[Folk, Instrumental] Apichai Pongluelert - Traditional Thai Song - Guzheng (2003) [FLAC]

Apichai Pongluelert (อภิชัย พงษ์ลือเลิศ) - Traditional Thai Song - Guzheng กู่เจิง (อ.สมาน 13)
| FLAC (Tracks+Cue) | 291MB | Easy Listening, Folk, Instrumental | Ocean Media | 2003 |

Apichai Pongluelert – Traditional Thai Song – Guzheng (2003) is a graceful and introspective instrumental album that offers a unique cultural fusion between traditional Thai folk melodies and the refined tonal character of the Chinese guzheng. Performed with remarkable delicacy and musical sensitivity, the album presents an elegant listening experience that bridges the cultural aesthetics of Southeast Asia and China.

Opening with "Khmer Sai Yok", the album immediately evokes the serene beauty of the Thai countryside. The guzheng’s cascading notes, typically associated with Chinese landscapes, are here used to interpret Thai modal melodies with astonishing grace. Tracks like "Lao Duang Duean" and "Lao Charoen Sri" retain their distinct Thai melodic identity, while the guzheng adds a delicate, harp-like texture that enhances their emotional nuance.

The album also includes several Chinese classics such as "Wang Zhaojun" and "Wo Ren Yi Duan Qing", beautifully integrated into the program. These tracks serve as a cultural dialogue, reminding listeners of the shared musical heritage and lyrical expression that spans across Asia.

A particularly poignant moment comes with "Jing Hua Chun Meng (Heartbreak)", where the expressive bending tones of the guzheng capture a bittersweet sense of longing. The performance is restrained yet deeply emotive, exemplifying the instrument’s ability to voice subtle human emotions.

Throughout the album, Apichai Pongluelert displays masterful control of phrasing and dynamics, bringing a quiet meditative atmosphere to each piece. Traditional Thai Song – Guzheng is not only a rare gem for fans of guzheng and traditional Thai music but also a beautifully executed cross-cultural project. It’s perfect for contemplative listening, cultural appreciation, and fans of instrumental folk fusion.

Tracklist:
01 - เขมรไทรโยค Khmer Sai Yok ...08:21
02 - ลาวดวงเดือน Lao Duang Duean (Lao Moonlight) ...06:07
03 - ลาวเจริญศรี Lao Charoen Si (Lao Glorious Beauty) ...05:39
04 - เขมรปี่แก้วทางสักวา Khmer Pi Kaeo – Sakawa Style ...08:22
05 - จิงหัวชนเมิ่ง (หัวใจสลาย) Jing Hua Clashes Meng (Broken Heart) ...04:46
06 - หว่อเยิ่นอิต้วนฉิง Wo Ren Yi Duan Qing (I Am a Person of Deep Love) ...04:03
07 - หวังเจาจิน Wang Zhaojun (Wang Zhaojun - a historical figure) ...07:42
08 - หยางชุ่นสี่ Yang Chun Si (Spring Scene) ...04:18
09 - จ้างหัว Zhang Hua (Hairpin Flower) ...03:55
10 - ฝั่งจื้อหมาง Fang Zhi Mang (The Side is Dim) ...03:51

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