GREY D: Eat well, see beautiful things, and only take good words into your head

Vietnamese singer GREY D, known for his soulful music, offered a glimpse into his life and artistic philosophy during a recent appearance on 'Sao Check.' Following the release of his MV 'Nhạt – Fine' in 2024, GREY D stepped back from the spotlight for two years before making a notable return with his album 'Side A.'

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Eating well is also good for my soul.

When asked about his activities during the break, GREY D humorously stated that his primary pursuit was finding good food, emphasizing that "Eating well is also good for my soul." He revealed that initially, he didn't focus heavily on music during his hiatus. However, he soon realized his passion for music, particularly collecting vinyl records and exploring old music, remained his greatest joy.

GREY D described his creative process as "free-spirited," inspired by the uninhibited work of past artists. He finds solace and inspiration in his simple living space, surrounded by his cats and often sporting long, unkempt hair. This natural state, he believes, helps him reconnect with his creative muse. The album 'Side A' is conceptualized as a journey of a young man navigating his inner world to find his own light and joy, symbolizing rebirth and emotional resurgence.

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I make music in a free style. Listening to records by predecessors and realizing that the things that touch me are very free. They probably didn't think much when they created it. I think I should be as comfortable in my art as that.

He recounted writing many songs spontaneously, sometimes rushing back to compose music while out eating if inspiration struck. For GREY D, the creative freedom and happiness derived from making music are paramount, outweighing any pressure to meet external expectations. He also shared that he knew how to sing before he could read, a testament to his lifelong connection with music. He began playing guitar in middle school and has been devoted to it for over 12 years, though he now spends more time composing on his computer.

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I want my work to be full, so my soul must also be full to have real emotions.

GREY D acknowledged that his family was initially surprised by his serious commitment to an artistic career, and only recently did he realize he could make a living from music. He believes that to create substantial work, one must have a full heart and genuine emotions. To maintain this inner richness, he practices "eating well, looking at beautiful things, and only taking good words into my head." He trusts that sustained positive energy profoundly influences creativity, viewing art as a vital outlet for expression and emotional release.

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To keep myself 'full,' I choose to 'eat well, look at beautiful things, and only take good words into my head.'