Sound of Siam, Vol. 2: Molam & Luk Thung 1970-1982

Liner Note Authors: Chris Menist; Maft Sai.The first volume in Soundway's Sound of Siam series (Sound of Siam: Leftfield Luk Thung, Jazz & Molam in Thailand 1964-1975) was a revelation for virtually everyone who heard it. The producers unearthed and painstakingly annotated a massive treasure trove of recordings from Isahn origins. Like its predecessor, The Sound of Siam Volume 2: Molan & Luk Thung from Northeast Thailand, 1970-1982, contains 19 tracks that showcase the evolution of the music and production techniques as these styles gained widespread popularity in Bangkok's culture as workers from the northeast relocated to the city between rice harvests. Entrepreneurs were quick to set up labels to get new records to this burgeoning consumer group. Interestingly, the residents of northeastern Thailand were exposed early on to American popular sounds due to military bases in the region. Therefore, rock, soul, and surf influences affected the local bands that supported luk thung