Farewell to musician Xuan Phuong, author of the song 'Wishing for Old Memories'
Musician Xuan Phuong, who composed the famous song "Mong uoc ky niem xua", passed away on the morning of November 29 in Hanoi due to a serious illness.
Confirming with Tuoi Tre Online about the information of musician Xuan Phuong's death, musician Do Bao said he "didn't think Xuan Phuong would pass away so quickly."
Do Bao is very sorry that in the past few days, because of being busy with "A Vast Alone" - a program celebrating 30 years of composing - he was not able to visit you. When we heard the news, your condition had worsened and you had to go to Hospital 108.
"Normally, Mr. Xuan Phuong is very healthy, has a healthy and regular lifestyle, and he doesn't smoke a single cigarette. I can't believe he got so sick and died so quickly," Do Bao said.
Xuan Phuong's music is bright and attractive.
Musician Do Bao is a colleague of musician Xuan Phuong at the Military University of Culture and Arts.
Xuan Phuong is the son of a teacher whom musician Do Bao highly respects. That is Associate Professor, Doctor, Meritorious Artist Xuan Tu - Do Bao's keyboard teacher when he was studying at Hanoi College of Art.
In the past, every time musician Do Bao came to his teacher's house, he caught a glimpse of him practicing the piano and heard his teacher praise him a lot.
Born and raised in a musical family, it is not surprising that at that time he was a musician, played in a band and started composing, known and admired by young musicians in Hanoi.
Later, musician Xuan Phuong returned to teach and work as a manager at the music department - where Do Bao worked.
Musician Do Bao shared that musician Xuan Phuong is a young person, easy to approach and sociable with everyone.
"His music always has something updated, bright and attractive. I was shocked to hear of his passing this morning, I didn't think it could happen so soon," Do Bao said.
"You can still contribute a lot to music and education"
Musician Giang Son heard the news of musician Xuan Phuong's death while she was driving on the road. "I had to stop when I heard the news, I couldn't drive because of shock. Life is so unpredictable," Giang Son expressed.
To musician Giang Son, Xuan Phuong is a discreet brother, always giving everyone joy and enthusiasm, and always keeping his unhappy things hidden.
Giang Son shared, "Mr. Phuong is handsome, talented, everything is perfect from family to career. He is a talented person, can contribute a lot to music and music education. Such a person leaving early, is extremely regrettable."
Singer Minh Quan recalled many old memories between the two brothers. Musician Xuan Phuong was the one who discovered his voice at a music venue in Hanoi many years ago.
"He waited for me to finish the show and got to know me, introducing himself as musician Xuan Phuong of the song Mong uoc ky niem xua. At that time, who didn't know Mong uoc ky niem xua? He was very famous among students. He said he had this song, he thought it suited my voice," Minh Quan shared the origin of the "hit" Neu phai xa nhau - one of the songs that later shaped his name with the public.
At that time, singer Minh Quan was new to singing, and was very confused and naive. Musician Xuan Phuong "was like a teacher, a benefactor" who guided, educated, and also introduced Minh Quan to many programs to sing.
According to singer Minh Quan, Xuan Phuong is a very affectionate and gentle person. He is also a teacher who has taught countless generations of students at the Military University of Culture and Arts. He is very enthusiastic and willing to guide young people.
Talking about his beloved brother, Minh Quan commented that musician Xuan Phuong has many compositions for young people, his music is close and youthful like his soul.
One special thing is that many of his soundtrack songs have transcended the space of the film to become independent songs, chosen by singers to perform on stage, in competitions...
Many singers have even become famous with the soundtrack songs of musician Xuan Phuong.
Musician Xuan Phuong was born in 1973 in Hung Yen, graduated from the Vietnam National Academy of Music and is working at the Military University of Culture and Arts.
He was one of the founders of the Golden Key band, famous in Hanoi in the early 1990s. With a youthful style, and collaborating with famous singers at that time such as Bang Kieu, My Linh, Ngoc Anh 3A, Golden Key was loved by the 7X and 8X generations.
He also has many movie soundtrack songs that are popular with the public such as "Mong uoc ky niem xua", "Loi ru cho con", "Nhu phai xa nhau", "Loi chua noi", "Nu mot ngay"...