[12], When asked to play their first gig, Lee, who was learning to speak Thai at the time, decided they should use her favorite Thai word "khruangbin" (Thai: เครื่องบิน; RTGS: khrueang bin), which means "aeroplane", as their name. And then I would stand up and start moving with the lines, and it made me move like that. What led to the new album? Follow the bass: An interview with Laura Lee of Khruangbin Music — 23.10.20. And like their previous efforts, Khruangbin’s new album keeps listeners guessing what will come next, as the trio continues to change genres and styles more often than LL changes outfits. [3], Speer and Johnson met in 2004 while playing in Rudy Rasmus' St. John's Methodist Church gospel band in Houston, Texas. It goes with all of my outfits, which is really important [laughs]. Lee, who never repeats a stage outfit, is Khruangbin’s energetic pulse, the one driving the band’s ambition. Obviously I’m holding it down with DJ, so I’m the connector between the two. ("¿Cómo me quieres?") Khruangbin is a three-piece band from Texas, formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Johnson on drums. Do you consciously incorporate world music influences into your writing? [7] In 2010, both Lee and Speer went on tour with Yppah who opened for Bonobo. My ring finger and my pinkie act as one because I haven’t spent enough time drilling myself to use all four fingers. The strings are so much of the bass tone, and the flats I have on there are part of my sound. People think my social media feed is what my real life is like at all times, but those pictures are carefully taken and selected in the moments that lend themselves to them. Her SX Jazz Bass was a gift from Speer, and not only is she proud that she’s never changed its strings, she also smiles while confessing that its buttercream color matches all of her outfits. How did you accomplish your tone in the studio? The bohemian recording setup that Khruangbin embrace in the creation of their work sees the trio disconnect themselves from the buzz of Houston and head out to a barn in the countryside to craft their art. It’s always doable; it’s just hard. I like that progression, because I remember falling in love with every Beatle at different times, and I know how that feels. In the same way that I learned he used one finger to pluck, I’m not savvy with my fretting hand. By the time the group reconvened in May 2019 to … We jammed that and DJ turned his recorder on. Did your burnout have any impact on the new material when you went back to it? nathan seabrook people. I played a Fender Bass VI with a pick on a lot of the songs with Leon Bridges, and now Mark is hard at work building me one; he was a luthier and guitar tech for a long time. In the beginning I would write and play as if I was humming. They needed a bass player, and he wanted me to take the gig. Laura Lee: If we’re referencing any breaks or samples there’s a question mark about what we’re sampling, because most of the crowd, we assume, thinks we’re playing whatever came out in the nineties, but really there’s another step back [to the original songs that the hip-hop track sampled], which is really nice because we get different generations to come to our shows. Leezy is her own thing. I call it “being up the butthole” of the project, when you’re in it too deep for too long. [27], Khruangbin's musical genre is a hotly debated topic amongst critics. Bass Laura Lee (Khruangbin) Recorded At THE FARM, Burton, Tx & THE TREEHOUSE, Houston, Tx; additional at SUGARHILL Studios, Houston, Tx. Speer, Lee, and DJ also host … But I took a page out of the book that there isn’t a right way to play. Leezy’s visual persona matches her sonic role in Khruangbin, whose music is heavily dominated by her bass lines that groove and roll, reminiscent of James Jamerson’s iconic playing on countless Motown classics. It definitely did, but in a good way. Solid in foundation and locked in with DJ’s simple pocket drumming, LL’s focus on rhythm allows Speer to cover a lot of ground on guitar, as his lead work soars with equal parts melodicism and heavy riffing. Bassist Laura Lee Ochoa, and drummer, Donald ‘DJ’ Johnson, nod in agreement. One of the most exciting and disciplined three-pieces playing right now is a band from Houston, Texas. April 25, 2018 . [6] Shortly before the release of Con Todo El Mundo, the band also covered Ma Beham Nemiresim by Googoosh, a popular Iranian songstress, for the Artists Rise Against Islamophobia compilation,[19] and created a Tehran-specific playlist on Spotify, in addition to many other city-specific playlists, as part of their AirKhruang DJ series. Khruangbin is a three-piece band from Texas, formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Johnson on drums. Eric's Plus One this week is Laura Lee, bassist for Khruangbin. Originally this was to help them move from the stage to the merchandise stand without being recognised during early tours. 