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Luang Praditpairoah ( Sorn Silapabanleng )
and Prasidh Silapabanleng
Luang Pradit Pairoah (Sorn Silapabanleng) 1881- 1954
one of the great masters of traditional Thai music
- born on 6th August 1881 at in Bang Chang of Amphawa,
Samut Songkhram n the reign of King Rama V.
- youngest son of Master Sin Mrs. Yim.
- His formal name was Sornthong,
or “Sorn” for short meaning “golden arrow”.
- studied Thai classical music from his father,
Kru Sin – music master of Bang Chang.
Sorn’s musical talents and virtuosityin
playing Ranad Ek, the leading xylophone,
impressed Prince Phanuphan or “Somdet
Wang Burapha”, the younger brother of
King Chulalongkorn who made a royal
visit to Ratchaburi.
Jangwang Sorn
Somdej Wang Burapa) then brought him to
Bangkok and elevated him to Jangwang (the
Prince’s personal page) who’s duty to supervise
the Piphat Orchestra of Burapaphirom palace.
He gained more musical knowledge from
masters of the Royal Music School
such as Phraya Prasarnduriyasap ( Plaek Prasansap) and
Khru Phet Channat.
He led Buraphaphirom Palace Orchestra to
fame by performing his sophisticated music skills
in both music competitions and concerts.
Luang Pradit Pairoah
In 1925, he was granted an official title of noble rank as “Luang Pradit
Pairoah” literally means “inventor of beautiful sounds” by King Rama VI.
He served the royal Piphat ensemble of King Rama VI until the end of his
reign.
In the reign of King Rama VII
Luang Pradit Pairoah worked for the Department of Royal
Music and Dance in 1926 and became a DirectorGeneral in 1930.
After the political revolution in 1932
the Fine Arts Department was established in 1934.
In 1935, Luang Pradit Pairoah was transferred
to become the first director of the traditional Thai
music section. He worked here until his retirement in 1941.
After the death of Somdet Wang
Burapha in 1928, Luang Pradit
Pairoah moved his family to live
at Ban Bat.
Since then, Ban Bat became
well-known as a traditional Thai
music learning center, especially
for Piphat, where musicians from
the provinces came to study
music at the higher levels.
He voluntarily taught music until
his last day on 8th March 1954 at
the age of 73 in the reign of King
Rama IX.
Luang Praditphairo’s life and his music legacy
is a significant part of Thai traditional music history.
He first started his musician career under
the patronage system when musicians
attached to courts or aristocratic
households during the absolute monarchy
period.
After the Thai monarchy was overthrown in
1932, the royalty and nobility were
downgraded in power and ceased to exist
as focal points of cultural activity.
Luang Praditphairo then opened his house
as unofficial music school for those young
person who wanted to learn to play an
instrument.
He worked with people from different fields
with several status:
Musician , Composer , music teacher and tutor,
music supervisor of theatrical performances
co-producer of music soundtracks for films,
radio,… etc.
Luang Pradit Pairoah’s Musical heritage
Large number of traditional Thai compositions
consist of those created form original patterns
and brand-new pieces of work most of which are
regarded as melodious and innovative. ( over 200
are found )
Reflects Thai multi-cultural melting pot.
created in western , Mon , Lao , Burmese , Indian,
Islamic , Chinese and Japanese styles
Related to different types of performance and
media
Related to Southeast Asian music.
especially to Java (Indonesia) and Cambodia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FLdbAv-0zE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6lkk0BhcII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjiofU6cnBY
In 1908 he accompanied Somdet Wang Burapha to Java
he composed new traditional Thai compositions adapted
from a native Javanese music style.
For instance, there are the compositions “Busensok”,
“Karat Raya”, “Kadiri”, “Samarang”, “Yaho”.
He also composed new compositions based on Javanese musical
structures such as “Yawa”, “Bukantumo.
Trip to Cambodia with King Rama VII in 1930
His performance was so impressive that the Cambodian King
asked him to stay longer to teach Cambodian musicians.
he composed the compositions by adapting the Khmer style
to new traditional Thai compositions such as “Khmer Ko
Hom”,
“Khmer So”, “Khmer Thom”, “Nok Khao Khmer”.
His xylophone techniques revolutionized the history
of Thai music during his lifetime and still are great resources for
further development among Thai musicians in new generations.
