The lip-syncing craze is a real headache!

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has just issued a document requesting strengthened discipline and ensuring honesty in performing arts activities. Accordingly, organizations, individuals, and businesses involved in performing arts must strictly comply with legal regulations during the organization of programs and performances, especially in theaters and indoor stages. The management agency emphasized limiting the abuse of technical means, especially the use of recorded music instead of live performances (lip-syncing) – an act considered to infringe on the public's right to enjoy cultural values ​​and potentially negatively impacting community ethics and social psychology.

Lip-syncing is nothing new. For many years, authorities have issued regulations concerning lip-syncing, but the issue remains unresolved. On many stages, lip-syncing or using overlays of vocals is still a "lifeline" for some artists. When appearance, choreography, and interaction skills are prioritized, vocals are seemingly left to the machines and sound processing technology.

With the development of modern technology, singers can easily "upgrade" their vocal abilities, from average to good, or even excellent. This ease of use has become a habit, and many singers remain stagnant, resorting to lip-syncing. They gradually lose their creativity and effort. And as a consequence, the trust and enjoyment of the audience are eroded.

Every profession demands professionalism and responsibility. The singing profession is even more demanding. Once an artist chooses to perform on stage, they need to respect the audience with their genuine talent, rather than relying on a glamorous facade or excessive technological support. Audiences come to art not just to see, but also to hear and feel.

Ultimately, being a singer isn't just about being beautiful; first and foremost, you need to sing well and have a unique vocal tone. This is a somewhat obvious requirement, yet a small number of "singers" still fail to meet it. No wonder many audiences complain that singers nowadays resort to too many gimmicks on stage – or, as young people would say, too much "content"!

However, rectifying this situation is not simple. Some argue that the role of art councils in evaluating and advising management agencies needs to be strengthened. To operate effectively, these councils must bring together experts with specialized knowledge and practical experience in the professional art environment. Furthermore, managing freelance artists, who are not on the payroll of any agency, also presents many challenges, as their livelihoods and professional perspectives differ.

"Prohibiting misuse" does not mean "absolute prohibition." The issue lies in the limits and how it is used – that is, the professionalism and ethics of each artist. The stage is not just a place to look, but also a space to listen and feel the true value of art.

DANG HUYNH

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/dau-dau-nan-hat-nhep--a201365.html