Beats of the Heart: The Two Faces of Thailand A Musical Portrait

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Beats of the Heart: The Two Faces of Thailand A Musical Portrait

Name: Beats of the Heart: The Two Faces of Thailand A Musical Portrait
Director: Jeremy Marre
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1983-01-01
Duration: 60 min

January 1, 1983

1h 0m

Even today, at the king of Thailands birthday celebrations, massed bands play His Majesty’s own compositions, whilst the King plays his clarinet in the royal recording studio. But the musical underbelly of the country had never been exposed before this film, which - by contrast - captures the cabarets and boxing rings of Thailand, and the true street-level music.