The song, performed by Quang Hung MasterD, Song Luan, Jsol, and Son.K in Live Stage two, aired on 25/7. After three days of release, the track garnered millions of views on digital platforms, topping YouTube's trending video section. "Mong Duyen" also reached the top of digital music charts for listens. The team's "Khac nhap khac xuat" choreography, with its lively and easy-to-perform moves, has been covered by fans, helping to spread the song.
The song, composed by Hoang Anh Bom, had additional lyrics written by the four members. Its narrative tells of a couple destined for each other but unable to achieve a happy ending. Upon receiving the assignment, the group decided to arrange the music with a blend of ancient and contemporary styles, creating an interwoven ethereal feeling.
The performance featured traditional drum props, fire effects, and choreography by dozens of dancers. The stage simulated many rocks, depicting a young man crossing mountains to find his beloved. The appearance of international jazz drummer Emil Vergo created an explosive finale. Due to his short time in Vietnam, the drummer collaborated with the group online. "I am happy to be part of the performance on such a great stage," he said.
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The four "brothers" with drummer Emil Vergo during the performance. |
Many "brothers", including Hyo, Vuong Binh, and Ali Hoang Duong, praised the opposing team's performance. MC Tran Thanh commended the act as having the biggest investment among the six performances in the round. Singer buitruonglinh highly praised "Mong Duyen"'s stage concept but noted that the harmony between the drums and the beat was not fully integrated. A team representative stated that due to the tight schedule working with the international artist, some ideas could not be fully realized as desired.
Song Luan stated that the song's success was largely due to the contributions of team leader Quang Hung MasterD. The vocalist of Thuy Trieu had an overseas performance schedule, requiring everyone to wait for his return before starting on the demo. When Quang Hung proposed the idea of using pentatonic music, all members agreed. Two days before filming, he decided to change some lyrics to make them more accessible to listeners.
Working together for the first time, the four members reported good chemistry and inspired each other. Jsol said, "After this round, we want to collaborate many more times because we care for each other and understand each other's expertise and personalities."
"Tinh ha say hi" is a music reality show produced by the same unit that previously created "Anh trai say hi" and "Em xinh say hi". It aired on 4/7. The show draws inspiration from galaxies and cosmic movements, where singers are likened to stars, combining to shine.
The program features a group-splitting format for contestants to perform head-to-head. The challenge of creating performances in a short time requires the "brothers" to have high adaptability, disciplined spirit, and resilience. The organizers also invited many producers and international stars to collaborate with the contestants.
Tan Cao
Photos, video: Courtesy of the organizers
