Salin is a Thai-born, Canada-based Juno-nominated drummer, producer and composer. Her current music explores the enchanting sounds of Northeast Thailand and marries it with the 70’s psychedelia of West Africa, all through the lens of modern soulful production. Through her music, she ponders themes of identity, spirituality, and humanity, all paired with a dose of fun to create a unique sonic journey for her listeners.
Her song “Si Chomphu” has been in Top 40 chart of Cat Radio’s (Thailand) and KCRW’s (LA). She also has the opportunity to perform at a variety of festivals, including CHANEL Summer Tour 2024, and the Montreal International Jazz Festival (2022,2024). Working with both local Thais as well as Canadian musicians, Salin is bringing together elements of East and West in the form of her second full-length album, set to be released in March.
Today Glide is offering a premiere of standout track “Painted Lady,” an enchanting song complemented by even more enchanted vibes. Surrounded by the rich golds, yellows, and browns of a leafy forest on a sunny fall day, Salin lays down a groove-laden drum track that is a quiet force. Incorporating jazz, funk, and a mellow, calming rhythm, she is completely in her element as she provides percussive guidance to this soundtrack featuring top-notch trumpet and saxophone with shimmering keys and in-the-pocket bass playing. There is a warm, mellow feeling to the track that is enhanced by the visuals as Salin seems to bask in the moment and the music.
Salin describes the inspiration behind the song:
“’Salin’ also means river/water of life in Thai, reflecting my connection with the Painted Lady. I made a prayer that if there’s an Indian summer, I would film this video, as Canadian fall weather is simply too cold for anyone to be outside without a coat. One weekend, Indian summer came and the leaves were the perfect color for us to film ‘Painted Lady.’ I found the perfect location where the sun hits perfectly during the golden hour. In one of the takes, the leaves coordinatingly blow around me during the peak of the song. We simply couldn’t plan all of this. This shows that when things just happen perfectly, it is only through an act of God and he/she is there whenever we need.”
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