The Wall's 30th Birthday: 'Mr. Tran Lap is still rocking with us'

As soon as it started, The Wall immediately took the lead with a series of songs Rock through the night; Soul of stone; Grain of sand; Glass rose... making the whole auditorium glow in rock fire - Photo: TTD

The We Are The Wall music night is not only a simple music event but also a reunion of rock lovers, reliving together the immortal melodies that made the name of The Wall.

Opening the show, the band sent a warm greeting to the city that never sleeps with the song Rock Through the Night , as a declaration that they will burn out with rock.

Immediately after that, classic songs such as Soul of Stone, Grain of Sand, Father and Son, Glass Rose, Cruel Traces, and Song of the Red River were performed one after another, stirring up the atmosphere in the auditorium.

The group of longtime fans of The Wall: Pham Van Trung (from Dong Nai), Vo Hoang Nguyen Khang and Tran Cong Chien (HCMC) with Nguyen Minh Hieu (from Binh Phuoc) at the 30th anniversary music night of The Wall - Photo: TTD

Quality Bricks of the Wall

The familiar songs were sung along so fluently by the audience that the band members exclaimed: "Tonight must be a karaoke night for Buc Tuong fans, the band here only sings and dances as backup."

In particular, the performance of Song Hong Song made a strong impression with the combination of modern rock and traditional sounds with the appearance of Meritorious Artist Anh Tan with the moon lute.

Artist Anh Tan (moon lute) plays with the Red River Song band - Photo: TTD

The artist also gave the audience a rock-inspired moon lute solo, a surprise gift from the band to the Saigon audience.

Throughout the show, two singers Viet Lam and Duong Tran Nghia fulfilled their roles by taking on the main vocals, filling the void left by the late leader Tran Lap.

However, one of the most emotional moments of the concert was when Tran Lap's voice resounded through the recording of the performance of the song May Rain.

Many audiences could not contain their emotions, tearfully singing along as if reliving beautiful memories of their youth.

The 30th anniversary performance of the band Buc Tuong in Ho Chi Minh City - Video: TTD

Tran Tuan Hung, the current leader of The Wall, played the piano for this special moment as a way to both chat with his close comrade and create a connection between the past and the present.

"I'm sure that right now, Tran Lap is still rocking with us" - singer Duong Tran Nghia emotionally shared.

Interspersed between performances, documentary footage depicts the 30-year journey of The Wall.

Group leader Tran Tuan Hung plays guitar along with the late singer Tran Lap's singing so that fans can sing along - Photo: TTD

Looking back at the early days when the group was just students at the University of Construction, struggling with old instruments and unpaid performances, the audience appreciates the band's enduring spirit even more.

Not only middle-aged audiences, the live show also attracts many students and young people, who continue to keep the fire burning for Vietnamese rock.

The crazy moshpit rounds, the raised arms in sync with the music, all created a night of music without age boundaries.

Fans celebrate the 30th birthday of the band Buc Tuong, with a cake shaped like... a brick - Photo: TTD

One of the most explosive acts of the night was Long Trips , when the audience formed large moshpits, dancing and cheering to every powerful tune.

There was a young audience member who asked the guys from Buc Tuong to sing "Long trips " and was immediately "indulged" by vocalist Viet Lam.

The live show ended with "Long trips", "Ly cai cai" and "Duong den ngay vinh quang" , to the regret of hundreds of audiences.

Another regret is that one of the legendary rockers who has been with the band Buc Tuong since the early days, Pham Anh Khoa, missed the appointment and could not perform together despite giving his all in Hanoi a few days ago.

Although the final show has not yet taken place in full, the echoes of the music night will surely remain in the hearts of those who love The Wall in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Wall group took a photo with fans at the end of the show - Photo: TTD

Tran Tuan Hung, who has persistently maintained the band after Tran Lap's departure, shared: "A solid wall is built from the best quality bricks."

The quote is a tribute to the fans - those who have been with the band for a long time and will continue to accompany them in the years to come.

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