Quốc Trung | |
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Birth name | Nguyễn Quốc Trung |
Also known as | Quoc Trung |
Born | September 17, 1966 |
Origin | Hanoi Vietnam |
Genres | World/Electronic/Experimental/Ambient/Lounge |
Occupation(s) | Public entertainment figure, Composer, Sound arranger and Record producer |
Instruments | Piano, Keyboard, Guitar |
Years active | 1983-present |
Associated acts | Phuong Dong Band, Thanh Lam, Hồng Nhung |
Nguyễn Quốc Trung also called Quoc Trung was born 17 September 1966, is a public entertainment figure, composer, sound arranger and record producer. Since the early 90's, he has been regarded as of the one most influential music producers in Vietnam’s pop music industry. A local household name in the music industry, he enjoys a large following on Vietnamese television. Quoc Trung distinguishes himself as a man of vision with innovative approaches in the Music business. His creative works set the standards for Vietnamese pop culture and inspires numerous contemporaries and emerging artists.
A deep thinker and visionary, Quoc Trung yearns to reach out as far as his music with take him, beyond his birth country all the while introducing current new sounds to music listeners in Vietnam. One of his goals is moving the Vietnamese music industry towards more standardized practices with intellectual property and copyright laws. Quoc Trung has collaborated with various international artists, and performed in many countries including for the Royal Family in Japan. He has taken part in esteemed music festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival - France, Roskilde Music Festival - Denmark and many other festivals in Asia. He recently announced he is gearing up to put forward Music Festivals in Vietnam that will bring more international music and performers from other parts of the globe. His Work and experience include:
The Hanoi Monsoon Music Festival 2014 is a 3-day event of live performances of various musical genres. With over 100 performers ranging from foreign and local artists such as Julien Sato (France), Dj Van Cliffe (Japan), 9Bach (Wales), Benjamin Schoos (Belgium), Carpark North (Denmark), Lulu Rouge (Denmark), Dominic Miller (UK-Argentina), Yi Sung Yol (South Korea). Influential veterans and up-&-coming Vietnamese artist in the likes of Diva Thanh Lam, Diva Trần Thu Hà, 5 Dòng Kẻ band, Ngũ Cung (Pentatonic) band, Kop Band, Rhapsody Philharmonic group, DJ Tuấn Kruise, Dj Hoang Touliver, Dj SlimV, rapper Suboi, rapper Kimese... also shared the stage during 2-3–4 October 2014.
Coach for The Voice of Vietnam, Trung sat on the coveted chair as one of Four coaches in season II in 2013. Although his best contestant, Ha My, did not win the title, her songs, performances, sound arrangements under Quoc Trung's guidance showcased the artist's soul depth and maturity which were appreciated by more seasoned music listeners and audiophiles. With help from his collaborator/assistant the talented female musician Thien Huong Luu, Quoc Trung team’s contestants performances were most memorable throughout the episodes of season II.