Illustrate a fascinating melody you admire - Sample piece & lexicon

Sample piece on the topic Describe an interesting song you like

Sample piece

• What it is

One of my favorite songs is “Bonjour Vietnam”, a song composed and sung by Pham Quynh Anh – A French woman with Vietnamese origins. Though this song was released years ago, I still keep it in my “favorite” playlist on my phone.

• Which country the song comes from

As you may know, this song comes from Vietnam which is famous for its beautiful weather and breathtaking scenery. All of which are depicted beautifully in this popular song.

What story the song tells

To be honest, the first time I heard this song, I didn’t understand a word but I was hooked by the gentle melody and the silky voice of the singer. I was later motivated to learn French to know the exact meaning of the lyrics. When I understood, it was all the more beautiful. I realized there was still so much more to discover and love about my country. You could say my love for the beauty of Vietnam was rekindled.

• Why you think it is interesting

You see, it’s really rare for such a beautiful song to be written about Vietnam, or the Vietnamese identity for that matter. It’s about a Vietnamese expat desperately wanting to learn more about her Vietnamese roots. She also wanted to go to Vietnam someday to know for herself whether it was like what her parents and the media portrayed or not.

So that’s the reason why I believe this song is fascinating.

• Summary

I sincerely hope for the creation of more meaningful songs like this in the future, rather than the superficial ones that young generations are so fixated on.

Vocabulary for reference

• Authored by (Được sáng tác bởi): The captivating song was crafted by a skilled musician.

• Vietnamese heritage (Nguyên gốc Việt Nam): She proudly shared her Vietnamese heritage with her friends.

• Breathtaking landscapes (Phong cảnh đẹp mắt): The national park offered breathtaking landscapes with its towering mountains and crystal-clear lakes.

• Captivated by (Bị cuốn hút bởi): He was captivated by the compelling storyline of the novel and couldn't put it down.

• Soothing melody (Âm nhạc nhẹ nhàng): The soothing melody of the acoustic guitar added to the serene ambiance.

• Melodious voice (Giọng điệu mềm mại): Her melodious voice was enchanting, captivating the audience.

• Expatriate (Người nước ngoài định cư): As an expatriate, he embraced the local culture while residing abroad.

• Trivial (Vô nghĩa): The trivial gossip at the party left her feeling unfulfilled.

• Enthralled (Nghiện): He became enthralled with collecting rare stamps from all corners of the globe.

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