HEAR DIFFERENTLY: URBAN STRING

Ensemble Resonanz is a German string ensemble which innovatively connects tradition and the present; it interprets old masterpieces in dialogue with contemporary compositions. The ensemble is based in Hamburg’s entertainment district St. Pauli where it established the concert series “urban string” which combines classics and clubs. From February on, the internationally celebrated ensemble will tour through South East Asia with this well-received concert series. Local DJs are completing the program – hence, each concert turns into a unique experience. In Bangkok, the ensemble will be supported by the Thai DJ Maft Sai.

The tour started off with the „Urban String DJ Conference“ in the beginning of January in Bangkok where all participating DJs acquaint themselves with the program followed by the concert on February 11, 2017 at Whiteline (Silom Soi 8) from 8 PM with free admission. The first 150 guests will get one Mocktail for free!

Ensemble Resonanz, since 2002 in Hamburg, fromed a concert hall called „Resonanzraum“ in a former bunker. The string orchestra is organized democratically and is working without a fixed conductor; they frequently collaborate with other artists. The ensemble is well-received for their diversity and innovative projects not only in Hamburg, but also on an international basis.

©DJ Maftsai DJ: MAFT SAI (DJ, Producer, Percussionist, Records Store & Bar Owner)

Maft Sai has been collecting records and DJing for over 15 years, spinning an eclectic mixture of Roots Luk Thung / Molam to Reggae, West African, Ethiopian, Far Eastern Psyche and underground sounds from around the world. He has also appeared as a dj on radio shows such as: "BBC 6", "Worldwide Radio" by Gilles Peterson & "NTS Radio" (London) and many more. He and Chris Menist also formed and played in 'The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band' which is widely known to perform vintage molam, with 21st Century vibes. The blend of Isan musicianship, powered by one of Bangkok's funkiest rhythm sections has already garnered the band praises and invitations to play at festivals & venues all over Europe and the world.

Currently he is working in a project "Studio Lam" a performance space, bar and records label with the aim of providing a home for creative new music of Thailand that exists outside of the mainstream.

© Somprathana Wapinanon