People's artist Huu Quoc expressed his admiration for the song's message, which speaks to national spirit, bravery, and the heroic aura of soldiers. During their collaboration, he was impressed by Minh Sang's dedication to the patriotic music genre, noting his serious approach to recording and performing.
According to Minh Sang, the "hich" segment is a highlight of the music video. Initially, the team considered incorporating a rap section, but he felt it lacked the desired creative impact. Therefore, "hich" (an ancient persuasive literary form used to rally people or soldiers against internal and external enemies, known for its powerful and eloquent style) was chosen to evoke strong emotions in listeners.
In the video, Minh Sang and People's Artist Huu Quoc perform alongside a choir and band. The production team also incorporated footage of military parades from the 50th anniversary of national reunification and the 80th National Day commemoration.
The singer shared that through his work with the Ho Chi Minh City Arts Center and the Artists Volunteer Team, he has performed for soldiers and cadres nationwide. During his travels, Minh Sang witnessed the youthful energy of the people's armed forces. This energy inspired him and his team to complete the music video.
"Vietnam forever moving forward" is a composition by young musician Nguyen Tran Minh Son. It honors soldiers who tirelessly safeguard the nation's peace, released on the 81st anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam People's Army. Producer Tran Vu arranged the track in a pop rock style, incorporating traditional drum sounds.
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People's artist Huu Quoc (left) and singer Minh Sang backstage during the music video shoot. Photo: Courtesy of artists |
People's artist Huu Quoc, 51 years old, hails from Ho Chi Minh City. In 1991, he graduated with honors from the Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theater Training School. At 19, he gained recognition by stepping into the elderly male lead role previously played by meritorious artist Phuong Quang. In 2002, he made his drama debut at the Minh Nhi - Quoc Thao Drama Stage.
Huu Quoc has received numerous accolades, including gold medals at the National Professional Theater Festivals in 1995, 2005, 2009, 2012, and 2015, and the Tran Huu Trang award in 1999. He was honored with the title of People's Artist in 2024. Currently, he works as a director, actor, and scriptwriter in both drama at the Small Stage 5B Drama Theater and cai luong with the Huynh Long Traditional Cai Luong Troupe.
Minh Sang, 41 years old, from Hai Duong, began his career after participating in the Ho Chi Minh City Television Singing Star competition in 2008. In 2013, he competed in The Voice of Vietnam as a contestant on coach Dam Vinh Hung's team. He later appeared on other programs such as X-Factor and "Nguoi ke chuyen tinh." The singer also spent nearly three years performing with the band AYOR.
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