Inspired by folk music

Many artists have chosen folk music materials to create modern works that attract listeners. This shows that Vietnamese folk music resources are rich and have much potential.

Can folk and rock be combined in one song? This interesting question is partly answered by singer Pham Anh Khoa in the EP “Dan Toi Ca”. The EP includes 4 songs composed by the male rocker himself, with a creative combination of rock on Vietnamese folk music, inspired by legends and fairy tales of our country.

The impressive song in this EP is “Tung tung cac tung tung”, inspired by the legend of Lac Long Quan - Au Co, recreated in a colorful festival space, expressed through rock and electronic music, creating bustling melodies. Or with the song “Nhong nhong nhong nhong”, the name of the song reminds of a childhood game and also brings listeners back to the legendary spirit of Thanh Giong. The fast, strong rock rhythm, the resounding drums and technical processing create the sounds of galloping horses, full of enthusiasm. “Tich tich tinh tang”, a song imbued with the fairy tale of Thach Sanh saving the princess, is very catchy and colorful. And with “Viet Nam ta do”, the melody sings praises to beautiful Vietnam, a country rich in cultural traditions, rising in the new era.

The EP “Dan Toi Ca” is a typical example of folk music combined with modern music. Singer Pham Anh Khoa said that he did not use folk materials for decoration but combined them into a unified musical language. The rock in “Dan Toi Ca” is therefore bold in style: intense, free but attached to the origin.

An impressive product that has just been released is the children's music video "Rock Paper Scissors", considered the children's version of "Bac Bling". "Rock Paper Scissors" was composed by musician Tuan Cry - the author of the song "Bac Bling", performed by child singer Kim Cuong. The MV "Rock Paper Scissors" has a contemporary folk sound, combining the joyful spirit of childhood games, creating a familiar yet strange space. The setting in the MV is an art festival, with meticulousness in every frame, from costumes, colors, movements to the story. "Rock Paper Scissors" seems to bring viewers back to the cultural space of the village, of childhood.

Image of MV “Rock, Paper, Scissors”. Photo: thethao&vanhoa

The production team of “Rock, Paper, Scissors” conveys childhood memories blended with the rhythm of modern life. 13-year-old singer Kim Cuong is familiar with children's music through previous products such as “Memories”, “Hello Vietnam”, “Vietnam the Trips”… and with “Rock, Paper, Scissors”, the young singer successfully expresses the popular music trend.

Previously, many singers and musicians have skillfully combined folk music in contemporary music products that have been well received by music listeners such as DTAP, Phuong My Chi, Hoa Minzy, Hoang Thuy Linh, Ngoc Khue... Recently, at the Intervision 2025 international music competition, singer Duc Phuc excellently won the championship with a creative performance, expressing culture and national strength - the song "Phu Dong Thien Vuong". Obviously, Vietnamese folk music is diverse, has clear characteristics; and the talent of the artist has contributed to exploiting and spreading that potential. This not only enriches the music market but is also an effective channel for promoting culture.

DUY KHOI

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/cam-hung-tu-am-nhac-dan-gian-a194594.html