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Khruangbin bassist and singer Laura Lee never performs in the same outfit twice. There are only a couple of times when I’ve wanted to reference something. chrome wobble; the north face cinemagraphs; video ; selected cinemagraphs; contact; menu. Then I send Mark that recording, he chops up the bass lines he likes the most and records guitar on top of that. It definitely is. You had been touring non-stop since the 2018 release of Con Todo El Mundo. The church employed Speer as the guitarist and Johnson as the organist. [17], In January 2018, Khruangbin released their second album, Con Todo El Mundo. “Connaissais de Face” has a great shuffle groove. I was feeling so burnt out that after the ten weeks of touring, I went camping with some friends and some of their friends, one of them being a guy named Mordechai. Sometime after the tour with Bonobo the artist featured Khruangbin's song, "Calf Born in Winter," on his 2014 Late Night Tales compilation. Roots Radics bass master Errol "Flabba" Holt is big for me, too. Witness how the Texas trio spawns their brand of atmospheric Thai-funk rock with an expansive use of ’verb and a pair of road-trodden, vintage-styled instruments. [2] Their debut studio album, The Universe Smiles Upon You (2015), draws from the history of Thai music in the 1960s, specifically from Luk thung, while their second album, Con Todo El Mundo (2018), has influences from Spain and the Middle East. Yet, convention takes a backseat to conviction for the three — especially Lee, who has become the band’s figurehead. Khruangbin’s rehearsal space, writing room and recording studio is quite literally amongst the flora … Lee and Speer wear matching jet black Cleopatra wigs, and Lee, who is also known by her stage name and alter-ego Laura Leezy, insists on intimidatingly high heels. [17] The title of the album came from Laura Lee's Mexican-American grandfather, who would often ask, "How do you love me?" In contrast to the mellow presence of DJ and Speer, Lee's stage persona, "Leezy," commands the audience while dancing and vibing with the music. I always just mic my amp, and I always use tube amps. Preferring her tone to boast more midrange than low end, LL has possessed only one bass since she first started playing in 2009, coinciding with the formation of the band. How does it feel to take more of a frontwoman role? What’s the best advice about bass you’ve ever been given? The costumes come off, the lights go down, and then it’s just me — and I hadn’t hung out with that person in a while. And I’ve never changed the strings on it! I’ve played vintage basses strung with old roundwounds, and they almost become like flatwounds because there’s so much gunk on the strings. [6] In 2009, Lee started to learn the bass with guidance from Speer. I’m in the process of getting a new bass because I finally found my ultimate tone. [26], June 26, 2020 Khruangbin released their third studio album Mordechai. Pour la première fois, après deux albums où règnent les compositions instrumentales, Khruangbin fait résonner sa voix. Then I run a lot of mids, and I fully open my tone knob. Khruangbin is formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald "DJ" Johnson on drums. “Pelota” has an almost cumbia feel from your bass line. There are only three instruments, so before we started doing vocals, the melody was carried as a conversation between the guitar and bass. Texan trio Khruangbin is formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald "DJ" Johnson on drums. A notable part of the band's visual style is the black wigs that Speer and his bandmate Lee wear on stage, and during promotional interviews and photoshoots. How would you describe the role of the bass in Khruangbin? It’s integral on both the rhythmic and melodic sides. Mark taught me a lot about the bass, so he’s definitely on my list. [3], In 2018, Khruangbin recorded live for Spotify an arrangement of the Indian song Khuda Bhi Aasman Se, played by Mohammed Rafi in the movie Dharti (1970), a Bollywood movie classic. I went on a hike with him and his kids, and we got into a deep conversation about life being the journey and death being the destination. It’s like rubbing your belly and patting your head. [4] “When we first started the band, we wanted to have a formula,” he says. The initial writing session was in May 2019. He’s an encyclopedia of what you can do on guitar; his knowledge is infinite. It has a lot of sentimental value, and I love the color. [1] Speer, Lee, and DJ also host "AirKhruang" radio shows on NTS Radio and Facebook Live. He does a lot of production work; that stuff comes easy for him. [14], After touring with Bonobo, he featured Khruangbin's song, 'Calf Born in Winter' on his 2014 Late Night Tales compilation. When I was learning James Jamerson’s bass lines and found out he played with one finger, I started playing those songs with one finger, and that changed the whole feel for me. I felt much better when I went back home; I was refreshed to start working on the music again. My SX bass was a gift from Mark when I graduated college. And then DJ comes in and helps to arrange and finalize the ideas. Khruangbin (Thai for airplane, or literally "engine fly") are a jet-setting trio from Texas whose smooth, groove-heavy music is heavily inspired by Thai rock and funk from the '60s and '70s, as well as a multitude of other influences ranging from surf rock to dub to Iranian pop. After playing for six