Mac The Nhan - "Father" of "Cho Sac Long Em" passed away, revealing a remarkable medical history

Vietnamese music lovers have just received sad news when musician Mac The Nhan - author of the immortal song "Cho Chua Long Em" - passed away at the age of 86 on August 8.

His passing leaves a huge void in the hearts of music lovers, but his legacy of more than 200 works will live forever. His life and career is the story of an artist who devoted himself completely to art, with gentle but haunting love songs that touched the hearts of many generations of audiences.

From Phan Cong Thiet to Mac The Nhan: A life of contributing ink to life

Musician Mac The Nhan, whose real name is Phan Cong Thiet, was born in 1939. The name "Mac The Nhan" was explained by him to mean "contributing a drop of ink to life", expressing his desire to be attached to and fully devoted to art. In addition, he also used other pen names such as Nha Uyen and Phan Tran in some of his compositions.

His love for music blossomed very early. At the age of 13, Mac The Nhan participated in school cultural activities, and at the age of 17, he began to study music systematically with famous names such as musicians Tham Oanh, Hung Lan, Nguyen Cau, Nguyen Quy Lam, Xuan Binh. In the early years of his career, he also collaborated with the Xuan Binh string band to perform on the radio, gradually affirming his talent in the music industry.

His first composition was the song "Homeland Moon" released in 1958. This was the beginning of a tireless creative journey that lasted for decades. Mac The Nhan's musical style bears the mark of lyrical and romantic music, with gentle melodies but hidden deep feelings, making it easy for listeners to sympathize. He once shared that his songs all come from real emotions, never fictional. It is this sincerity that has created lasting vitality for his music.

"To please you" and songs that go with the years

If we have to mention a work that defines Mac The Nhan's career, it is definitely the song "Cho Pleasing You". With haunting lyrics that penetrate deeply into people's hearts such as "Oh, it's all over, it's all over/ There's nothing left, my dear/ Love is like water flowing over a bridge/ Like a sad stringed instrument playing/ There's nothing left...", the song has become a phenomenon, loved by millions of people and become an indispensable part of the treasure trove of Vietnamese lyrical music.

In addition to "Cho Phai Long Em", musician Mac The Nhan also owns a huge musical legacy with more than 200 works, including other famous songs such as "Ngay Xuan Vui Cuoi", "Chuyen Buon Tinh Yeu", "Mua Xuan Cuoi Em", "Em Ve Voi Nguoi" or "Tra Lai Anh".

Each song has its own unique style, but all exude a romantic, profound and poetic spirit, captivating people's hearts. These works have contributed to the golden age of bolero music and Vietnamese love songs.

Quiet life and the last notes

Mac The Nhan's life not only has the halo of art but also has ups and downs. In May 2020, he unfortunately suffered a stroke and had to be hospitalized at Becamex Hospital - Binh Duong.

Faced with his difficult situation, his colleagues and friends organized a fundraising concert called "Cho Phai Long Em" to support his treatment costs. This meaningful concert featured famous artists such as Elvis Phuong, Hoang Lang and Bao Thu, showing the appreciation that the artist community had for him.

The image of Mac The Nhan when he was alive was that of a humble artist, always living his life with his love for music. He passed away, leaving behind an elegant, profound career and immortal songs that many generations still sing.

His passing is a great loss to the Vietnamese music industry. His songs will always be a beautiful part of memories, the voice of many generations, and will forever be cherished as an indelible cultural heritage.

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