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Tune up, plug in
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 04/09/2013
» Twenty years ago, a young, rising musician, only five years into what would be a long and prosperous career, entered a studio with an already famous senior, who had by then achieved near-legend status, to record an impromptu acoustic session simply called Unplugged. It went on to sell more than a million copies, and has now become a collector's item.
Respectable Debut
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 28/08/2013
» In its attempts to become the premier international music festival in Thailand, Sonic Bang recently garnered in excess of 20,000 attendees who were accommodated in the air-conditioned comfort of Impact Arena.
Good vibrations
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 23/08/2013
» FORITS first run, Good Vibes Festival turned Sepang International Circuit into a mini music festival that didn't forget arts, fashion and food. Held at a Go-Kart track, Good Vibes managed to change the space into a convenient site for music lovers. Malaysian artist Nini Ramlan also had a hand in giving the once dull racetrack a facelift with installation art while Malaysian brand Chic Yamada launched a capsule festival collection on the day.
You are what you wear
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 22/08/2013
» 'You Are What You Wear" is Bangkok Fashion Society's Autumn/Winter 2013 screaming manifesto. The adage does not only pay homage to fashion's indispensable place in the societal ladder, but also serves as a reminder to wear original designs while pulling together to shun copycats, the biggest problem staring the local fashion scene in the face.
Pleasant valley sunday
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 06/08/2013
» When Korea and music are mentioned together, our minds usually flash to plastic pop idols, vapid auto tunes and brain-numbing dance moves along with crazed, adoring fans. But there's more to Korea and its music scene than the synchronised, heavily styled boy and girl bands as the country has apparently been trying to catch up with Japan in terms of music festivals and diversity.
Flash mob Shock!
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 24/07/2013
» In olden days, classical musicians were the equivalent of modern-day pop stars _ even rock stars, in certain cases. Time seems to have added a patina of majesty and "high-mindedness" to the genre, though, and a contemporary version of a luminary like Mozart might prove far too much to swallow for the many who associate classical musicians with tuxedoes, austere expressions and cut-throat competitiveness.
Design of the times
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 10/07/2013
» The creative economy is one of the world's drivers, and a booming field in Thailand right now is graphic design and illustration. We see hopeful designers bombarding cyberspace with their works on a daily basis. Some have even managed to achieve a certain celebrity status and draw large followings, thanks to their cute creations and undeniable good looks.
Putting it mildly
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 02/07/2013
» You hardly see Mild unkempt. As a band, they come in a pack, all dressed up in tailored suits and shiny shoes. Maybe a decade ago when they first started in the music industry, there might have been a day or two when these six guys were caught wearing T-shirts and ungelled hair.
Pretty damn cool
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 20/06/2013
» It's never been this complicated to sort out a photograph to accompany an article. But Damn magazine editor-in-chief Chatchawan Munsutrukskool is anything but plain.
Dropping in on Venice
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 05/06/2013
» The most common sound that dominates Venice is not the crooning of gondola rowers or passionate Italian proclamations of love. In Venice, as strange as it may sound, one hardly hears any Italian spoken as the winding streets, ancient bridges and water buses are flooded with tourists from around the world.