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Thai Music Digital Library Project 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 g 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.