Khruangbin - Dern Kala

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Taking influence from 1960's Thai funk - their name literally translates to "Engine Fly" in Thai - Khruangbin’s debut album ‘The Universe Smiles Upon You’ is steeped in the bass heavy, psychedelic sound of their inspiration, Tarantino soundtracks and surf-rock cool. The Texan trio is formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald “DJ” Johnson on drums.
‘The Universe Smiles Upon You’ was recorded at their spiritual home, a remote barn deep in the Texas countryside where their first rehearsals took place. The band listened to a lot of different types of music on the long drives out to the country but their favourites were 60s and 70s Thai cassettes gleaned from the cult Monrakplengthai blog and compilations of southeast Asian pop, rock and funk. This had a heavy impact on the direction of the band, the scales they used and the inflection of the melodies; which coupled with the spaciousness of the Texan countryside culminated in Khruangbin forming their exotic, individual sound.
“We feel like there is an ease that comes from being immersed in a space, away from the distractions of the city and everyday life. We make our music in a barn, in the Texas hill country, because it makes sense to us. Being there allows us to make music that comes naturally, and that’s what we wanted this album to be. We wanted to make a record that just let the music happen, and we hope that’s what you can hear.”
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[@averywoo]

if life had background music this is what i want mine to sound like

[@estebanb7166]

I'm sure they love being thought of as "background music."

[@austenklein8004]

@@estebanb7166 You took that the wrong way. It's an honor when someone feels that your music plays like the soundtrack to your life - that's what it's there for! Never ever had there had to be a groove so cool to live and rock out with ;)

[@estebanb7166]

@@austenklein8004 👍

[@austenklein8004]

​@@estebanb7166 Awesome profile pic

[@estebanb7166]

@@austenklein8004 Thanks. I'm a big fan of Iggy.

[@lacardwell]

This was the first song on my dinner playlist for my wedding!

[@marcus37170192]

Meelynn great choice 👏😍

[@milenagehring244]

😍😍😍

[@rickyortega2255]

Must of been a good night

[@morezuelas31]

Good taste, great choice, beautiful song

[@lacardwell]

@@rickyortega2255 It was the best day of my life!

[@Blindlucky88]

infatuated with this. The phrase "The universe smiles upon you" can definitely be felt here.

[@oldgoat142]

Jeffrey Turner, came across them by total randomness and all I can say is, wow!! This vibe is all kinds of beautiful awesomeness. I'm hooked in all the way!

[@sam64]

This is some of the most expressive guitar work I've heard for a long time. Great player...

[@BenJayToken]

check out his Rig Rundown!

[@elr8691]

@@BenJayToken That was such a refreshing rundown to know he's got such great tone from such a simple setup. Really appreciate his approach to music.

[@BenJayToken]

@@elr8691 I couldn't agree more! people underestimate how far quality electronics can take a person with the 'less is more' approach. That's why I had to wire up my own out of phase Speer inspired Strat!

[@DBSG1976]

I can't believe the low output pickups in the neck and bridge, such great tone!

[@BenJayToken]

@@DBSG1976 low output pick ups pushing the front of an amp for breakup.. that's the 60's 70's sound, the best tone there is

[@faatuipanama7262]

This was the first Khruangbin song I heard and playlisted. I found it on Pacifica radio playing in a segment break. I love Pacifica for constantly introducing me to new and great music.

[@frankbrenner4852]

That percussive finger flick at around 1:38 got me like whoa...This dude's guitar work is magic.

[@ashooby]

Crackin that southern whip (not in a prejudice way obv)

[@zachfellows6922]

I noticed it too. Absolutely love it

[@christophercarlson3058]

Yes I believe it signifies that the whole tempo and perspective of the song is about to change. Showing us through simple sound how to take a negative and turn it into a pos.

[@christophercarlson3058]

A222 and is Think

[@hamdelsun68]

​@@ashoobyyes, a lion tamer and a lion at the circus. Lol. I'm pretty old. I know circuses have been cancelled 😂❤

[@MrBoudreaux1976]

How perfect is the name Khruangbin for all their music is indeed a flying engine. It takes you on the wind. On Khruangbin no safety announcements required. My seat back is already in the full and upright position, the tray is already properly stowed, and here there's no overhead compartments because you just get on wherever you find yourself and off you go. Plus if you hang around long enough you'll make pit stops with all sorts of new grooves.

