Irina Rimes’ "Ce te legeni, Codrule?" from her Metaverse concert is a groundbreaking fusion of classic Romanian literary heritage and futuristic digital artistry. As the first Romanian artist to host a full concert in the Metaverse, Rimes transformed her album into 11 distinct, surreal virtual worlds, with "Ce te legeni, Codrule?" serving as one of its most evocative visual pillars. A Digital Renaissance of Folklore
: To create her digital double, Rimes used a specialized 64-camera rig to capture skin texture and motion-capture technology for realistic movement. The result is an avatar that conveys a surprising amount of human vulnerability. Irina Rimes’ "Ce te legeni, Codrule
: Rather than a literal forest, the Metaverse environment is a "surreal world" designed to reflect the song's emotional depth. It uses light and shadow to mimic the melancholic sway of the codru (forest), merging organic themes with tech-forward aesthetics. The result is an avatar that conveys a
Musically, the track—produced by Mihai Alexandru Bogdan (Quick)—pairs traditional motifs with a polished pop-synth backbone. merging organic themes with tech-forward aesthetics.
The visual experience, directed by Bogdan Păun and produced by Global Records, takes the traditional Mihai Eminescu poem and reimagines it within a high-fidelity digital landscape.