Lâm Nhật Tiến Explained

Lam Nhat Tien
Background:solo_singer
Birth Place:Saigon, South Vietnam
Occupation:Garden Grove, California
Years Active:1994–present
Label:Asia Entertainment Inc.

Lâm Nhật Tiến (born September 3, 1971) is a Vietnamese American singer who was affiliated with the music label Asia Entertainment Inc. from 1994 to 2016.[1] He gained prominence through numerous appearances in Asia Entertainment's music videos, establishing himself as one of Vietnam's leading male pop stars.[2]

Lam began his music career in 1994, rising to prominence as a Vietnamese pop singer throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s.[3] He achieved significant commercial success as Asia Entertainment Inc.'s top-selling male pop artist during this period.[4]

Early life and career

1971–1993: Early life

Lam was born in Saigon and loved music from a young age. In 1981, he and his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Southern California. Before pursuing a career in singing, in March 1993, Lam earned a degree in Medical Radiology at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He also modelled for agencies in Los Angeles and Orange County.[5]

Career

After photographer Vika Nguyen introduced him to Bach Dong, he asked Lam to collaborate with Asia Entertainment Inc. The singer began learning to play the drums with Truc Giang, the father of Truc Ho. Lam was also taking voice lessons to improve his singing technique and Vietnamese pronunciation at a college in Southern California. His first appearance in front of an audience was in the Asia Video 8 - Đêm Nhạc Hội at Atlantic City, where he performed the song "Quand le Printemps Revient " (Vietnamese title: "Khi Mùa Xuân Trở Lại"[6]). At the Ritz Ballroom in Houston, he performed songs in 4 languages (Vietnamese, French, English, and Cantonese.)

In 1995, Lam collaborated with Gia Huy, Nhat Quan, and Johnny Dung on the CD Bài 20.[7] [8] "Rồi Mai Đây" (Vietnamese adaptation of the famous Spanish song Lo mucho Que Te Quiero, lyrics by Vietnamese Canadian musician Truong Ky) was one of the most successful songs from this album. Besides Rồi Mai Đây, "Bài 20", "Under The Boardwalk" he impressed listeners with "Quên Cả Lối Về" (written by Truc Giang) and "Tình Trong Bão Tố" (a version of La Maison Est En Ruine, a famous song by French singer Michel Delpech). Lam also dueted with Vina Uyen My on "Only Love Is Real" (an English adaptation of the famous Japanese song "Rouge" / ルージュ by Japanese singer Ayako Fuji) in the CD Giọt Mưa Thu. During this period, he also recorded a few songs, including Em Đẹp Như Mơ (original: Elle était si jolie), which were released on the Nhat Ha label.

In the early years, Lam would often perform in a group with fellow singers Johnny Dung, Nhat Quan, and Gia Hu, but would later see more success as a solo artist with his single "Em Đã Quên Một Giòng Sông" (You forgot a river).

Lam grew in popularity with the release of "Một Lần Nữa Thôi"[9] His song "Quên Cả Lối Về" also proved to be a success. In 1997, Lam released the video for the song "Em Đã Quên Một Giòng Sông" (launched in 1996). In the same year, he released a debut solo album with Asia Entertainment Em Đã Quên Một Giòng Sông[10] [11] [12] (including cover versions of two well-known songs: "All by Myself" and "Un-Break My Heart"). The title track became one of the biggest songs in his career.

Soon after releasing his debut solo album, Lam continued to appear in Asia's Videos and released his second studio album "Yêu Em Âm Thầm"[13] which included 11 songs. The title track "Yêu Em Âm Thầm"[14] become his next successful single.

The next Lam's successful songs were "Làm Thơ Tình Em Đọc"[15] and "Lời Dối Gian Chân Thành",[16] which were released by Asia Entertainment Inc. on Asia video 23 - Tình Đầu Một Thời Áo Trắng and Asia Video 26 - Mưa in 1999. Lam continued to launch the release The Best of Chinese Melodies 2[17] in 2000, including 11 tracks. Many of these tracks have become famous such as Tình Ngang Trái, Tomorrow Will Come, Kiếp Ve Sầu, Nhớ Người, etc. In addition to being a solo singer for Asia, Lam is well known as a backup singer, photographer, and producer.

