Reamker by Takrut (Part 1)
These recordings of the Reamker recited by Ta Krut are, as far as we know, the only documents of this type that have been preserved. They were done in two very different situations. One part was recorded around 1965 in the studios of Radiodiffusion Nationale Khmère. Ta Krut held a recitation session there, and Jacques Brunet was able to preserve a copy. The second part of the recordings was done at Jacques Brunet’s request, in 1968, outdoors and in public, in the village of Rokakong. Jacques Brunet then wanted to compare the two versions. This method of proceeding explains the very different sound ambiances between the studio version and the public version.
This record of Ta Krut has been restored by Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center with the advice of Professor Alain Daniel and the support of UNESCO and Cambodian National Comission for UNESCO.
Producer : Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center ; NARA(National Archives and Records Administration) ; UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
Place : The studios of Cambodian National Radio
Host : Chhun Krut
