Untold story about the 'father' of Phi Nhung and Nhu Quynh's hit series

Musician Ngo Minh Tai is the author of a series of beloved lyrical songs about the homeland sung by Phi Nhung, Nhu Quynh, Bang Kieu,...

He said he first met and worked with singer Phi Nhung in 2017. She performed his compositions such as:Tra Vinh, the land of happiness(duet with Ho Van Cuong),I wait for my youth,By chance, flowers fall in the skyandHey, don't cross the river!- the last work in the singer's career.

Every time the song is mentionedHey, don't cross the river!, Ngo Minh Tai is still emotional. For him, it is an unforgettable memory. On his birthday, Phi Nhung brought her adopted child to give him a cake and congratulate him.

While everyone was talking, the adopted son told Phi Nhung not to get married. Hearing that, Ngo Minh Tai told her: "Hai, don't cross the river". From there, the idea of ​​the song was formed, the phrase "don't cross the river" means getting married.

During the peak of the epidemic in Ho Chi Minh City, Phi Nhung went to the studio with Ngo Minh Tai and a technician. She was very emotional when recording the song.Hey, don't cross the river!.

That was the last time Ngo Minh Tai saw Phi Nhung. After that, the singer participated in charity activities to help people, contracted Covid-19 and passed away.

"In my compositions performed by Ms. Nhung,Hey, don't cross the river!is the most popular song. I really appreciate that," he shared.

The musician added that in the 4 years of working together, the two sisters were always happy and in harmony. Phi Nhung often said to Ngo Minh Tai: "Mr. Nam is too difficult". They shared the same opinion that each song is associated with the singer's name, so everything needs to be done carefully and respectfully to the audience.

The second singer Ngo Minh Tai treasures is Nhu Quynh - performing the songThe sea and youAccording to the musician, Nhu Quynh is especially meticulous and thoughtful with the works she accepts to perform.

Phi Nhung's unfinished recording of "Hai, Don't Cross the River"

The singer treasured every little detail in the song.The sea and you- something Ngo Minh Tai feels grateful for. When writing this song, the musician chose lyrical music with Southern style.

He uses many metaphors throughout the song, portraying the image of a person who is cold and decisive on the outside but weak and fragile on the inside, like the lyrics: "The sea and you, a silent realm, my heart still moves."

After this song, Ngo Minh Tai and Nhu Quynh continue to collaborate on an upcoming song, the arrangement has been completed.

The musician also paid tribute to singer Bang Kieu with the songMy sister's storyFew people know that this song was written from the stage love story of the duet Manh Quynh - Phi Nhung.

After the popular live performance, Ngo Minh Tai said that there will soon be an official recording of the song. During the recording process, Bang Kieu cried a lot.

In addition, Bang Kieu is also one of 60 singers performing a choir of the song.More than a thank youComposed by him alongside Tuan Ngoc, Y Lan, Khanh Ha, Quang Dung, Ngoc Anh, Minh Tuyet, Dinh Bao, Lam Anh,...

Musician Ngo Minh Tai.

Besides folk and lyrical songs, Ngo Minh Tai is also very good at film music. He is the author of songsStrangers I used to remember, strangers I used to know(movieFlowers, Wind, Moon, and Rain),Behind(movieFlying star flower),...

Looking back on his musical journey, Ngo Minh Tai feels honored and lucky to have the trust of many artists and partners. Currently, he focuses on composing and researching music.

What the musician hopes is that his works have both artistic value and longevity in the market. "I am willing to exchange my time, age and finances for works that are well received," the 8X confided.