Singer Vu Thang Loi: I want to be a "bridge"

(Baonghean) - In recent years, listeners have become familiar with the name and voice of a very young man from Nghe An province who is making his mark in a genre considered "old-fashioned": revolutionary music. That young man is singer Vu Thang Loi, who wants to be a "bridge" between two generations in the same mainstream music genre, which appeals to a niche audience but easily attracts loyal fans.

Dare to fail in order to rise again.

Emerging from the 2011 Sao Mai singing competition with second prize in the classical music category, his path to the professional stage wasn't all smooth sailing; there were times when he had to stop before making his choices, which he calls stumbles.

Singer Vu Thang Loi (left) performs a duet with singer Uyen Linh.

“Actually, the word 'stumble' is my own personal term; it's more accurately described as a failure. It was the 2009 Sao Mai singing competition, where I only made it to the Northern regional qualifiers. And you know, besides luck, there are many other factors involved in competitions, like having someone to guide you, choosing songs, and how to perform… I learned all of that on my own, so the result was that I went home empty-handed,” he confided.

Overcoming that setback with a steadfast path he had set for himself, Thang Loi continued to get up and move forward. After the failure in 2009, Vu Thang Loi spent time learning more, buying and listening to classical music CDs by famous singers, especially CDs by the legendary opera singer Luciano Pavarotti - a very expressive tenor. And so, little by little… until the competition, he was more confident… and achieved success. He believes that success or failure ultimately stems from the way one approaches it.

Singer Vu Thang Loi

Having been named the winner of a major competition for the first time, basking in the spotlight and leaving behind the congratulations… that very night he returned to his hometown (Vinh City) to be with his loved ones, still overflowing with joy.

Live life to the fullest with your passion.

Following his success at the Sao Mai singing competition, his path to pursuing his passion was clearly defined. 2013 was a year full of memorable moments for this young singer. Particularly noteworthy were his appearances on the "People of Hanoi" program and his appearances on the "Favorite Songs" program. He was also a key figure in the "In the Spotlight" series, episode 8, themed "Melodies of the Homeland," alongside Trong Tan, Uyen Linh, and Nguyen Thao. Significantly, these programs led to his encounter with composer Hong Kien, who also produced his debut album with his own arrangements, produced by My Thanh Company.

In his musical journey, he chose classical music as his main genre, a choice he made from the beginning when he decided to pursue a career in music. "It's like a passion, and once you have a passion, you just live your life to the fullest for it." Thang Loi's perspective on art is similar: "Art doesn't need much in terms of material things; what's important is being able to live with your passion," he expressed.

Finding your passion and living it to the fullest is important, but passion also comes with a price. While other young singers choose mainstream music, quickly achieving fame and material benefits, Thang Loi remains a wanderer on his solitary path, cherishing the love of his listeners as his asset and the respect of professionals as his strength. When asked if the worries of making a living would ever make him change his perspective, he confidently affirmed without hesitation: "Probably not. I will remain steadfast in the genre I've chosen. By sticking with this genre, I have my own dedicated audience, a loyal one."

HO VIET THINH