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Saigon Supersound 1965-75 Volume One

Saigon Supersound 1965-75 Volume One
Saigon Supersound 1965-75 Volume OneSaigon Supersound 1965-75 Volume One

Artists

Various

Catno

SSS01

Formats

2x Vinyl LP OBI Gatefold

Country

Germany

Release date

May 5, 2017

What started as an idea 5 years ago now becomes reality with the release of SAIGON SUPERSOUND Vol.1, compiled by Jan Hagenkötter. A compilation about the story of a musical era in Vietnam that was almost lost, made of tracks from 1965 to 1975, the so-called “Golden Music” period in the south of Vietnam, where – under difficult circumstances – a lively pop culture had developed. This period is characterized by the fusion of Vietnamese music with western pop music. The compilation includes some tunes reissued for the very first time since they´ve been released originally. With the release of Saigon Supersound Vol. 1 on double gatefold vinyl and cd in May 2017 the story of this nearly unknown music will be reissued.

Jan Hagenkötter a music-lover and DJ who is also the mind behind the renowned music publishing company and record label INFRACom!, relocated to Saigon in 2012. In co-operation with the Vietnam based dOSe crew, Jan organized parties and shows, inviting guest and friends like DJ Spinna, Jazzanova, Alice Russell and many other artists. During this year as he was spinning tunes in Saigon and other parts of South East Asia the idea for this project was born. In 2013 Jan returned to Germany but has been swinging back and forth between Saigon and Frankfurt ever since.

In the following years he began to research and collect more seriously. He bought vinyl singles from around the world, often several copies of the same release, just to restore or rather “rebuild” one good recording from several sources. With the help of friends based in Saigon, he was able to navigate an almost impenetrable jungle of music websites. Thanks to invaluable support and translation assistance from Vietnamese friends, he came into contact with several collectors. The best recordings from this treasure hunt were then retouched, refined and remastered in the studio for this release.

Besides this amazing project, Vietnamese producers like Maqman from Saigon, DJ Yellow from Paris and others who also share roots in Vietnam have already started to work on edits and re-works of songs featured on Saigon Supersound Vol. 1. These will be released in a next step....the mission is not completed....it just started!

A1

Carol Kim - Tình Ta Như Lửa Đơm Hoa

4:10

A2

Hùng Cường - Sống Cho Nhau

3:29

A3

Duy Quang - Mộng Về Quê

3:37

A4

Thanh Vũ - Nếu Mình Còn Yêu Nhau

3:03

B1

Connie Kim - Lý Luận Tình Yêu

3:53

B2

Hòa Tấu - Phố Đêm

5:27

B3

Phượng Mai - Mùa Xuân Gửi Em

2:27

B4

Khánh Ly - Diễm Xưa

3:24

B5

Kim Loan - Căn Nhà Ngoại Ô

3:44

C1

Thanh Thúy - Đoàn Người Lữ Thứ

4:41

C2

Kiều Oanh - Đêm Cuối Cùng

4:16

C3

Thanh Lan - Hát Mừng Xuân

3:05

C4

Mai Lệ Huyền - Có Ai Trên Đời Mà Không Yêu (Con Tim Và Nước Mắt)

3:49

D1

Vân Sơn - Chọn Mặt Gửi Vàng

3:52

D2

Hoàng Oanh - Mùa Gặt Mới

4:12

D3

Thanh Lan - Tình Đêm Liên Hoan

4:23

D4

Phương Dung - Vòng Tay Giữ Trọn Ân Tình

4:54

D5

7 Câu Vọng Cổ Chúc Tết

2:39

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