The new band Vie Trio,
composed of Srinarong siblings Pae, Parn and
Puy, has a classical background but Miracle,
their debut album, blends in elements of pop
and hip hop to create an easy-listening, more
approachable experience.

BK: Why Vie Trio?

Pae: It’s a pretty straightforward name. Vie is French for life
and trio means three, so basically Vie Trio stands for our three
lives.

BK: Tell us more about how this album began?

Parn: Last year, I was playing cello in the musical Fah Jarod
Sai and Pae just came back from the US. Both of us met Boy
Takonkiet [the musical’s director] and he asked Pae to play
the violin for him. And it was Boy who fi rst came up with the
idea of releasing an album together.
Pae: We are very lucky to have this opportunity. It allows us
to truly express ourselves without any limits.

BK: For many people, classical music is challenging, if not boring,

to listen to. How do you feel about that attitude?

Parn: It is true that classical music is considered stuffy, fi t only
for the highbrow. But it’s only because people have made it
that way. For example, look at how classical musicians dress.
Pae: I wouldn’t say violin is that different from guitar or bass.
Classical is just one kind of music. And classical music is the
root of all music today, anyway.

BK: So why do you like classical music?

Parn: We were brought up with classical music in our home.
Our father [Suthin Srinarong, an executive committee member
of Bangkok Symphony Orchestra] is a major influence. He
inspired us to pick up classical music. But he never forced us
to play, though. It’s our own decision.

BK: Apart from playing your instruments, were you involved in

production?

Pae: Yes, I am the co-producer of this album.
Parn: When Pae was away, we would always work through
the internet. I mean, Pae would send us emails telling us exactly
what to do.

BK: What are your expectations for this album?

Puy: I hope we can help people understand that classical
music is not complicated or too diffi cult to appreciate.
Parn: From our album, you’ll see that we’ve got rock, pop or
even rap. It’s obvious that classical music can be featured with
different types of music.

BK: If you were not a musician, what would you be doing?

Pae: I never thought of becoming anything else. I love music.
Parn: I wanted to be a cashier when I was a kid. I loved to
play as a supermarket cashier back then.
Puy: A diplomat who also plays music.