Singer Noo Phuoc Thinh is in demand for shows on A80, speaks out about the nickname 'Prince of VTV'

Love revolutionary songs

- How is your work situation lately?

Most of the music programs during this time are geared towards national holidays and anniversaries. We artists are also busy preparing for these programs so it is a bit hectic.

- Recently, you often appear in national music programs. What does that mean to you?

I am very honored to be invited to perform by these units. In the context of the country's important events, I believe that in order for the spirit of patriotism and national pride to spread more strongly, young factors such as artists are needed - people who bring values ​​closer to the masses through art.

Many revolutionary songs familiar to generations are remixed in a new and heroic way, whether performed by veteran artists or young singers, easily enter the hearts of young people. That is very easy to see when you use that music in videos, create trends... and spread widely.

For me, that dissemination was a resounding success because it did not force or coerce anyone. As long as the method was appropriate, young people would accept it naturally and voluntarily.

When our previous artists have done a great job of preserving and passing on the culture to each generation, we young artists have the responsibility to inherit and continue. That is a heavy responsibility but it also makes my spirit much more enthusiastic.

- According to you, why do you receive so many invitations?

First of all is the fundamental problem, for example, artists whose voices lean towards pop music will find it difficult to sing heroic patriotic music.

To be honest, I really love revolutionary songs in particular and patriotic music in general. My voice, although still imperfect, is the result of many years of practice. Luckily, thanks to that, I have enough strength to perform my favorite songs in new versions in my own way.

Of course, there are also opinions that my singing is not heroic enough. I always listen, absorb and adjust if necessary.

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- Among the reasons for being in demand for national shows, you didn't mention a clean image without scandals, right? That's the important reason!

I read a similar comment on TikTok and felt very happy! Looking back, I lived a bit simply, a bit rustic when I didn't know how to have fun and socialize.

In my career, I don't have much ambition because I'm afraid that big boats have big waves. For many years, I just finished singing and went home.

Thank goodness I'm still okay. Being an artist is hard to predict. What if tomorrow a scandal happens...

Inviting Noo Phuoc Thinh is not difficult

- If you say you love revolutionary music, patriotic music, I believe you because I can feel it...

The artists of the previous generation put their whole heart into any piece of work. They analyzed every word, extracted the meaning bit by bit, and never sang without understanding the work.

As a younger generation, I always appreciate that spirit. Many times I hesitated, even refused to sing a song if I felt I didn’t have enough emotion or understanding for it.

- What songs do you like?

I like a lot like:The girl sharpens spikes, The Saigon girl carries ammunition, His train passes over the mountain...but never dare to touch it, at most just sing and listen to it yourself!

I also like the songHello Lam Hong girlBecause People's Artist Trung Duc sings so well, each sentence is like pouring into my ears. He sings gently as if he has no technique, but when I try to sing it, I realize it's extremely difficult. I'm sure I can't sing songs like that.(laugh)

For me, pop music is fine, it's okay to sing anything, but revolutionary songs are absolutely not allowed.

When I first received the articleVoluntary, I discovered that the last sentence has two versions: "Watching the brothers stand up and wave the flag high" and "Stand up with the brothers and wave the flag high". It took Duc Tuan and I a long time to find a handwritten copy to sing the original lyrics correctly.

To me, that is the first principle for an artist to be able to touch revolutionary music, patriotic music. With classic songs, singing one wrong word can change the meaning.

- How do you show your support for these types of programs? What about smaller-scale programs of agencies, departments, and organizations?

It's an honor for an artist to appear, we just wait for our names to be called. The salary is usually just enough to cover travel expenses, dancers... but that's no problem.

It's not difficult to call us to join. Last August 10th there was a programFestival for a peaceful capitalorganized by Hanoi City Police, do you know I was invited to participate just a few days before? So was it easy or difficult to invite me?

With smaller-scale programs of agencies and units, I think they rarely invite showbiz artists because they already have their own artist force in that field.

- Recently, the audience has given you many nicknames such as "Prince of VTV", "Patriotic Poet"... Which one is most appropriate for you?

Anything is fine, as long as I am a patriotic Vietnamese, an artist who can contribute to important national occasions.