Pornprapit Phoasavadi field recordings, 2000-2002

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Phoasavadi, Pornprapit, 1974-
Title
Pornprapit Phoasavadi field recordings
Dates
2000-2002 (inclusive)
Quantity
25 videotapes  :  EC- 25 vcts (S-VHS, stereo, color); Duration: 25:00:00
Collection Number
2003001
Summary
Field recordings were made by collector during field work conducted 2000-2002; recording locations in Thailand include Bangkok, Ayuthaya, Nakhonpanom, and Surathanee.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access is restricted.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Pornprapit "Ros" Phoasavadi began studying music at the age of five, and continued throughout her life to master traditional Thai instruments and repertoire. She earned her BFA with specialization in Thai traditional music performance from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, and her MA and PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Washington in Seattle.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Originally recorded on Sony Digital 8 camcorder (no external microphone used); EC set copied by collector in Archives 2002-03.

Contents:

2003-1.1 Loy Krathong Festival featuring rituals and performances at a local temple fair in Bangkok including luk thung and movies; the second half of the video features the official temple fair at Wat Arun festival.

2003-1.2 Wat Arun Festival (continued from Tape 1) features the revival of classical performances such as sling & rod masked dance or puppets, and khon.

2003-1.3 Wat Arun Festival (continued from Tape 2) features Thai boxing and masked dance; the second half features youth music competition music arranged by Mahidol University; 2003-1.4 Continued from Tape 3 - Youth National Music Competition (solo); 2003-1.5 Continued from Tape 4 - Youth National Music Competition (solo); 2003-1.6 Continued from Tape 5 - Youth National Music Competition (solo); visit to the house of the drum maker and headdress maker (drum and headdress making); 2003-1.7 Continued from Tape 6 - A visit to the house of the drum maker and headdress maker (M.L. Suksawasdi); Observation of Kru Songchat's classical dance coaching at Thammasat University.

2003-1.8 Pipaat ensemble performance for Chulavathit Program.

2003-1.9 Lakhon Dukdamban features the Inao story; 2003-1.10 Continued from Tape 9.

2003-1.11 Lakhon Chatree (Modernized Version)

2003-1.12 Lakhon Chatree (continued from tape 11); Children's games and songs.

2003-1.13 Pleng Bok (Folk Music from Southern Thailand)

2003-1.14 Li-ke Pa (Folk Theater from Southern Thailand)

2003-1.15 Children's games recorded in the Southern part of Thailand including children's games found in Thai Muslim communities.

2003-1.16 - Rehearsal Session for Mahori ensemble; Pipaat Dukdamban Music; Pipaat prachanwong (Demonstration of traditional music competition); 2003-1.17 Continued from Tape 16.

2003-1.18 Small Puppet Performance (Huun)

2003-1.19 - Homage to Dance and Music Teachers Ceremony; Festival to celebrate the 120th birthday anniversary of Laung Pradithpairoh; 2003-1.20 Continued from tape 19; 2003-1.21 - Continued from tape 20; Rehearsal sessions for mahori music competition; 2003-1.22 - Continued from tape 21; Khon at the National theater to celebrate the New Year.

2003-1.23 - Northeastern Folk Music; Burmese Dance and Music.

2003-1.24 - Paper Presentation on Krachapi and Demonstration (poor recordings due to the collector's involvement in the performance; no visual output); Pipaat Mai Nuam Traditional Music Competition.

2003-1.25 Mahorii Ensemble/ Chulavathit Program.

