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Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll is a 2014 documentary film directed by John Pirozzi about Cambodian rock music in the 1960s and 1970s, and the impact of the Khmer Rouge regime and Cambodian genocide on the local music scene. It received positive reviews from critics.
The music of Cambodia is derived from a mesh of cultural traditions dating back to the ancient Khmer Empire, India, China and the original indigenous tribes living in the area before the arrival of Indian and Chinese travelers.
Cambodian rock of the 1960s and 1970s was a thriving and prolific music scene based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in which musicians created a unique sound by combining traditional Cambodian music forms with rock and pop influences from records imported into the country from Latin America, Europe, and the United States.
The music video was filmed at the National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, showcasing the building's unique architecture, and features VannDa and Master Kong Nay in traditional Khmer clothing. In October 2022, the music video for ‘Time to Rise’ reached 100 million views on YouTube, [9] a first for a Cambodian artist.
In 1971, Tana assembled a new lineup with lead guitarist Som Sareth, drummer Ouk Sam Art, and bassist Oer Sam Ol. By this time, the Cambodian music scene had been further influenced by Western rock and roll and soul music via U.S. armed forces radio that had been broadcast to troops stationed nearby during the Vietnam War. [6]
Photo of Cambodian pin (harps) being incorporated into a modern theater showing traditional dance and music. Video showing modern performance of "Apsara dance" music, with Pin harp, samphor drum (on table) and skor thom drums (on floor). Video, showing a pin being played solo.
Rom kbach has a slower emotional melody similar to Thai music, [1] whereas the Chamrieng Samai music category of romvong has a faster tune. [2] The two main cultural dance styles of Cambodia are the romvong and rom kbach, however the lam leav and saravan dance styles are also popular. [3] They have their roots in ancient cultural traditions.
Mohaori is traditionally a popular Cambodian music played in Khmer society since the late 9th century. Mohaori is still a popular Khmer traditional music played in various occasions and festivities. [2] It is regarded as a popular music for the Cambodian locals to accompanied their custom and traditional celebrations.