quang dung – khi review
1. Tim Anh Troi Ve Em
The song started out as a ballad and suddenly it turn into a cha-cha-cha type of song which caught me by surprise. Maybe it’s a sign that this CD might be more then what I would expect. The song was enjoyable, but I can’t say that it would be a long time favorite type of song. However, I love the music and beat to the song because it has a tropical feeling and mood to it.
2. Nho
Quang Dung’s voice is at its best in a ballad because it elaborates his extravagant voice to the top. The song it self wasn’t not bad either – it had that romantic and dreamy feeling when listening to the song. Once again the music and beats were so relaxing and interesting!
3. Dem Huyen Dieu
The music and tone once again made me a fan of the song because it had that jazz mood to it and I love jazz. If you ever doubt Quang Dung’s voice then go grab yourself a copy of this CD and listen to this song. You will then realize that his is extremely strong and incredible.
4. Lo Yeu Em Roi
The music at the beginning arouses romance and enchantment into the ears of the listener. This song is one of my favorite songs of the whole CD because it’s fascinating to listen to both the lyrics and Quang Dung’s voice.
5. Da Khuc
When the song started out I was intrigue by the beating drums, but was disappointed by the song. Quang Dung’s voice once again was great; however, I didn’t enjoy the song much.
6. Khi
This was my most anticipated song of the whole CD because it’s the title. I was very disappointed at the beginning of the song, but as the song progresses I grew to like the song. One of the reasons was Quang Dung’s voice – he can manage to make any boring song sound tremendous.
7. Trong Giac Mo Em
Another dreamy and romantic song sung by Quang Dung, but I didn’t thought it was as excellent as the other songs. I didn’t enjoy the beat and music. However, Quang Dung still had a brilliant voice.
8. Tieng Song
This song is techno with a bit of upbeat ballad, but once again I didn’t enjoy the song. The loud music, background vocals and sound effects overshadow and stood out – not in a good way though. If they had less sound effects and echo the song would be much more enjoyable.
9. Phia Toi Nam Hon Toi
For some reason every song that starts out with the thunderstorm and rain would turn out to be a great song or at least decent. However, in this case I didn’t enjoy this song – maybe because it was too slow.
10. Coi Mo Diu Em
I absolutely love this song because it was soft and easy to listen to. This is one of my other favorite songs of this CD. Even in a mellow song Quang Dung still manage to make it sound strong and sophisticated.
11. Tinh
I wish that they didn’t make this slow and romantic feeling song to a fast beat and hip song because it doesn’t sound as great. When Loan Chau sang this song in PBN 73 in a sizzling lien khuc with Nhu Loan and Minh Tuyet I thought the song was so great, but it totally ruined after hearing this version. However, Quang Dung’s voice still sound great even if the song didn’t.
Overall: I thought the CD was a great new collection to all Ballads lover because this CD include some of the most romantic and extravagant songs. Therefore I highly recommend this CD to all the ballads lovers even if there are some fast beat songs and techno. However, it’s still worth your money because Quang Dung’s voice will not deceive and disappoints you.
various artists – lien khuc top hits 2 review
1. Lien Khuc Thoi : Bang Kieu, The Son, Minh Tuyet, and Ngoc Lien
(Thoi , Tinh Nong Chay, Hoang Vang, Chia Khoa Tinh yeu, Mot Mai Em Di, Tinh Mong, Tron Kiep Kiep Don Coi, Hoi Nguoi Tinh, Yeu Em Bang Ca Trai Tim, Mua Thu Trong, Mua, Dang Em, Dau Tinh Sau, Diem Xua, Bai Tinh Ca Cho Em, Xin Lam Nguoi Tinh Co Don)
The beginning of the lien khuc started off with a dramatic and intense beat and when Bang Kieu started to sing I was quite disappointed at the song choice because I was expecting so much more; however, when The Son continues I started to like it. The lien khuc continues with tremendous song with great lyrics. Having these four singers to sing was great because you have Bang Kieu and Minh Tuyet taking the high pitch range while The Son and Ngoc Lien dominated the low pitch. I was quite surprise how much I like ‘Tinh Mong’ in this ensemble of songs because I was never too fond of the song when Ngoc Lien sang it solo. The person that shine the most in this song to me have to be Bang Kieu – I don’t know if it’s his voice or because he had all the best part to shine which make his voice stand out. Usually Minh Tuyet would outshine everyone; however, she didn’t stand out too much for me – I’m not saying she sounded bad just not at her best. The Son also did a great job and I thought his best vocal part was during ‘Dang Em’. He sounded amazing and professional – I’ve never enjoy his voice, but I must admit that he sounded decent during these pieces. Even if I dislike Ngoc Lien I must admit she didn’t sound all that bad. Recently she have step up her game and sound quite well. Hope she continues to improve in the future.