Documentation: Collector's video log.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description Dates
2003001-0001: Temple Fair (Loy Krathong Festival & Wat Arun Festival)
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 2
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2000-11-17
2003001-0002: Wat Arun Festival
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file. This tape includes Thai boxing demonstration and music accompanying Thai boxing, masked dance.
2000-11-17
2003001-0003: Wat Arun Temple Fair/Nat'l Youth Music Competition
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 2
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
11/2000-12/2000
2003001-0004: National Youth Music Competition
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2000-11-18
2003001-0005: National Youth Music Competition
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2000-11-18
2003001-0006: Nat'l Youth Music Competition/Visit to Drum Maker
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 3
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2000-11-25
2003001-0007: Drum making, etc.
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 3
Drum making/Thai classical dance lessons/Pipaat EnsemblesFor detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
12/7/2000-12/10/2000
2003001-0008: Chulavathit Program: Pipaat Ensemble
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2000-12-02
2003001-0009: Chulavathit Program/Lakhon Dukdamban
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 2
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
12/2/2000, 12/13/2000
2003001-0010: Lakhon Dukdumban
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2000-12-13
2003001-0011: Lakon-Chatree "Pod-cha-man," etc.
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 2
1. Lakon-Chatree "Pod-cha-man"2. Lakon-DukdambanFor detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2000-12-13
2003001-0012: Lakon-Chatree/Children's Games
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 2
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2000-12-17
2003001-0013: Pleng Bok
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2000-12-17
2003001-0014: Li-ke pa
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2000-12-17
2003001-0015: Li-ke pa
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2000-12-17
2003001-0016: Rehearsal/Pipaat Performances
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 3
Contents:1. Rehearsal for a World Music Festival performance in Pakistan (3/7/01) 2. Pipaat Dukdamban (3/27/01) 3. Pipaat Prachanwong at Lumpinee Park (4/8/01 For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2001-03-07
2003001-0017: Music in the Park: Prachan Wong
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2001-04-08
2003001-0018: Music in the Park: Hoon
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
Music in the Park: Hoon (Small Puppet Performance) For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2001-04-15
2003001-0019: Ceremony: Paying Homage to Teachers
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 2
Contents:1. The ceremony of paying homage to dance and music teachers (7/26/01) 2. The Festival to celebrate the 120 th birthday anniversary of Laung Pradithpairoh (12/01) For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2001-07-26
2003001-0020: Festival: Birthday of Laung Pradithpairoh
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
The Festival to celebrate the 120 th birthday of Laung Pradithpairoh. For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2001-12-11
2003001-0021: Festival/Rehearsal
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
Contents:1. Mahagam Khon Dee Sri Ratana Kosin (The Festival to Celebrate the end of Rattanakosin Period) 2. Rehearsal for National Mahori Music Competition at Baan Sai Thip. For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2001-12-17
2003001-0022: Rehearsal/Performances
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 3
Contents:1. Rehearsal at Baan Sai Thip, Bangkok (12/21/2001) 2. Traditional performances (12/26/2001): 2. 1 - Dinosaur Dance and Khon Na Jaw; 2. 2 - Khon Na Jaw. For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
12/21/2001, 12/26/2001
2003001-0023: Welcoming Reception
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
Contents: Welcoming Reception: The 8 th International Conference on Thai Studies hosted by Ramkamhang University (traditional music performances) For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
1/9/2002-1/11/2002
2003001-0024: Krachapi Solo/Music Competition
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 2
Contents:1. Krachapi solo at the 8 th International Conference on Thai Studies, Ramkamhang University (1/11/2002) 2. Traditional music competition sponsored by Rangsit University (2/17/2002) For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
1/11/2002, 2/17/2002
2003001-0025: Chulawathit Program
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
Contents: Chulawathit program at Chulalongkorn University (Mahori ensemble). For detailed contents listing, see tape log in documentation file.
2002-03-01

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Children's Music
  • Children's games
  • Drums (Musical instruments)
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Folk dancing, Thai
  • Folk dancing--Study and teaching
  • Folk music--Thailand
  • Khōn (Dance drama)
  • Loy Krathong Festival, Thailand
  • Music--Thailand
  • Puppets
  • Puppets and puppet-plays
  • Rites And Ceremonies
  • Ritual
  • Ritual dance
  • Songs, Thai
  • Temples--Thailand
  • Thai boxing
  • Video recordings in ethnomusicology
  • luk thung--south and southeast asian--asian

Corporate Names

  • Mahāwitthayālai Mahidon
  • Mahāwitthayālai Thammasāt

Geographical Names

  • Asia
  • Southeast Asia--Asia--Southeast Asia
  • Thailand--Asia--Southeast Asia

Form or Genre Terms

  • Video recordings