Tony T Nguyen

Tony T Nguyen has released a music video to his single “Two of Us”. It takes place in the distant future with only two robots left (one male and one female). The scientist attempts to rebuild the world with love by uploading an old file (modern day) of how men and women are suppose to bond with each other. During this process, the scientist tries to contain any viruses from infecting the file so that the robots can have a pure transfer of what love is with no corrupted memories.

The video also features vocals from Connie Lim as well as appearances by Kim Do and Can Nguyen from Poreotics. Kristine Sa is credited as the songwriter.



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Singer/composer Tony T Nguyen has often done a lot of things behind the scenes, hosting events and composing music for other artists, but every once in a while he steps out on his own in a big way. For this song “Two of Us” he enlists the writing help of Kristine Sa while Connie Lim lends her vocals to the track. The video is pretty impressive, filled with plenty of Minority Report-esque effects and stylish flourishes abound. It’s a great visual for an intriguing track. I’m always a fan when artists aren’t afraid to get creative with their work. If you like the track, pick it up on iTunes or Amazon! - A-tunes.net

On August 29th, there will be a special concert in Anaheim, CA that will give the audience members, in real-time or on webcast, an inside look on what musicians think about when they write a song. Featuring Connie Lim, Sue Jin Kim, Giana Nguyen, David “Applesauce” Tran, Kristine Sa, and Tony T Nguyen, these artists make up the concert that is known as the Tony T Sessions. It is created by one of the most truly talented and genuine musicians I have had the fortune of knowing, Tony T Nguyen. You can visit here to get more information about the event as well as to purchase your tickets.

What are the Tony T Sessions? Who is Tony T Nguyen? All will be revealed in this special interview with the man himself. An honest, real, and beautiful musician, find out how music came to play such an important role in Tony T Nguyen’s life.

Tell us a little about yourself. What is it that made you want to be a musician?
I was born in Glendale, CA as a Vietnamese American. My real mom left me when I was 6 months old. My dad gave up his dreams of traveling the world to take care of me. My dad is a poet in the Vietnamese community. I believe I got the creative gene from him.

Music discovered me at the age of 5. I had no clue what music was or what it did to for the soul. I sat at the organ one day as my dad hummed to me a melody, I then figured it out by ear. As the years passed, I learned how to play the violin, trumpet, french horn, guitar, concert/marching percussion, drum set, piano, and some other random stuff. I learned these instruments because I wanted to compose music for films, I wanted to understand what the instruments were capable of doing.

I then realized in 8th grade that I wanted to be in the music industry. There were times I performed songs and peopled cried or was touched by something I composed. I realized that music had an impact and I wanted to be able to help express how people felt.

Who are your musical influences? Feel free to talk about your favorite musicians, bands, music genres, etc.

I am the worse at answering these types of questions; the reason is genuinely, I don’t have any particular favorite musician, band, or genres because depending on my mood, I listen to different songs and artists. Growing up I was in a rock band and we listened to bands such as, Pearl Jam, Aerosmith, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, U2, and many more. On my own I listened to Enya, Boys II Men, Sonny Rollins, Arturo Sandoval, Maxwell, Sarah McLachlan, Lauren Hill, Enigma, John Legend, Coldplay, Leonard Bernstein, Eric Benet, India Arie, and way too many more to list.

I will say this. My biggest influences are the independent artists I’ve recently met because they’re real to me. Let me explain. I like Coldplay. But I’m not near them in person and I can’t always pay an arm and a leg to go see them. Independent artists however, are accessible. They could be playing down the street or sitting next to you having a conversation about life. I feel connected and I vibe off of that.

What do you wish to accomplish with your music?

I would like to leave a legacy through my music and work. I would like to have my music mean something to me and/or others. I wish to create music to heal the soul through all kinds of situations.

As a Vietnamese American, did your racial identity ever play a factor in your work?

Recently I auditioned for a commercial spot for a world famous company. After the audition, they said that myself and the other performers in my group had the best talent and energy, however it wasn’t the “look” they were searching for. I kind of knew it before going into it, but I didn’t want to regret not trying.

How did the Tony T Sessions come about?

It was shortly after my first Facebook/Ustream benefit concert, I wanted to do something like a web/live concert. The artists I had on the show and the viewers really enjoyed the interaction that was set up.

At first my idea was to interview anyone and at the end somehow “collab” with them. Example, if it was a musician, I would perform a song with them. If it was a bunch of dancers, I would dance with them at the end of the show.

It took some work to get the Facebook/Ustream application to work and when it worked I wanted to utilize it more.

I was asked to perform at this venue called Tuesday Night Café. I had not performed live for over 2 years. I had such an amazing time with the other artists. I remembered one thing from that night though, because of so many talented artists out there, we all had an amount of time on stage to talk about our songs and to perform it. I caught myself trying to talk so much about my songs and ran over my time limit.

After that night, I had talked to some friends and they said I should put on an event. I wasn’t sure at first how, what, when, and so on.

If there was one thing you could change about the American music industry, what would it be?

Changes are happening with or without me. I’m just glad that I have the opportunity to make an impact. That in itself is a luxury I’m fortunate to have.

