In the second half of 2024, rock will return with many live shows and music products in both the North and the South.
There was a time when rap music was almost a popular music genre, in a "monopoly" position thanks to the influence of game shows like King of rap, Vietnamese Rap with the massive mainstream debut of generations of rappers.
However, in 2024, rap tends to stagnate, Vietnamese music is more diverse with many colors, including the addition of new styles that update international trends. Some music genres that developed before had a rather quiet period but now start to warm up again, especially rock
Rock shows satisfy rock fans' nostalgia
Not seen this year Rock Symphony - performed by the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera with singers and rockers - returns after three seasons. However, rock lovers still have the opportunity to "rock the waters" with CAM Philharmonic 1st Concert: Rock Symphony by 8 the Theatre in Hanoi (December 14, 15) and Ho Chi Minh City (December 27).
It's not known how hot it will be, but the leaked information that there will be 22 classic rock songs from the 1960s to the 2000s is enough to make rock fans stunned.
In addition to the 40-piece orchestra, there are four equally "fiery" vocalists: Thanh Lam, Hoang Hiep, Tho Trauma, Viet James (Red Tide band).
And yet, Ho Do International Music Festival (from December 13 to 15 at Nguyen Hue - Le Loi street, Ho Chi Minh City) will welcome Mun Go, Ngu Cung with Northern rock colors such as quan ho, hau dong, Northwest sounds, historical legends... making the South more exciting.
Pentacle will bring new songs to the album Heritage recently released. Meanwhile, Mun Go is a young factor, although they have been active for less than three years, they have managed to release two albums. (Love and go , The Story of Mun Go ), an EP with many well-received songs such as My Chau, Prince Bay...
This group will bring all traditional instruments such as flute, zither and orchestra to appear live on the Ho Do stage later this year.
There are also two opposing shades of rock. If MONOCYCLE - a band pursuing electronic core music with edgy and intense rock songs, making rock fans' hearts beat faster than ever; then Hai Bot With simple, philosophical music, not too loud but no less profound, it will bring interesting musical spaces to Ho Do this year.
Not to mention the series of mini shows taking place in many smaller spaces but still as cool as water. For example, on December 2, the legendary Jack White, a 12-time Grammy Award-winning artist, has brought his tour No name impressive show to Capital Theatre. Joining the show are Hai Bot and the "old guys" The Farmers.
Previously within the framework of the Creative Design Festival, rock stage Hanoi, the place to go home built right in front of Hanoi Opera House.
Once the "land" of rock music with the explosion of student rock bands in the 1990s, Hanoi rock has somewhat quieted down in recent years.
So when listening to the "big brother" Purple Blues, Thuy Tieu Do, Ngu Cung being connected by the younger brothers Ly Buc, Blue Whales..., the audience sees that rock has a future or at least has a connection, not broken.
Recent Hanoi rock organized by Hanoi Radio and Television also made the F1 racetrack excited when remixing a series of classic songs in rock style: Spring Melody, Hanoi, Faith and Hope, Red River Improvisation, Day and Night March ... along with a series of familiar rock songs by Ngu Cung and The Wall.
Earlier this year VNLE Concert Just Rock taking place at Ho Xuan Huong Stadium (HCMC) also made people nervous because of the appearance of Microwave, 7UPPERCUTS, Nam Toc, Nhan Dang, Vortexx, Mystery Band... Rock is clearly warming up and starting to heat up gradually.
Rock is a spirit
Remember at the program Hanoi, the place to go home to , Ly Buc band share "Ly Buc is not only a band but also a spirit". Ly Buc's sentence is true for rock fans in general: rock is like a spirit!
In the Vietnamese rock scene, there are quite a few bands that are no longer active in music, but they have never announced their disbandment. That rough, edgy music is like a catalyst that pulls everyone together.
When needed, we stand together on stage. Or when we miss each other so much, we pick up our guitars, our drumsticks... and play to relieve our cravings.
There are also bands where when one member leaves, a new one comes in to replace him. The older brothers are still there like "temples" keeping the fire burning.
For example, the band Ngu Cung, after Hoang Hiep When Hong Phi withdrew, he entered, equally "hot". Together they turned a new chapter with the album Heritage as well as being more present at many large and small music events.
The Wall (time no more) Tran Lap) in recent years has been much "bland", and has not created any wave of Vietnamese music like they used to.
This is also true because Tran Lap passed away, taking the best of the band with him. But his brothers are still there, continuing their passion and love. Just the fact that Buc Tuong is still singing is a very rock spirit.
So when listening to a new album or being at a live concert The Wall Unplugged - May Rain At the Hoan Kiem Theater, many audiences felt emotional.
Meanwhile, the neighboring brother bands are still very young and fresh. They are... "on the road".
There are artists who are already famous, and there are those who are still quite unknown. However, it is certainly not a game of quick boredom.
Through the released products, one can see a serious attitude and love for this genre.
After the album A human being three years ago, Raditori Band just released his second studio album called Small universe Inspired by the Vietnamese fairy tale of the God of Heaven, rock is mixed with many other musical genres such as tango, ballad, funky, blues, hip hop... The band will also have an upcoming rock concert.
Female vocalist Tho Trauma split from the band Metanoia to work solo, just debuted with MV Sand Castle , released on December 2. Formed in 2017, The Flob also has a debut studio album The sky avoided me - I hit someone launched in late November quite impressively.
The Kids, a capital band, after many years of playing live on stages making fans "thirsty" for an album, finally released their debut album at the end of September.
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