According to Wikipedia this kind of instrument dates back to the bronze age of the Lao people. Which means that 80's synthetic MIDI is actually ancient lao with a modern fusion.
Laos people are just Tai people in Laos, Thai people are Tai people in Thailand. Tai Kradai people live around southern China (Yunnan etc) to Northern India. So it’s not that weird that they share a lot of instruments. And they was living under the same flag many many time before
@@fanwtn5124 we are Lao people ethnic go the land we stand on first we were a kingdom then France ruled the country of Laos what I am trying to say is we are not Thai people we are ethnic Lao people so please do not compare us to any other ethnic group
This is one awesome instrument. I remember my dad used to play this all the time. And he was awesome at it. He was pretty good at the Hmong Qeej and many others as well. RIP Dad. This music reminds me of you.
nancy yang , old people's use to play this at the funeral home at night around 11 pm to 3 am, when you or us walked home and miss these people's but rest in peace to your dad.
@@davidorloff4554 On the opposite in Isaan Thailand and in Laos. Browse the YT for "Khaen Isan" or "Khaen Lao". You will find alongside with old grandmasters lots of "young guns". I follow this instrument in Facebook too and I assure you, no concern. Without the Khaen we won't be able to sing our folk songs called "Lam" and "Khap". The very first role of the Khaen is to accompany those singers.
In 1980 I lived in Ubon Ratchathani in Northeast Thailand while volunteering at the Laotian Refugee Camp on the edge of the city. I used to hear the Khaen played on street corners. I particularly enjoyed when they played uptempo songs and were sometimes accompanied by dancers. The dance was a sensuous experience involving the hyper extension of hands and fingers. The region of Northeast Thailand and Laos is called Isan. They are a wonderful people and the influence of Buddhism as well as some animist and spirit mysticism is part of the folk music as is the dancing. During Buddhist Lent the Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani is an ideal time to visit and experience the culture in an immersive way.
not as easy to play as you think, it's like trying to have proper piano hand positioning while having proper finger hole placement at same time and breath control. Def not easy
Hi Victor! it is not difficult to find his house; from Pakxe town, you take the main road towards the airport. Before the airport, on your left hand, you'll find a (small) road sign to "ban don kho". he lives in this village, right beside the temple called Wat Chom Cheng. They have a very big golden Buddha statue there. Just ask around for mor khaen Nouthong Phimvilayphone and people will show you his hoiuse :)
I have not found any really good makers around Pakxé. Nevertheless, in Isaan I tried a khaen from khaen maker called Suk Ganharat, that lives in Chayapum Province in Isaan. That khaen was an extraordinarily fine instrument! I have contacted Suk and he says an instrument costs 4000 Baht and must be ordered one year in advance! Moreover, you must transfer a 1000 baht deposit to his bank account.
@Khmer Son Yes the Khaen is borrowed from Laos. . The only Khmer that play the Khaen is the Khmer of Lao decent that live in Strung Teng province otherwise the Khmer only use the Khaen for Khmer national dance called Robam Khaen...
Excellent. thanks for the response. Have you asked to see if there were any GOOD khaen makers in the area where Nouthong live? The khaen that Nouthong played was made by Somdee. Thanks for the information...Victor
According to Wikipedia this kind of instrument dates back to the bronze age of the Lao people. Which means that 80's synthetic MIDI is actually ancient lao with a modern fusion.
...DAMN
Laos people are just Tai people in Laos, Thai people are Tai people in Thailand. Tai Kradai people live around southern China (Yunnan etc) to Northern India. So it’s not that weird that they share a lot of instruments. And they was living under the same flag many many time before
@@fanwtn5124 interesting. I never knew that
Everything old is new again!
@@fanwtn5124 we are Lao people ethnic go the land we stand on first we were a kingdom then France ruled the country of Laos what I am trying to say is we are not Thai people we are ethnic Lao people so please do not compare us to any other ethnic group
Sounds so futuristic yet not built on anything electrical, just pure from nature.
All things are done through nature. We are not separate from it, and neither are our machines.
