On The Write Path

Morlam

Isaan (NE Thailand) has a style of country music as well.

"Morlam หมอลำ is characterized by vocal leaps, a conversational singing style, and strong rhythmic accompaniment. The melodies can be flexible, changing to fit the tones of the words. Traditionally, lyrics focused on the hardships of rural life and were often accompanied by wry humor. Modern themes frequently explore unrequited love." from our old friend Wiki.



https://www.afana.org/morlam.htm#:~:text=Morlam%20music%20is%20also%20referred,s...(Lao).

The practical use for me is that it might fit a story poem about old age and rice fields.

Feeling abandoned by the younger generation gone to the city.
Old ways replaced by machinery and McDonalds.
The presence of fast change in a traditional culture.
The balance of ying and yang.
the rains giveth and taketh.

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