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[W]aab [S]ite >> Music
ArmChair
>>POPidols>> How did you guys form Armchair?
During our college years, all of us used to mess around for fun with our individual talents. We started out musically through the college cirriculam rather then having a clear vision to produce the album. A lot of our collegues liked rock music but after growing up, we all preferred adult contemporary and pop music. We all met each other through a mutual friend who introduced us to Bossa Nova. We were all impressed and hooked by the melodic sounds of Bossa Nova. We felt quite relaxed after listening to this type of music. I guess that was when we became influenced by that type of music.
>>POPidols>>Do you feel your audience will enjoy this type of music as much as you guys?
Currently, Thailand is going through a lot of changes. During this period, a lot of people are beginning to widen their preferences in art and music. It’s almost a like a rebellion in a sense. And the people hunger for new ideas. Since we are the new generation of artists, we too are thriving for new ideas and sounds. Therefore, we feel that this type of audience will not have a problem with listening to what Armchair has to say.
>>POPidols>> How’s the feedback so far?
We’ve talked about the target audience before launching the album and it turns out we were quite accurate for the most part. Our objective was to have people understand what we were all about. That’s all we really wanted out of this album. So, I guess we’ve gotten quite a good feedback from our fans, which is great!
>>POPidols>> Who helped you on this album?
We owe a lot to our producer, Rungjarean Ooptumpotuwutt, and the team. He not only helped produce this album, he was also our advisor and friend. Since we’re newbies in this industry, Rungjarean was always there to guide us through the tough parts and make the whole experience fun.
>>POPidols>> What was it like working with other people?
We had to work together based on our various ideas. When you have to team up with a lot of creative people, there’s a chance your ideas and others will be unused. Therefore, it takes an open mind and the will to share that makes it all work. The experience was both interesting and rewarding to all of us.
>>POPidols>> How did you come with the name “Armchair”?
We knew from the start that our music will create a relaxed atmosphere. We wanted to create a mood that is adaptable for all types of situation. For instance, we wanted our sound to be compatible while driving in the countryside or talking with friends. Thus, the first thing we thought of was a comfortable piece of furniture to rest in.
>>POPidols>> And what about the tittle of the album, ”Pastel Moods”?
We think the name of the album is pretty straightforward. In order to complement the name “Armchair” and to reflect mood of the album, pastel was the obvious choice for us.
>>POPidols>> Why did you choose the track “Lover’s Lullaby” to be your first single and music video?
We felt this track was the most accurate single to reflect the mood, style and sound of our album. It was also one of our favorite songs to play since it incorporated a lot of instruments.
>>POPidols>> Would Armchair like to leave something for the fans?
Well, since this is our first album, we appreciate all of your support. Especially on the singles we would like to recommend; Lover’s Lullaby and Similan.
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-Taken From <Pop Idols
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