months, she auditioned and got the gig to be the bassist for Yppah on his upcoming tour. Taking influence from 1960's Thai funk - their name literally translates to "Engine Fly" in Thai - Khruangbin is steeped in the bass heavy, psychedelic sound of their inspiration, Tarantino soundtracks and surf-rock cool. Laura Lee (Khruangbin) By Osiris Media / Eric Krasno. Taking influence from 1960's Thai funk - their name literally translates to "Engine Fly" in Thai - Khruangbin is steeped in the bass heavy, psychedelic sound of their inspiration, Tarantino soundtracks and surf-rock cool. [13] Speer said that, had they had the foresight to predict the band's success, they might not have chosen a name that was so difficult to pronounce. I graduated and I was teaching third-grade math. When I do costume changes throughout our sets I imagine people picture me running backstage and lifting my arms up like a diva and having multiple people dress me. Video. Khruangbin (/ˈkrʌŋbɪn/ KRUNG-bin; Thai: [kʰrɯa̯ŋ˥˩.bin], เครื่องบิน) is an American musical trio from Houston, Texas, with Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Ray "DJ" Johnson Jr. on drums. Which bass players have influenced your playing the most? So he’ll put my bass lines on a loop and he’ll play with them until I stop him and pick out something he’s doing. Somehow that conversation led me to picking up his bass and wanting to know what it was all about. "—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released in that territory. In the studio when we record, Mark will look at me and ask if I’m sure I want to do this because it’ll be complicated to pull it off live. Khruangbin’s Laura Lee reveals her journey behind their third album 'Mordechai,' and explains how mid-show wardrobe changes have become her calling card. How big of a role did you have in writing the songs? In an effort to sound like the world, we were hoping to sound like Houston because it’s multicultural here, and this is where we live. I did that for six months and I was terrified. I would be lying if I didn’t include Paul McCartney on my list; he’s an amazing bass player and is super melodic. Words: Silken Weinberg Photography: Donavon Smallwood Stylist: Silken Weinberg Stylist Assist: Imaan Sayed Beauty: Mia Varrone Collage Artwork & Layout: Angela Ricciardi & Silken Weinberg Super 8 footage: Angela Ricciardi. [9] Upon their return, they asked Johnson to join the band as drummer, to play simple break-beats under the guitar and bass. Join the official Khruangbin Khru Club for free. Donald Johnson, Jr. Laura Lee Mark Speer . [16], Shortly thereafter, Khruangbin were named The Guardian's "New Band of the Week,"[13] opening for acts like Father John Misty,[6] Tycho,[17] Chicano Batman, and Massive Attack. In the beginning of the band, the writing was heavily on Mark and myself. We got to a waterfall and we were at the very top of it. I believe it’s the psychological element of seeing the girl with the bass and liking her first. It wasn’t on the chopping block for the album, and when we were deciding on the order of songs on the album, DJ wanted to go back to listen to the song files that we had been storing up. Khruangbin, the Houston-based group comprised of bassist Laura Lee Ochoa, guitarist Mark Speer, and drummer Donald “DJ” Johnson, are pleased to announce their new album, Mordechai, out June 26th on Dead Oceans, in association with Night Time Stories. Speer already had the gig as guitarist for Yppah and had encouraged Lee to audition. That must be fun to have the stage alter ego of Leezy. Their debut studio album, The Universe Smiles Upon You (2015), draws from the history of Thai music in the 1960s, specifically from Luk thung, while their second album, Con Todo El Mundo(2018), has influences from Spain and the Middle East. The band is known for blending global music influences, such as classic soul, dub and psychedelia. It’s a bit of a misconception, because I’m singing as much as Mark is singing. –BM, Hear Her On: Khruangbin, Mordechai [2020, Dead Oceans], Rig 1972 Fender Bassman 10, Ampeg B-15, SVT 8x10, Pedals Demeter Compulator, Acme Motown DI. But when we finished that tour I knew I wanted to start a band, and I started Khruangbin. Khruangbin is an American musical trio from Houston, Texas, with Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Ray "DJ" Johnson Jr. on drums. “It’s like, ‘This is what we do, and we’re not gonna try and go outside the box too much. I’ve always been a big fan of that. Our world music influences are way more subconscious than they are conscious. She's a long way from Lee's offstage demeanor. Rig Rundown: Khruangbin John Bohlinger. table for michael felix design; parachute home; hozen vegan handbags; movement. [20][21], They also opened for Leon Bridges on his recent 2018 tour, as well as Trey Anastasio's Ghosts of the Forest tour in 2019. [5], In 2007, Speer met Lee through friends, where they initially connected over a shared love of Afghan music and Middle Eastern architecture. [18] They also joined the festival circuit, playing a string of festivals like Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, ACL, Outside Lands, Desert Daze, and South by Southwest. I quit my job and