Three Man Down

Three Man Down (Thai:ทรีแมนดาวน์) is a Thai pop-rock band formed by students from the Faculty of Communication Arts at Bangkok University. The band is signed under Gene Lab, a subsidiary of GMM Music.

History

2013–2014: Formation

Three Man Down was formed when Krit (Lead Vocal) entered university and wanted to start a band. He met Thay, who agreed to form a band with him. Thay then invited his friends Toon and Ohm to join as well. Initially, the band played rock music.

Despite its name, they are not inspired by 3 Doors Down, the band's name, Three Man Down, originates from their previous experiences in high school, where they were involved in three separate bands that eventually disbanded when they started university. The name symbolizes the three "fallen" bands that led to the formation of Three Man Down.

Their journey began when they participated in the 5 GUM music competition, a collaboration between a day magazine and Believe Records, held at Siam Discovery. This gave them initial recognition. Following this, they continued competing in various contests, consistently advancing to the final rounds. However, their participation in Melody of Life became a turning point, shifting their focus from competitions to releasing original music.

2015–2018: Independent Releases Before Gene Lab

The band gained experience through multiple competitions, exposing them to different perspectives and musical influences. They decided to focus on producing their own music instead of competing. During his high schools years, Toon (the guitarist) had written a song called "Sut Thang" (สุดทาง), which later inspired their songwriting.

Three Man Down released their first official single, "Kham Thamnai" (คำทำนาย), with a music video produced on a tight budget of just 20,000 THB. They later worked with SRP Label, releasing two songs: "Hey Josh... Phrung Ni Tong Luem Thoe" (Hey Josh! (พรุ่งนี้ต้องลืมเธอ)) and "Wasted" (ของที่เธอไม่ต้องการ). However, the band struggled to establish their unique musical identity, leading to internal conflicts. Eventually, they collaborated with Soong Mattnimare, who became their producer and helped them refine their sound, which they later released "Downtown Pop (อยากฟัง)" and "City (ข้างกัน)".

2018: Joining Gene Lab

Three Man Down continued releasing music independently until they competed in Band Lab, a talent search program initiated by Puntapol Prasarnrajkit (lead singer of COCKTAIL) under the newly established Gene Lab label. The band won second place and signed a contract with Gene Lab.

2018–2022: This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore

In March 2021, Three Man Down released their debut album, This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore. The album title translates to "This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore" in Thai. Pre-orders opened on March 25, 2021, and sold out within the same day.

The album consists of 17 tracks, with the first single, "ข้างกัน (City)", released on December 6, 2017. The album includes several hit songs such as "ข้างกัน", "ผ่านตา (Everyday)", "ไปเถอะเธอ", "ฝนตกไหม", "เลือกคนที่เขารักเรา", "ฝันถึงแฟนเก่า", "ถ้าเธอรักฉันจริง", "เดาไม่เก่ง", and "คุยคนเดียวเก่ง". The concept of the album portrays a metaphorical city, where each song represents a different district or neighborhood within that city.

Their first single under this album was "Everyday (ผ่านตา)", followed by "Ton Mai Dai Joe (ตอนไม่ได้เจอ)", "Team Ro Thoe" (ทีมรอเธอ), and "Pai Thoe Thoe" (ไปเถอะเธอ). However, these early releases did not gain significant popularity.

Their major breakthrough came with the song "Fon Tok Mai" (ฝนตกไหม), which reached #1 on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and JOOX. This success was followed by "Lueak Khon Thi Khao Rak Rao" (เลือกคนที่เขารักเรา), which peaked at #7 on Spotify charts. Their next hit, "Fan Tueng Faen Kao" (Dreaming of an Ex), also climbed to #1 on Spotify, iTunes, and Apple Music. The band gained further recognition when they covered "Kuk Khao" (คุกเข่า) by Cocktail for the soundtrack of the BL drama Hook (รักหมัดหนัก).

In late 2020, they released "Tha Thoe Rak Chan Ching" (ถ้าเธอรักฉันจริง), which became widely popular, especially due to the viral phrase "Wad Dee Belle" (Hello Belle) from its music video. The song reached #1 on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and JOOX.

