Singer Tung Duong: It's about art for the sake of art, now it's about the sake of life.

(NLĐO) - Tung Duong's aspiration is to become the singer who produces the most songs about his homeland and country in the country.

Tung Duong's concerns

Singer Tung Duong possesses an impeccable voice.

Reporter: Tung Duong sings so well, there's no need to discuss that further. His performance schedule is also like, "out of 30 days a month, he's doing shows 28 days." What more could you ask for?

-Singer Tung Duong: I still have high hopes. I'm still concerned about how to consistently release new music to the audience. I'm still yearning for live shows not in theaters anymore, but in stadiums. I still have many ambitions and desires. But everything takes time to accomplish, little by little.

Duong is happy to receive the love and trust of the audience. At the recent A80 event, there were about 8 national concerts, and Duong participated in 7 of them. Honestly, I'm very proud. But from that, Duong also has aspirations for more than what she has now. Duong is striving to become the singer who produces the most patriotic and nationalistic music in Vietnam.

It's not that I want to set a record or create any kind of sensation, but simply, it will show my national pride. I love this country, and there's nothing more practical than creating many musical products that express that. In a few days, I will release another musical product about my homeland. I have abundant energy to do that.

Every song Tung Duong sings becomes a hit.

Many viewers perceive the current Tung Duong as somewhat more "lenient" than before, as he readily covers songs, follows trends, and chooses trendy music… This has also led to conflicting opinions about the Tung Duong "brand."

-Tung Duong is still Tung Duong; his personality hasn't faded or diminished. However, the current Tung Duong is different from before in that he creates art for the public, not just to isolate his own personality as he did previously. In his past, he created art for art's sake. That's where Tung Duong's musical personality was most clearly and distinctly portrayed. In fact, the audience came to know Tung Duong through that path, even if it involved a bit of personal bias. And in this journey, Tung Duong creates art for humanity's sake.

Once one's musical personality has been established, expanding one's musical journey becomes essential. Music that is widely loved by audiences of all ages and backgrounds—that is the pinnacle of success for a work of art.

In art, there is no distinction in the state or form of a musical product. It is simply a work of art, delivering beautiful messages to the listener. An artist's job is to create the best possible musical products to send to the audience. That is the mark, the personality of an artist. And Duong follows that path.

"Tung Duong - the nation's favorite singer"

Tung Duong is loved by many audiences.

In reality, some of the world 's top vocalists maintain a unique and unmistakable individuality throughout their lives, rather than becoming "national stars." And that helps them preserve their unique style. Do you agree, Duong?

-The Vietnamese entertainment market is actually very different from the development of the global music market. Global artists choose their own niche and thrive within it. But even with a limited scope of activity, that world is vast. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese music market remains very small. This limited scope of activity means singers have to confine themselves to a narrow space. And that is truly regrettable because it can restrict creativity.

Duong creates art for the public. That doesn't mean she disregards her own musical style to cater to the tastes of the majority. Duong knows how to strike a harmonious balance between her own unique style and public preferences. Art, no matter how good, fails without an audience. Therefore, Duong believes that what she is doing, with the love of her audience, is the right path.

Think of it this way: previously, audiences knew Duong's music as a unique, indie style, but now, Duong is a mainstream singer. Duong's music caters to a diverse audience.

In fact, the name Tung Duong has become a brand.

Actually, Tung Duong's signature style remains, with his subtle and emotional interpretation of songs. His music is also distinctive; every song he sings becomes a hit. Perhaps a singer's success "only goes so far"?

-Duong is, so to speak, currently successful. But for an artist, creativity never stops. Once you've accomplished something, you think about doing something else. Generally, you need something new every day to feel satisfied. And Duong is one such person. Therefore, the audience will never see Duong stop.

Tung Duong believes that music is the universal language of humanity, a bridge between cultures, a place where all hearts can share and empathize. He is still on a journey to realize his dream of being part of bringing Vietnamese music closer to the international community, so that melodies and lyrics deeply rooted in Vietnamese identity can resonate on many large stages, touching the hearts of those who have never known our country. That is Tung Duong's new journey.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/ca-si-tung-duong-vi-nghe-thuat-roi-gio-la-vi-nhan-sinh-196251213064956502.htm