Mental Objects in Contemporary Song Literature of Phayao

Abstract

The purpose of this research article aimed to synthesize the content and presentation techniques of mental objects in the contemporary song literature of Phayao, The research methodology began with a comprehensive collection of relevant data, specifically gathering content and techniques for presenting mental objects from 31 contemporary Phayao musical compositions. The data were subsequently analyzed and synthesized through the application of the mental objects concept and Literary Rasa theory.

The research revealed that the factors contributing to the creation of musical literature with spiritual emotions are the composer, the performer, and the audience. The content and presentation techniques of mental objects can be classified into two characteristics: single mental object, which evokes feelings of wonder, compassion, love, peacefulness, and enjoyment; and combined mental objects, which evoke two or more kinds of mental objects. These include wonder paired with love, peacefulness paired with wonder, enjoyment paired with wonder and peacefulness, and love paired with peacefulness and wonder. Such mental objects are presented through literary style and expressions of high linguistic and literary value, thereby sustaining the contemporary song literature of Phayao with enduring value.