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Copy Thachin
Copy thachin, or simply "copy music" is a genre of music in Myanmar that originates from the early 1980s. It merges the melody and instrumentals of international songs with Burmese language, Burmese vocals. Proponents of copy thachin argue that the style is separate from cover songs due to it having unique vocal arrangements and lyrics. A small portion of copy thachin songs are direct translations of their foreign counterparts, while the vast majority often have different meanings. Additionally, copy thachin is known to change locations from Western landmarks to local Burmese locations. Thukhamein Hlaing, Thukamein Hlaing, Min Chit Thu, Maung Thit Min, and :my:ဝင်းမင်းထွေး, Win Min Htway were known to use clever wordplay and innuendos to refer to deemed "explicit" or banned content such as Gang, gang violence or Premarital sex, premarital activities. As of 2023, fewer than 140 vocalists recorded the more than 3,000 songs that make up the copy thachin reper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Cross (Burmese Band)
Iron Cross (; abbreviated as IC) is a rock band in Myanmar formed by lead guitarist Saw Bwe Hmu. , IC's band members included Chit San Maung (guitarist), Chit San Maung (lead guitarist), Khin Maung Thant (bass guitarist), Banyar Naing (keyboards player), and Kha Yan (drummer). Iron Cross has been featured in numerous studio albums for Myanmar's singers. Lay Phyu, Myo Gyi, Ah Nge and Y Wine, who have since launched solo careers, remain IC's lead vocalists. Symbol The band's symbol depicts an eagle and a metal cross, and is in a way, similar to the Nazi Party#Party symbols, Parteiadler used as a Nazi party emblem. As a result, the international community in the past, kept an eye on the band. But lead guitarist Chit San Maung said that the band had not known the symbol was a taboo. History Beginnings The band, initially named 'Holy Cross,' was formed in 1990. The band changed its name to 'Iron Cross' to draw a wider audience. A few months after disbanding the band Symphony, Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
