Pham Thu Ha's latest vinyl album, "Be My Love", features 10 tracks that delve into various facets of love. Released for Valentine's Day, the album includes live performances with the Namjazznight Chamber Orchestra. Each song represents a different emotional nuance, from passionate and poignant feelings to quiet, reflective moments.
The album's tracklist includes: Xin loi, Tinh nong, Doi co bao nhieu ngay vui, Nhu chua bat dau, Biet mai la bao lau, Pho mua dong, Hoa vang may do, Tien thoai luong nan, Du am, and Ru tinh. These musical pieces are deeply tied to Pham Thu Ha's personal stories and memories. The singer states she sings primarily to satisfy her individual emotions, then to convey those feelings to the audience.
The entire recording process for "Be My Love" involved no cuts, edits, or digital alterations. According to the production team, any minor error required a complete re-recording to maintain the music's authenticity. Musician Nguyen Tuan Nam collaborated with Pham Thu Ha on this project, giving the familiar songs a new identity through modern, layered arrangements.
By choosing to release the album on vinyl, Pham Thu Ha hopes listeners will slow down and find tranquility when experiencing the music. She explains that while the title "Be My Love" (meaning 'Be My Love') easily evokes the desire to be loved and reciprocated in a relationship, her album conveys a deeper message. Instead of seeking joy externally, individuals can turn inward and discover happiness within themselves. For Thu Ha, love is not just a bond between two people but also the ability to appreciate self-worth, listen, and empathize with others. When people understand and cherish themselves, they live in a state of complete love.
"Be My Love" also serves as a metaphor for Pham Thu Ha's relationship with music. She regards music as a steadfast, silent "lover" accompanying her throughout her life. For her, singing and living are also ways of loving.
The final audio mastering took place at Golden Mastering, while Fidelity Record Pressing handled the vinyl pressing; both are renowned US companies. The graphic design and cover art reflect a classic, minimalist aesthetic, aligning with Pham Thu Ha's musical philosophy.
Pham Thu Ha, 44, possesses a clear soprano voice, earning her the moniker "semi-classical nightingale" in Vietnamese music circles. She received formal training at the Vietnam National Academy of Music and pursued advanced vocal studies in Austria. Pham Thu Ha's career gained prominence with her album "Classic Meets Chillout" (2012), which won a Dedication Music Award. The singer has many works combining chamber music with pop and jazz, helping to bring academic music closer to a wider audience.
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