MV "A year past" (Pham Toan Thang) - Ha Anh Tuan, released on the evening of 1/1. Video: Provided by artist.
The song is a dialogue between a man and a woman reflecting on past events with calmness, acceptance, and understanding. Love becomes a pillar, allowing each person to let go of worries and retain what is essential to move forward.
The arrangement is a pop ballad, centering Ha Anh Tuan's vocals. The piano leads throughout, combined with light drum beats, creating a reflective musical atmosphere. Ha Anh Tuan's narrative singing style imbues the song with a confessional, nostalgic quality.
The singer shared that during recording, he reflected on his own past year's experiences to evoke emotion. Khanh Nguyen directed the black and white music video, with Cao Trung Hieu serving as creative director. It captures Ha Anh Tuan in contemplation at a cafe and strolling through misty streets. The distinct beauty of the mountainous region emerges through slopes and flower gardens. The singer will perform this song at "The Rose" concert on 17/1 at Da Lat Stadium.
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Singer Ha Anh Tuan in the MV "A year past". Photo: Provided by artist.
This song marks a reunion between Ha Anh Tuan and Pham Toan Thang. Previously, the 8x generation songwriter was behind several milestone songs in the singer's career, including: "Thang tu la loi noi doi cua anh", "Nguoi con gai ta thuong", and "Tai but anh yeu em".
Ha Anh Tuan, 42, was among the top 3 contestants in "Sao Mai Diem hen" 2006. His albums "Cafe sang" (2006), "Saigon Radio" (2008), "Cocktail" (2010), and "Street Rhythm" (2015) were successively nominated for the Cong Hien Awards. In late 2016, Ha Anh Tuan launched the "See Sing Share" music project, featuring 10 episodes released on YouTube. This project led to a series of acclaimed live shows in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2023, including: "Cafe in concert", "Fragile", "Sweet Memories", "Romance - Nguoi dan ong & bong hoa tren nguc trai", "Gau", "Truyen ngan", "The Veston", "Nhung vet thuong lanh", "Chan troi ruc ro", and "Sketch A Rose".
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