One of Lam's biggest singles was released in 2000: Tình Yêu. This slow rock song first came out on Asia Entertainment's video 30: Dạ Vũ Quốc Tế 2 - Nhịp Bước Trên Sàn Nhảy. He also released his collaboration with Tu Quyen "Đêm Cô Đơn" on the label Eagle Productions, which included the tracks " Tình Đơn Phương" (original: Let You Listen to My Heart - 心要让你听见 by Samuel Tai), "Tình Yêu Muôn Thuở" (a duet with Tu Quyen, original: 當愛變成習慣 by Jacky Cheung), "Không Gia Đình" and " Nỗi Nhớ Dịu Êm". After Lam had received the 'Best Asia Artist of the Year ' award, he released his fourth studio album Mãi Yêu Người Thôi[18] [19] in 2001.

Charity

Lam is a supporter of charities concerning the Army Republic of Vietnam soldiers' welfare. He has participated in the concert titled 'Đại Nhạc Hội Cám Ơn Anh' together with many other artists to thank the soldiers for their contributions. Lam has also organized several concert programs at homes for the elderly and participated in support programs for the homeless.

Discography

Solo Records

Compilations

Collaborations

Various Artists

Films

Music Videos

Awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. Jan Dodd & Mark Lewis, Rough Guide to Vietnam, page 538, 2003
  2. https://www.youtube.com/user/TrungTamAsiaChannel Asia Entertainment Inc. Official on YouTube
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-qEejcAJso&t=22s ASIA 62 - Anh Bằng, Một Đời Cho Âm Nhạc
  4. https://nhacxua.vn/lam-nhat-tien-mot-hien-tuong-dac-biet-cua-nhac-hai-ngoai-thap-nien-1990/ Lâm Nhật Tiến - Một hiện tượng đặc biệt của nhạc hải ngoại thập niên 1990
  5. https://www.sbtn.tv/lam-nhat-tien-ky-niem-20-nam-ca-hat Lâm Nhật Tiến - kỷ niệm 20 năm ca hát
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzGwnDcpLxk Khi Mùa Xuân Trở Lại - Lâm Nhật Tiến on YouTube, published by Asia Entertainment Official, 31. December 2019
  7. https://www.last.fm/music/Lam+Nhat+Tien/+wiki Lam Nhat Tien Biography
  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5qjkOYIZd0&t=307s Asia CD081: Bài 20 - Various Artists on YouTube, published by Lam Nhat Tien Official, 4. November 2019
  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O8vkXmrY2U Một Lần Nữa Thôi - Lâm Nhật Tiến on YouTube, published by Asia Entertainment Official, 13. September 2017
  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu4-c3oMhLs&t=2394s Asia CD094: Lâm Nhật Tiến - Em Đã Quên Một Dòng Sông (1997) on YouTube, published by Lam Nhat Tien Official, 09. May 2019
  11. http://hoinhacsi.vn/trung-tam-bao-ve-quyen-tac-gia-tac-pham-am-nhac-di-tim-ten-tac-gia Trung tâm bảo vệ quyền tác giả: Tác phẩm âm nhạc "đi tìm" tên tác giả - 53. Trúc Hồ
  12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNssPO9AgZQ Em Đã Quên Một Dòng Sông - Lâm Nhật Tiến on YouTube, published by Asia Entertainment Official, 11. August 2018
  13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmRheBWZz6c&list=PLExptc4V6AGlLj_rgrS8edheZlUBqBA4j&index=7&t=368s Asia CD104: Lâm Nhật Tiến - Yêu Em Âm Thầm (1997) on YouTube, published by Lam Nhat Tien Official, 10. May 2019
  14. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0iSSP7LH8M Lâm Nhật Tiến - Yêu Em Âm Thầm (ASIA 16) on YouTube, published by Asia Entertainment Official, 19. August 2019
  15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVs6X_YKWxU Làm Thơ Tình Em Đọc - Lâm Nhật Tiến (1999) on YouTube, published by Asia Entertainment Official, 07. September 2017
  16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X94hAZXbwfU Lời Dối Gian Chân Thành - Lâm Nhật Tiến (1999) on YouTube, published by Asia Entertainment Official, 31. March 2016
  17. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mSJlYeEioU&t=118s Asia CD149: The Best of Chinese Melodies 2 (2000) on YouTube, published by Lam Nhat Tien Official, 19. November 2019
  18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XceHKKYy0QA&t=153s Asia CD156: Lâm Nhật Tiến - Mãi Yêu Người Thôi (2001) on YouTube, published by Lam Nhat Tien Official, 12. May 2019
  19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAkdQ0jDtbA Mãi Yêu Người Thôi - Lâm Nhật Tiến (ASIA 31) on YouTube, published by Asia Entertainment Official, 16. June 2016

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