2. Lien Khuc Trai Dang : Luong Tung Quang, Ngoc Lien, and Ho Le Thu
(Trai Dang, Xin Danh Tron Cho Em, Van La Anh, Nua Vong Tay Lanh, Tinh Ngo Tram Nam, Noi Dau Nguoi De Lai, Yeu Mai Ngan Nam)
The start of the song was done well, but not my favorite. Luong Tung Quang has always sounded great and still does in this lien khuc. I was quite disappointed that he only had one song to sing. I was extremely surprise to see how their voices match so well. We have seen the Luong Tung Quang – Ngoc Lien and the Luong Tung Quang – Ho Le Thu pair and they sound great together. Now having them trio it was even better. ‘Nua Vong Tay Lanh’ didn’t match well with the rest of the songs, but somehow it fits. Overall, I thought all three did a great job with the lien khuc.
3. Lien Khuc Vang Trang Co Don : The Son, Minh Tuyet, and Van Quynh
(Vang Trang Co Don, Hoa Tim Ngay Xua, Tha Lam Hat Mua Bay, Boi Vi Anh Yeu Em, Vang Trang Khoc, Vang Trang Dem Troi)
I love the beginning song where Minh Tuyet and The Son duet; they sounded phenomenal together. ‘Hoa Tim Ngay Xua’ was not one of the best selected songs, but I think Minh Tuyet’s voice sounded so sweet and innocent. When The Son continues with ‘Tha Lam Hat Mua Bay’ I now truly appreciated The Son voice. The song matches and shows how excellent his voice is. Minh Tuyet still sounds exquisite during ‘Boi Vi Anh Yeu Em’; however, the trio ruined the song for me. The song is known for high range artist such as Minh Tuyet and Bang Kieu – for a low range singers like The Son and Van Quynh made the song horrible. Minh Tuyet sounded marvelous in ‘Vang Trang Khoc’ even in a short time she made the song her own. I recommend her to find her a male co star and sing that song because she sounds amazing. The song matches her voice magnificently. I don’t know what more to say about Minh Tuyet and ‘Vang Trang Dem Troi’ but that I love her singing the song. Until that one person can sound better then her then I can accept them singing it. Overall, Minh Tuyet sounded superb in this lien khuc – out of the three I think Minh Tuyet did her best here. The Son also sounded better then he already did in this lien khuc. The only disappointment for me was Van Quynh because I was expecting so much from her – I think it was the song choice; Van Quynh doesn’t usually sing these types of songs.
4. Lien Khuc Vi Do Lam Em : Bang Kieu, Duong Trieu Vu, Minh Tuyet, and Ho Le Thu
(Tron Kiep Binh Yen, Con Tim Dai Kho , Vi Do La Em, Anh Thi Khong, Mac Ke Toi, Uoc Gi)
The beginning was phenomenal with the wonderful duet, Bang Kieu and Minh Tuyet. Sounding romantic and graceful together – no wonder why their duet CD was such a big hit. They continue to impress me as the song continues – officially my favorite song. Even though I like Ho Le Thu singing ‘Con Tim Dai Kho’ I like it being sung by Luong Tung Quang and Tu Quyen much more; not that I’m a huge fan of both, but they sounded better then Duong Trieu Vu and Ho Le Thu. None the less I still like it being part of the lien khuc. The background voice during ‘Anh Thi Khong’ was annoying to hear because it sounds weird and irritating. Minh Tuyet once again manages to steal the spotlight with her demanding voice. Bang Kieu also did a magnificent job, but I still like him in the first one better. I was disappointed with both Ho Le Thu and Duong Trieu Vu because they both have such strong voices and for them to sound that weak – quite frustrated; however, Ho Le Thu sounded much better during the ending half of the lien khuc, but Duong Trieu Vu continues to be overshadowed.
