UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Thao Phet recordings (khaen), 1973-12-14
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Phet, Thao
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Thao Phet recordings (khaen)
- Dates
- 1973-12-141973-12-141973-12-14
- Quantity
- 1 items : OT-1 reel (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7"); Dub - 1 reel; WT-1 reel (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7"); Duration: 00:19:30
- Collection Number
- 1973038
- Summary
- Recorded 12/14/73; location unknown.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Unrestricted: collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The khaen is a free-reed mouth instrument that originated in Laos and Northeastern Thailand. It consists of two rows of bamboo pipes that are attached to a wooden windchest. There can be anywhere between 6 and 18 pipes, but 16 pipes is the most common arrangement. The instrument is polyphonic and can be played by both blowing air in and drawing air out. Traditional genres of khaen music are still performed, but today they are often overshadowed by newer folk-pop fusions.
Content Description
Thao Phet performs on solo khaen.
Contents:
1) Lay Sut Sanaen: slow tempo, an old style
2) Lom Phat Phail (Lay nyay - an old style - for lam phur)
3) Maeng Pu Tom Dale: Bees around the flowers
4) Tia Sarawan: Lay Nay
5) Khab Ngum: Lay Nay
6) Long Khang Nyai
Dub contains same material as OT but without leader between items.
Administrative Information
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Description: 1973038-0001: Recording Session: Thao Phet1 audiotape : Audio Reel
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
Geographical Names
- Asia
- Laos--Asia--Southeast Asia
- Southeast Asia--Asia--Southeast Asia
