Tran Thanh's 'Godfather' soundtrack breaks new record
MV "Sao cha khong" - the theme song of the movie "Bo gia" by Tran Thanh, reached 1.2 million views within 12 hours. This is a record in the film music industry.
MV "Why not, Dad?"
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Phan Manh Quynh composed and performed the soundtrack for the movie 'The Godfather'. |
From the audience's anticipation, MVwhy notset a digital record for the film music genre. Specifically, this MV reached 1.2 million views after only 12 hours of release. This is an unprecedented achievement in the film music genre. Previously, hot film music songs such asThe day before the storm, Carrying mother, There was a boy writing on the tree,...Neither of them reached a million views in such a short 12 hours.
why notComposed and performed by Phan Manh Quynh, is a son's tormented "blame" for his father: "Why don't you relax and enjoy your sadness without being able to express it?"; "Why don't you stay with me longer?";... As a famous author with the ability to write lyrics that are as real as life, Tran Thanh was right to come to Phan Manh Quynh for a gentle, simple yet emotional soundtrack song.
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The movie "The Godfather" highlights father-son love, family affection and human love in small alleys. |
Two years ago, when working together on a show, Tran Thanh hinted that if he made a movie, he would ask Phan Manh Quynh to write a song. Respecting his senior, Phan Manh Quynh immediately accepted. When collaborating on the movie Bo Gia, Tran Thanh told the musician what he wanted to put into the theme song. From there, Phan Manh Quynh balanced the emotions and lyrics to suit the movie, writing a song about a hard-working father, full of sacrifice, often troublesome but very loving to his children.
Of course,why notare also Phan Manh Quynh's very own feelings and memories about his father. Those were the days of his childhood, Phan Manh Quynh followed his father to music practice. His father was a musician playing for a local band, often performing in churches and occasionally at weddings. "My father also sold home-made candy in other districts. At that time, I didn't like that job very much, but I was always grateful because it was what raised my brothers and I," he said.
Previously, another soundtrack song byGodfatherTo beDad is old right?(st: Pham Hong Phuoc) is also very soulful through Ali Hoang Duong's voice. However, because the product was released before Tet according to the original theatrical release schedule, plus the suspension of entertainment services due to the epidemic during the 2021 Lunar New Year, the MV did not attract much attention./.