Overall, I think this CD was done quite well – I enjoy it extremely. The songs choice was phenomenal and matches some singers nicely. I don’t have a favorite because both the first and forth were both extremely enjoyable. Both of the lien khuc had uniqueness and excitement to it. Bang Kieu, Minh Tuyet, and The Son did a superb job with their session during the songs. The two disappointments were Van Quynh and Duong Trieu Vu - they both didn’t exceed during their parts. I guess it’s because they didn’t have enough parts for them to shine. Luong Tung Quang, Ho Le Thu, and Ngoc Lien had ups and downs – they sounded great at times and not so good at times. However, I still recommend you this CD if you’re a huge fan of Bang Kieu, Minh Tuyet, and The Son because they all did an excellent job.
nhu quynh – ao hoa review part 2
15. Mua Hoa Ky Niem
This is another great song sang by Nhu Quynh – she manage to sound sexy and sassy at the same time. The song has a traditional feeling adding with a soldier type of music sound. When a soldier type of sound is sang; it’s very romantic and dreamy. Great start into the second half of the CD.
16. Mua Dem Ngoai O
Before even listening to the song from the beautiful title you would have already knew that the song would be a soft and romantic song. Indeed the song was extremely relaxing and calm to listen to. Nhu Quynh’s voice sound so soft, calm, and musing which make me love her voice even more.
17. Hoa Trinh Nu
I’ve heard this song sang by many other artists and I must admit that this version sang by Nhu Quynh is my favorite. Mainly because it’s sang by Nhu Quynh because her voice is so grand and soothing which make the song better then it already is. Also I really like the song because it tells and describe a story.
18. Pho Dem [ft. Truong Vu]
I love this song in Paris by Night 84 and is still in love with this duet and song after listening to it on this CD. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again that Nhu Quynh and Truong Vu are both amazing singer and adding them together you have a supreme duet. After having such great singer adding in such a grand song – what else would you want?
19. Neu Xuan Nay Vang Anh
Everyone should recognize this song by the title because Minh Tuyet has recently sung this song in Paris by Night 85. Even though I think Nhu Quynh did a great job putting a different uniqueness into the song, I have to say that Minh Tuyet’s version was much more enjoyable and exciting. If Nhu Quynh sang the song a bit faster then the song would be much more amusing. However, I think Nhu Quynh still did a great job making the song her own putting a bit of country into the song.
20. Giac Ngu Co Don
From the start I could tell that this would be a dismal and gloomy sad and indeed it was. However, I was only half right because it was not entirely sad, but there were romance in the song. Once again Nhu Quynh manage to make another song sang by others her own.
21. Ao Hoa [ft. Quang Le]
Who doesn’t remember Ao Hoa by Nhu Quynh and Quang Le from Paris by Night 84? When I was first watching PBN I thought the pairing was quite odd because Nhu Quynh was much older and more mature. However, I was wrong because they look decent and they sounded fantastic together.
22. Vong Co Buon
Not one of my favorite song of the CD, but I still thought Nhu Quynh did an extreme job because the song was quite hard to sing. However, Nhu Quynh still manages to nail the song from high to low notes. Even if Nhu Quynh did an excellent job I still couldn’t force myself to like the song.
23. Ke Chuyen Trong Dem [ft. Truong Vu]
What else can I say about Nhu Quynh and Truong Vu, but that I love this duet? Their voice matches so well together and they sound fantastic. However, this song is not one of my favorite of the two, but it was a well done song.
24. Vong Gac Dem Suong
Nhu Quynh’s voice sound so strong and amazing in this song. Her vibrato is breathtaking and it makes the song sound much better then it already is. Another great song from the CD and I enjoy it very much.
25. Ngoai O Den Vang
The song sounded very pop at the beginning which was quite fresh for Nhu Quynh, but then it turn into a pop country type of song. It was quite new and refreshing to hear something new out of Nhu Quynh in this CD because throughout the CD you only hear country or ballad. One of my favorite songs from the CD because not just that it was different, but it’s great to listen to and Nhu Quynh sounds so fun and hype.
