After more than 40 years of working in the arts, Hong Nhung said she will enter a new phase in her career with the mission of spreading positive things.
This change will be clearly shown in the live show. Hong Nhung sings about Hanoi taking place on November 30 at Hoan Kiem Theater.
Born and raised in Hanoi, considered one of the best singers about Hanoi, but why is it only now that Hong Nhung has a live show dedicated to the capital?
Perhaps everything in this world needs fate. Although I have never done a live show about Hanoi, I have released an album and songs about this city. Honestly, I did this live show because it is the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital. I am very busy with composing and releasing music products in the near future. For any artist, doing a live show is a challenge.
What does Hanoi mean to Hong Nhung?
I was born in house number 11 Dien Bien Phu, Hanoi, a house with ancient French architecture. Until now, in my dreams, that house still appears with unforgettable memories. It influenced my outlook on life, my view of beauty, my way of living, my way of singing, my way of creating as an artist.
Will all of that be shown in the upcoming live show Hong Nhung sings about Hanoi?
The live show will be a story of the past, present and future. Hanoi has just experienced Typhoon Yagi, besides the loss of life and property, more than 500 ancient trees were uprooted. This is the memory of many people, the inspiration for generations of poetry, music and painting. Besides, this live show is also staged in a new way like a performance program with many different art forms, not just music. Through this, I also want to introduce a new journey of Hong Nhung as an artist.
Why did you only consider yourself an artist now?
Maybe because my concept of the two words artist is a bit different. I have always been a singer and being able to sing for so long is already very lucky. But now I realize that it is time for every word I say, every product I bring to the audience to have a clear message, bringing positive things to life. After 2 years in Paris (France), interacting with and learning from many different artists about music, fashion, classical music, musicals... I can confidently apply these skills to art to convey my own views and perspectives.
Do you feel pressure on this new journey?
I don't feel any pressure, everything is very natural like an artistic need that I want to share. Every day I feel more and more absorbed and want to practice the philosophy of musician Trinh Cong Son: "Life is limited but love is infinite". Life around us is very beautiful, the important thing is whether we know how to open our eyes to see the beauty or not. That is an extremely valuable thing that Mr. Son taught me. He told me: "If someone passes by in the morning and waves at you, remember to wave back because who knows, tomorrow either that person or you will no longer be in this world". At the present time, I have also found a team of like-minded people, creating meaningful products.
Outside the live show Hong Nhung sings about Hanoi and documentary series Leisurely with Bong , what can the audience expect from your next projects?
I will release an album at the end of this year. Thank includes 11 songs about social issues that I am interested in and worried about. It may not become hits but it is something I think needs to be done. Besides, there is also a modern music album but each song will be inspired by a folk song. This is a new experiment, no artist has ever done it. Especially, there are also compositions by Hong Nhung appearing in this album.
To describe Hong Nhung's image at the present time, what would you say?
As an artist comes to Freedom.
Thank you!
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