[@julianvillarreal2992]

That's the way to describe it for sure

[@Highsweed]

Absolutely Thailand Root!

[@peterouuu]

my mom first heard this song and it reminded us of Cambodian weddings when people were showing up and mingling. music like this would play. awesome stuff!!

[@hamdelsun68]

That's exactly what it sounds like to me. Very joyful and ceremonial. Nice flow. 😊

[@gtberg]

I love the lick in this that gives a nod to "Stoned Soul Picnic"

[@simonechristians5319]

Ever since I’ve heard this song my life has gotten better 😊

[@SirWrighteous]

This resonates so well within. This is that Campbell's Soup Music.. Good for the Soul.

[@davidlindsay6853]

I just found this band randomly today, now i cant get them off my speakers.

[@tobyelliott6915]

Haha, you're not alone, I think everyone has the same reaction to this group

[@cassperraviator]

ditto

[@AndrewRClubb]

same same

[@panwir5019]

The song sound just simple but the melody just stuck in your head all day long...great...

[@overkill2006]

same here bro same here.lol!

[@SarbiraPreece]

*dances in the kitchen all by herself waving a bagel in the air* I love this so much!

[@user-we7jd5tl8i]

Hahahaha marry me

[@frankbrenner4852]

Same. Let's all get married.

[@AndrewRClubb]

danced while cooking eggz to this band ---> breakfast party!

[@PhilosophicalFix]

still dancing?

[@nunopena3871]

Bagelairea!

[@hannahmoulai6255]

This is genuinely the best song in the world to me. Probably listened to it 5 times a day for the past year already

[@roro_fosho]

so happy I discovered this band/album, exactly what needed to happen in my life

[@marinaguruwaya4789]

Rowan's Music SAME

[@tmanmatt213]

The universe smiles upon you

[@diegoflores9878]

X2

[@KainMcnab]

Very few things in this world bring peace and contentment to me, but this song is one of them.

[@CatzT0NGU3_96]

Man, I am completely hypnotized by this... Definitely going on repeat!... Hah... peace y'all... May the Force be with you....... Always...

[@whisperingthunder2107]

I love how he plays the guitar like you would play the drums...with incredible time and control...with tasty grooves and fills...totally original band...dig.

[@charizarduz]

Chillest, best, this album's been on repeat for the last few weeks

[@limitlessjones]

this group brings me ultimate peace

[@brandonseals1541]

Man this song is just life right now, peaceful during a hard time.. love this band..

[@toby2k75]

I just found this band a few weeks ago!!! And non stop ive been listening. But this song here is beauty👍

[@melaniehenshaw1119]

This makes me nostalgic for places I’ve never been

[@Adam-hi8vn]

*eyeroll*

[@Dems-fk8sh]

Amazing groove. One of their best song. "August twelve" is also so good.

[@rolandbeaudoin1597]

This band is so ....... And this song.........WOW ..!

[@MetzJnr]

Got me crying tears of joy! Wonderful music for the soul x

[@samuelchamel2951]

same here, agree 100%

[@Dakara96]

@@samuelchamel2951 • 5y ago same here, agree 100% 1

[@panwir5019]

You should see this guys playing this song live on stage..sounds much much better..I just love this guys..

[@isoldeboon4633]

This song never fails to remind me that everything will be fine and life is good as it is

[@danielo.r.8829]

¡Qué hermosa música!, la escucho desde Caldas, Antioquia, Colombia 👍

[@BridgetteJeannx]

I was listening to this full album on some grateful dead lsd and I fell in love with myself and the universe we were literally unified with this album it was so amazing!!!

[@nolanblair3405]

Me,and you both bud!!! The fluff! Welcome to Brahma my friend you can tune in using just your breath ;)

[@analuisacortes8088]

I discovered this band with my first LSD trip and it was exquisit ♥️

[@toby2k75]

@@analuisacortes8088 well i wasnt on lsd when i found out khruangbin existed😂😂 but this makes feel high af👍😂

[@squanchy4360]

Wow! The guitar fills my heart with amazement and joy at the same time. Wonderful!

