“Giong Free” is a song with a contemporary folk style combined with rock, creating a sophisticated musical fusion. Through the voice of singer Le Viet Anh, it is both powerful and emotional, while also expressing subtlety and depth, as if recreating the story of Saint Giong from the past, from a normal boy to a resilient hero, defeating the An invaders, regaining independence and freedom for the nation.
The combined performance of "Giong Freedom" by Singer Le Viet Anh and Meritorious Artist of the Erhu Duong Thuy Anh
Today, in the context of strong innovation, Vietnam is also entering an era of rising up, carrying with it great opportunities and destiny. The dream of Saint Giong in the past is no longer to fight the enemy, but the aspiration to bring the country to new heights.
The MV “Giong Tu Do” is based on that idea, depicting the journey from the boy Saint Giong to the Vietnamese people's constant aspiration to rise, expressed by the soulful voice of Le Viet Anh and the delicate dance language. Without too much fuss about the big scene, the MV chose a simple staging in the studio, combining artistic techniques to create profound and impressive images.
Singer Le Viet Anh, Huy Tran Jack, Meritorious Artist of the Erhu Duong Thuy Anh at the launch event of "Free Giong"
Huy Tran Jack, author of the song Free Giong, shared: “After witnessing Le Viet Anh try his hand at many fields such as theater, musicals, especially with works related to culture, patriotism and history, I immediately thought of a completely new direction for Viet Anh, which is modern, youthful pop/rock songs that easily touch the hearts of the general audience, but still carry a heroic and novel epic message. Giong is a Saint in the history of building and defending the country of Vietnam, full of deep meaning and emotion. Inspired by the story of Saint Giong, I composed this song to convey the ancient people's aspiration for freedom and the desire to make Vietnam rise up and become a dragon in the new era."
Singer Le Viet Anh expressed his enthusiasm for this project, because “Giong Tu Do” is not just a simple song, but also a symbol of the aspiration of every Vietnamese person in the era of rising up, with the desire to contribute to the development of the country. The MV not only recreates the old story but is also a call to arms, awakening national pride and deep gratitude to previous generations, together firmly stepping into the new era, integrating with friends from all over the world.
Sharing with the press at the launch event of the MV "Giong Tu Do", singer Le Viet Anh said: "I have always been fascinated by the depth of national culture and history. 'Giong Tu Do' not only expresses the ancient Vietnamese people's desire for freedom, but also conveys the belief in rising up, turning Vietnam into a 'dragon' in the new era. This is not only a musical product but also the common voice of the Vietnamese people, arousing the spirit of contributing to building the country and preserving national historical values. The combination of folk and rock materials brings a new color that is both close, intense and modern. It allows me to go through many levels of emotions, from fierce like a battle, to the deep silence of the desire for freedom. In particular, the sound of Ms. Duong Thuy Anh's two-stringed fiddle is like a companion, telling a story with me in two different musical languages, but blending together subtly."
"The sound of Ms. Duong Thuy Anh's erhu is like a companion, telling a story with me in two different musical languages, but blending together delicately," said singer Le Viet Anh.
Meritorious Artist of the Erhu Duong Thuy Anh also said: "I am really happy and moved to be invited to participate in this project. Bringing the Erhu - a traditional instrument into a rock space requires creativity and delicate adjustment. Adjusting the way of playing to still retain the folk soul but blend with the modern spirit of the song is an interesting challenge."
The MV “Giông tự do” was officially released on August 19, 2025 on online music platforms and social networks. Through this work, the male singer also wants to express his gratitude to the teachers at Hanoi College of Art who have supported him throughout his artistic journey.
Le Viet Anh won second prize in the Sao Mai 2011 light music category and was honored as the Most Favorite Singer at Sao Mai Rendezvous 2012. He made his mark with ballad songs such as Tinh Nhan, May, and the album Nu Cuoi Mat La (2019) with Dang Tuan Phuong.
In April 2024, he released the album Khuong troi khac with 7 songs by musician Do Bao, with youthful, rustic but profound colors, highly appreciated by experts. In addition to singing, Viet Anh also made an impression in the field of musicals with the main roles in Song and Lua Tu Dat - a play about the first Secretary of Hanoi Party Committee, Nguyen Ngoc Vu.
After 14 years of working in the arts, Le Viet Anh still constantly tries his best and asserts himself with well-crafted products bearing his personal mark and spirit of dedication.