As it should be
this sounds like a midi file and i love it
stephen deben on some real talk, maybe they got it from the Khaen instrument. That woukd be dope
Nothing new under the sun
This is one awesome instrument. I remember my dad used to play this all the time. And he was awesome at it. He was pretty good at the Hmong Qeej and many others as well. RIP Dad. This music reminds me of you.
nancy yang , old people's use to play this at the funeral home at night around 11 pm to 3 am, when you or us walked home and miss these people's but rest in peace to your dad.
It's be good for you to learn!
Take after him and learn the blessing of music
THE CIRCULAR BREATHING IS INSANE
I think it’s more like a harmonica where drawing air makes a sound as well
I think its‘ supposed to be played like this，not sure
As a Cambodian! Khaen is slowly dying. As a student who loves Isan culture, please tell me more how to play Khaen. This is the best instrument.
As an Isan people i agree with you
@@xia9746 "Khaen is slowly dying"?!?
The origins of this instrument is from Laos but the people of Asia loved the sound so much it spread all around Asia
@@phetindra8216 It's becoming less and less popular and the culture is getting lost
@@davidorloff4554 On the opposite in Isaan Thailand and in Laos. Browse the YT for "Khaen Isan" or "Khaen Lao". You will find alongside with old grandmasters lots of "young guns". I follow this instrument in Facebook too and I assure you, no concern. Without the Khaen we won't be able to sing our folk songs called "Lam" and "Khap". The very first role of the Khaen is to accompany those singers.
In 1980 I lived in Ubon Ratchathani in Northeast Thailand while volunteering at the Laotian Refugee Camp on the edge of the city. I used to hear the Khaen played on street corners. I particularly enjoyed when they played uptempo songs and were sometimes accompanied by dancers. The dance was a sensuous experience involving the hyper extension of hands and fingers. The region of Northeast Thailand and Laos is called Isan. They are a wonderful people and the influence of Buddhism as well as some animist and spirit mysticism is part of the folk music as is the dancing. During Buddhist Lent the Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani is an ideal time to visit and experience the culture in an immersive way.
Everyone in the club is gangsta until the DJ starts riffing on a Khaen
LMAO 😂😂
This guy is absolutely shredding
What an incredible instrument. The skill of the player is lost on me because of my lack of knowledge on it, but I am in awe.
This is one of my favourite instruments and is from a country that people overlook! Love to Lao from Albania ❤️❤️❤️🥰
why isn't this a more popular instrument. though it may be to easy to play to be takin seriously but that is the best sound ever
on the contrary, it's incredibly difficult to master!!
@@emmataylor8132 not to mention how hard it is to create.
may be too easy to play to be taken seriously? what
Easy to play? I would like to see you learn how to even hold it properly.
not as easy to play as you think, it's like trying to have proper piano hand positioning while having proper finger hole placement at same time and breath control. Def not easy
It makes me think of an old 80's synthesizer. I actually really enjoy it.
Can't get enough of this instrument the sounds are unreal all from one instrument
I know an Irishman or two who would get jiggy with this. Man that's cool
Hi Victor! it is not difficult to find his house; from Pakxe town, you take the main road towards the airport. Before the airport, on your left hand, you'll find a (small) road sign to "ban don kho". he lives in this village, right beside the temple called Wat Chom Cheng. They have a very big golden Buddha statue there. Just ask around for mor khaen Nouthong Phimvilayphone and people will show you his hoiuse :)
Bro got doxxed 💀
i wanna think these rural Laos villagers will hear vaporwave and be like "ha sounds familiar"
Sounds hella nostalgic
i love the sound of the khaen and the tune he was playing.
Khaen Lao is amazing
This is really beautiful. Thanks for bringing joy into the world with your talent.
it's basically a mini, pipe organ. XD i need one.
That's were pipe organs came from actually
This instrument has to be the grandfather of syntheave/ vaporwave
no?
@@JALC-x yes?
@@TheBbxr maybe? I don't know, can you repeat the question?
