Palmy


Eve Pancharoen, well known by her stage name Palmy, is a Thai pop singer who has recorded and released several albums including concert DVDs on the GMM Grammy label, beginning with her self-titled solo debut, Palmy, in 2001. Palmy has explored a variety of popular music styles on each of her four solo albums, and she has collaborated with the Thai ska band T-Bone to create experimental renditions of her hits Though her solo recording was Beautiful Ride in 2006, she has continued to perform live with T-Bone, and has appeared as a guest vocalist at other concerts and music festivals. She is primarily successful in Asia, especially Japan, Korea, Singapore and Thailand, but she has also performed in Australia and the United Kingdom. She is of Belgian, Mon and Thai descent. Palmy is known to perform and make public appearances barefoot; she even has a barefoot-themed concert.

Biography

Early years

Palmy was born Eve Pancharoen on 7 August 1981 to a Thai of Mon descendant mother and a Belgian father. She was raised for 12 years in Bangkok and then moved to Sydney, Australia for five years. Palmy returned to Bangkok when she was 18 years old. Palmy became interested in music in primary school, the Catholic school Pra Mae Marie in Bangkok. She was selected as a guitarist of music band of the school for two years. After moving to Sydney, Palmy attended Holy Cross College where she studied music and art. Palmy used singing as a medium to practice her English at that time. Palmy also took singing lessons at Australian Institute of Music. She was a solo singer for school graduation concert, and her success in this provided the impetus to pursue singing professionally.

Return to Thailand

Palmy returned to Thailand with a determination to be a professional singer. She signed a contract with GMM Grammy in 2000. Palmy released her first album 'Palmy' in December 2001 which included the single 'Yak Rong Dang Dang'. Palmy had her first concert organized by GMM Grammy on 7 April 2002.

Music career

Besides her achievements in the three solo albums, Palmy has performed on several occasions overseas such as in Japan, Korea, Singapore, England and Australia. Palmy was the only Thai artist performing at MTV's Asia Awards 2003 in Singapore. Palmy also held 2 big concerts in Japan: Palmy's first Live in Japan at Shibuya O-East, Tokyo on 10 June 2004 and Palmy Live in Tokyo Vol. 2 on 13 November 2006. Palmy also performed at RHB Singapore Cup Final at Singapore National Stadium and again in Singapore, she performed at Euphoria 2004 in the same event as Michael Learns to Rock and All4One. In addition, Palmy was chosen as the only Thai artist performing at "Asia Song Festival" at the Olympics Park, Seoul Korea. She held 'Palmy Live Concert' in London 2006 at Indigo O2 Arena and in 2007, Palmy performed Palmy's First Live at Sydney Concert at The Metro Theatre.

Awards

  • 2001 Most Popular New Artist, Channel Thailand Music Video Awards 2001
  • 2002 Female Singer, Elle Style Awards 2002 Elle Magazine
  • 2002 Best of Thai Female Pop Song, Music Society of Thailand
  • 2002 "Best Female Pop Singer – Golden Ganesha Award", Music Society of Thailand under the Royal Patronage
  • 2002 "Best Thai Female Music Video Award ", Channel Thailand Music Video Awards
  • 2002 Best Female Singer for National Youth, National Youth Bureau
  • 2003 Best Female Singer for National Youth, National Youth Bureau
  • 2003 Best Female Singer, Sea-Son Award
  • 2003 "Best Female Artist", Kom Chad Luek Awards
  • 2003 Best Thai female Music Video , Channel Thailand Music Video Awards III
  • 2004 "Female Artist of The Year" from Album "Stay", Fat Awards#2
  • 2004 "MGA Top Selling Newcomer", MGA Hall of Fame Awards
  • 2006 "Popular Vote Female Artist", Virgin Hitz Awards
  • 2007 " Female Artist of The Year ", From Album" Beautiful Ride", Fat Awards#5
  • 2011 "Seventeen Music female Artist" Seventeen Teen Choice Awards 2011
  • 2011 "No.1 Music Chart Monthly Award 2011 " KID MARK" Song, Intensive watch Award
  • 2011 " Best Female Artist " 10th HAMBURGER: THE DECADE OF FAME
  • 2012 "Favorite Female Artist" You2play Award 2011
  • 2012 " Best Female Artist " 1st Decade Anniversary Awards 2011
  • 2012 " Best Female Artist of the Year " Seed Awards#7
  • 2012 " Best Female Artist " Siamdara Stars Awards 2012
  • 2012 " Female Artist of the year " From Album" Five" Fat Awards#10
  • 2019 " Song of 2018 "
  • 2019 " Best Entertainment on Social Media " From Thailand Zocial Awards 2019
  • 2019 " Best Song Writer of the year "
  • 2019 " Single Hit of the year "
  • 2019 " Best Female of the year "
  • 2019 " Best Female Artist " From Single Son-Klin
  • 2019 " Best Song of the year "

    Discography

''Palmy''

The music from her self-titled debut album, Palmy was released on 21 December 2001.
The album contains ten songs:-
  1. "Yark rong dang dang"
  2. "Yoo tor dai reu plow"
  3. "Paed mong chao wan ang kan"
  4. "Kao leum"
  5. "Tob tuan"
  6. "Klua"
  7. "Peun tee suan tua"
  8. "San sa bai"
  9. "Fah song chan ma"
  10. "Fan dee kae mai kee keun"

