CREATIVE MUSIC COMPOSITION “HOMRONG NAKHON SI THAMMARAT

Abstract

This research article aims to compose a Homrong Nakhon Si Thammarat piece based on the identity of “Nakhon Sam Tham.” It is a qualitative study that draws upon documents, compositional theories, and local context in creating the musical piece. The research findings reveal that the composition of the Homrong Nakhon Si Thammarat based on the identity of Nakhon Sam Thamm is divided into three parts: the essence of Nakhon Si Thammarat, a province rich in heritage and culture, with a historical background as a spiritual center for Buddhists in Southern Thailand and abundant natural resources. Thus, it has been dubbed “Nakhon Sam Tham,” which consists of Nakhon of Dhamma, Nakhon of Nature, and Nakhon of Arts and Culture. The composition is divided into three components: 1) Compositional Concepts-Consisting of three aspects: Dhamma, Nature, and Arts and Culture. These aspects are interpreted and developed into melodic lines that reflect the unique identity of Nakhon Si Thammarat. 2) Melodic Structure and Compositional Method-Divided into three sections and four stages: Section 1 contains five segments, representing the Nakhon of Dhamma; Section 2 has three segments, representing the Nakhon of Nature; and Section 3 includes three segments, representing the Nakhon of Arts and Culture. The four compositional stages are: Compositional method, central melodic motifs, melodic development, and rhythmic patterns Nha-Thap, followed by the March Nakhon Si Thammarat and Long-wa and 3) Interpretation and Reflections on the Homrong Nakhon Si Thammarat-This final part reflects the identity of Nakhon Sam Tham as embedded in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Each melodic section is relatively short and aesthetically structured, to begin with a simple melody that gradually intensifies in rhythmic and melodic complexity. Elements of Southern Thai folk music are interwoven throughout, creating a fresh and distinctive musical character that effectively conveys the spirit of Nakhon Si Thammarat.