went on tour, and it was five of us sleeping in one hotel room. Like anything, you have to fake it until you make it, and then it’ll happen. Because it’s a costume situation, she has her own persona. I don’t think I ever thought about listening to or focusing on the bass before then; I always felt it, but I never truly listened to it with my ears. things i want to show u; touch too much; product. There’s something about the midrange of bass that I just love. I pick one at random, loop it in Ableton, and record myself playing on top of it. I also play for the way that I would want to dance to the song, even if that’s just a sway. On stage, Lee and her bandmates, guitarist and vocalist Mark Speer and drummer Donald "DJ" Johnson, are instantly recognisable. The official website of Khruangbin, a musical trio from Texas with Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Ray "DJ" Johnson Jr. on drums. Submit Corrections. Drawing inspiration from 60s funk, movie scores, and gospel music, Khruangbin's diverse palette is … Bass is a huge part. [25], Khruangbin released the single Pelota from their album Mordechai June 16, 2020 along with a video directed by Hugo Rodrigues Rodriguiez written by Alvaro Sotomayor and produced by Glassworks Creative Studio via Dead Oceans. So I took the leap and jumped down the waterfall, and it felt amazing. Since bursting onto the scene and captivating listeners with their 2015 debut, The Universe Smiles Upon You, three-piece Khruangbin (pronounced krung-bin) have become a breakout success thanks to their world-music influences that stem from places far from the band's Texas roots like Thailand, Spain, Iran, and Ethiopia. When we were out at the farm where we record, we pushed for the music not to sound like it was from any particular part of the world. When in doubt, subtract. How did that come about? Khruangbin experienced a period of emboldened creativity in the studio; Laura Lee describes her bandmates as technically minded “cavemen” who are ready to … What is it that you love about it? I got it in 2009, so for 11 years it’s had the same set. This album definitely has an evolved sound from your previous work. [28] As music journalist Rob Shepherd noted for PostGenre, "The [name Khruangbin], which translates to “flying engine” or airplane in Thai, is perfect for their music as it often crosses borders and cultures. I feel proud of Leezy. On that trip I was talking about how I had been on that big tour and I was questioning a lot of things, and wondering who I am outside of the band. [10] The band's name symbolizes the international set of influences that shaped the band's formation. They discuss how they are weathering the storm of COVID-19, how Khruangbin formed, Laura's newfound appreciation for Phish, and how Khruangbin's plans for 2020 have been altered. I have to sit with the songs for a long time. But I like it when it cuts through and just sits right with everything. Our first record was talked about as being a Thai-funk record, which we didn’t think was fair because we’re not Thai. Apart from any ethnic comparison, their music is often labeled as soul, funk, psychedelic, or stoner rock — but the truth is, the members of Khruangbin are just playing what they feel, and that seems to vary frequently. But I think the audience will pick my voice out more. We pulled from everywhere on this album. Mark is constantly digging for music from around the world, and the music we listen to backstage and on the bus is stuff that he finds. I’ll sit in Ableton and will slow down the track so that I can learn how to sing and play the parts slowly, and then I’ll speed it all up. I think my voice is heard a little more. A few months later I saw Tommy Guerrero at Noise Pop 2019 and he reminded me so much of Khruangbin’s guitar melodies. The Texan musician’s discussion with Kraz starts with both talking about their current situation off the road. [22] In 2020, the group was featured on the cover of Relix. Laura Lee said the band wanted the album to sound like "the world, rather than any one particular part of the world,” with influences from West African, Indian, Vietnamese, German, Czech, Mexican and many more cultures. I just needed time away to reflect on it. The seeds of Khruangbin were sown when Mark and Laura were invited to tour with Ninja Tune's YPPAH supporting Bonobo across his 2010 American tour. [28] Mostly instrumental,[29] the band's sound has been described as soul, surf, psychedelic, and funk,[29] with one website even describing them as "electronic". and would only accept one response, "Con todo el mundo," or in English, "with all the world. It completely changed the song’s aesthetic, and gave it the vibe we were going for. Were you inspired by anything in particular? We were in Barcelona at a soundcheck when we came up with that; the drums and bass came out very Ethiopian-driven. Because of that, a lot of times he won’t know where to go. That’s when they sound amazing to me, but it requires wearing them in for a lot of years. I don’t use a lot of pedals outside of a tuner and occasional compression; I haven’t ventured into effects much yet. In 2009, while I was still in school, I wanted to play piano again, and I asked