Tung Duong sings 'What Could Be More Beautiful' and 'Binh Tri Thien in the Flames of War' with a heroic style.

Tung Duong's performance of "What Could Be More Beautiful?" went viral after he performed it in the political and artistic program "Words of Gratitude - The Red Flower River".

Tung Duong always attracts public attention when he covers famous songs; the photo shows him performing at a concert on September 15th - Photo: FBNV

On the evening of September 18th, the "Words of Gratitude - The Red Flower River" program took place at the historical site of Long Dai ferry terminal, Quang Tri province; broadcast live on VTV1. Tung Duong sang three songs: "Binh Tri Thien in the Flames of War," " What Could Be More Beautiful ," and "Continuing the Story of Peace."

These were all memorable performances, with the viral rendition of "What Could Be More Beautiful? " featuring Tung Duong's heroic style, accompanied by a choir and a lantern-releasing ceremony to commemorate and pay tribute to the soldiers.

Nguyen Hung's timeless song

"In the lantern festival night after the joyous victory, how many names lie buried here? The resistance will end if I haven't returned home yet. Mother, cheer up, you have a heroic son." These familiar lyrics from the song "What Could Be More Beautiful? " resonated amidst the lantern festival night, as lanterns were released onto the water to commemorate those who "lie here," creating a moving scene.

A fan page shared this performance and commented: "Nguyen Hung composed a timeless song, which will surely be performed in many more programs. A revolutionary song in the new era."

During the performance, Tung Duong repeatedly brought the song to climactic moments, especially in the aforementioned chorus.

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Reimagining the hit song "What Could Be More Beautiful?"In music, the biggest challenge for singers is covering hit songs that have become deeply ingrained in the public's hearts. Not only do they need to overcome the shadow of their predecessors, but they also need a fresh approach that brings new emotions to the audience. This is the story of singers Tran Tuan Hoa and Trieu Hong Ngoc, who overcame this challenge when they covered the hit song "What Could Be More Beautiful?" by composer and singer Nguyen Hung.

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"The war will end if I haven't returned yet. Mother, cheer up, you have a heroic son" - Nguyen Hung sings this line softly, like the heartfelt confession of a son who has fallen on the battlefield, creating a feeling of nostalgia and sadness, but without being overly sentimental. Tung Duong, on the other hand, sings with a high, sustained note, in a heroic and tragic style.

One audience member liked both versions: "Nguyen Hung's singing isn't professional, but it's soft, poignant, and feels like the lyrics of a soldier going into battle. Tung Duong, on the other hand, is a professional singer who truly excels, taking the song to a whole new level. I like both versions, they're fantastic."

Another viewer commented: "Hung's original version is great, truly excellent! But Tung Duong's cover is good in a different way. If Nguyen Hung's version embodies the beauty of peace, then Duong's version is the grandeur of glorious victories. Each version evokes different emotions. As long as beautiful voices are heard, that's happiness."

This audience member felt that others singing "What Could Be More Beautiful?" couldn't capture Nguyen Hung's unique simplicity, so they decided to infuse the song with their own perspective, "loving their country in their own way."

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However, many opinions also suggest that the song is still best suited to Nguyen Hung. "No matter who performs this song, honestly, I still prefer the version sung by Nguyen Hung"; "This song isn't suitable for advanced vocal techniques. Just sing it in a natural, everyday voice, sing from the heart"... were some of the comments.

Nguyen Hung sang "What Could Be More Beautiful?" for the first time at the showcase of the film "Red Rain" - Photo: FBNV

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Previously, Nguyen Hung had performed a duet of "What Could Be More Beautiful" with another singer, Bui Cong Nam, at the "Stars Join the Army" concert at the end of August. The performance received much praise, but just like this time, many viewers believe that Nguyen Hung's vocals are still the most "perfect" for the song.

Audience member Kim Ngan wrote: "Nguyen Hung's voice sounds like it has a scratch when singing 'What Could Be More Beautiful?', and that scratch suits this song perfectly, fitting the context of a young soldier going to war to protect the homeland, facing the ferocity of bombs and bullets, yet still wanting to send heartfelt messages of comfort, love, and pride to his mother."

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