[@wellsongoodson9140]

The guitar flowing the song, the solid bass and some fucking tight drums make this quite fucking good. Probably a song I listen to most lately. Lately as in years.

[@toby2k75]

Man i just found out about khruangbin a few days ago!!! Much more songs to discover but this one here hasnt been off my speakers yet!!! 🤘🙏

[@marceldavis1u1]

This makes me feel happy love this band

[@goldenboy2674]

so smooth. like liquid velvet for my ears. went to amazon and ordered the album.

[@frankbrenner4852]

Same.

[@mattdouglas8900]

Purchase it through Bandcamp if possible since you can get lossless quality music files instead of mp3;)

[@slimturnpike]

good tip, thanks

[@izziOnBass]

Got the LP - Universal smiles!

[@chefbor.e.d2072]

I’m telling ya if you don’t already know, warm summer hike and some shroomies pair well with this entire album, some aqua and some honor.

[@PS_ItsMe]

Khruangbin are not a band. They're a way of Life.

[@ChrisKogos]

good stuff

[@dinoyochi6947]

hi

[@MoonBearBush]

Love listening to these guys whilst playing Red Dead Redemption 2, cracking band!!

[@akarawutpradit2819]

I like your tempo and your natural improvice ....from thailand.

[@LucyLocketInMyPocket]

I was on my way to see another artist at ACL and heard these guys in the Tito's tent. They stopped me in my tracks! I'm in love!

[@tracyhaire8337]

Lake Tahoe night over looking... totally blessed with great music and beautiful mother nature.

[@mercurygatorade]

This song cured my depression

[@luxuryhomes8889]

that funk reggae roots base line though is soooooo smooooth!!!!!

[@angad_9572]

My friend's comment on my facebook post brought me here.This has been the gift for me on this Music Day ,21jun-2017.

[@izziOnBass]

I found you from a youtube suggestion! And its a treasure! Great stuff. Out of all tracks this track reminds me of The Shadows! great stuff, greetings from Sri Lanka!

[@wockeezboy]

เพลงเพราะมาก ๆ ครับ น่ารักมากก

[@user-qw7xy3pj3p]

I love this song so much.

[@lovehotpurple101]

When they say music changes the world... it's so hard to feel something when listening to this album

[@kyleyesiahsupree]

This is exactly what I needed in my life.!

[@mirnamirjan6255]

Goosebumps

[@ЈанаМарковић-ы8д]

fav song by Khruangbin

[@letobuijones1208]

Saw them live at WOMAD this year and oh boy! I can't get enough of them now. Pure bliss!

[@xxxgetwreked]

Same here! That hip hop medley was brilliant :)

[@narviawilliams2340]

💐💐💐I DON'T KNOW WHY THIS MUSIC BY KHRUANGBIN 🧔🎸👴🏾🥁👩🏻🎸REMINDS ME OF THE LATE BOB MARLEY🥀AND HIS BAND💐💐💐

[@zzzz26526]

I want to play this song at a bonfire with all the people I've ever met. Even if we didn't know each other well I feel like they would know exactly what kind of a person I am just by listening to this song.

[@hamdelsun68]

I love this comment and know by writing it, you have garnered this joyous feeling for yourself and have now inspired it in me, as well. I'd like to think of it as joining in 'The Jubilee ', that my old country dad said comes at our death. Joining the ancestors ❤

[@Z-Ack]

This song has a smile and a strut.

[@La-fp3qm]

This song is the best song I want to dance recently. Alone... I can fly....So smooth so lovely.

[@htjm245641]

This is some real groovy type music.. Found this randomly and love it.. Discover more than Rap Rock..

[@samuelchamel2951]

This is now my favorite song and Ive been humming it or playing it on repeat ever since the Okeechobee Music Festival last weekend. I'm so in love! Thank you!