Mark for some help. The second album was viewed as our Middle Eastern record, which isn’t wrong because I can hear that, but we’ve never wanted to be labeled as one particular thing. The one that shines a bit brighter than the rest.Co-Founder of Khru Members Only ClubBass Goddess Get access to contests, discounts, pre-sale tickets, and more. It’s healthy to walk away from something and come back to it to hear it with fresh ears. My response is always that I want to make the music for the record and then deal with the live translation when we get there. I remember in the studio asking if I was too loud, and they said they could hear everyone. "—" denotes album that did not chart or was not released in that territory. It helps me separate from her and it helps me emotionally to put it on her, so I let her take on all of the pressure. We wrote a lot of the music, and then we had several months away from the project when we were touring; so we went back into the studio in November after a lot of time had passed, which was really valuable to this process. Being on the road impacts me so much, and I was nearing a burnout phase. It’s definitely not natural for me. It’s like peanut butter. In truth, I’m running back there hoping I don’t break my ankle, and then I’m frantically changing my clothes awkwardly in the short time I have. He didn’t know who I was or who Khruangbin is, and he just knew I was a friend of a friend and he wanted to help me, and he didn’t want anything in return. Khruangbin Biography by Paul Simpson + Follow Artist. I’ve got a bank of drum loops that either DJ has recorded or that Mark’s pulled from some of my favorite songs. It really resonated with me. This is your first album to prominently feature vocals. Our engineer will tell you that I’m 95% fingers when it comes to my tone. In the in-between periods there were new things that happened to us that changed our perspective. Release Date … As rhythmic as your playing is, your bass lines are very lyrical and melodic. With the first two records we were listening to a lot of Thai music when we went in, and I was still such a baby player that I didn’t think about it. 176.6k Followers, 1,632 Following, 21 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Laura Lee (@lauraleezy) [15] The song became one of the most popular tracks on the record, helping create an initial audience[9] for the band's first EP, History of Flight, and debut record, The Universe Smiles Upon You, in 2015. His family owns a barn in Burton, Texas where Khruangbin records all their music, while the overdubs are done in SugarHill Recording Studios in Houston. More than anything, that’s what happens to us in this band. Taking influence from 1960's Thai funk - their name literally translates to "Engine Fly" in Thai - Khruangbin is steeped in the bass heavy, psychedelic sound of their inspiration, Tarantino soundtracks and surf-rock cool. Building on the sound of their previous two albums, Mordechai touches on the cornerstones of their style while showing musical growth from all three players — even adding lead vocals to their repertoire. Laura Lee is featured on the second episode of Eric Krasno Plus One. When we started, there was no intention of how we wanted things to sound. But once you take out a few notes, all of a sudden it sounds way cooler and groovier. I was willing to put in the time to hurt my fingers and get them ready. With such a global palate, it’s surprising to learn that the band’s multicultural music has all been composed and recorded in a small barn in the 300-person town of Burton, Texas. I’ve found that people will like me first as a high-heel-wearing, bass-playing girl, and then they like Mark because he’s the shredder. I hear players playing my bass lines on Instagram, and they’re playing with better technique than me, and it doesn’t sound as groovy in a way. Taking influence from 1960's Thai funk - their name literally translates to "Engine Fly" in Thai. I put foam in front of the bridge of my bass, so that impacts my sound. My amp wouldn’t fit in the van, so I went DI every night, and it was all very grassroots. I’ll freestyle bass over a drum loop, and Mark will pick the parts that he likes, and then we’ll develop them from there. C’est la bassiste Laura Lee que l’on entend d’abord, dans First Class, le morceau liminaire de l’album. I always ask the sound people to turn down my low end at every venue, and they look at me puzzled, because that’s bass. Album released through Dead Oceans. One thing she won’t change is her conviction to remain authentic to herself … and also to her strings. [23], In April 2020, Khruangbin announced they would release their album Mordechai, on June 26 via Dead Oceans and shared their lead single "Time (You & I)" [24], In addition to announcing the relaunch of AirKhruang, they released the single "So We Won't Forget" and the accompanying video directed by Scott Dungate and co-produced by Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo x Nakama in May 2020. I hadn’t experienced anything like it. Interview 4 With Laura Lee of Khruangbin. Mark landed a tour opening for Bonobo, playing with a band called Yppah. 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