MUSIC IN THE KEAMROEY RITUALS OF SHADOW PUPPET: A CASE STUDY OF AJARN NARONG TALUNG BANDITH ENSEMBLE
Journal Title: European Journal of Business and Social Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 11
Abstract
The thesis entitled “Music used in the Keamroey Rituals of Shadow Puppet: A Case Study of Ajarn Narong Talung Bundit group is a research based on ethno musicological concepts with the objectives of 1) to study the components related to fulfillment of vow rituals (Keamroey) as performed by Ajarn Narong Talung Bandit group and 2) to study the music used in the fulfillment of vow rituals (Keamroey). Document analysis of related references were utilized together with interviews, notes, participatory observations and multimedia recordings which covered musical recordings and related factors of music used in the rituals by the shadow puppet ensemble. The findings revealed that the most instrumental person in performing the rituals is the puppeteer who is responsible for making a votive offering and preparation of all necessary materials to conduct the ritual, i.e. “Khrueng Berk Rong’ (Opening offering) and a candle. The usual performance theme for the ritual is “Ramayanaâ€, episode of Lakasana searching for Sita. The music instruments used in the rituals include Thai oboe, Tab, Gong, Krub, Ching, Drum set, Tomba drum, Electric guitar, Bass guitar and keyboard. The members of the ensemble perform traditional Thai music which they have inherited through the generations. Some pieces of music can be traced back to through their titles and vice versa. A total of 21 pieces of music are popularly used in the rituals which are mostly traditional Thai music.
Authors and Affiliations
Darunee Choosri| Faculty of Fine Arts, Bangkok: Graduate School, Srinakharinwirot University, 114 Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok, Thailand, 10110 Tel. (662) 2600123, 6495496 Fax. (662) 2600123 ext. 115, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manop Wisuttipat| Faculty of Fine Arts, Bangkok: Graduate School, Srinakharinwirot University, 114 Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok, Thailand, 10110 Tel. (662) 2600123, 6495496 Fax. (662) 2600123 ext. 115, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karnchana Intrasunanon| Faculty of Fine Arts, Bangkok: Graduate School, Srinakharinwirot University, 114 Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok, Thailand, 10110 Tel. (662) 2600123, 6495496 Fax. (662) 2600123 ext. 115
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