Telling the story of the green forest through music: Two young artists 'stir up' the Tiger Album

Phuong Linh and Duy Nam – two talented young artists who had the opportunity to participate in the Tiger Album. With a passion for art, along with guidance and collaboration from their families, Phuong Linh and Duy Nam excellently completed the musical works in the Tiger Album, thereby opening up interesting behind-the-scenes stories of the project. 

From a young age, Phuong Linh and Duy Nam had already shown their artistic talents. The two siblings have always been supported and accompanied by their parents on their path of cultural and artistic development. 

Phuong Linh and Duy Nam showed their artistic talents early, right from a young age

Phuong Linh is a promising young talent who has made early marks in various artistic fields such as singing, modeling, acting, and hosting. With a clear, emotional voice and a natural performing style, Phuong Linh has won many impressive awards such as the Runner-up of the Thanh Xuan District Talent Search Singing Contest 2023, the Second Prize of the "Kid Talent Plus 2024" Children's Singing Contest, the Third Prize of the Talented Dance 2024 competition, and was the selected vocalist for the Tiger Album Project of Trao Studio in 2024. She has also participated in performing in children's musicals such as "The Old Fisherman and the Shark," "Fairy Tale Nursery Rhymes," and has appeared in numerous TV commercials for brands such as Hachio, Hitomi, Franci, Vien Minh, Tam An, TheCi...

Duy Nam is a multi-talented face, fully embodying the elements of a promising young artist: a soulful voice, good stage presence, along with confidence and flexibility in front of the camera. In 2024, Duy Nam excellently won the First Prize with his team in the Talented Dance competition organized by Hanoi Television Station. Besides music, Duy Nam is also actively involved in the fields of film and television. He has appeared in films such as "Pho Trong Lang" (Street in the Village), "Nhung Neo Duong Gan Xa" (Near and Far Roads), "Doc Dao" (Single Path), "Ha Noi Trong Mat Em" (Hanoi in My Eyes), the sitcom "Xa Na Khua Ngay Moi" (Na Khua Commune's New Day) (VTV5), and many programs of Yeah1, VTC, and VTV3.

Today, let's listen to the stories of Phuong Linh and Duy Nam during their participation in the Tiger Album with Trao. 

Phuong Linh and Duy Nam – Two multi-talented young sibling artists

Hello Phuong Linh and Duy Nam, it's a pleasure to have you both participate in the Tiger Album project. When you first heard the demo versions of the songs in the Album, what did you think? 

Phuong Linh: Yes, when I first heard the demo, I felt so happy! The music was so, so good! It made me just want to bounce along. I imagined myself flying into the forest with tigers, buffaloes, and cool, green trees!

Duy Nam: As for me, I felt extremely excited because I imagined myself walking into a real forest. All around me was filled with the sound of drums, birdsong, and even the roar of the Tiger!

Have you ever had the experience of recording children's songs before?

Phuong Linh: Yes, I have participated in many recording sessions for children's programs VTV, music projects, and my own music video productions! For example, the song 'Happy to School'. 

Duy Nam: I have sung some songs before, but this is the first time I've participated in a project with Little Tiger, and I felt very excited!

Young singer Phuong Linh has a lot of experience in the field of music performance

Young singer Duy Nam impresses with his powerful and witty voice

Phuong Linh played the role of the Buffalo in the song 'Cop Hoi' (The Tiger Asks), so how did you 'embody' that character? 

Phuong Linh: Yes, I imagined myself as a gentle Buffalo, so I sang slowly and softly, as if the Buffalo was thinking and diligently, industriously working!

During the process of recording the songs, did you two encounter any difficulties? 

Phuong Linh: No, I didn't. I really liked it!

Duy Nam: As for me, I often speak too quickly, so I had to practice speaking more clearly. But there were the aunts and uncles - the music directors who helped us, so we were able to overcome it!

With the songs 'Dao Choi Trong Rung' (Strolling in the Forest) or 'Tim Cop' (Finding the Tiger), what message do Linh and Nam want to convey to the listeners? Are there any lyrics that you will always remember?

Phuong Linh: I want the little kids to listen and feel happy, and then also love nature like I do. I like the line 'Cop oi, Cop o dau?' (Tiger, oh Tiger, where are you?) the most because it's super cute!

Duy Nam: As for me, I want the kids to see that the forest is a magical place with many new things to explore. The lyric I remember is 'Di dau cho thay Cop la lung?' (Where to go to see the strange Tiger?) – because I find it mysterious like playing a treasure hunt!

As two siblings participating in the same music project, during the process of working together did the two siblings have any joys or difficulties to share with each other?

Phuong Linh: We often tease each other, and then hug and laugh. There was one time I cried because I was tired, and my brother even gave me milk and sang with me!

Duy Nam: I feel happy to work with my younger sister. Sometimes I let her sing first, and sometimes her laughing so much makes me forget the lyrics!

During the recording of the Tiger Album, Phuong Linh was encouraged and motivated by her older brother

Duy Nam is very happy to work with his younger sister on a meaningful music project

While singing songs like "Tim Cop" (Finding the Tiger) or "Cop Hoi" (The Tiger Asks), did you imagine you were living in the real fairy tale world? 

Phuong Linh: Yes, I did! I imagined I was the Buffalo, and all around were trees with butterflies and birds singing.

Duy Nam: As for me, I saw myself as a little explorer, going across rivers, climbing mountains, and finding a cave where the Tiger is... reading a book! Hehe. 

Which lyric impressed you the most? Why?

Phuong Linh: The line 'Ban Cop oi, ban nghi gi?' (Hey Tiger, what are you thinking?) is the one I always remember because I feel like I am actually talking with the Tiger.

Duy Nam: I like the line 'Cop hoi, ai noi Trau ngu?' (The Tiger asks, who says the Buffalo is dumb?) because it sounds both funny and makes you have to rethink the intelligence of the Buffalo!

What did you two learn while working on the Tiger Album? 

Phuong Linh: I learned how to breathe evenly while singing, and also how to be patient!

Duy Nam: I learned how to coordinate with others, to listen, and I also learned more about how to record like a real singer!

Do you have anything you'd like to say to the audience of the Tiger Album?

Phuong Linh: Yes, I hope all the little kids will like it and sing along with us, and then also love the animals in the forest like we do.

Duy Nam: Thank you everyone for listening to and supporting the Tiger Album! Remember to sing loudly when you listen! because whoever sings along is our friend!

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