Various Artists

EM Records again shines the spotlight on legendary Thai producer Surin Phaksiri in this second edition of his classic productions from the 1960s-80s. The first edition, released in 2019, focused on his innovative productions in the luk thung* style. This 2022 release features his stellar, glowing molam gems from the 60s-80s, drawn mainly from his golden era in the late 70s and early 80s. Surin Phaksiri is a highly esteemed figure in Thai music, rooted deeply in his native region of Isan in northeast Thailand, a producer with a deep respect for the traditional artistry of his culture, yet always moving forward, looking outward, listening ahead. The molam style of Thai music showcases the voice; indeed, the genre’s name means “expert singer”, and Thailand is blessed with an abundance of experts, singers with amazing control, grace, vitality and finesse.

• 01 Keawta Prayalae - Handsome Guy
• 02 Lumyai Sungkamani - Call Me Please
• 03 Lam Phloen Putting a Girl in Her Place
• 04 Chomsawai Saentawisok - Keawta Lam Phloen
• 05 Chamnian Mitpracha - Please Get Along with Me
• 06 Chabaphrai Namwai - No Appease No Love
• 07 Chabaphrai Namwai - Thinking about Sa-U
• 08 Sonthaya Kalasin - Lam Phloen Friend and Friend (Instrumental)
• 09 Homhuan Saksakul - Young Widower
• 10 Phairin Phonphibun - Lets Go to Kathina Festival
• 11 Phairin Phonphibun - Lam Tangwai Phairin
• 12 Banyen Siwongsa - Sakhon Na Khon
• 13 Sonthaya Kalasin - Lam Tangwai Gigolette
• 14 Somthin Charoenchai - Folk Song
• 15 Chabaphrai Namwai - Open-air Cinema
• 16 Banyen Siwongsa - Nakhon Phanom
• 17 Sukchai Petch-ubon - Before Farewell
• 18 Chawiwan Damnoen - Welcome to Nakhon Phanom
• 19 Kampun Foongsuk - Lam Toei Ram Wong Romance
• 20 Chamnian Mitpracha - Lam Phloen The Story of Walking in the Forest
• 21 Naree Rungruang - Lam Phloen Lets Fall in Love
• 22 Kampun Foongsuk - Lam Toei A Promise of Isan Girl