Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock And Roll

Posted April 24, 2015 by Meoskop in Media Reviews, Movies, Music / 2 Comments

album cover for the film soundtrack, Cambodian rock stars of the sixties are shown in a cover meant to emulate albums of the era, with bright neon pink, teal and yellow accenting, in the owed corner a soldier indicates what's to comeGuys, seriously, I want to see Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock And Roll right now. It’s not streaming, it’s not on dvd, it’s only available via a film festival tour. (I hate film festivals.)

I consoled myself by buying the soundtrack, which is exceptional. How did I not know about pre-war Cambodian rock prior to this? I recommend just buying a copy as well. If you’re on the fence, check out this track by Ros Serey Sothea.

https://youtu.be/QgpOwzQvBVw

This Bakesy Cham Krong instrumental would make Dick Dale weep. It made me weep because it loads a commercial before it plays.

https://youtu.be/MNL-Uwtpo0I

We’ve got to get on this Khmer rock thing. Like, yesterday.

five-stars

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