You have a very giving nature when it comes to collaborations. What is it about collaborations that you enjoy the most?

I started with collaborations recently because I’ve noticed how awesome it feels to connect with another creative mind. I can only get better if I surround myself with better people than myself. The biggest thing is, I don’t forget where I came from meaning, no matter where I am in life, I am here because of each and everyone I meet. If it weren’t for people giving me guidance or mentoring me through education and friendship, Tony T Nguyen would not exist. With collaborations, it allows people to see my influences through future creative works.

Where would you like to see yourself in terms of future goals and dreams you would like to fulfill?

When I was a kid, I had that cliché dream of wanting to be a “rock star.” In my travels I have reached some point of stardom to realize that it wasn’t what I wanted. It came back to the art of music and the people I get to meet. My goal is to be able to continue to touch people’s lives through my stories and music. I’d like to pass on the knowledge of my parents, teachers, mentors, friends, and people like you and me. I’d like to be remembered as “the guy who reminded us what it is to have the human spirit and to remember all that have taken the time to be there.”

I truly can’t predict the future but this I love this quote, “Life is not about FINDING yourself. Life is about CREATING yourself.” Don’t wait to see what you are going to become. Know who you want to be and make it happen. Be who YOU want to be and stay true. Just recently a few people had approached me and took the time to say, “Tony, I really admire you because no matter how hard things get, you stay true to your craft.” I’m honored to hear people seeing that about me. I may not be the biggest rock star, but my friends and family sure make me feel like one and to me that’s more important. - 8asians.com

ArtiSans Label proudly announces the addition of Tony T. Nguyen, President of The Music Life Foundation, to their artist roster, signifying both a musical release & and educational example.

Fullerton, CA (PRWEB) November 25, 2008 -- ArtiSans Label proudly announces the addition of Tony T. Nguyen, President of The Music Life Foundation, to their artist roster, signifying both a musical release and educational example.

Tony's life-long dream is to inspire and help others through art and music. As the founder of The Music Life Foundation, a program to help young adults the opportunities to get a head start and early taste of the music industry, Tony wants to set an example for his students and members by living out his dream. He hopes this album will inspire his students to better understand and experience firsthand what he teaches on a daily basis.

"If I can make someone else's day better through my music, I will have accomplished my goal," he says.

Tony's impressive repertoire isn't only limited to producing albums. He has performed with musical groups such as The Living Rocks and Outta Place and recorded with artists like Clay Cook, Ricky Lawson, among others. Aside from recording, Tony also designs award-winning marching shows at local high schools. He founded Incognito Drumline, Incognito Winter Guard, and Incognito Drum and Bugle Corps.

His album, "Soundtrack to My Life", recorded at ArtiSans Label Studios on Fender Avenue, will be released on December 21, 2008 at The White House Event Center; 1238 S. Beach Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92804. Tickets to the event are available pre-sale for $20 by contacting The Music Life at info at themusiclife dot org and $25 at the door.

ArtiSans Label is dedicated to empowering musicians of all walks by introducing a service-based business model for releasing music. Founded in 2006 by former & current business-minded musicians, ArtiSans Label identifies with the tough issues facing independent artists and intends to enact positive change in the music industry. Through hard work, uncompromised ethics, and a strong network of established industry partners, ArtiSans Label effectively bridges the gap between the do-it-yourself philosophy & the business acumen needed to succeed.
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His album will be available at the following sites: itunes.com, amazon.com, Rhapsody.com, shockhound.com, emusic.com, amiestreet.com, lala.com, groupietunes.com, musicnet.com.

Fullerton, CA (PRWEB) February 13, 2009 -- In the style of film and TV music, "Soundtrack to My Life" snapshots moments in Tony's own life and experiences. A very personal and real musical endeavor, "Soundtrack" utilized the vocal talents of friends Giana Nguyen Foster and Brandon Edward as well as Tony's own performance for all the instrumental tracks.

As the founder of The Music Life Foundation, a program to help young adults the opportunities to get a head start and early taste of the music industry, Tony wants to "set an example for his students and members" by living out his dream. His album will inspire his students to better understand and experience firsthand what he teaches on a daily basis.

Tony's impressive repertoire isn't only limited to producing albums. He has performed with musical groups such as The Living Rocks and Outta Place and recorded with artists like Clay Cook, Ricky Lawson, among others. Aside from recording, Tony also designs award-winning marching shows at local high schools. He founded Incognito Drumline, Incognito Winter Guard, and Incognito Drum and Bugle Corps.

Tony's life-long dream is to inspire and help others through art and music. "If I can make someone else's day better through my music, I will have accomplished my goal."

ArtiSans Label is dedicated to empowering musicians of all walks by introducing a service-based business model for releasing music. Founded in 2006 by former & current business-minded musicians, ArtiSans Label identifies with the tough issues facing independent artists and intends to enact positive change in the music industry. Through hard work, uncompromised ethics, and a strong network of established industry partners, ArtiSans Label effectively bridges the gap between the do-it-yourself philosophy & the business acumen needed to succeed.

Tony T Nguyen - www.tonytmusic.com
The Music Life Foundation - www.themusiclife.org
ArtiSans Label - www.artisanslabel.com

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