'Ex-lover' Vu Quang Trung has returned, remaking Nguyen Hung's hit 'What's More Beautiful'

Musician Vu Quang Trung, behind many hits by singers Ha Tran and My Linh, has just remade the song "What's More Beautiful" which is widely known by singer and musician Nguyen Hung of MAYDAYs.

Musician Vu Quang Trung - Photo: Producer

Tomchat releases cover MV What could be more beautiful than the afternoon of October 26th? The music was re-arranged by composer Vu Quang Trung and performed by Trieu Hong Ngoc and Tran Tuan Hoa.

Although he has produced many music programs in the capital, this is the first music video that Tom Chat has made and introduced to the public.

The band MAYDAYS will also be present. They will perform alongside The Flob and Dehours at the "What Could Be More Beautiful?" concert on November 14th, produced by Tom Chat - Photo: Producer.

Vu Quang Trung's revamped version : What could be more beautiful?

This is one of the recent products marking Vu Quang Trung's return this year, after many years living and working abroad.

The musician's name may be unfamiliar to many young audiences today, but in the 1990s and 2000s, many of his hit songs such as "Doi Mat" (Eyes), "Khi Anh Yeu Em" (When I Love You), "Anh Yeu Em" (I Love You), "Chieu Ha Noi" ( Hanoi Afternoon )... contributed to the fame of artists like Ha Tran and My Linh.

He was also a key member of the famous Hoa Sua band in Hanoi, which was associated with many artists of that era such as Siu Black, Y Moan, Thanh Lam, Bang Kieu, Hong Nhung…

Regarding his settlement in Vietnam, Vu Quang Trung has recently participated in several music projects/programs in various roles.

What could be better than the latest product showcasing the musician's integration and desire to reconnect with the Vietnamese music market after many years of absence?

MV cover What Could Be More Beautiful?

The new version is more colorful than the original.

Unlike the original, simple version by Nguyen Hung - MAYDAYs, in this cover version, the 60s-born musician has incorporated many elements and instruments, making the arrangement richer and more colorful.

Vu Quang Trung shared that the initial idea for this music video came from his feelings after watching the movie "Red Rain" as well as the heroic atmosphere of the historic September days, when the whole country celebrated the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2nd.

"I wanted to create a piece of music that would be like a story condensed into about 5 minutes," the musician recounted.

The intro is relatively long, beginning with the familiar sound of a flute and a folk melody ( Floating Water Lilies and Drifting Clouds ), evoking the peaceful atmosphere of a pre-war countryside.

Composer Vu Quang Trung (far left) has returned to settle in Vietnam after many years away - Photo: Producer

In Part 2, he incorporated rhythmic elements, strings, drums, etc., to depict struggle, sacrifice, and loss. Part 3, on the other hand, takes on a symphonic style, featuring the voices of young children, evoking a scene of peace and a brighter future.

Vu Quang Trung also combined pop/rock and classical styles to maximize the vocal talents of Trieu Hong Ngoc and Tran Tuan Hoa.

Listening to the song, one can see that the two singers have retained the raw, unadorned spirit of the original, which is commendable. However, they have failed to fully develop the meaningful and profound essence of the composer's arrangement, which is quite regrettable.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nguoi-cu-vu-quang-trung-da-tro-ve-lam-moi-hit-con-gi-dep-hon-cua-nguyen-hung-20251026200852076.htm