Overall: I thought the CD was delivered magnificently by Nhu Quynh and her guest artistes. Between the two disks I would say I enjoyed the second disk much more because it had more new and fresh sound while the first had old song, but it’s not bad either. There were a few songs that I didn’t quite enjoy, but mainly I enjoy listening to the CD a lot. Therefore I recommend all Nhu Quynh’s fans or anti-fans to go grab a copy; please buy original products to support the singers and Thuy Nga. I guarantee all you Nhu Quynh fans will surely enjoy and love the CD and all you anti-fans will begin to enjoy her voice.
nhu quynh – ao hoa review : pt. 1
Disc 1
1. Con Thuong Rau Dang Moc Sau He
This song brings us back to the beginning of Nhu Quynh’s amazing journey. You can obviously tell that her voice was soft, but still strong and passionate and I think that’s why so many fans love her voice so much. The song was great and excellently delivers by Nhu Quynh – she has such a strong and poignant voice that is so mystical and beautiful to listen to.
2. Dem Chon Dau Vuot Bien
The ocean’s wave hitting the shore of the ocean sound at the beginning of the song was plainly beautiful. When her first note was sung, Nhu Quynh sounded so beautiful and she continues to sound magnificent as the song progresses. Then suddenly the song began to go faster which was a bit unexpected, but it works well.
3. Nguoi Ngoai Pho
One of my favorite songs sang by Nhu Quynh – the lyrics and beat to the song added with Nhu Quynh’s amazing and extraordinary voice the song was just perfect. I remember that she sang this song on Paris by Night 72 and at that time I fell in love with her voice even more then I was already before.
4. Noi Lai Tinh Xua [ft. Manh Quynh]
This song reminds me of another song Nhu Quynh had sung before which I don’t recall the name, but it sound so familiar. Once again Nhu Quynh dominated the song with her extravagant voice and with Manh Quynh’s unique voice; the song is one of my favorite duet between the two to this date.
5. Cho Anh Ben Doi
An amazing ballad added with a ‘que huong’ feeling to it. The song is very easy to listen to and is extremely romantic; another great song presented by Nhu Quynh. I’m quite surprise that 5 out of 5 song I have review, I have not say anything bad about this CD.
6. LK: Con Duong Xua Em Di & Xin Anh Giu Tron Tinh Que [ft. Truong Vu]
I don’t know when I became a Nhu Quynh and Truong Vu fan, but this song made me more of their fan because they sound so fabulous together. When their voices blend together, they sound remarkable – no wonder why they are today best ‘que huong’ singer.
7. Xuan Mong Cho
The flute playing at the beginning was breathtaking and stupendous – it takes you to another place dreamy and beautiful. The moment Nhu Quynh began to sing, she sounds terrific. The beat and background music makes her sound so fantastic and fantasy like; just beautiful sounding.
8. LK: Truong Chi My Nuong & Chuyen Tinh Ben Nhanh Song Gay [ft. Lam Nhat Tien]
This was one of my favorite songs during Paris by Night 71 because it was unique and beautiful. Nhu Quynh looks so beautiful in the light blue ancient costume. I really had no idea how Nhu Quynh and Lam Nhat Tien’s voice would blend together, but after listening to it their voice matches and blended together in perfectly. The song and lyrics was beautiful; however, the storyline was so sad to watch because My Nuong rejected Truong Chi because he didn’t have the ideal look she was expecting. Even though I love the first part of the song I have to say Chuyen Tinh Ben Nhanh Song Gay was so beautifully sang by Lam Nhat Tien.
9. Nua Vang Trang
Nhu Quynh sang her heart out the first time in Paris by Night 68 and till this day when you listen to it, you can tell that she gave her all to the performance. The song demanded a singer that can hit every note from high to low and Nhu Quynh was a great pick.
10. Hoa Buom Ngay Xua [ft. Tran Thai Hoa]
Finally a song that I didn’t enjoy listening to – not that the song or the singers are bad I just didn’t enjoy listening to it. The song was quite hard to sing along and the beat was everywhere. However, Tran Thai Hoa and Nhu Quynh did very well, but if they have chosen a different it would’ve been much better.
11. Do Ai
Another song from this CD that I didn’t enjoy listening to – yes Nhu Quynh sounded beautiful, but I just didn’t like the song. The song could and can turn into a great song if you have the patient to listen to it over and over again. This song is like those songs that you listen to once and never bother to listen to again.
