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Phương Tâm 'Magical Nights: Saigon Surf, Twist & Soul 1964-1966' Double LP (US, Sublime Frequencies, Catalogue #SF120) Brand new/unplayed copy of limited year 2022 Sublime Frequencies Double LP edition/collection of rare and previously un-comped singles and other obscure rarity tracks from Saigon, Vietnam Surf/Twist/Rock/Lounge Pop legend Phương Tâm.
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(NOTE: BRAND NEW/FACTORY SEALED ITEM!)
(NOTE: LIMITED VINYL EDITION!)
(NOTE: LAST COPY!!!)
Sublime Frequencies present the first ever retrospective of Phương Tâm, the groundbreaking Saigon teenager who became one of the first singers to perform and record rock and roll in 1960s Vietnam. By chance in early 2020, Hannah Hà (USA) learned that her mother, Phương Tâm, had once been a famous young singer, performer and recording artist at the heart of Saigon's music scene in the early 1960s. The family had heard some mention of their mom as a singer at the time, but the extent of her legacy and the many songs she had recorded came as a big surprise. Further investigations soon led Hannah to producer Mark Gergis, compiler of Saigon Rock and Soul, enlisting him to join her on a journey of discovery and recovery. The result is this essential document of Phương Tâm's brief but prolific career, and at the same time, reuniting the long-lost music with its singer. The unique strengths and qualities of Phương Tâm's voice, coupled with her commanding stage presence, had swiftly elevated her to top billings on Saigon's nightclub stages. Parallel to the brutality and uncertainty of an already protracted war, South Vietnam's music and recording industry were developing at a rapid pace in the early 1960s. Globally, musical trends with wild, ephemeral dance crazes were being thought up weekly; the twist, hully gully, the mashed potato -- none of them a problem for Phương Tâm. She soon caught the attention of Saigon's leading recording companies and composers (Y Vân, Khánh Băng, Trường Hải, Thanh Sơn, Y Vũ and Mặc Thế Nhân, among others). Her energy translated unsurprisingly well in the studio, backed by electric guitars, contrabass, drums, lush brass sections, saxophone, piano, organ and rich backing vocals. Between 1964-1966, Phương Tâm would record almost 30 known tracks, released by the three main record companies in Saigon. The teenage starlet became a vital centerpiece of pop music of the time, and one of the very first singers to perform and record rock and roll (known locally as nhạc kích động, or, action music) -- though as you'll hear, she could also transform a jazz ballad into something otherworldly. While these musical styles were undeniably influenced by contemporary trends worldwide, the musicians and composers worked to localize the sounds, incorporating linguistic adaptations, lyrical content and past artistic traditions into something all their own. In 1966, as Saigon's music scene continued to evolve and escalate, Phương Tâm walked away from her singing career without looking back -- marrying the man she loved and beginning the next rich chapter of her life. But her recorded output had laid the stylistic groundwork for the following generations of singers, and many of the songs she first sang would later be further popularized by others. Her impactful, but short-spanning career has seen her legacy remain historically understated until now. Due to the lack of master tapes or documentation from pre-1975 Vietnam, and the scarcity of records and tapes that had survived the war, it was difficult to grasp the extent of Phương Tâm's discography. A collective effort was required in sourcing materials and information to compile this record, involving key collectors and producers internationally (Jan Hagenkötter, Cường Phạm, Adam Fargason, Khoa Hà -- granddaughter of composer Y Vân, and researcher Jason Gibbs). As the veils of history were slowly lifted, the genuine thrill was witnessing Phương Tâm herself, hearing these songs for the first time in over 50 years -- sometimes since the day she recorded them. At the heart of this project is a family story -- Hannah Hà's dedication to recovering and sharing her mother's musical legacy is helping put Phương Tâm back on center stage after 55 years. But it is also a story that adds critical context to the fragmented understanding of Vietnamese popular culture during the 20th century, particularly after so much has been lost to war and dislocation. The album features 25 tracks, restored and remastered from original records and reel tapes. Deluxe double LP release comes with two 14-page booklets in English and Vietnamese, featuring extensive liner notes by Hannah Hà and Mark Gergis, exclusive photos, album and sheet music art, original magazine and newspaper extracts, nightclub advertisements and more.
- First ever retrospective of Saigon singer Phương Tâm.
- 25 tracks spanning Tâm's recording career: early rock and roll, surf, twist, soul, blues and jazz ballads recorded between 1964-1966.
- Produced by Mark Gergis and Hannah Hà.
- Audio restored and remastered from original records and reel tapes.
Tracks on this Double LP are as follows:
A1 Có Nhớ Đêm Nào (Remember The Night)2:59A2 Buồn 18 (Sorrow At 18)3:09A3 20-40 (20-40)3:08A4 Anh Đâu Em Đó (Wherever You Are, I Will Be There)3:19A5 Nếu Có Xa Nhau (If We’re Far Apart)3:59A6 Phút Say Mơ (In My Dream)3:28B1 Đêm Huyền Diệu (Magical Night)3:27B2 Nhịp Đàn Vui (A Merry Tune)2:53B3 Ai? (Who?)2:41B4 Vẫn Yêu Hoài (Still Loving You Always)2:35B5 Ngày Phép Của Lính (A Soldier’s Day Of Leave)3:10B6 Lá Thư (The Letter)3:38C1 Đôi Tám (Double Eight)2:57C2 Thần Tượng (Idol)3:21C3 Nhớ Mình Anh Thôi (Missing Only You)2:51C4 60 Năm (60 Years)3:05C5 Tình Lính (A Soldier’s Love)3:42C6 Buồn Lên Thành Phố (The Sadness Of The City)3:26D1 Lòng Trai 20 (The Heart Of A 20-year-old)2:31D2 Nếu Có Em (If I Have You)2:59D3 Tình Mơ (Dreamy Love)2:36D4 Bước Giang Hồ (My Wonderful Journey)2:42D5 Những Ngày Qua (Bygone Twisted Days)3:06D6 Còn Nhớ Gì Không (Do You Remember?)3:04D7 Thế Hãy Còn Xa Lắm (Still So Far Away)3:23Shipping rates to the following locations at this present time (note: all shipping rates are subject to change.)
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