His musical works still retain their popularity
and are very much adored by Thai musicians
and listeners until today.
Luang Pradit Pairoah’s descendants have been involving
in preservation and transmission of traditional Thai music.
Foundation of Luang Pradit Pairoah
(Sorn Silapabanleng) – FPS
มูลนิธิหลวงประดิษฐไพเราะ (ศร ศิลปบรรเลง)
Registration number: 1592, 30 July 1981
- established in 1981 in the occasion of the 100th anniversary
of Luang Pradit Pairoah’s birthday
-
as confirmation of the continuity of preservation and transmission
of traditional Thai music.
-
was the first private organization in Thailand
to support activities related to traditional Thai music.
-
all activities are run by Luang Pradit Pairoah’s descendants
and volunteers.
For 33 years the foundation
has been
- Providing a musical teaching
section named the Traditional
Thai Music Club
- Functioning as a center for
musical data collection.
- Producing various forms
of musical media
- Organizing musical
events and activities
etc.
FPS as a center for musical data collection.
Written Documents and photos
Music scores
create a musical score in numeric form
known as the 9-note code
Personal documents
And photos
Collection of historic Musical instruments
สมเด็จพระเจ้ าบรมวงศ์เธอเจ้ าฟ้ายุคลทิฆมั พร
กรมหลวงลพบุรีราเมศวร์
Audio and Video Media
There are various types of audio recording such as phonograph, cassettes, MDs,
CDs and mp3 files that the FPS preserve as music knowledge center.
Productions of Luang Pradit Pairoah’s music are available on various records and
widespread among musicians. New works have been continually reproduced by new
groups of musicians and new labels and in new music styles. Many sound archives have
collections of the master’s work.
Various types of tape, record and video
need to be digitized
Music Books
and Funeral books of Thai musicians
Prasidh Silapabanleng (1912 – 1999 )
was born in 1912 to one of the most celebrated Thai music masters
and composers, the late Luang Praditpairoh (Sorn Silapabanleng).
His first musical training in the traditional Thai compositions of his
father lead him on a quest for excellence which would become his
lifelong passion.
It was this passion that eventually spurred him
to study in Japan. His study of composition and
conducting inspired him to create intricate
melodic arrangements at the Imperial Academy
of Music, Geidai University, Tokyo.
Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Klaus
Pringsheim, himself a former student of
both Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss,
Prasidh's inmate genius flourished.
Prasidh worked consistently throughout the years after graduation, producing several
small compositions for theatrical productions and by 1955 had completed his first
symphony, The Siamese Suite, which debuted at the UNESCO Music Conference in Manila,
the Philippines.
ประสิทธิ์ ศิลปบรรเลง เป็ นผู้เชี่ยวชาญดนตรี ไทย นอกจากนันยั
้ งมีความสามารถด้ านดนตรี สากลเป็ นอย่างสูงอีกด้ วย
เป็ นคนไทยคนแรกที่ได้ รับการยกย่องว่าเป็ นนักแต่งเพลงระดับคลาสสิค มีรูปแบบของบทเพลงซิมโฟนี
Current situation
1 direct access to the collections
2 no registration and documentation
3 more need to access the collection
for different purposes
4 FPS needs to promote learning of
Thai traditional music through new
easy access channels
Website
www.thaikids.com
providing news, music,
information exchange
and downloadable
traditional Thai music
to the public.
The advantages of the website for users include updated
news, information and connections in the traditional Thai
music field. The community atmosphere on the internet is
quite generous and helpful as can be seen from the exchanges
posted. Even for outsiders who have never known about Thai
music, all these web sites are effective channel to learn.
online channel created
by the FPS'smember such as
www.chanoktuck.com
www.facebook.com/Ruanbanlen
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Website ว Prasidh Silapabanleng
Making Musical Heritage of
Luang Praditpairoah ( Sorn Silapabanleng )
and Prasidh Silapabanleng
Accessible online
Project Purposes
1 To document collection of Thai traditional musical heritage
in custody of Luang Praditphairoah Foundation and of
Prasidh Silapabanleng’s family
2. To make users friendly online digital library
3 To have reliable information of the two great musicians provided by
informants from the families and experts
4 To conserve the actual documents in the appropriate method
by using the preventive conservation principles
Collection and accessibility policy
Program that can generate income for website maintenance cost and also
to promote Thai Music.