ROBAM BOUNG SOUNG- princess Norodom Bohpa Devi

[sivhengu]

She performed as a boy or man. Woman movement is more graceful. I think it's still the same now with this dance.

[athinaab]

Excellent video!

[lchan90a]

thanks

[Phynam]

I don't know about the recording quality in 1960 a lot...but I could imagine, that's just the record, why it's so "speedy".

You know the very old and very speeded up films of Charlie Chaplin? I think it's like this..

[TSerey]

I don't understand why this is mark as spam? Anyways, "ruor" is a piece when the dancer come out by running a bit fast in line -example: "Khmer Classical Dance Neary Chea Chour" comparing to the usual "s'muer" piece. "S'muer" take a bit longer and have more movements involved. I hope that explains it. :)

[lchan90a]

i did not spam that comment, someone else could of spam it. yes i think i know what you're talking about. i like the style when they walk out a bit fast. gets more of the audience attention. i would like to know more about the "s'muer", if your willing to explain it. thanks in advance!

[lchan90a]

whats "rour"

[CitalL86]

Our dance, just like anything went through some reforms. New king/queen ad a little when they rein. Our dance actually use to be similar to thai, which was ours to begin with. A little faster, and less graceful. Just like the french ballet...in the beginning they could only do two, at the most pirouettes (spins). But because of todays inovations i.e pointe slippers, they can do almost 4. Same with the leg lifting. Wasnt as important. But later, one master was particular of leg lift height. IMO

[lchan90a]

i am assuming they shortened the dance so it can be fitted into the movie thats within this dance.

[lchan90a]

maybe thats how they danced back then. I'm not sure either why she danced like that.

[chayavat]

classic & forever

[lchan90a]

yup yup

[guyfrommalaysia]

Hi Ichan90a,

Would you mind send me the complete file of this clip please? I like this piece very much!

Stan

[lchan90a]

uh sure but what you mean by complete file? this is the whole dance of robam boung soung.

[guyfrommalaysia]

Hi Ichana, would you mind sending me the complete performance of this robam boung soung by princess norodom bohpa devi? Or maybe the full soundtrack of this clip? I like the music.

Hope to hear frm you soon :)!

Stan

[lchan90a]

hey stan,

yeah this is the whole dance. i guess this dance was shortened up so it can fit into the movie. is it possible to message me your email address?

[cbora311]

she's the best dancers of all for the cambodian , when she was younger .. i dont care who she was and her private life, but she dances flawless .

[lchan90a]

yes indeed she's a very beautiful dancer. hmmmm i'm not sure if she still perform nowadays =/

[naruto10119]

shes terribly great at dancing, except for her one and only flaw. she doesn't seem to be able to life her foot very high...

[lchan90a]

maybe thats how they danced back then =/

[asianelements]

Sounds like oum Sinn Sisamorth singig in there.

[lchan90a]

yes thats his voice. most of the music to the dances are sang by Sinn Sisamuth.

[Cambodiandancer]

even though she didnt lift her leg up high she still dance beautiful

[lchan90a]

yeah i agree with you. she can still move very gracefully.

[KhmerSerey1]

Thank you your majesty,your grace,princess Bopha Devi ;)

[lchan90a]

thanx for commenting :)

[sndramafnatic23]

Thanks again for sharing. Where did you get all these old clips from?

[lchan90a]

yup you're welcome. gosh i remember i got it from this one website, but i forgot it was sorta long time ago.

[naruto10119]

it's the king's website and if i remember right, its in the french section under filographie and the movie is called enchantee

[sndramafnatic23]

thanks

=)

[lchan90a]

YOU'RE WELCOME :)