MV "Forever with the mountains and rivers" - a song of gratitude from Sao Mai Khanh Ly

Sao Mai Khanh Ly performs the MV "Forever with the mountains and rivers". Photo: Binh Quach

“Con mai voi non song” is a chamber song with a modern sound, composed by People’s Artist Pham Phuong Thao from the poem by Khanh Duong, arranged by Pham Tuan Anh. The MV was directed by Anh Quan and recorded live at historical sites in Quang Tri such as Thach Han River Wharf, Ancient Citadel, Hien Luong Bridge – Parallel 17, Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery…

Singer Nguyen Khanh Ly and her crew share about this special music product. Photo: Binh Quach

Regarding the choice to make a tribute MV with a new song, singer Nguyen Khanh Ly shared that, with the desire to make a product to pay tribute to the previous generation on this meaningful anniversary, the female singer was introduced by People's Artist Pham Phuong Thao to the song "Con mai voi non song" newly composed in the chamber music style which is her forte.

Sao Mai Khanh Ly made a MV at historical sites in Quang Tri. Photo: Binh Quach

“The lyrics are simple, sincere and touching, the story is calm but full of loss, making me feel like I am living in the heroic but painful moments of the nation. The song seems to be written just for me,” singer Khanh Ly shared.

Having a solid foundation in vocal technique with over 20 years of professional experience, Khanh Ly said that the most important thing in this MV is not technique but emotion. She puts emotion first to spread the message of gratitude to the previous generation to the audience, especially the young.

The MV tells a touching story about the journey back to the old battlefield. Photo: Binh Quach

People's Artist Pham Phuong Thao highly appreciated her junior's choice and handling: "Khanh Ly has a wide vocal range, even sound, good technique, singing with everything just right from voice to emotion. She is very intelligent, putting herself in the role of a storyteller, bringing listeners back to the past and then making them tearful and passionate in the present. Khanh Ly sings like a "spiritual tour guide", very real, very genuine but also full of grandeur".

Regarding the MV idea, director Anh Quan said that the crew wanted to recreate the memory of the Quang Tri Citadel battle in 1972 with 81 fierce days and nights that went down in history. Sticking closely to the lyrics, the director built the story of a veteran father taking his daughter back to the old battlefield, to the places that had marked history. That journey was both a way to tell the heroic history pages to the next generation and a way to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers...

In the MV, singer Khanh Ly not only stands and sings but actually transforms into a daughter accompanying her father, listening to sacred stories of the past.

MV "Forever with the mountains and rivers"

Enjoying the MV, People's Artist Quoc Hung expressed his emotions and said that the combination of two talented artists Nguyen Khanh Ly and Pham Phuong Thao created emotional resonance. People's Artist Quang Tho is very proud of Khanh Ly - his student and colleague who is currently teaching at the Vietnam Academy of Music with him. This music product shows that the young generation continues the flow of revolutionary music. That is truly admirable.

Sao Mai Khanh Ly said that after completing “Forever with the Country”, her heart is still filled with gratitude. She cherishes the desire to continue making more products about soldiers, Vietnamese Heroic Mothers and historical stories to continue spreading gratitude and national pride.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/mv-con-mai-voi-non-song-tieng-hat-tri-an-tu-sao-mai-khanh-ly-710061.html