Khin Maung Htoo

Bobbing head dolls always make me to instantly remember Khin Maung Htoo. That is how he sing. Technically, his style in singing is shaking his head from side to side rather than up and down as in bobbing head dolls.

He became a singer for the passion of singing since his original career is far from entertainment. He has a nice clear voice (except it could be nasal at some points which bothers me). His voice quality is good, notes are perfect, but he sang a bit too lightly --- in a way which reminds me of Aung Yin at times. Their singing style is very similar.

He achieved public attention through "Khin Maung Htoo: Best Songs" album in 80s, golden years for KMH? A lot of his songs are well-liked and accepted by public. He had made a lot of duets well known with different female vocalists as oppose to most others. "Kabar a pyin phat" with Hay mar nay win, "Ah Phaw Mon" with May Sweet, "Strawberry cherry lover" with Sein Moe Moe --- and others?? I bought his Best songs album and listened a lot. "The first Day (Pahtama Nae)" is my favorite forever although that song is not too well recognized. "Chit Ayu Khan" was the most famous in that album. Most of his song titled on a name of a girl--- strangely. "Missing Inya" was one of my good mood songs. Dad loves "Hmaw Daw Yaung" and made me play on guitar and sang that song countless times. "Maung SayKyaung Thu" is the song brings me of the past memories.

I was surprised that he is still actively singing --- good for him. Could that be his passion? I am not a Khin Maung Htoo fan but I can listen his songs tirelessly. And due to the Burmese tea shops culture, when one singer got famous, one must bound to listen to their songs --- like it or not --- after a while, one got sort of brain washed either giving in to the songs or hatred towards the songs has grown bigger inside the heart. Most of the time, we just getting used to the songs that we had not liked because those songs became part of our life events and unforgettable memories.

Listen Khin Maung Htoo songs here:

Hmaw taw Yaung:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=anZbOnk6ooA&feature=related
Missing Inya:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q5MpxSaOx0&playnext=1&list=PL497B8C6C8C5D09AE