Pongsit Kamphee

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Pongsit Kamphee (Pu)
Background information
Born (1967-11-02) November 2, 1967
Origin Nong Khai Province, Thailand
Genres Phleng pheua chiwit, rock
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Mouth organ, Guitar
Years active 1987–present
Labels Warner Music Thailand
Notable instruments
Fender Stratocaster
Rickenbacker

Pongsit Kamphee (Pu) (Thai: พงษ์สิทธิ์ คำภีร์) is a Thai rock singer and producer popular in the Phleng pheua chiwit (Songs for Life) genre.[3] Inspired by (Lek) Preecha Chanapai of Carabao and (Nga) Surachai Jantimathawn of Caravan.

Life and career

Early life

Pu Pongsit Kamphee was born in Mueng district in Nongkhai province on May 2, 1967. He is the youngest son in his family and Mr. Somsak is his older brother and Mrs. Saowalak is his older sister. His father, Mr. Sutchai, is a carpenter and his mother Ms. Somphon, is a practical nurse. Both of them work at a hospital near their home. He attended kindergarten and primary education at the Wat Arun Rang Si School and was later educated at a lower secondary school at the Thep Witthayakhan School. Pongsit decided to study at the Thai-Germany Technical Institute in Khon Kaen province.But he must have been disappointed because he did not pass the test. So he decided to study in North Eastern Technological college in Knon Kean province. One year later he applied to Thai-Germany Technical Institute again and this time he succeeded. While he studied he also joined the soccer team and practice his guitar skill. He also wrote a song by his own. At that time he had opportunities to join with a senior band name “retired” and that was first step to be musician in his life.

Music career

After being educated at the Technical Institute, Pongsit decided to go to Bangok with the dream of being a musician. Pongsit got the inspiration to be a musician since his studies in primary school and from his favorite musicians Nga Caravan (Surachai Chanthimathon) and Lek Carabao (Pricha Chanaphai). So, Caravan the band was the first target and first step for him to be real musician. However, he joined the band as a backup bass player got the chance to play in an open show for the band. Finally, released his first solo album in 1987 titled "Thueng Phuean," on contract with Buffalo Head Company, and this album included a famous song named "Thueng Phuean”

Pongsit became famous in 1990 with the album "Sua Tua Thee 11". At that time the kind of music Pongsit played (Phleng Pheua Chiwit) was still popular, and he had good vocals with a very high pitch and clear identity. Therefore, when this album was released, feedback from fans was really good. So this gave Pongsit more inspiration, and he continued to create other albums. 1992 was a peak year for him with album "Ma Tam Sanya" and the very famous songs "Sutchai," "Thai Thoe Khuen Ma" and "Ma Tam Sanya." Finally, he was given the names in "Phleng Pheua Chiwit 3rd Legend" and "Chaopho Phleng Rak Phuea Chiwit”

Phleng Pheua Chiwit Legend 3rd

Kamphee well-known since in 1990 from the song "Ta Lod Wela" from album Sua Tua Thee 11 were a released by Rod Fai Don Tri.Also he produced music in a drama series named “Ta Wan Shing prob” and this song contained was featured in album Bun Terk Karn Dern Tang but it had been removed later .Because of copyright (music licensing ) problem. So Pongsit take song replace it with the song “Rong rien khong noo”. The songs that were popular after he released the album were “ Kid tung ” , “Rong rien Khong noo”, “tur phn siasala ”, “sais sok ”and “mae”.

Pongsit’s nickname is “Pu”. Some people call him “Kamphee” by surname that he call himself. In 1992 Kamphee released album “Ma tam sanya” (the contract) and it had popular song “Sutchi”(deep in mind), “Thai thoe khuen Ma”(Take her back) and “Ma tam sanya” (the contract). It this album he had opportunities to work with his favorite artist “Lek carabao”. In that year Pongsit had been the most popular then people called him “Phleng Pheua Chiwit Legend” or “The godfather of Pheua Chiwit love song”.

Pongsit Kamphee has a melodic tone, Echo tremolo in his own style. His song that still popular is adagio that had story about love and lonely etc. The fast ryhthm that popular is “Num Noi”( young boy), “Yot Chai”(Great man), “Thong Di Thong Khe ”(Gold and Find gold), “Nek Sawaengha”(seeker), “Mo hai Arai”(What the university give to you?), “Ik Khon Nueng”(Another one), “Banthuek Khon Doen Thanon”(Diary of the street man), “Raeng Yong Mi”( Still have the force ).

Currently, The music in Thailand has been changed instyle. Therefore,the popularity of Pongsit has falllen. But he still recording new songs. In 2012 Pongsit released a new album named “25 year (still have hope)”, for celebrated 25 year of his music road. He performed live at popular music festival, Wonderfruit in Pattaya in December 2015.

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

Special albums

MP3 Format albums

References

  1. ↑ th:พงษ์สิทธิ์ คำภีร์
  2. ↑ http://www.manager.co.th/Entertainment/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9510000139843
  3. ↑ World Music: Latin and North America, Caribbean, India, Asia and Pacific – Simon Broughton, Mark Ellingham, Richard Trillo – Google Boeken. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2012-08-16.
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