In the latter half of 2024, rock music made a warm comeback with numerous live shows and musical releases in both the North and South of Vietnam.
At one point, rap music was almost the dominant genre of popular music, holding a "monopoly" thanks to the influence of game shows like King of Rap, Rap Viet along with the massive "mainstream debut" of successive generations of rappers.
However, in 2024, rap music tended to stagnate, while Vietnamese music became more diverse with more colors, including the addition of new styles that updated international trends. Some previously thriving genres that had gone through a rather slow period are now starting to revive, especially... rock.
A series of rock shows satisfied the longing of rock fans.
I didn't see it this year. Rock Symphony - a production by the Ho Chi Minh City Symphony Orchestra and Opera House, along with singers and rockers - returns after three seasons. However, rock fans still have the chance to "rock the house" with CAM Philharmonic 1st Concert: Rock Symphony do 8 the Theatre will kick off performances in Hanoi (December 14th and 15th) and Ho Chi Minh City (December 27th).
It's still unknown how popular it will be, but leaked information suggesting 22 classic rock songs from the 1960s to the 2000s is enough to stun rock fans.
In addition to the 40-person orchestra, there are four equally passionate vocalists: Thanh Lam, Hoang Hiep, Tho Trauma, Viet James (Red Tide band).
That's not all, Ho Do International Music Festival (From December 13th to 15th at Nguyen Hue - Le Loi Street, Ho Chi Minh City) will welcome Mun Go and Ngu Cung with Northern rock influences such as Quan Ho folk music, Hau Dong rituals, Northwest melodies, and historical legends... adding more excitement to the South.
Five Palaces will include new songs in the album. Heritage They debuted recently. Meanwhile, Mun Go is a young group; despite being active for less than three years, they have already released two albums. (Love and travel , The story of Mủn Gỗ (a type of wooden doll ), an EP with many well-received songs such as Mị Châu, Ông Hoàng Bảy...
This group will bring all the traditional instruments such as the flute, zither, and choir to perform live on the Ho Do stage at the end of this year.
Additionally, there are two contrasting styles of rock. If MONOCYCLE – a band pursuing electronic core music with edgy and intense rock songs that make rock fans' hearts race like never before; then Hai Bot With its simple, philosophical music, free from bombastic language but nonetheless profound, this year's Ho Do will offer an exciting musical experience.
Not to mention the series of mini-shows held in smaller spaces, but equally high-quality. For example, on December 2nd, the legend... Jack White, the 12-time Grammy Award-winning artist, brought the tour. No name He made a very impressive appearance at the Capital Theatre. Also participating in the show were Hai Bot and the "old timers" from The Farmers.
Earlier, as part of the Creative Design Festival, the rock stage Hanoi, the place to return to. It was erected right in front of the Hanoi Opera House.
Once the heartland of rock music with the explosion of student rock bands in the 1990s, Hanoi's rock scene has somewhat cooled down in recent years.
Therefore, when listening to the "big brother" Purple Blues, Red Tide, and Pentam, connected by younger siblings like Ly Buc and Blue Whales, the audience sees that rock has a future, or at least a sense of continuity, not a break in the chain.
Recent Hanoi Rock The event, organized by Hanoi Radio and Television, also caused a sensation at the F1 racetrack when it remixed a series of classic songs in a rock style. Spring Melody, Hanoi - Faith and Hope, Red River Improvisation, March of Day and Night ... alongside a series of familiar rock songs by Ngu Cung and The Wall.
Earlier this year VNLE Concert Just Rock The event held at Ho Xuan Huong Gymnasium (Ho Chi Minh City) also stirred excitement among the audience with the appearance of Microwave, 7UPPERCUTS, Nam Toc, Nhan Dang, Vortexx, Mystery Band... Rock music is clearly warming up again and starting to heat up.
Rock is a spirit
I remember from the show Hanoi, my home , Ly Buc band He shared, "Ly Buc is not just a band, but a spirit." Ly Buc's statement is true for rock fans in general: rock is a spirit!
In the Vietnamese rock scene, there are quite a few bands that are no longer actively performing, but they have never officially announced their breakup. That quirky, edgy style of music acts like a glue, drawing them all together.
When needed, they'll stand together on stage again. Or, if they miss each other too much, they'll grab a guitar, a drumstick... and play to ease their longing.
There are also bands where when one member leaves, a new one immediately takes their place. The older members remain, like "temples" keeping the flame alive.
For example, the band Ngu Cung, after Hoang Hiep When Hong Phi stepped in, he was just as "famous." Together, they embarked on a new chapter with their album. Heritage as well as having a greater presence at various music events, both large and small.
The Wall (time no longer exists) Tran Lap's career has been significantly less vibrant in recent years, and he hasn't created any wave in Vietnamese music like they once did.
This is also true because Tran Lap passed away, taking with him the best of the band. But his bandmates are still there, continuing their passion and love. Just the fact that Buc Tuong is still singing is a true rock spirit.
So when listening to a new album or attending a live concert The Unplugged Wall - May Rain At the Ho Guom Theater, many audience members were deeply moved.
Meanwhile, the next generation of bands are very young and fresh. They are... "on the road".
Some artists are already well-known, while others are still relatively unknown. However, it's certainly not a game to be played for a short time.
Through their released works, one can see a serious attitude and love for this genre.
After the album A person three years ago, Raditori band just released their second studio album Small universe Inspired by the Vietnamese fairy tale of the god who supports the sky, the band blends rock with various other genres such as tango, ballad, funky, blues, and hip hop. The band will also have an upcoming rock concert.
Female vocalist Thỏ Trauma has left the band Metanoia to pursue a solo career and has just debuted with a music video. Sandcastle , released on December 2nd. Formed in 2017, The Flob also released their debut studio album. The heavens will not strike me - I will be the one to hit them. Its launch at the end of November was quite impressive.
The Kids, a band from the capital, after years of performing live on various stages and leaving fans craving an album, finally released their debut album at the end of September.
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