Melodies full of youthfulness

Mentioning the two musicians Nguyen Ngoc Thien and Nguyen Van Hien is mentioning melodies full of youthful energy. The two have left their mark in the hearts of many generations of audiences with songs such as: "First Day of School", "Oh Beloved Life", "Rustling Rain", "Heart Flame", "Dove Doesn't Deliver Letters", "Journey of 20", "Far Away", "Afternoon at the Border"...

Nguyen Ngoc Thien started his composing career as a student. He was one of the people who led music groups such as Tam ca Ao Trang and Mat Ngoc. In 2011, he was awarded the State Prize for Literature and Arts with a collection of 6 songs about the period of national reconstruction from 1975 to 1985. As for Nguyen Van Hien, after nearly 40 years of being involved in music, he owns a fortune of more than 1,800 works in many genres, a series of awards and has made many contributions to Vietnamese music.

The sharing of life and career stories of the two musicians brought the audience to contemplate and recall the beautiful memories of each person. Among them, the song "Hong danh dau" by musician Nguyen Van Hien is one of the 50 best children's songs of the 20th century voted by the Central Youth Union. This is a song that the musician was inspired to compose from the saying "Hong danh dau" of his son. Musician Nguyen Van Hien's music for children comes from such familiar and lovely things.

Musicians Nguyen Ngoc Thien (2nd from left) and Nguyen Van Hien (2nd from right) in the program "Marks of Time 2023" on the evening of August 10 at the Ho Chi Minh City Television Theater. (Photo: QUOC THANG)

As for musician Nguyen Ngoc Thien, with the nickname "musician who loves children's smiles" is enough to affirm his passion for children's songs.

Anyone who has gone through school years has heard and sung songs like "Lovely Chalk", "A Time to Remember" (Nguyen Van Hien), "Sulky Girl", "Remembering Teachers", "Summer Memories" (Nguyen Ngoc Thien)..., becoming unforgettable memories in the hearts of audiences for many generations.

It would be a mistake if we did not mention the clear, cheerful melodies written about love of life that bear the mark of Nguyen Ngoc Thien and Nguyen Van Hien. These are songs composed from the passionate journeys of youth; they are songs born from the passionate emotions of the musicians when looking at life. In this topic area, both musicians have works that leave a strong impression on the audience. For example, "Nhu khuc tinh ca" by musician Nguyen Ngoc Thien, this song is so familiar that every time the melody of the song sounds, the audience feels that life is as beautiful as a love song.

Musician Nguyen Van Hien with the song "Chieu Bien Gioi" - the song that tied the relationship between him and singer Kieu Bach from "friends" to "life partners". Music is really interesting, the musician puts his thoughts and feelings into his compositions and through music, those thoughts and feelings touch the hearts of listeners, becoming a common "heartfelt voice" for many love stories and many couples.

Rarely are there musicians who can befriend audiences of all ages like musician Nguyen Ngoc Thien and musician Nguyen Van Hien. Whether writing for children, for youth, for love, or about youth and love of life, their music always leaves a beautiful impression on the hearts of listeners.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/van-nghe/nhung-giai-dieu-tran-day-suc-tre-20230810211100758.htm