Labanoon
Labanoon (ลาบานูน) | |
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| Origin | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Genres | Pop rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1998–2006; 2012–present |
| Labels | มิวสิค บั๊กส์, Genie[1] |
| Members |
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| Past members | สมพร ยูโซ๊ะ |
Labanoon (ลาบานูน) are a Thai pop rock trio from Bangkok, active since 1998,[2] with a break between 2006 and 2009. Since their formation, their lineup has mostly remained the same and currently consists of Metee Arun (เมธี อรุณ) on vocals and guitar, Anan Saman (อนันต์ สะมัน) on bass, and Nattanon Srisaranon (ณัฐนนท์ ศรีศรานนท์) on drums. As of 2024, they have released nine studio albums. The band's name, Labanoon (لَبَنٌ), means "milk" in Arabic.[3]
History[edit]
Formation, success, and hiatus: 1998–2006[edit]
Metee Arun, Anan Saman, and Somporn Yuso studied together at the Islamic College of Thailand in Bangkok and later formed the band Labanoon.[2] The name, which means "milk" in Arabic (لَبَنٌ), was inspired both by the language of the band members' religion as well as the idea of making "music as plain as milk".[3][2] Shortly after forming, Labanoon was offered a record deal by Music Bugs (มิวสิค บั๊กส์), a subsidiary of GMM Grammy, after they were spotted in a music contest.[2]
The band released their debut album, titled Nom Sod (นมสด – "fresh milk"), in 1998. It was preceded by the single "Yam" (ยาม – "guard"). This was followed a year later by 191, which spawned the singles "191" and "Bang At Rak Ter" (บังอาจรักเธอ – "I may love you"). Their third album, Khon Tua Dam (คนตัวดำ – "black-body person"), was released in 2002. Three more albums followed: Clear (2003), Siam Center (สยามเซ็นเตอร์) (2005), and 24 Chua Mong (24 ชั่วโมง – "24 hours") (2006).
As their recording contract with Bugs came to an end in 2006, the band decided to go on hiatus. Metee and Anan took jobs elsewhere, and Somporn went on to play drums with the group Kala.[4]
Return from hiatus: 2012–present[edit]
In 2012, Metee and Anan reformed the group together with drummer Nattanon Srisaranon, previously of Oblivious (อ็อบบลิเวียส).[1][5] They released the album Keep Rocking, which spawned the single "Prakan chan 3" (ประกันชั้น 3 – "3rd-class insurance")
Two years later, the band signed with Genie Records and subsequently issued the single "Suksa Naree" (ศึกษานารี – "female student"). "Palang Ngarn Jon" (พลังงานจน – "low energy"), featuring luk thung singer Paowalee Pornpimon, and "Chueak Wiset" (เชือกวิเศษ – "magic rope"), followed in 2015. A fourth single, "Pae Thang" (แพ้ทาง – "lost my way"), preceded the release of the album N.E.W.S. in 2016.[6] Comedian and actor Boriboon Chanrueng appeared in the band's next single, "Phanak ngan dab phleng" (พนักงานดับเพลิง – "fireman"), following a promotional campaign that stated that he would become Labanoon's new vocalist.[7] The album's final single, "Chan kong" (ฉันก็คง – "I may"), featured Thai actress Kamolnet Rueangsri (กมลเนตร เรืองศรี).[8]
In February 2016, Music Bugs filed a lawsuit against GMM Grammy and Labanoon for copyright infringement, claiming that the band didn't own the rights to the songs from their seven preceding albums.[9][10]
In 2017, the band won Artist of the Year at the Joox Thailand Music Awards.[11]
Band members[edit]
Current
- Metee Arun ((เมธี อรุณ)) – lead vocals, guitar
- Anan Saman (อนันต์ สะมัน) – bass, backing vocals
- Nattanon Srisaranon (ณัฐนนท์ ศรีศรานนท์) – drums
Past
- Somporn Yuso (สมพร ยูโซ๊ะ) – drums
Discography[edit]
- นมสด (1998)
- 191 (1999)
- นตัวดำ (2002)
- Clear (2003)
- สยามเซ็นเตอร์ (2005)
- 24 ชั่วโมง (2006)
- Keep Rocking (2012)
- Keep Rocking (15th Anniversary) (2013)
- นมข้นหวาน: The Very Best of Labanoon (2015)
- N.E.W.S. (2016)
- Delivery (2021)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "ช็อค!! "มิวสิคบั๊กส์" ฟ้องค่าเสียหาย "วงลาบานูน-เเกรมมี่" 50 ล้านบาท!!" [Shock!! Music Bugs sues Grammy-winning band Labanoon for 50 million baht in damages!!]. sanook.com (in Thai). 12 February 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "18 ปีของ "ลาบานูน" วงร็อคเก้าชีวิตผู้ทำลายสถิติวงการเพลงไทย!!" [18 years of "Labanoon" the band with nine lives that breaks records in the Thai music industry!!]. sanook.com (in Thai). 14 January 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ a b "วงดนตรีขวัญใจวัยรุ่น กับที่มาของชื่อวงที่แฟนๆอาจไม่เคยรู้!" [Teens' favorite music bands whose names fans may never know!]. sanook.com (in Thai). 3 June 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "ลาบานูน วงแตก!? เมธี กลับใต้สวมชุด (ส.จ.)" [Has Labanoon broken up!? Methee returns to the south wearing an (S.C.) uniform.]. sanook.com (in Thai). 23 January 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Labanoon rocks back to life". nationmultimedia.com. 26 March 2016. Archived from the original on 3 September 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Labanoon rocks back to life". nationmultimedia.com. 26 March 2016. Archived from the original on 3 September 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "ตะลึง! ตั๊ก บริบูรณ์ กำลังจะมาเป็นนักร้องนำ "ลาบานูน"" [Confused! Tak Boriboon is going to be the lead singer of "Labanoon".]. sanook.com (in Thai). 15 July 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "ลาบานูน เปิดซิง "ณรัช" นักโปโลน้ำทีมชาติไทยเล่น "MV ฉันก็คง" ครั้งแรก!" [Labanoon reveals "Narach", a water polo player for the Thai national team, plays in mv "I may" for the first time!]. sanook.com (in Thai). 9 January 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "'มิวสิคบั๊กส์'ฟ้อง'แกรมมี่-ลาบานูน' เรียกค่าเสียหาย50ล้าน" ['Music Bugs' sues 'Grammy-Labanoon' asking for 50 million in damages]. bangkokbiznews.com (in Thai). 11 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "'ลาบานูน'ยันเล่นเพลง'ยาม'ได้ถึงปี60 มั่นใจไม่ผิด" ['Labanoon' insists on playing the song 'Yam' until 2017, confident it won't be wrong.]. bangkokbiznews.com (in Thai). 23 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ ""Labanoon" คว้า "ศิลปินยอดนิยมแห่งปี" ในยุคดิจิทัลจากเวที JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2017" ["Labanoon" wins "Popular Artist of the Year" in the digital era from the JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2017]. favforward.com (in Thai). 27 March 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2024.