Editing Norodom Sihanouk (section)

===Music===
Sihanouk wrote at least 48 musical compositions between the late 1940s and the early 1970s,{{sfnp|Scott-Maxwell|2008|p=184}} combining both traditional Khmer and Western themes into his works.{{sfnp|Scott-Maxwell|2008|p=186}} From the 1940s until the 1960s, Sihanouk's compositions were mostly based on sentimental, romantic and patriotic themes. Sihanouk's romantic songs reflected his numerous romantic liaisons, particularly his relationship with his wife Monique,{{sfnp|Scott-Maxwell|2008|p=185}} and compositions such as "My Darling" and "Monica" were dedicated to her. He also wrote nationalistic songs, meant to showcase the beauty of provincial towns and at the same time foster a sense of patriotism and national unity among Cambodians. Notable compositions, such as "Flower of Battambang", "Beauty of Kep City", "Phnom Kulen", and "Phnom Penh", are examples of these. A few of his other compositions, including "[[Luang Prabang]]", "Nostalgia of China", and "Goodbye Bogor" were sentimental songs{{sfnp|Scott-Maxwell|2008|p=189}} about neighbouring countries including Laos, Indonesia, and China.<ref name="Linda">{{cite web|author=LinDa Saphan|author-link=LinDa Saphan|url=http://www.iias.nl/sites/default/files/IIAS_NL64_0405.pdf|title=Norodom Sihanouk and the political agenda of Cambodian music, 1955–1970 (The Newsletter &#124; No.64 &#124; Summer 2013)|access-date=10 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034557/http://www.iias.nl/sites/default/files/IIAS_NL64_0405.pdf|archive-date=24 September 2015|work=International Institute for Asian Studies|url-status=dead}}</ref>

After he was ousted as head of state in 1970, Sihanouk wrote several [[Revolutionary song|revolutionary-style songs]]{{sfnp|Scott-Maxwell|2008|p=187}} that praised the leaders of Communist countries, including "Hommage Khmer au Maréchal Kim Il Sung" and "Merci, Piste Ho Chi Minh". They were intended to show his gratitude toward the Communist leaders, which had supported GRUNK between 1970 and 1975.{{sfnp|Scott-Maxwell|2008|p=188}} From a young age,{{sfnp|Jeldres|2005|p=30}} Sihanouk learned to play several musical instruments including the clarinet, [[saxophone]], piano, and accordion.{{sfnp|Marlay|Neher|1999|p=163}} Filipino politician and songwriter [[Raul Manglapus]] noted in 1974 that he had held jam sessions with Sihanouk and King [[Bhumibol Adulyadej]], both of whom he regarded as "excellent saxophonists".<ref>{{cite news|last=Buckley|first=Tom|title=Footnotes Before the Footlights|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1974/07/07/archives/footnotes-before-the-footlights-premiere-in-hawaii.html|access-date=January 15, 2025|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=July 7, 1974|page=36}}</ref>

In the 1960s, Sihanouk led a musical band made up of his relatives, who would perform French songs and his own personal compositions for diplomats at the royal palace.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michelle Vachon|url=https://www.cambodiadaily.com/archives/norodom-sihanouk-the-end-of-an-era-3915/|title=Norodom Sihanouk – The End of an Era|date=17 October 2012|access-date=10 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711131101/https://www.cambodiadaily.com/archives/norodom-sihanouk-the-end-of-an-era-3915/|archive-date=11 July 2015|work=The Cambodia Daily|url-status=dead}}</ref> In his tours across Cambodian provinces, Sihanouk was accompanied by the Royal Military Orchestra and Cambodian pop singers.<ref name="Linda" /> Later, while Sihanouk was living in exile during the 1980s, he hosted concerts to entertain diplomats whenever he visited the [[Headquarters of the United Nations|United Nations Headquarters]] in New York City.{{sfnp|Widyono|2008|p=157}} After he was reinstated as king in 1993, Sihanouk continued to perform in concerts held at the royal palace on an occasional basis.

Until his death, Sihanouk continued to make musical performances of his original works as well as covers of other artists. Despite his death due to cardiac arrest, as of 2025, Sihanouk's official youtube account is currently active, and will generally respond to any comments posted upon its videos.{{sfnp|Kinetz|Kimsong|Wasson|Chan Thul|2006|p=6}}{{Irrelevant citation|reason=Article is from 2006 for a fact that mentions the year 2025. The article does not mention youtube.|date=May 2025}}