Aok Lam ออกรำ by B35 บรม๓๕

Aok Lam "ออกรำ" is the debut album by บรม๓๕ B35
a musical self-introduction, a way to let you know who we are and what we believe in, through sound.

This album features both original compositions and reinterpretations of traditional Thai melodies, arranged in our own style.
The name Aok Lam "ออกรำ" meaning “to go out and dance,” reflects our intent to step out into the world, to play and move with music, and to meet people through sound.

We recorded this album in late 2024, after our first tour in Northern Thailand Pai and Chiang Mai.
The tour gave us valuable experiences and brought us closer together as a band. Once we returned to Bangkok, everything felt aligned so we began recording.

Throughout the album, we explore new sonic territories by blending traditional Thai and Southern folk music especially Nora, a ritual art form from Southern Thailand with free jazz and contemporary improvisation.

The opening track, Nora 35 โนรา๓๕, is based on a ceremonial Nora piece traditionally performed to pay respect to teachers. It has no fixed melody and relies on live improvisation, starting with a distinct introduction. We chose to begin our album with this piece as a way of honoring the roots of the Nora tradition while blending it with our modern sound.

Another key track is Journey of the Soul จิตสัญจร, a reflection of our time touring in Chiang Mai and Pai. This song captures the spirit, memories, and growth from that journey, told through our sound.
Thank you for listening :)

B35 is a Thai contemporary band rooted in the traditional Nora music of Southern Thailand, blending it with free jazz, funk, and experimental music. Their sound explores the deep roots of Thai folk and ritual music, reimagined through a modern lens. Drawing on both Southern and Northern influences, B35 continues to push sonic boundaries while staying grounded in cultural roots.

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