The sounds of Tet music fill the air, spring spreading everywhere.

Every Lunar New Year, many songs celebrating the holiday and welcoming spring are released to the public by various artists.

This year's songs celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Horse are quite diverse in genre, ranging from rap and pop to ballads, featuring both familiar names and young artists. Each song tells a story about family, the journey of growing up, and moments of reunion, contributing to the warm atmosphere of togetherness in the early days of the year.

The music video "The Big Deal" by rapper Den features touching and heartwarming imagery.

Telling the story of spring through songs.

In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year, the atmosphere surrounding the release of music videos and songs celebrating the new spring becomes lively, offering glimpses of memories, reflecting the journey of young people's growth, and the bonds of family.

Rapper Den continues to contribute to the festive atmosphere of Tet with his heartfelt songs that touch every heart. The song "The Big Thing" continues his signature family-themed songwriting style, similar to "Going Home," "Bringing Money Home for Mom," and "The Taste of Home"... While previously the mother was the central figure, this time Den chooses the perspective of the father – the one who silently shoulders the responsibility of earning a living and quietly provides for the family.

"The Big Deal" features Den's signature narrative style, with simple, relatable lyrics that feel like a heartfelt confession. The song is structured around three layers of emotion, reflecting a man's journey of growth after having children. Images of "plunging into life to earn a living," "bringing food home for the children," and the sincere confessions of "the first time being a father, it was incredibly difficult" resonate with listeners. The Tet (Lunar New Year) atmosphere in the music video is captured through family meals, small rural homes, and moments of three generations gathering together during the warm Tet holiday. The "The Big Deal" music video has garnered 2.5 million views on the rapper's YouTube channel and received much empathetic feedback from the community.

The music video "More Than a Thousand Springs" by singer Isaac offers a relatable glimpse into Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) through the perspective of an adult who has left their family and deeply understands the value of reunion. Familiar images like lucky money envelopes, traditional sweets, and new clothes are recreated against a backdrop of a vibrant melody that is both joyful and touching. The song concludes with a simple message: Having parents by your side is "more than a thousand springs," prompting many viewers to express their desire to return home as soon as possible…

With his youthful pop style, singer Truc Nhan has garnered attention with his music video "Van Su Nhu Y" (May all your wishes come true). The MV features 68 participating artists, with music handled by the DTAP group using a cheerful folk style. After two weeks of release, the MV has nearly 10 million views and holds a high position on the trending charts. Clips from the MV have spread widely on TikTok with nearly 40,000 creative reposts, demonstrating that this is the most prominent song of this year's Tet holiday.

Kay Tran added a witty touch with "Tet Always Smiles," creating a positive feeling with the detail of donating to support flood victims, embodying the spirit of sharing. Nguyen Ha returned with "Tet with Family," conveying the feeling of letting go of worries to find solace in home.

Bui Cong Nam, a familiar name in the Lunar New Year music scene, continues to deliver "Heavenly Treasure," the theme song of the Lunar New Year film of the same name. Composed by StillaD, the song features a gentle melody and relatable lyrics, telling a story from a child's gaze, the sound of a mother's call, to a simple meal. Bui Cong Nam's soft voice and unpretentious delivery create a warm feeling for listeners.

Kay Tran and other artists in the music video "Tet Always Smile".

The call for reunion and togetherness.

Besides the richness of genres and musical styles, the songs celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Horse tell many emotionally rich stories about family bonds, reminders to return home for Tet reunions, and appreciation for traditional values. Many compositions begin with everyday, simple details such as family meals, overnight bus journeys home, or the moments of waiting for New Year's Eve... easily touching the hearts of listeners.

Rapper Đen views "The Big Deal" as a letter to his family, and also a reminder of his responsibilities as an adult. The artist said that when writing this song, he thought about the feeling of a father trying to do everything for his child. For him, music is about recounting what he has lived and experienced.

Singer-songwriter Bui Cong Nam shares a similar view. Dubbed the "Tet music champion," he boasts a wealth of popular songs that are loved every Tet holiday, such as "This Tet I Will Come Home," "A Rich Tet," "Tet Is Okay," "Tet at Home Is Priceless," "What Have I Done This Past Year," "I'm Grown Up," "Tet's Comfort," "Tet's Peak," "A New Tet with Prosperity," and many more.

Bui Cong Nam shared that his first Tet (Lunar New Year) memories are associated with new clothes, going with adults to wish people a happy new year, and the joyful laughter in the house. This simple feeling becomes the recurring theme in his songwriting. For him, the starting point for a spring song is usually familiar imagery. Some years it's excitement, other years it's quiet reflection. This emotional diversity makes the music more relatable and "realistic." The message he always aims for is encapsulated in two words: "returning home"—returning home, returning to loved ones, returning to oneself.

Regarding concerns about the repetition of previous compositions, Bui Cong Nam believes that the feeling about Tet (Vietnamese New Year) changes each year because people change over time. As one grows older and experiences more, the stories in the music naturally become fresher.

This year, the Lunar New Year music market faces many challenges, as the lifespan of songs is increasingly short due to the countless entertainment options available to audiences on digital platforms. Besides original compositions, many AI-generated (artificial intelligence) covers have emerged in various styles. However, heartfelt, authentic songs with well-invested visuals and effects still stand out and are favored by audiences.

Tet songs and spring melodies are where artists express their memories and audiences find warmth, joy, and optimism. This encounter makes music a connecting thread between generations, filling every home with the spirit of spring, spreading the spring atmosphere everywhere, and heralding a prosperous new year.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/nhac-tet-ron-rang-xuan-lan-khap-chon-733388.html