky!! That was not Jakae.
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