The song "Giai dieu tu hao" (composed by Pham Hong Bien) opened the art program of the parade celebrating the 80th National Day at Ba Dinh Square on the morning of 2/9. Appearing alongside singer My Tam, 7-year-old Thuy Tien sang the lyrics: "The Vietnamese army marches, united to save the country. Their footsteps echo on the long and arduous road." These two lines, extracted from the work "Tien quan ca" (composed by Van Cao) by Pham Hong Bien, speak of the "proud melody" everyone hears from childhood.
Both My Tam and Thuy Tien opted for a simple, unpretentious singing style. This resonated with the majority of the audience at Ba Dinh Square, as well as those watching the live broadcast. On My Tam's fan page, the video received over 11,000 interactions. User Mai Thanh commented, "The voice and image of the little girl and My Tam are wonderful," while another viewer, Thuy Loan, said, "I cried when the little one started singing, moved by the duet.".
Entrepreneur Vu Trung Hiep, who watched the performance on television, said that under normal circumstances, the child's performance might not have been entirely outstanding. However, given the context of a grand national event, Thuy Tien's composure was commendable. "My overall impression is that this is the voice of a child, the preschool generation, the future of the country."
After the performance, Thuy Tien expressed her joy at completing the task and receiving so much encouragement. My Tam said she imbued the song with national pride and patriotism. Many viewers praised the singer's powerful voice.
Ha Van Bao, 32, Thuy Tien's father, said that when he received the news that his daughter would perform at the 80th National Day celebration at Ba Dinh Square, he and his family were overjoyed but also worried about the significant task ahead for her. The program's choreographer rigorously selected young singers from numerous clubs, hoping to find a bright face with an innocent voice appropriate for her age.
Thuy Tien practiced singing for three days and met My Tam for the first time at the rehearsal on 31/8. During the dress rehearsal, the singer encouraged and guided her. Throughout the practice process, Thuy Tien's family was always there to support her.
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Thuy Tien with My Tam during the dress rehearsal on 31/8. She is currently studying at Den Lu Primary School, Hanoi. Photo: Provided by the family |
Ha Van Bao works in the hair and beauty industry, his wife is a dance teacher, and they currently live on Truong Dinh Street. The family said that Thuy Tien showed a love for music when she was one or two years old.
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Ha Thuy Tien has been enrolled in performance classes since a young age. Photo: Provided by the family |
Initially, her parents enrolled her in dance classes. When she demonstrated a talent for singing, they registered her at a center in Hanoi taught by Dr. Dinh Lan Huong. Having been exposed to the arts from a young age and having performed in several programs, Thuy Tien is confident in front of crowds. Although she showed early talent in dancing and singing, her family emphasizes her academic studies and personal development.
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Ha Thuy Tien and singer My Tam parade before performing at the grand ceremony. Photo: Provided by the subject |
My Tam is famous for numerous hit songs. The singer has won awards at the Mnet Asian Music Awards 2012 (MAMA), Asia's Music Legend, and the Big Apple Music Awards. In 2019, My Tam produced the film "Chi tro ly cua anh" and continuously released singles and soundtrack albums.
My Tam held her "Tri am" anniversary concert celebrating 20 years of singing in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in 4/2021 and 11/2022, respectively. She introduced her first documentary film, "Nguoi giu thoi gian," in 4/2023, donating the box office proceeds to charity.
"Giai dieu tu hao" is the debut composition of musician Pham Hong Bien. The song combines contemporary R&B with traditional folk music. Its melodious tune and evocative lyrics create a powerful and emotional effect on listeners, inspiring patriotism and passing on good values to future generations.
Hoang Dung - Phuong Linh
