Fresh off the success of their playful hit “Chinatown,” Jaigon Orchestra return with a daring new single, “Leo Cây,” that flips expectations and reveals an entirely different side of the band.
Unlike “Chinatown’s” nostalgic, melody-driven stroll through memory, “Leo Cây” is stripped back, moody, and deliberately unsettling. There are no cheerful choruses here, just the haunting sound of Trung Nguyên’s horn echoing in the night, underscored by melodies that climb and fall like fragile emotions dangling in the air.
Lyrically, the track paints the picture of longing and unanswered waiting, with verses circling around missed connections and playful heartbreak. The Vietnamese expression “leo cây” (to be stood up, left waiting) becomes both the song’s title and its central metaphor. In true Jaigon Orchestra fashion, the band turns a familiar phrase into a cinematic scene of solitude, humor, and vulnerability.
The production team behind “Leo Cây” makes the single even more striking: Ket takes the helm in composition, arrangement, and sound engineering, with contributions from Vừng A Dính, Chuột Sấm Sét, and Son Mach on strings. Aki adds bass and engineering flair, while the visuals come alive under director Ho Viet Quan and VFX artist Kingduckinthelake, ensuring that Jaigon’s identity remains as multi-dimensional as ever.
Don’t leave Jaigon Orchestra leo cây, listen to the new single today and discover just how far this band is willing to go.