    ''Stay''

"Her second album, Stay, was released on 29 July 2003. On this album, she has a guest artist, Jug Chawin Chitsomboon, who wrote and played the acoustic guitar in the song "Stay".
The ten songs on this album are:-
  1. "Tam pen mai tak"
  2. "Pood mai tem pak"
  3. "Trid sa dee"
  4. "Chuay ma rub chan tee"
  5. "Ched ta na"
  6. "Kra dod keun fah"
  7. "Prung née art mai mee chan"
  8. "Kor pai kon diaw"
  9. "Ni tan"
  10. "Stay"

    ''Beautiful Ride''

The third album, 3 years after the second one, was released on 6 June 2006. After struggling with the old production team, Palmy had a new production team and spent almost 2 years to produce the album.
The ten songs on the album are:-
  1. "Tick Tock"
  2. "Ooh!"
  3. "Kwam cheb puad"
  4. "Rong hai ngai ngai kab ruang derm derm"
  5. "Mai mee kam cham kad kwam"
  6. "Chak kan trong née"
  7. "Kun chae tee hai pai"
  8. "Ploy"
  9. "Mai mee krai chok rai ta lod"
  10. "Neung na tee"

    ''Palmy meets T-bone''

This album is a cooperation of Palmy and T-bone, a Thai reggae band.
The twelve songs on the album are:-
  1. "Tick Tock"
  2. "Ooh!"
  3. Stay
  4. "Kwam cheb puad"
  5. "Kun chae tee hai pai"
  6. "Klua"
  7. "Tob tuan"
  8. "Pood mai tem pak"
  9. "Prung née art mai mee chan"
  10. "Rong hai ngai ngai kab ruang derm derm"
  11. "Yark rong dang dang"
  12. "Yoo tor dai reu plow"

    ''Palmy 5''

Palmy 5, her fourth album, was released on 9 December 2011.
The ten songs on the album are:-
  1. "Rockstar syndrome"
  2. "Ka Ka Ka"
  3. "Kid mark"
  4. "Shy boy"
  5. "Crush feat. Erlend Øye
  6. "Cry Cry Cry"
  7. "Toong see dum"
  8. "Nalika reun kao"
  9. "Butterfly"
  10. "Private sky "

    ''New Single (2018-2020)''

  11. Nuad
  12. Mae-Giew
  13. Son-Klin
  14. Kid-Tueng
  15. Doung-Jai
  16. Kwang
  17. Kwanxey Kwanma
  18. Ribbon love color black
  19. Sanitjai OST.Rakray
  20. กลัวเครื่องบิน - Illslick featuring Palmy

    Concerts

Palmy's Life Concert

This is the first concert in her life, her debut. After her tracks were the no.1 on so many music charts, the tickets were sold out within an hour. The concert was at Thammasat university auditorium at Tha-prachan campus on 7 April 2002.
Under the concept Palmy's life, After the concert, she became such a trend-setter. Palmy had a big influence on lifestyle, clothes, songs for fans.

Stay with Me

After her 2-year pause, she came back and had her second concert at Impact Arena. Most songs played in this concert were from her second album.
The name of this concert means she was still in the music industry.

Palmy in the Candle Light Concert

A romantic concert under hundreds candles' light, she was the most artistically beautiful artist of the era. It took place at Vachirabenchatat Park. This concert was in May in the same year with the Stay with Me concert and she invited 'Pu Anchalee Jongkadeekij' – one of the greatest Thai rock artists in the '90s – as her guest.

The Rhythm of the Times

This concert was held at the IMPACT Arena, 11,000 seating capacity concert hall, located in Bangkok, Thailand on 5 August 2006. Special guests included T-Bone and Sena-Hoi.

Palmy Meets T-Bone in Flower Power Concert

Held in the smaller and more intimate Moon Star Studio located in Bangkok, Thailand on 2 and 3 June 2007, Palmy with T-bone performed remixed versions of her popular songs putting a unique reggae and ska. Palmy also delivered a standout performance with her cover of "Leaving on a Jet Plane" by John Denver. Special guest, Peter Corp Dyrendal, appeared to perform a song with T-Bone and Palmy.

Palmy Ka Ka Ka Concert

After being on break for the last 5 years, she is back showing her album concert and she invited special guests to sing one of the songs in the album: Erlend Øye, Hugo and Sena Hoi take place at Impact Arena on January 28 and 29, 2012.

Palmy Barefoot Acoustic Councert

The concert was held at Bitec's Hall on Sept 21 and 22, 2013.

Palmy Universe Concert

The concert was held at Impact Arena on September 7,8,11, and 12, 2024.

Palmy performing with others

Palmy is not often seen in general public events. However, she chooses to perform with selected artists she admires.

Micro's 'Put the Right Hand in the Right Concert (คอนเสิร์ตตำนานมือขวา)

This concert of Micro – a famous rock band – was held at Impact Arena, Bangkok on 12–14 December 2003. Palmy was also a featured guest.

Bird Son Bird Sek Concert (คอนเสิร์ตเบิร์ดซนเบิร์ดเสก)

or Bird Thongchai is all-time Thai pop singer along with Seksan Sukpimai, rock & roll singer and songwriter held their concert for special album on 5–6 June 2004 at Impact Arena. Palmy was also a guest performing in this concert.