$CL BKK #4: Papanin K \/ CODAMA \/ Earth Tone$

Welcome back to Ceremonial Laptop Bangkok, your new friend in experimental music and art. This month we bring you the best in danceable Molam synth, mind melting free improv and organic beats, straight from the earth…
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Papanin K, a guitarist who recently learns to play Molam (a genre of Laotian and Northeastern Thai music) and synthesizer music. Though born and raised in Bangkok which located far from the center region where Molam is practiced, the sound she hears when stepping outside her house is not the sound of Bangkok, but the sound of Molam song. For her, Molam is considered a powerful culture and a future of Asean music
Follow me:
@papanin_k
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CODAMA is a trio band of Japanese and Thai free improvisers based in Bangkok. Formed in December 2023.
Instagram　https://www.instagram.com/codama.thjp/
Yuji Ishihara
Drums,Percussion
Born 1986 in Osaka, Yuji Ishihara is a drummer, percussionist and improviser. In 2006, his desire to play freelyu led him to form the freeform improvising group Featuring Tutan The Khamuns, which played widely in the Kansai area. More recently, his focus is on developing an idiosyncratic style on the drum kit exploring techniques around ideas of scratching, hitting, rolling and repelling. While actively performing with various bands and musicians, he also releases his own solo albums and group project works.
http://www.otooto.jp/yuji-ishihara
https://mezamashidrum.wordpress.com/

Wannarit Pongprayoon
Synthesizer,synthesizer,etc
A member of Thailand’s legendary electronic duo Stylish Nonsense. With decades of musical experience, They are known for creating improvisational yet captivating tunes using synthesizers and drum pads, bringing spontaneous and energizing sounds to each performance.
Describing the style as “somewhere in between post-punk and vintage electro funk,” Wannarit started by getting together with his bandmate June during school lunch with a shared passion for musical experimentation. Ever since then they have performed together both in Thailand and abroad, as well as co-founded Panda Records, a Bangkok-based record label with the goal of creatively fulfilling artists and audiences.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClGYexaqwq6YszKTz0WQJOQ
https://soundcloud.com/wannaritpongprayoon

Kota Taki
Gibson es-335, pedal board
PlayIng non-stop improvised soundscapes using 335 and pedal board. The original style is a chaotic mix of all genres, and he rarely plays a set piece of music. To date, Performed more than 3,000 improvisations, with a different set each time, and is currently based in the Bangkok underground scene.
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Earth Tone is a project that began with the simple concept of gathering ideas like planting seeds. The word Earth is reinterpreted to resemble the meaning of root, symbolizing a foundation. From this core idea, the project branches out, evolving into artistic creations. These expressions take form through the medium of music, serving as a bridge to communicate the project’s essence.
This initiative reflects the philosophy of blending music and art, where sound becomes the language of interpretation. Each piece is a creative exploration, rooted in the foundation of the Earth concept, expanding organically into new and meaningful artistic expressions.
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NINIT DJ set
Rave/Punk/Party
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Artwork by Joseph Johnston
https://www.instagram.com/pink_turns_puke/
Graphic design by NINIT
https://www.instagram.com/ninitnoise
Saturday 4 January
8pm-Late
Jam (BTS Surasak)
300thb

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