Phra Rahu (Draft)

The audio accompanying this piece is from a track titled  Kai-ja-met-tra (Mercy) from Wisit Sasanatieng's 2007 film, Fah Talai Jone (Tears of the Black Tiger). It is a 1940s Sunthraporn big band number, composed by Leud Prasomsap and Eua Sunthornsanan and sung in the film by Veera Bamrungsri. The Phra Rahu series, like Sasanatieng’s film is, ultimately, a paean to almighty Buddha for his compassion​. ​​
 

Yoo hoo hoo hoo

I've been crying for your mercy

Does anyone have some mercy for me

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Yoo hoo hoo hoo

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From the lyrics of Mercy by Leud Prasomsap

(as translated in the subtitles of Tears of the Black Tiger DVD)