@@hothi92 synthwave is a genre of music
And the music of synthwave sounds very inspired from the sound of this instrument
@@TheBbxr I know what synthwave is bro. You missed the joke lol
this is an incredibly fascinating instrument
this instrument is so beautiful
I have not found any really good makers around Pakxé. Nevertheless, in Isaan I tried a khaen from khaen maker called Suk Ganharat, that lives in Chayapum Province in Isaan. That khaen was an extraordinarily fine instrument! I have contacted Suk and he says an instrument costs 4000 Baht and must be ordered one year in advance! Moreover, you must transfer a 1000 baht deposit to his bank account.
How does one get into contact with these Khaen makers? It would be nice to own a good one made by a legitimate maker!
Some fat chords there. Interesting instrument.
This would be a CRAZY sample!
Check out Odesza . “Say my name” and “Bloom”
First heard this on a radio program years ago presented by John Kirkpatrick.Had no idea what the instrument was but wow.
What. A. Sample.
new electronic gems drop
this reminded me of Boston keyboard solos, insane!
I came in search for an instrument and found a shredder of legends
Absolutely just beyond amazing
The real analog synth
That is so beatiful!!!
Speechless
beautiful
this instrument is so awesome
Masters with skills 💯….
This instrument was played behind the chanting in the intro of Aerosmith’s song Voodoo Medicine Man.
Très beau ! bravo !
Sounds amazing 😉
You can clearly hear its influence on the music of Steve Reich.
Love it!!!!!
I want it! Dope
WTF? This is insane? One of the most shockingly good things I have heard!!
Anyone know how to get in kontakt with Ajarn Somdee?
sounds like Steve Reich
Terry Riley too
This is so cool
How have I just found out about this
Sounds like A Link to the Past bgm 🤩
wonderful!
Amazing!!!!
Brilliant. Thanks for posting.
So this is the instrument from Sounds of Siam (I think)
Underated instrument.
aaaaaaaaaaaa this is so cool!!!
I'm planning a trip to Laos in October/November. Does anyone know if he plays live or when I can see him play?
Masterful technique!
Perfect for techno music.
Amazing
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Sound like 80s wit the talking car
GOOOOOOOOOOOOD DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMM
Kind of reminds me of Victor’s Lament by Philip Glass
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Very good
Yeah, do that! that's a great idea.
amazing!
where can i buy the same please ?
Today I learned that the bronze age Lao people beat Emerson Lake and Palmer to their sound by many, many years.
wow...hot master
Streets of rage on Sega genesis vibes
can you please post the sheet music or notes for these
Where can I find this instrument???
Encarta '97 brought me here
Is that black dot a plug to cause a drone pipe?
2:12-3:00 sounds like it belongs in bleach’s ost
this sounds like an arcustic 80 supersaw
8 bit console game music from 90s - polyphonic remix
How the fuck is he getting that backwards note kinda sound?! Awesome...
Is this like Bad Dudes or Double Dragon?
Oh, sorry :) that was not my intention! I certainly hope (and believe) that Nouthong is still alive and well!
Is there a vst for this?
Khmer call this instrument Khaen as well not sure if we borrowed from laos, please my Kun Lao confirm.
@Khmer Son Yes the Khaen is borrowed from Laos. . The only Khmer that play the Khaen is the Khmer of Lao decent that live in Strung Teng province otherwise the Khmer only use the Khaen for Khmer national dance called Robam Khaen...
Hay quá
Is from ancient China
Thailand 🇹🇭
Steve Reich approves! =)
Terry Riley too
Fun fact yall know that chill remix of playboi cartis"meh"?
This is the instrument that played that theme
Proud sample provided by Hal
Walker.
Finger looks old but working perfect hahaha
Where did you find Nouthong? Where exactly does he live?
Excellent. thanks for the response. Have you asked to see if there were any GOOD khaen makers in the area where Nouthong live? The khaen that Nouthong played was made by Somdee. Thanks for the information...Victor
Is khaen from Laos?
I believe so, it's the national instrument of Laos, but other ethic Tai peoples in SE Asia play it too.
Sounds like its on reverse
It's like I'm playing wolfenstein
His cheeks tells why he is a master
You know I keep that mf thang on me
Sounds like it would be in a 90s anime
I like and hate it at the same time, hurts my ears after a while 😂