In early 2021, they released "Dao Mai Keng" (เดาไม่เก่ง), which sparked controversy as it was accused of resembling Owlet Lounge's song "Time Lapse" (ฟ้าสีจาง). The band issued an apology, stating that the similarity was purely coincidental. Owlet Lounge also confirmed that they did not believe the song had been intentionally copied.

2022–2024: 28

On July 28, 2023, Three Man Down released their second studio album, 28. This album showcases a distinct shift in both musical style and lyrical themes, highlighting the band's evolution.

Political and social involvement

Support for the 2020–2021 Thai Protests

During the 2020–2021 Thai protests, Three Man Down openly supported the pro-democracy movement known as the Ratsadon (The People's Movement). The band made a political statement by displaying the three-finger salute, a symbol of resistance, during one of their performances. Lead vocalist Kit also expressed his support for the protesters multiple times through his personal Twitter account.

Advocacy for the Entertainment Industry and COVID-19 Vaccination

In 2021, Three Man Down publicly supported the Entertainment Venue Operators Association and the Musicians' Association of Thailand in their proposals aimed at reviving the entertainment industry and assisting musicians affected by government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions [18]. The band's advocacy included the following key demands:

• Lifting blanket bans on entertainment venues and allowing them to reopen under COVID-19 safety regulations.
• Permitting alcohol sales in venues.
• Allowing concerts and live performances while adhering to public health guidelines.
• Prioritizing vaccination for entertainment industry workers and business owners.
• Implementing financial relief measures, including debt moratoriums and low-interest loans for affected individuals.
• Establishing clear communication channels for business owners and workers to discuss policies affecting their livelihoods.

Additionally, the band used their official Twitter account to advocate for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to be allocated to Thai healthcare workers, following a donation from the United States government.

Members

Current members

• Krit Jeerapattananuwong (Krit) – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar (2013–present)
• Peerapon Iamjamrat (Toon) – Lead Guitar (2013–present)
• Tetanun Wongpreechachok (Thay) – Drums (2013–present)
• Wisarut Pathomsiripaisan (Seng) – Keyboard, Synthesizer (2013–present)

Former Members

• Kittimet Charnpanich (Ohm) – Bass (2013–2022)

Current Backup Member

• Jason Sotangkur (Jason) – Bass (2022–present)

Discography

Albums

Singles

Other Singles

• Khon Sao 2019 (Sad People 2019)
• Kwam Kid Tueng Thi Chan Dai Koey Song Pai Nai Khuen Thi Fon Proi Long Ma (The Longing I Once Sent on a Rainy Night) (feat. Tilly Birds)
• Kuk Khao (Kneeling) (originally by Cocktail) – OST HOOK: Rak Mat Nak
• Non Mai Lap (Can't Sleep) (originally by Zaza) – Joox The Remake project
• Kep Wai Nai Jai Mai Pho (Keeping It Inside Isn't Enough) (feat. MAIYARAP)
• Ik Mai Nan Nan Kae Nai (How Much Longer?) (feat. Getsunova & Phra Maha Phraiwan)
• Let's Scoop Colorful Colorfun (feat. Ink Waruntorn) – Honda New Scoopy commercial song
• Pa Thoe Ni Pai (Taking You Away) – Honda New Scoopy commercial song
• Yut Hua Jai (Stop the Heart) – OST Rak Nai My Ride
• Kwam Rak Tham Hai Khon Ta Bot (Love Makes People Blind) (originally by Bodyslam) – Grammy 40th Anniversary Special Project
• Sa Hai Sut (Go All Out) – Coke Studio commercial song (feat. YourMOOD)

Concerts

Major Concerts

• The Concert Application presents Three Man Down Live At Impact Arena 2023
• The Concert Application presents Three Man Down 'BASIC TOUR'

List of Solo Concerts

Filmography

• We Are Three Man Down | Documentary 01
• Three Man Down 28 | Documentary 02
• Three Man Down Road to Impact Arena | Documentary 03
• Three Man Down Impact Arena | Documentary 04

Awards and nominations

References