12. Hanh Trang Gia Tu [ft. Truong Vu]
Another phenomenal duet by Nhu Quynh and Truong Vu – I love when they sing together because their voice matches and sound so great together. The song sound like many other song that they had sung together, but I can’t get enough of their duets.
13. Mua Rung
I was totally in love with this song from I first heard it in Paris by Night 74 and still do love it after listening it again right now. I don’t know why but this song just make you feel happy and inspiring.
14. Nho
I was disappointed with this song because it was quite boring and bland to listen to. However, Nhu Quynh still sounded amazingly graceful and beautiful – She never lets down her listener. That’s why she is such an amazing singer.
Overall, I thought that the first fourteenth songs were extremely enjoyable and from it being so great I will be expecting more high quality and excellent songs choice from the wonderful Nhu Quynh. I’m not that worry because I know this CD is product and sang by Nhu Quynh.
van quynh – uoc mot ngay review
1. Mot Thoi De Yeu –
The first song of every CD will make or break the listener’s interest to keep listening to the rest of the CD or stop. For me I was very disappointed with Van Quynh for choosing this song; maybe it was too grand for her or that she needed more practice. I would encourage her to pick songs that suite her persona and that will make her voice sound flawless, but it’s great to try new things and I will give her credit for that. Therefore it took me so long to write this review because I gave up on her CD when I listen to this particular song, but I gave her another chance because she is still new.
2. Va Anh Da Di –
I was very please that I gave Van Quynh’s CD another chance because this song proved to me that it was indeed a good CD. I thought Van Quynh did an extremely well with this song; making it her own. Her voice really shows why she is one of today most successful singer.
3. Chia Tay –
I thought the song was well done, but Van Quynh sound like she was screaming the whole time at the beginning of the song. This was very hard and irritating to listen to, however her last note extraordinary.
4. Em Mo –
A soft, sweet and innocent song is not for Van Quynh because it’s very pitchy and her voice is not yet there to sing these kinds of songs. At various moments she sounds like she was running out of air and it hard to listen to. Beside the wild pitch and the breathing I thought she did a well job.
5. Dau Yeu Xua –
Van Quynh did a better job then I expected to do because this is a very hard song to sing to. At some moment she sounds so much like Loan Chau in ‘Bai Tango Xa Roi’. The twist from the chorus in the middle of the song ruined the song for me.
6. Mot Thuo Dai Kho –
Ballad is for Van Quynh, her voice is for ballads because she sound amazing. These types of songs make her voice stand out and it sound astonishing.
7. Di Van Em Dem – ft. Duong Trieu Vu
I don’t really have to say how much I love this song and the chemistry between the two. Fans have agree with me because they did win the best chemistry last year at the Thuy Nga Anniversary Award 2006 for this particular song.
8. Bien Ru Niem Nho –
Van Quynh did an OK job with this song, but I thought she could’ve done much more to make the song her own. I give her credits for trying new things at the middle of the song.
9. Dau Co Loi Lam – ft. Bang Kieu
When they sang this song in PBN 73 (The Best Of Song Ca) I was not a fan of both singer and its hysterical how I’m such a big fan of both of them now. After listening to this song I felt foolish for not being a fan because of how great they sounded together.
10. Mai Xa Nhau –
Great lyrics, music and voice that’s all I can say about this song. I think this is one of her solo song in this CD as well as performance. The song makes her voice sound brilliant and sexy.
11. Tieng Duong Cam –
Not one of my favorite songs of the CD; it was just bland and her voice didn’t stand out much.
12. Uoc Mot Ngay –
I was expecting for the main song of the album to be the best or one of the best song of the CD, but I was eminently disappointed because the song was just plain boring.
13. Words Get In the Way –
Why did she sing this song? It doesn’t flatter her voice yet make it sound amateur.
14. Sweet Dreams – ft. Adam Ho
Cheap rock music!
15. Like The Birds –
She sounded great in PBN 77 (30 Nam Vien Xu) and she sounded even better on this CD. One of my favorite English performance by Van Quynh.
Thoughts:
I thought that this CD was exceptionally good because this is Van Quynh’s first CD. Some songs were splendid and amazing to listen to; the only problem about this CD was that Van Quynh tries so much to not be herself. All the songs choice that was not already performed on PBN was not her style and it made her sound wickedly pitchy. However, I would still recommend it if you are a big Van Quynh’s fan.