[@reonsc8351]

sooo vintage yet so modern

[@jhawk3686]

This sounds so similar to traditional Tibetan music/guitar. I wonder they were going for those influences. Such a sick jam either way!

[@desvelame]

i don't know why but every time i hear this song, i can imagine some japanese lyrics following the guitar chords. it feel's great.

[@louisutube]

It reminds me of Mystical Ninja

[@CaptainxCSNx]

This drummer is top tier stuff! What a tasty groove

[@edmartick]

Feels like Sounds Of Healing.

[@raquelmedina5251]

I cried a lot here also smiled.

[@Jamesss-nj9cu]

sound like Thai old song. Very nice song and all album.

[@dave_dhannoo]

Fave track from the band

[@hamdelsun68]

Just jolly bops along! Splendid❤

[@BreadOmelette]

This will be the first song at my post-wedding party

[@kikofl6740]

i love this band .. so particular.. thanx khruangbin

[@nadiafugleberg6414]

Loved your performance in Oslo! im totally in love!!

[@Kalynjosephineflint]

This is making life easier rn

[@joannestazio4495]

I think I’m hearing “Stone Soul Picnic” sampled? I love their funky, dreamy and soulful sound.

[@AKU1911AKU]

wow good ear! i was wondering what this reminded me of!

[@fly3513]

best wibe ever thanks a lot!

[@lilicosi8030]

this is REAL

[@Bummbo]

Damn!!! Where was i all these years#Dope

[@fa1lsaf3stray72]

Did anyone catch the "Mind playing tricks on me - Geto boyz / melody"? I here it more on the live version.

[@dspan9]

Look up isaac hayes hung up on my baby its where geto boyz sampled that melody from

[@julianhall4787]

@@dspan9 It would make more sense for them to be quoting it as a tribute to the geto Boyz since the band is also from Houston

[@paulcbarrera]

0:00 beginning of my life

[@Rich-sb3ew]

500,000 views and only 2200 + Likes. You gotta love this band, i do. Thank you for the video

[@sharkbaituhahaha6307]

Music to my ears...🎧

[@youneselk1365]

Music to myself 🎧🥁🎹🎸☮️

[@maximehedin7143]

Cool ! Now I know who makes all those good musics in the asian restaurant in my street

[@RFD510]

Someone had this band going on r/PAN and now I'm here. Pretty dope stuff.

[@leonardomonterotti59]

We were all waiting for this.

[@niccoamran4299]

when ur get high listen this song and keep watching on circle art illustration this is how khruangbin choose better 👏🏻

[@rachapongsawangpaew6226]

เพลง: เดินกะลา This song blew my mind and woke up my Thai soul, love วง: เครื่องบิน

[@shyfelt]

im so glad my father showed me this :)

[@coolmacho975]

This is dope!! Congrats´guys ! Great sound and exquisite play.

[@TheSaturdayNights]

Work friend suggested, love it. This is feet up music

[@zach6907]

The tastiest, nay, the funkiest of jams.

[@SublimeGemini]

this the type of music playing when you walk into a smoke shop by the beach lol

[@Alex-eb5lq]

This is just soooo beautiful ! you gotta love this jam !

[@tertergame]

Reapect from thailand 🇹🇭 🤘🏻

[@yohanng4350]

Sawatdeekhap !!!!

[@ทักษ์มากสังข์]

ชอบครับ อยากให้ไทยเรามีแนวนี้เยอะๆ

[@mrhope255]

no entiendo nada, pero esas letras de seguro traen la buena onda. saludos AMIGO... desde México. amor y paz. peace and love

[@usuariox3195]

Me gusta este tema su sonido de esa guitarra pareciera que tiene una gran influencia en jimi hendrix ! Es hermoso ese sonido y me gusta esta banda ! Paz para tod@s ☮✌☮✌

[@charlieparkmusic]

Cures depression

[@sundayins8591]

Thai meaning is Walk with coconut shoes. 🥥

[@catsandweed2107]

Son perfectos !son todo lo que esta bien !!!!!!!

[@duathani]

finding something new every listen

[@_chrome_hearts_]

one of my fave

[@blissfulcoconut1511]

i very excite to see them june 22nd at EF2017