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Từ hồi nhỏ cho đến cách đây mấy năm, mình luôn cảm thấy mình có vấn đề với nhạc trẻ Việt Nam. Thấy bài nào cũng vậy vậy, nghe thì cũng hay hay, nghe cũng bắt tai đó, nhưng tại sao cứ nghe tai này lại lọt qua tai kia, không đọng lại trong đầu được chút gì.

Miền Bắc có nói hài, diễn hài, hay hát hài…, thì cũng đều có ý nghĩa trong đó. Ý nghĩa châm biếm, đả kích, chua cay, hay đau buồn, gì cũng được, nói chung là có something để khán giả thưởng thức xong hôm nay, đêm về nằm suy ngẫm và phát hiện ra ý nghĩa đó để ngày mai tự ngẫm tự cười tiếp. Nhạc trẻ thời mình lớn lên (hơn 30 năm trước) thì không như vậy. Continue reading Công chúa bong bóng →

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Những lúc buồn quá, hãy nghe một bài kinh.

Bài kinh như Bát Nhã Tâm Kinh có khả năng làm dịu trái tim bạn một cách lạ thường, dù bạn có hiểu bài kinh hay không. Thường thì, những lúc buồn quá là những lúc bạn có thể hiểu bài kinh hơn cả.

Hãy để trái tim bạn được an ủi. Continue reading Nhạc tụng Bát Nhã Tâm Kinh →

Dear friends,

Here are 10 of the best and most iconic ancient/old-school Iranian songs:

1. Morq-e Sahar (Bird of Dawn): A powerful, historical political anthem often considered the unofficial national anthem of Iran’s artistic.
2. Ey Iran (Oh Iran): A patriotic hymn written in 1944 that holds deep patriotic emotional value for many Iranians, acting as a historical national anthem.
3. Elaheyeh Naz (Goddess of Love) by Gholamhossein Banan: A deeply sentimental classical masterpiece, often hailed for its pure traditional melody.
4.Bordi Az Yadam (You Forgot Me) by Delkash and Vigen: A nostalgic, iconic song representing the “Golden Age” of Iranian popular music in the 1950s/60s YouTube.
5. Gole Yakh (Ice Flower) by Kourosh Yaghmaei: A defining, melancholy rock-ballad from the 1970s that bridged Western influence with Persian sentiment.
6. Soghati (Souvenir) by Hayedeh: An emotional anthem of homesickness and love, performed by one of Iran’s most revered female voices.
7. Jamal Jamaloo (Oh My Beloved): A traditional Shiraz folk song popularized in the 1950s that recently achieved global recognition.
8. Mard-e Tanha (The Lonely Man) by Farhad Mehrad: A haunting, atmospheric song that became a cultural mainstay.
9. Hamsafar (Companion) by Googoosh: A catchy pop song from the 1970s reflecting the modernizing, vibrant era of pre-revolutionary Iran.
10. Majnoon Naboudom (I Was Not a Madman) by Sima Bina: A traditional Khorasani folk song showcasing the deep roots of Iranian folk music.

These songs bridge the gap between classical Iranian poetry (Radif) and modern melodic forms, retaining their popularity across generations. Continue reading 10 best and most iconic ancient/old-school Iranian songs: (6) Soghati (You Forgot Me – Quà Lưu Niệm) →

Dear friends,

Here are 10 of the best and most iconic ancient/old-school Iranian songs:

1. Morq-e Sahar (Bird of Dawn): A powerful, historical political anthem often considered the unofficial national anthem of Iran’s artistic resistance.
2. Ey Iran (Oh Iran): A patriotic hymn written in 1944 that holds deep patriotic emotional value for many Iranians, acting as a historical national anthem.
3. Elaheyeh Naz (Goddess of Love) by Gholamhossein Banan: A deeply sentimental classical masterpiece, often hailed for its pure traditional melody.
4.Bordi Az Yadam (You Forgot Me) by Delkash and Vigen: A nostalgic, iconic song representing the “Golden Age” of Iranian popular music in the 1950s/60s YouTube.
5. Gole Yakh (Ice Flower) by Kourosh Yaghmaei: A defining, melancholy rock-ballad from the 1970s that bridged Western influence with Persian sentiment.
6. Soghati (Souvenir) by Hayedeh: An emotional anthem of homesickness and love, performed by one of Iran’s most revered female voices.
7. Jamal Jamaloo (Oh My Beloved): A traditional Shiraz folk song popularized in the 1950s that recently achieved global recognition.
8. Mard-e Tanha (The Lonely Man) by Farhad Mehrad: A haunting, atmospheric song that became a cultural mainstay.
9. Hamsafar (Companion) by Googoosh: A catchy pop song from the 1970s reflecting the modernizing, vibrant era of pre-revolutionary Iran.
10. Majnoon Naboudom (I Was Not a Madman) by Sima Bina: A traditional Khorasani folk song showcasing the deep roots of Iranian folk music.

These songs bridge the gap between classical Iranian poetry (Radif) and modern melodic forms, retaining their popularity across generations. Continue reading 10 best and most iconic ancient/old-school Iranian songs: (5) Gole Yakh (Ice Flower) →