Love your country and love life.

(NLĐO) - Tung Duong shared that he is extremely happy that Gen Z audiences know him through his songs praising his homeland and country.

- Reporter: Twenty years after the 2004 Sao Mai Rendezvous competition, audiences have seen a spectacular transformation in Tung Duong. Subjectively, how do you perceive your own transformation?

+ Singer Tung Duong: Ah, I see maturity in myself. Currently, I am a grown-up, mature Tung Duong. Mature, but not yet rotten (laughs). After so many years of singing, Tung Duong is no longer naive or immature like he was when he stood next to Kasim with messy hair during the "Sao Mai Diem Hen" competition 20 years ago. Time has given me many experiences, valuable lessons, and insights. I have to adapt to the times to do my job, to be "non-stop" in music , otherwise I will fall behind.

After many ups and downs, not only for myself but also for many friends and relatives, I've realized one thing: life is always like a sine wave; fluctuations are normal. We all have to follow these rules: we are born, grow up, mature, "ripe," and then... "worn out."

Now, Tung Duong realizes that the values ​​he has been searching for all along are not far away; they are right within him. Previously, he sang about grand things, about the spirit of humanity, but now he turns inward to himself, to the simple things, the values ​​he has been seeking for so long.

- Now Tung Duong is also looking for companions, something we didn't see in him before…

+ If you go alone, you will be lonely. Loneliness, at some point, can lead to selfishness, a self-righteous belief that you are unique, number one, and untouchable. Drowning in your own glory is the tragedy of an artist. To go the distance, you naturally need companions.

I believe that in life, relationships come and go. That's why, for my upcoming "The Singing Man" live show, I've invited some very interesting young people to join me.

The male singer believes that drowning in one's own fame is the tragedy of an artist.

Soobin Hoang Son is a multi-talented artist, both entertaining and intellectual. His family has a three-generation artistic tradition, and the fact that he maintains a national and folk spirit in his music is truly admirable. Trung Quan has a powerful voice; watching him reminds me of the old Tung Duong, passionate and determined in his musical field. Tang Duy Tan is a younger brother of mine. Why do I keep inviting him to perform far away instead of such a talented cousin?!

- Many recent game shows have propelled the careers of numerous artists to new heights. Do you intend to add your name to this list someday?

+ Getting involved in game shows requires a lot of preparation time and effort, and I feel that taking on too much isn't suitable. Not right now, I'll participate in a few years if it's appropriate. I'm still aware that game shows are developing, but they're not everything, not the only factor in determining the development of music.

- Now that you're at the top, what do you fear most?

As a singer, my biggest fear is losing my voice, my most precious asset. I once faced the prospect of losing my voice completely. Losing my voice isn't just a fear for Tung Duong, but for all artists as well. Luckily, a friend introduced me to a skilled doctor... I didn't aim for it, but illness spares no one. I had a fan who attended all my shows, but recently, they unexpectedly passed away from cancer. The loss of a young person is filled with regret and pain.

I also fear that when people live unscientifically , recklessly, and irresponsibly, they are easily tempted and seduced, losing themselves without realizing it. I know many people like that, spending more time high than sober. That's very dangerous because they no longer have the rationality to do the right things, to plan their path with integrity. Losing that means losing everything, losing their image in the eyes of the public, friends, family, and loved ones...

Misfortune can happen to anyone. So let's live as positively as possible, minimize the dark sides of ourselves, diligently contribute to charity, and have a humane perspective. I like music that embodies a spirit of sharing with others, music that carries ideas rather than just pure entertainment.

- Is Tung Duong moving from the individual self to the collective self?

+ Exactly. My former self still had a humanistic element to it, but it was more self-centered, glorifying my individualistic self, whereas now I look outward more.

Previously, my music contained lofty and grand themes in "Cubes of Color," "Tiny," "Solitary Path," "The Four Rivers of the Red River," "Heaven and Earth," "Human"... All of them carried a very human spirit. But now, I return to reflect on myself with "Men Don't Need to Cry" and "The Singing Man," things that are very familiar and simple.

In the past, I used to judge people to some extent, but not anymore; I've become much more aware. I think I'm on the path to enlightenment and awakening. I've changed; I'm happy for those who create value, and for those who create false value, let the public judge them, not me. I'm doing what's best for myself, not to lecture others or fall into the trap of those with an overly large ego. The higher you are, the lower you become; the higher you are, the more humble you should be, and don't think you're something extraordinary.

I realized that the more tolerant I am, the more positive energy I receive.

- Speaking of positive energy, one very noticeable positive thing is that Tung Duong is gaining more and more fans, and his fanbase is becoming more diverse, even including young children. What do you think about this?

+ I'm glad that Gen Y and Gen Z audiences don't know Tung Duong for love songs, but rather for his works praising his homeland, the greatest love of every person. Gen Z got to know Tung Duong through "A Round Trip Around Vietnam," and their love for their country deepened through the lyrics and melody – that's an immense source of happiness. That's where the greatest value lies.

I try to spread the most positive energy, patriotism, and love of life, because I myself am a patriot.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/tung-duong-yeu-nuoc-and-yeu-doi-196241108131345993.htm